The best bakeries & sweet shops in Baldwin County

Mrs Field’s Cookies in Gulf Shores is clutch for last-minute birthdays, team celebrations, or a Tuesday that needs cheering. Freshly baked cookies and brownies, decorated treats, and customizable cookie cakes, plus easy online order-and-pickup, make it a no-brainer when you want something sweet without baking.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, October 21, 2026

Del's Ice Cream scoops Cammies Old Dutch award-winning ice cream, keeps 36 flavors on deck while rotating through 80, and backs it up with sundaes, banana splits, shakes, and floats. Dairy free and sugar free options make it an easy yes when the beach heat or weeknight cravings hit.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, October 16, 2026

ShoreFizz Soda Shop does beach-ready dirty sodas, turning your usual fizz into a custom treat with creams, juices, syrups, and flavor boosts you mix and match till it’s just right. Swing by when you want a fun nonalcoholic pick-me-up, or ask about catering for your next get-together.

From the Gulf Shores newsletter, October 5, 2026

Whether you're team classic or chasing fresh twists, Hope's Cheesecake has been a Gulf Coast favorite since 1996, baking small-batch cheesecakes with a unique crust and ingredients like Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese, fresh eggs, cane sugar, and lemon juice from actual lemons.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, October 10, 2026

From custom cakes that look like art and taste like dessert to a lineup of cookies, cupcakes and truffles, A Specialty Bakery is the local go-to for birthdays, showers and weddings. Pro tip, order at least two weeks ahead for something wildly personal.

From the Gulf Shores newsletter, October 3, 2026

Del's Ice Cream serves Cammie's Old Dutch, with 36 flavors in the case and a roster that rotates through 80 flavors, plus sundaes, banana splits, shakes, floats, and a few signatures that actually earn the name. Dairy free and sugar free options mean your whole crew can justify a second round.

From the Gulf Shores newsletter, September 28, 2026

Gourmet treat shop serving numerous flavors of hand-dipped ice cream & abundant toppings in jars.

Bright chain yogurt shop serving up varied frozen treats & chilled coffee drinks.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

B & B Pecan Company has been a Fairhope family farm since 1956, turning out year round in shell, cracked, candied, and halved pecans plus gift tins perfect for holidays or clients. They also press pecan oil, and ship nationwide... but locals know these are best straight from the source.

From the Daphne newsletter, October 4, 2026

With more than 50 flavors and 80 toppings ready to mix and match, Kraze Frozen Treats is the move for a treat this week. Go classic with soft serve, gelato, or custard, or lighten it up with tart froyo, sorbet, or Italian ice, then crown it with whatever crunch you’re craving.

From the Daphne newsletter, October 13, 2026

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

If your carb radar is twitching, Annie June's Micro-Bakery is turning out small-batch crusty loaves, sugar-dusted swirled buns, and big chewy cookies that disappear fast. Treat yourself this week, then act surprised when the house smells like you baked all day.

From the Daphne newsletter, October 7, 2026

Whether it's an after-dinner sweet tooth or a midweek morale boost, Sweets Ahoy Banana Bar serves chocolate-dipped bananas and ice cream that hit the spot, with beach-day vibes and zero pretense. Easy win when you want something sweet without turning dessert into a production.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, September 5, 2026

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

When the craving calls, Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream delivers real butter fudge, homemade chocolates, Blue Bell scoops, and iced lattes... plus island famous pecan caramel paws, sea salted monster turtles, and mini key lime pies. Consider this your midweek morale boost, no special occasion required.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, September 10, 2026

When the day needs a do-over, Yabba's Wacky Snack Shack delivers candy by the scoopful, creamy ice cream, fudge, and popcorn you can customize and share. It’s playful, a little rebellious, and exactly the kind of quick-hit happy locals keep going back for.

From the Foley newsletter, October 16, 2026

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

Sweet Tooth at OWA is the coastal candy shop for when cravings hit, with a bulk candy island of nostalgic favorites, plus creamy milkshakes and bubbly craft sodas. Consider it your midweek morale booster, perfect for a quick detour through Downtown OWA that ends with a grin.

From the Foley newsletter, October 7, 2026