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What Happened to Back In the Day Bakery After Food Paradise?

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As of September 2026, Back In the Day Bakery has closed — confirmed via ajc.com, February 2024.

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ajc.com ·
Secondary source
wsav.com ·

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What the source shows: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WSAV reported that Back in the Day Bakery, a Starland District fixture since 2002, served its final day on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2024, after owners Cheryl and Griffin Day announced the closure in January 2024; Google Places lists the business as permanently closed.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Back in the Day Bakery's golden biscuits, chocolate-studded cookies, and icing-slathered cinnamon buns at its shop in Savannah's Starland District on Bull Street. The bakery was opened in 2002 by husband-and-wife team Cheryl and Griffin Day and became known locally for its Southern-style baked goods. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Days announced the bakery's closure in January 2024 after 22 years in business, and WSAV reported that the shop limited its final weeks to Friday-through-Sunday hours before serving its last day on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2024, drawing large crowds for one last visit. Google Places lists the Bull Street address as permanently closed.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 17, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Local Lowdown
What was featured
its golden biscuits and cinnamon buns
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Back In the Day Bakery

Frequently asked questions

Is Back In the Day Bakery still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Back In the Day Bakery has closed — confirmed via ajc.com, February 2024.

What happened to Back In the Day Bakery after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Back in the Day Bakery's golden biscuits, chocolate-studded cookies, and icing-slathered cinnamon buns at its shop in Savannah's Starland District on Bull Street. As of September 2026, Back In the Day Bakery has closed — confirmed via ajc.com, February 2024.

Is Back In the Day Bakery permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Back In the Day Bakery has closed — confirmed via ajc.com, February 2024. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Back In the Day Bakery located?

2403 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Back In the Day Bakery?

Season 17, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Local Lowdown”.

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Visit info

Address
2403 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Venue type
bakery
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • ajc.com — https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/back-in-the-day-bakery-closes-in-savannah-after-22-years/JXLEBAHDRRFKPI6WX3CR3WZIF4/
  • wsav.com — https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/savannah/iconic-savannah-bakery-closes-its-doors-after-22-years-of-bringing-people-together/

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