The best bakeries & sweet shops in Alabaster

“When the sweet tooth hits, Cream & Cones rolls ice cream right in front of you and backs it up with classic scoops, sundaes, shaved ice, and smoothies, plus friendly vibes. They even sling burgers and hot dogs for that one friend who claims they’re 'not doing dessert' today. Check it out.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, September 30, 2026

“Freshly baked in Alabaster, Sweet Home Scones turns real-butter dough into crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth magic, from Pumpkin Spice and Apple Cinnamon to S’mores and Caramel Macchiato. Build a Variety Box, snag minis or gluten-free, and instantly upgrade coffee time, school drop-off treats, even your neighborly bribes.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, September 27, 2026

“Family-story-backed, all-butter pound cakes perfected for over a century, Emily's Heirloom Pound Cakes turns simple ingredients into light, moist slices that taste like Big Mama's kitchen, only with a modern twist.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, October 4, 2026

“Whisk Confections turns your cake and cookie ideas into scratch-baked reality, with culinary-school precision and designs tailored to you. They keep wedding cake slots limited for real attention, offer cookie classes in person or online, and even deliver around Greater Birmingham when you just need dessert to show up.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Whether you’re juggling kids, cravings, or both, The Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop brings Hoover hospitality with tens of flavors, samples, and a wall of hand-decorated spoons. Expect old-school malts, shakes, and sundaes, plus stools for the littles so they can pick their next favorite.”

From the Hoover newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Delicious Bakery keeps Alabaster sweet with fresh daily bakes, custom cakes for every occasion, and even wedding cakes with just a month’s notice. Between cake tastings, phone ordering, and delivery for those big tiers, you can still sneak in lunch... think tamales, pastries, and a solid chicken salad.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, October 8, 2026

“Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.”

“Craving something beyond vanilla? Nueva Michoacana 3 serves Mexican-style ice creams, fruit-studded paletas, tangy-sweet mangonadas, aguas frescas, plus elote and other snackable bites that hit the salty-spicy-sweet spot, an easy win for post-practice treats or a midweek mood lift.”

From the Alabaster newsletter, October 5, 2026

“Need a dessert win this week? Cookie Plug bakes fat, thick cookies that are part cake, part brownie, part cookie, plus stuffed cookie creations, cookie ice cream sandwiches, keto options and custom cookie cakes that turn any Hoover hangout into an event.”

From the Hoover newsletter, September 23, 2026

“Bud's Best Cookies has been baking bite-sized classics for decades, turning out over a million cookies per hour, and their lineup hits every craving from Chocolate Chip to Vanilla and Strawberry Sugar Wafers to Old Fashioned Stage Planks, perfect for lunchboxes, desk stashes, and weeknight sweet-tooth emergencies.”

From the Hoover newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”