About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a regular was leaving Canelle Birmingham with a bag full of pastries, he turned to his friend and said, ‘I swear I heard that lady behind the counter whisper “canelle” every time someone buys a dozen.’ Soon enough, everyone in town started whispering about it. One day, a delivery driver asked casually, ‘Do you really hear her saying canelle?’ The baker laughed and replied, ‘Only when customers buy more than ten!’ And that became another story for Canelle Birmingham’s charming folklore.
2. A delivery driver was dropping off fresh pastries one afternoon when he noticed something odd. The door to the bakery seemed to open and close on its own, revealing tantalizing aromas that drew passersby closer. As he approached, a friendly voice called out from inside: ‘Delivery here!’ A neighborhood lady poked her head out and asked if he’d seen any cute little girls running around—she thought they might be hers. Turns out, it was just the bakery’s charming way of welcoming customers.
3. One day after closing, an employee heard a voice over the store’s intercom: ‘Please leave your shoes here before entering.’ Curious neighbors soon started reporting similar messages. It turned out that a regular customer, known for his love of pastries but dislike of shoes in the shop, had accidentally left his walkie-talkie on when he came to pick up his usual order. The mystery was solved with a hearty laugh and a new rule: customers now leave their shoes outside—just like Grandma used to do.
4. At dawn, before the first customers arrived, someone started humming softly in the empty Canelle Birmingham bakery. The sound was so gentle and familiar that employees began to wonder if it was just their imagination. One morning, a delivery driver walked in, thinking he was early. He found everyone smiling and chatting, including the owner who insisted on making him a free pastry as thanks for his ‘early visit.’ It turned out the humming was just the friendly neighborhood baker’s way of welcoming everyone with his morning coffee.