JaWanda's Sweet Potato Pies Bakery — Restaurant in Hoover

A relatively new business started in the area. Phenomenal customer service and JaWanda is definitely confident around an oven.  The desserts are delicious - I've had the pleasure of trying both a lemon and coconut pineapple pound cake, as well as a pecan sweet potato pie. The cakes were extremely good, with my preference being in that order. The glaze on the lemon cake coupled with its moistness absolutely makes it, and the coconut and pineapple blend fantastically.

Surprisingly, the pecan sweet potato pie was much too sweet for my taste (and I've got a ridiculous sweet tooth - note: I picked a frozen one up at a Cowboy's gas station on Hwy 280, and not from the shop). I remedied that by completely removing the top layer of the pie, which is very much reminiscent of a pralines-like topping - once I did that, as a pure sweet potato pie, the taste was great. YMMV of course with the non-doctored version.

Overall, JaWanda's is a convenient new source for some delicious, "home-cooked" dessert offerings, especially if you enjoy a good sweet potato pie off-season. I'm pretty certain I'll be back yet again to try something new (or an old...

You absolutely have to try these pies. One of the best things I’ve ever tasted. In addition to the amazing pies and cakes, the customer service here is absolutely impeccable. It was my first time visiting and I will, without a doubt, be returning for more! My grandmother passed away not too long ago. She use to bake sweet potato pies often and to walk in and not only smell that sweet smell of pies baking, but to also see one of my grandmother’s favorite scriptures across the wall “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” It felt like it was meant to be. Everything about this place made my...

Pie perfection, yes I had to taste it in the car. Couldn't even make it home I was so excited and they didn't disappoint. I got a regular sweet potato pie mini, and an orange cream cheese sweet potato pie with a Graham cracker crust mini. Both were delectable. I was supposed to share with my husband, and surprise him. That won't be happening. Hey, you don't miss what you never had. The service was friendly, the decor is beautiful and the establishment is clean. The prices were fair especially for such a high quality product. I paid a little over $7 for my two mini pies. I will...