A Southern Food Destination

Whether you grab lunch at Tonya's Cafe, pickup/custom order a dessert in the Bakeshop, or order Tonya's Cookies shipped to you nationwide...a unique and delicious taste of the South is in store.

A Delicious Legacy

Generations in the Baking

Tonya Council, a trail-blazing food entrepeneur and third generation Southern baker, understands how family can help create a legacy. She’s the granddaughter of the late Mildred Council, better known as Mama Dip, a pillar of Southern cooking.

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Valentine's Day Specials

We're offering take-home meals from the Cafe including dinner, brunch, and dessert! Click the button below for menus and to place your order. We also have pre-orders available from the Bake Shop.

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Oprah's Favorite things

Our Cream Cheese Pound Cake is one of Oprah's Favorite Things!

Buy now and we'll ship it to you! Or, stop by our Bake Shop in Chapel Hill or Sweet Tea & Cornbread in Raleigh to puchase in person.

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Pre-Order Desserts for Every Occasion

Order now, pick up in the Bake Shop in 48 hours.
Or shipped to you nationwide!