Darel's Bakery & Sweets of Jacksonville

04/04/2026

🚨 Y’ALL WERE DOWN BAD… WE HEARD YOU 🚨

The “when are you coming back??”
The “I need my fix 😩”
The random messages at all hours like we’re your dealer 😂

At this point we should’ve started a support group for everyone going through croissant withdrawals…

But instead—we did something better 👀

🎉 Darel’s Bakery & Sweets got a full glow-up → meet: The Filled Croissant Co. 🎉

Same obsession-worthy sweets…
but now we’re pulling up on YOU 🥐✨

👉 Go follow the new page RIGHT NOW so you don’t miss where we pop up:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CSEwY99wQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Your struggle is officially over 😌
We got you.

(But seriously… don’t act brand new when you see us out in public 😏)

Sweet, stuffed croissants that melt in your mouth and pack massive flavor. Loaded, topped, and totally over-the-top delicious. Formerly Darel’s Bakery & Sweets. Based in Jacksonville, NC.

07/24/2025

📣 BAKERY CLOSING SALE 🪑🖼☕
Friday 8am-12
Come snag a piece of our sweet little bakery before it’s gone for good!

We’re selling off the decor and furniture — farmhouse + coffeehouse vibes galore.
✨ Think rustic charm, cozy café style, and prices that’ll make you do a double take.

💥 What’s up for grabs:
• 3 gorgeous solid wood tables made from an old to***co barn
• A cute corner shelf
• A metal + wood park bench
• Farmhouse & coffee-themed decor pieces

First come, first serve. No holds.

07/23/2025

💔 One Last Time 💔

Today, Wednesday, July 23rd, at 6 PM, the doors to Darel’s Bakery & Sweets will close forever.

When we opened in 2019, I never could have imagined the journey that was ahead. Honestly, it was always a running joke that I could burn water, so opening a bakery was never in my plans. But somehow, croissants became the thing that connected me to this incredible community—who would’ve thought they’d be such a hit?

Over the years, this little shop has been so much more than a business. We’ve shared weekend traditions, early mornings, sold-out Saturdays, and countless conversations over fresh croissants. People left their mark on the walls from all over the world, and the stories shared within these walls have touched my heart forever. I’ll never forget the honor of fulfilling requests like “one more croissant” for someone on their deathbed. That’s the kind of impact I never expected, but will always treasure.

Through this bakery, I’ve met people who became family. We started the blessing box, helping mothers, the homeless, and anyone in need—and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you who gave so generously.

To my incredible staff—you were the glue holding everything together. Your hard work, dedication, and loyalty kept this place alive even when it wasn’t easy, and I will never be able to thank you enough.

To everyone who supported us—who stood in line, told a friend, or just stopped in to say hi—thank you. You helped build something truly special here, and the relationships formed through this bakery mean so much more to me than any croissant I ever sold.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for six unforgettable years. ❤️

– Ashley

07/05/2025

It’s the day after the 4th, and Mother Nature decided to give us fireworks AND a downpour 💦🎇
But don’t let the rain get you down—we’ve got two adorable black golden doodles hanging out at the bakery today and they’re ready for all the cuddles! 🐶☔️

Swing by for your favorite croissants and stay for some puppy love. We promise it’s worth braving the rain. ❤️🥐🐾

06/21/2025

🐾✨ Come get your daily dose of cuteness! We’ve got the most adorable golden doodle puppies waiting for cuddles — and yes, they’re solid black and absolutely precious! 🖤🐶

Swing by today 12-6 for snuggles and a delicious treat — we’ll also have our famous fresh croissants hot and ready! 🥐💕

Because what’s better than puppies and pastries? Not much. 😍

P.S. this is an AI generated photo of one of the puppies…it’s pretty spot on! Real puppy is in the comments!

06/20/2025

🎉 It’s FRIDAY, y’all! Let’s kick off the weekend the right way… 🐶 + 🥐 = ❤️

Come cuddle some adorable goldendoodles and treat yourself to our fresh, fried croissants! It’s the kind of therapy we all deserve 😍

🐾 The puppies will be here from 12–6 PM
🥐 Croissants will be hot and ready all day

Bring your friends, your fam, or just your weekend vibes—we’ve got the fluff and the flavor waiting for you! 💛

06/11/2025

🚨ATTENTION, SMOOTHIE-LOVING HUMANS🚨
Today from 2–6pm, smoothies are HALF PRICE. Yes, you read that right. HALF. Like, you pay less… and still get the whole smoothie. Wild concept, we know.

Flavors? Oh, just the usual icons:
🍌 Banana (basic but lovable)
🍓 Strawberry (the overachiever)
🥭 Mango (tropical and knows it)
🥥 Pina Colada (no, it won’t solve your problems, but it’ll taste like a vacation)

AND YOU CAN MIX THEM. Like a rebel. Like a smoothie scientist with nothing to lose.

So show up. Be weird. Drink fruit.
2pm–6pm. After that, it’s full price again and you’ll be sad. 💁‍♀️

06/10/2025

✨PSA: We’re doing half price smoothies tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2–6 PM because apparently, we love giving away joy for practically nothing. 🙃🍹

Flavors? Oh, just the usual icons:
🍌 Banana (the overachiever)
🍓 Strawberry (the crowd-pleaser)
🥭 Mango (tropical drama queen)
🍍 Piña Colada (basically a vacation in a cup)

Feeling rebellious? Mix them. We’re not here to judge your questionable flavor combos. (Strawnana-colada? Bold choice.)

Come drink something cold, fruity, and unnecessarily delicious while pretending it’s for your health. You deserve it… probably. 🤷‍♀️

06/06/2025

📣 A Quick Update from Us! 🥐✨

After watching our weekly flow and listening to what the business is telling us, we’ve decided to take Mondays off for the foreseeable future. It’s a slower day for croissant cravings, and this little change will help us recharge and prep to serve you even better the rest of the week! 💛

We’ll still be here bright and early Tuesday through Saturday with all your sweet favorites. Thank you for your continued support — we seriously couldn’t do this without you!

05/19/2025

📣 Special Hours Alert 📣
We will be open today only from 6 AM to 9 AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.

We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Thank you for your continued support! 🥐💜