Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Savannah's Best Bakery Since 1924
Founded in 1924 by Benjamin Tillman 'Pop' Byrd, Sr., our company began as a small bakery crafting Scotch Oatmeal cookies in Savannah, Georgia. Over five generations, we've maintained the original recipes while expanding our reach through innovation and family leadership. Our commitment to quality earned the Key Lime Cooler the prestigious Dessert of the Year Award in 1990, a first for any cookie. Daily bakery tours at our flagship location continue Pop's tradition of sharing our craft with visitors.With modern production capabilities and partnerships with major retailers, we remain dedicated to preserving our heritage while meeting evolving customer needs. Our team of nearly 50 employees ensures every product meets federal and state standards, maintaining the trust built over 95 years. From local markets to international distribution, we prioritize direct customer relationships through exceptional service and product consistency.
Services
Cookie Sales
Bakery Tours
Custom Gift Tins
Wholesale Distribution
Online Orders
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We've baked the same award-winning recipes since 1924
- Our daily bakery tours preserve Savannah's culinary heritage
- Custom gift tins create lasting brand souvenirs
- Nationwide shipping delivers fresh cookies to your door
- Third-party compliance ensures product safety and quality
What people say
Amazing customer service
Free samples available
Award-winning cookie flavors
Friendly staff
Enjoyable shopping experience
Services
Cookie Sales
Our retail locations offer over 20 signature cookie varieties including the original Scotch Oatmeal and award-winning Key Lime Cooler. Customers enjoy free samples and personalized service from knowledgeable staff. Products available in traditional square tins for convenient gifting.
Bakery Tours
Daily guided tours showcase our 95-year-old cookie-making process at the Waters Avenue facility. Visitors observe production through viewing windows while learning about our family history and recipe preservation techniques. Tours include souvenir cookie samples.
Custom Gift Tins
We create branded square tins with custom artwork for businesses and events. Available in multiple sizes, these reusable containers hold curated cookie assortments. Popular with resorts, airlines, and corporate clients seeking premium promotional items.
Wholesale Distribution
Our wholesale program supplies major retailers like Kroger and Neiman Marcus with consistent cookie inventory. We offer contract manufacturing for large-volume orders while maintaining strict quality control standards across all production batches.
Online Orders
Customers nationwide can order cookie tins through our website with shipping via Goldbelly for guaranteed freshness. The online store features seasonal specials and gift subscriptions. Wisconsin residents order monthly six-packs directly from our e-commerce platform.
People
Benjamin Tillman 'Pop' Byrd, Sr.
Founder
Established the bakery in 1924, creating the original Scotch Oatmeal cookie recipe. Operated from a downtown Savannah market before relocating to Sandfly. Introduced cookie sales in glass jars at 2 for a penny.
B.T. 'Cookie' Byrd, Jr.
Second Generation Leader
Took over post-WWII operations in 1945. Built the 1957 brick bakery facility and pioneered souvenir cookie tins. Introduced bakery tours that became a Savannah tourist attraction during the 1970s.
Kay Byrd Lindley
Third Generation Leader
Acquired the company in 1988 with husband Benny. Expanded gift tin distribution nationally. Developed new flavors including the award-winning Key Lime Cooler that won Dessert of the Year in 1990.
Stephanie Lindley
Fourth Generation Leader
Assumed leadership in 2011, securing major accounts like Delta Airlines and Universal Studios. Oversaw 2018 bakery expansion with a state-of-the-art tunnel oven. Maintains family oversight of production quality.
Jamie Lindley
Vice President of Operations
Joined in 2012 as Director of Operations. Manages production, logistics, and engineering departments. Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining traditional baking methods across 50 employee operations.
Questions
What makes Byrd's cookies unique?
We use original 1924 recipes with no preservatives, baked in traditional square tins. The Key Lime Cooler won Dessert of the Year in 1990.
Can I tour the bakery?
Yes, daily tours at our Waters Avenue location show production through viewing windows with free cookie samples included.
Do you ship cookies outside Georgia?
We offer nationwide shipping through our website and Goldbelly partnerships, with Wisconsin customers ordering monthly six-packs.
Are custom gift tins available?
Yes, we create branded square tins with custom artwork for businesses and events in multiple size options.
What wholesale options exist?
We supply major retailers like Kroger and Neiman Marcus, offering contract manufacturing with strict quality control standards.
How many Savannah locations exist?
We operate five Savannah locations including the original Waters Avenue bakery, City Market, River Street, Plant Riverside, and Broughton Street stores.
