Honey Bee Bakery

by Sarah Fuston

When one thinks of the quaint town of Oxford, Miss., the infamous Square is often the first thought that comes to mind. Consisting mainly of local stores, the Square is a one-stop shopping oasis for all needs. Having success with a business outside of this thriving shopping center can pose some difficulties. Honey Bee Bakery, located on the other side of town, has managed to dodge this obstacle as one of Oxford’s most famous eateries.

“I would like to think our success could be attributed to our dedication to making every meal a wonderful experience,” said owner Shannon Adams. “We put immense time and effort into all of our products and I think it shows.”

Honey Bee Bakery has been featured in many magazines and newspapers and has an extensive list of awards and honorable mentions. From their cakes being mentioned in Southern Living Magazine to articles in Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazine, the locally owned bakery has had its share of publicity.

“When my daughter decided to attend Ole Miss, I immediately remembered the piece we did on Honey Bee,” said former Assistant Editor of Southern Living, Kay Acton. “When we came for orientation, I made sure we stopped there for breakfast; I couldn’t resist taking home two of their famous cakes.”

The bakery has made a point to buy locally and organically as often as possible. They have recently made a conscious effort to become “greener” as well; they no longer use Styrofoam and have implemented recycling.

“Running a restaurant can use up and waste a lot of resources in itself,” said Adams. “Why not put in the extra effort to do our part in helping out the environment?”

Located in the shopping center across from Wal-Mart, Honey Bee Bakery holds art shows and private parties on occasion. They also cater and make customized cakes and other pastries. Their dedication and authenticity may very well be the key to this bakery’s success.

“Since it’s out of our way, I would not go near as much if I was not obsessed,” said junior finance major Janie Williams. “I swear there is crack in their breakfast.”