J Clayborn's Bakery & Cafe

If you need a cake, this is the BEST place in town!!! Their cakes are beautiful, affordable, and most importantly delicious.

Met the family for breakfast and really enjoyed it! They have a great menu. I particularly enjoyed the hash brown casserole and biscuits. The country ham was great too. Our server was very kind and attentive. We ordered few things from the bakery - you have to try the apple fritter! They have fried pies, pies and cakes as well. Lunch menu looked good too with several things we would like to try when we return. I have to add - tried the donuts - best I have had in years!! So fresh!

Ordered cupcakes for my wedding. I contacted J Clayborn?s bakery a few weeks before the wedding and sent them an email with a photo of some floral cupcakes that I wanted for my wedding. They said decorating them would be no problem. The cupcakes I received were barely decorated, except a set of about 12 decorated floral cupcakes. Here are photos of what I asked for compared to what I received. Would suggest anyone looking for specialty cupcakes to seek services elsewhere. I cannot stress enough that I call

The breakfast is delicious and the pastries are yummy. I get breakfast biscuits for myself, my daughter, my granddaughter and son-in-law at least once a week. We all love them.

We have been here 3 times first time was good food good service, 2nd times me good food average service the young girl wouldn?t fill up our water the older gentleman ended up doing it Today food was fine service was ridiculous we ordered a chicken club it came out with just a piece of chicken on it we asked about it and waitress stated that they can put everything that is supposed to go n it if we wanted! Well we ordered a club so we would like a club. The three females were just leaning on the counter pla

The perfect mix of a small town feel and excellent service. The employees are so kind and make it easy to regular the bakery. Also, the prices are very fair for the quality of the pastries and food. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

I can't rave enough about this little breakfast spot!! I go at least a couple of times a month! A coworker got me hooked! I love the veggie omelet and add queso and the wheat toast is so good as well! We buy a loaf to bring home. It is the absolute best place!! Also, has yummy donuts ?? ??

Food tastes great, but the service was lack luster. No greeting or seating, slow service, no refills. Asked one girl for a togo box and she told me I can ask someone else. Sucks bc the food is great, but the servers don?t pay attention to the needs of the costumers.

This is a pretty basic cafe with baked goods, breakfast and lunch options. Some friends rave about their donuts but they?re just good not amazing. If you need a good breakfast or lunch or donut, this place will do the job but isn?t mind blowing.

In the area and decided to stop in for breakfast. The waitress was very friendly and courteous and the food was great! The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The bakery items smelled and looked amazing; we will definitely be back to give those a try!

Delicious Breakfast, friendly service, donuts and fried pies. Eggs and Sausage gravy biscuits were delicious. Give this little Lebanon spot a try. You won't be disappointed ??

I went today for the first time and the Pan Pie was DELICIOUS! Everyone was super nice and looks like a cute little place for breakfast date.

I've never been here before but I came with my grandma to get some coconut cakes which she buys from them yearly. We had some lunch before we left, I had the steak and biscuits with fried okra, and it was delicious. If you're looking for simple, tasty southern home cooking for a reasonable price then look no further

I recently visited J Clayborn?s and tried their donuts and pumpkin empanada. Both were absolutely delicious! The donuts were perfectly soft and flavorful, and the pumpkin turnover had the right amount of sweetness and spice. Highly recommend!

Fantastic spot! My coffee was hot and fresh. My texas pulled pork omelet was big and truly, truly exceptional. Service was also terrific. Nothing at all to fault. Highly recommend; will definitely be back.

The food was good, the server was polite, and the prices are fair..we will be regulars.

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE! Me and my two-year-old daughter recently had breakfast here. As we came in, no one greeted us or welcomed us in. We finally wondered over to the stool top to wait for the booth behind us to be cleaned. As we waited two women walked in and immediately sat at the empty dirty booth we was waiting for. The server acted like she never saw it and nothing was said so I was left to struggle with a two year in my lap at the stool top. We went ahead and ordered because we were really hungry. Befo

What a nightmare of a visit. Arrived and was promptly greeted by a very nice waitress who brought us our drinks. From here it turned into a disaster. The very nice waitress clocked out and left, obviously not telling anyone she had a table. We proceeded to watch 4 tables walk in, sit down and orders placed. Waitress kept walking by, owner gabbing literally 5 feet from us and facing us. I couldn't believe nobody noticed the menus still sitting in front of us the entire time. At several points in t

This was my first time here, and it was scrumptious! I love supporting local businesses and brought my uncle and two dear friends today. We all loved what we had and the prices are so reasonable!! We will definitely be back regularly.

My wife and I are new in town. We're self proclaimed bakery snobs, I'm professionally trained in culinary arts and from Chicago. We've only tried the donuts, but it looks like we found a true old school bakery that's delicious. Prices were reasonable, as well. We'll be back to try the cafe, and for more delicious goodies. Everything looked so wonderful, it will be hard to choose! Great job, and cool back story/family history!

Just in Lebanon for the day & after going to 3 breakfasts places & leaving we settled on this one. Food was just ok, service was the same. The big issue here was how dirty it was! The booth was dirty, as was the floors & the employees clothing! We were not looking for ?fancy?, just a CLEAN Mom/Pop diner.

Donuts were ok, the lemon filled one was actually really good. Service was really poor. The girl that got my donuts just left me standing there while she helped other customers. We decided to sit down for breakfast and ordered within about 10 mins. We waited for our food for over 40 minutes, at which point there was only one other table without food, before asking how much longer. They hadn't even started making our food yet. The server never once came back over to ask if we needed anything or to update us

We had a gtrat Saturday morning breakfast. The western omelet was fluffy and filled full of delicious veggies, ham, and cheese. The best! Excellent hash brown casserole. We left with bakery goods and will be back. Thanks!

Breakfasts were all delicious, though the service was quite slow and they did not tell us they were out of biscuits and gravy until we were 30 minutes into waiting. Not sure why the food is served on top of paper, which easily rips and is hard to avoid eating along with the food. Very friendly staff out front, may need a few more workers in the back.

The best ever love the food and service

I love this place. My dog really enjoys it as well. Anything strawberry they have is great. Cat, is a great server as well she will take care of you. I've had most of there menu and you really can't go wrong. There bathrooms are also very clean. I recommend a stop here if your ever in town!

Staff is always friendly. I had the mushroom burger with chips for lunch and it was the best mush burger I have ever had. The burger itself was juicy, seasoned well and the bun was toasted. Fresh mushrooms saut?ed, not canned. It was awesome.

I visited this bakery for the first time after many people commented on how good it is. They had a nice variety of baked goods and the woman that waited on my was very friendly and took her time explaining what everything was. I bought an assortment of donuts and cookies and all were very good. I only gave 4 stars instead of five because I thought they were slightly expensive. However, that won't stop me from going back.

Did think lunch was good, but took some donuts and a fried pie home. Both are dripping in grease, which doesn't taste real fresh. The donut hole is so big that you don't get much donut for a high price of $.89....wouldn't go back for donuts, my husband said a Hostess Cherry Pie taste a lot better! And I would not want to tell you how much for 10 donuts and 1 fried pie. Sorry J. Clayborn's

Update: J. Clayborn?s Bakery is now a frequent stop for us and our donut needs ?? It is exciting to find such a Wonderful place with history and a Great friendly staff in your own back yard. (Lived here for just under a year). My boy and I got the 4 eggs, meat w/ hash brown casserole. It was done quickly, perfectly and we were soon headed to the donut counters. We have only tried about 1/2 of the kinds they make and believe me.. we know good donut and these are great donuts. I used to travel to gourmet don

I love to support local businesses, especially those with a long history! The donuts are great, but take the time to have a full service meal here. Breakfast and lunch are both good. Also, the petites fours are famous! Take some to your office for a special treat!

Very quick and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent today. Our first time and will be back for sure. Might be our new favorite breakfast place and the donuts are great as well. This is a bakery/restaurant. Excellent.

This place is such a gem! The food is delicious and the portions are plentiful! The bakery items are delicious and very tempting while waiting for your food! We love that the Smith family bought the business to keep the bakery going!

Great local business!! ??Absolutely delicious veggie omelettes and western omelettes!! Also tried their Apple fritters and custard filled glazed donuts~absolutely amazing!! Love them! Great service and we will be back again! Thank you! ??????????????????????????

Came in this morning with my girlfriend and her dad and it was great! I forgot the name of the omelet but it had bbq pulled pork and jalapenos and was amazing! I loved my girlfriend's hashbrown casserole! Got a chocolate creme filled doughnut for dessert! Will definitely be back!

This place is great! The food is fresh and has a great flavor. They even have healthier options like egg whites and spinach. If you're looking for donuts, go no further, these are the best!

The Pork Everest is my new favorite BBQ sandwich in town. Top that with great service and a welcoming atmosphere and you have one of Lebanons best restaurants. And donuts...who doesn't love donuts.

I only thought I knew what donuts tasted like...until I visited this bakery in Lebanon TN. A little bit off of the highway and nowhere anyone would need to be except for if you lived in Lebanon... But it is well worth the drive. Im not supposed to eat wheat but decided to splurge. And I'm so glad I did! I have never had a maple glazed donut that tasted this good it gave me a new appreciation for a maple glazed donut. The Long John I ate 2nd was so good I think I was grunting and groaning the whole time gro

My friend and I got a cake from here for our boys' birthday. It was a cake to feed approximately 100 people and it was delicious let me just say. One of the best cakes I have had in a while. Definitely will order a cake from here again.

Food was delicious, had plenty for left overs. The pie pan was full of hashbrowns, sausage (pick your meat), roasted bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese, YES! Love that I live walking distance ?? after all this, I needed to walk it off. Just moved to Lebanon and my neighbor suggested I check it out, we went on Saturday. We'll be returning very soon, can't wait to try something else. Maybe even leave a lil room for a donut, cake or pie. ??

A must-go when I return to visit Lebanon! Grew up with Drivers Bakery & so happy the Smiths are continuing the tradition. Great memories & great food!

I'm not exaggerating when I say this place has the best donuts I've ever eaten. Both regular glazed and chocolate. Their pink cookies are also great.

Best breakfast in town with donuts to go with you bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Service is excellent! There lunch menu is good too.

I love this place. Their chicken salad croissant and hashbrown casserole are heavenly. My favorite donut is the custard eclair.

Went in for cookies today... they make the best shortbread cookies!! We are house hunting in Texas but had to come back to Mt. Juliet for unfinished business. HAD to stop by Clayborns for cookies!!! Merry Christmas! ??

We will go back to verify how well the new owners do since last time. The servers did a good job ?? we returned on a Friday and the service was excellent due to a experienced server and she is.

I?d give zero stars if I could. Stopped on over a month prior to needing a cake and was told to come back a week before and order that it wasn?t a issue. Called today two weeks prior to see when I could meet with the cake decorators and was referred to their fb page and to send images so they could see them and set it up. They responded back now saying they cannot do any order for that weekend and I am now trying to find a custom cake two weeks prior. Terrible communication within the company.

Absolutely AMAZING food. 10/10 WILL be back. delicious meat & 2/3 options and desserts galore. Salads are massive and everything is worth every penny.

The best apple fritters I have ever had. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect 10 but 5 stars for google.

I have always heard of Clayborn's and decided to have them make a cake for my daughter's 25th birthday. It was delicious !!!!

Stopped in here for lunch today instead of going to some place we've already been. I ordered a sandwich called the "Pork Everest" and let me tell you it was absolutely, uncategorically delicious! The BBQ was perfectly smoked and tender and piled high on thick slice of what appeared to be whole-grain jalapeno bread. Once the meat was piled on, they drizzled some of their house BBQ sauce and some queso over the top! Now, I couldn't decide between that and their BLT because of a little ingredient on their BLT

Great food, service, desserts. I had the best cheese eggs and chocolate chip pancakes. Everything from scratch. Brooke is an awesome host.

This place is a local treasure - their doughnut recipe is famous. I've enjoyed them since I was a kid, and I'm so glad they're still around. Must try!

Have ordered three cakes within in the last three months for birthdays and they have been absolutely amazing!! They were even able to get one made with a days notice! Love this bakery!!

Lebanon's best kept secret. They have great breakfast food beyond their great donuts. Service is great. Kat is amazing always friendly

Best breakfast in town! Great place for morning brew. And there isn?t a better cake, donuts, pastry or anything like that in the county!

J Clayborns is all around fantastic! Their donuts are absolutely divine; I have traveled near and far and have yet to find a better one! Every time I visit Middle TN, Clayborn's is an obligatory stop! ?????

Best doughnuts in the world!!! We love this place!

For Thanksgiving, order ahead. Driver's coconut cake. Pick up your order on time, or risk me taking it when you don't show up. Best cakes ever!

it's a nice backery, ya can get doughnuts, or ya can order a special birthday cake, the buildin is bright, and organized, the bathrooms are clean, the people are very friendly, the parking lot is kinda small, but all in all, it's a nice visit

Wow! The new menu is fantastic! Try the Deconstruted Texas Omlette for something different and awesome! Thanks so much for consistently excellent food and friendly service!

The best choc glazed donut I've ever had--and I've been around a while. Hands down. You gotta do this.

Favorite doughnuts in the world! Love their menu items as well! Great staff and clean environment

It was my 3 year anniversary yesterday and they worked with me to deliver some donuts to my beautiful wife! She said they were delicious!

Good desserts BUT their coconut cajes aren't quite as good as they used to be. Had that.. Fake processed aftertaste. Sadly bc I usef to love buying them!!!

Awesome baked goods. Really tasty breakfast. This is our favorite place to get an apple fritter!

Took too long for basic food to go. Service seemed bothered with a touch of apathy.

It was ok the owner is a little goofy. And the staff well let's just say their the same goof balls... other than that everything great.. just look out for Kat she's CRAZY.

Love,love,love this place go out to eat here often after I get off 3rd shift. Best breakfast in town.

Great breakfast! Great service! The food is so good! Kat is awesome! I love coming here!!

Absolutely the best donuts,cakes,pies,cookies you will ever eat.The cafe also has a good breakfast and lunch.

My husband's favorite thing about Christmas is getting a jam cake from clayborn's bakery. If you haven't had one, you are missing out! Do yourself a favor and go grab a jam cake!

Our favorite place to go for baked goods. The yellow cake with caramel icing, and the sugar cookies and fried pies are the best!!

Best fried peach pies, and they still make all the family favorite Drivers Coconut Cake, and Jam Cake and Spice Cake.

Good omelet with sundried tomato pesto, but it was cold. Toast unbuttered, but the whole wheat bread was good.

First time here with my friend and we enjoyed the food and desserts. Waitress was very friendly

Bought 3 Drivers cakes, dozen glazed donuts , 2 custard filled and 1 cr?me filled donuts and a dozen cookies. ????yummy

Best BLT I've had in a long time! The bacon jam makes a big wonderful difference!

No handicapped parking and the donuts weren't good l

The glazed donut are to die for and the staff is extremely friendly. A great local business that deserves local support.

The staff was friendly, the wait was minimal, the food was delicious. I will definitely be visiting again.

I've never met better people, great food amazing staff. A must stop if your able

Great place to go get a donut for breakfast. My favorite is the apple fritter.

Love, LOVE, LOVE the eclairs! My absolute favorite. And I'm talking the ones with custard... Not frosting.

Great local spot with delicious, fresh prepared dishes.

VERY CLEAN and peasant environment. People go out of their way to assist you. Food is realy good. CAKES AND PASTRIES, AWESOME!

Picked up 2 coconut cakes 4/3/21. Very disappointed. Both were very dry.

Great Food! Friendly staff!! Locally owned. This place is a must!!