The best bakeries & sweet shops in Auburn

8 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Auburn Popcorn Company

Bakeries & Sweets

When that midweek craving hits, swing by The Auburn Popcorn Company for popcorn nostalgia like cheese and caramel, then finish with some…

106 N College St

“When that midweek craving hits, swing by The Auburn Popcorn Company for popcorn nostalgia like cheese and caramel, then finish with some fudge or a scoop of ice cream. Perfect for Netflix, tailgates, or pretending popcorn totally counts as dinner.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Cakeitecture Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery featuring a range of cakes (including for weddings and other occasions), cupcakes and cookies.

124 S 8th St (Opelika)

“Bakery featuring a range of cakes (including for weddings and other occasions), cupcakes and cookies.”

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Pat-A-Cakes Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Custom bakery known for its wedding and birthday cakes, as well as a cupcake bar.

2518 2nd Ave (Columbus)

“Custom bakery known for its wedding and birthday cakes, as well as a cupcake bar.”

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

181 N College St

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

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Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffeehouse known for its support for people with disabilities and its friendly service.

100 N Gay St

“Coffeehouse known for its support for people with disabilities and its friendly service.”

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2191 Tiger Town Pkwy (Opelika)

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

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Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.

2172 E University Dr

“Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.”

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sweetFrog

Bakeries & Sweets

National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet.

1800 Samford Trce Ct #220

“National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet.”

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