The best bakeries & sweet shops in Fairhope

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

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

A & M Peanut Shop keeps Mobile sweet with fresh-roasted peanuts, a slick lineup of artisanal chocolates, and gourmet nuts you’ll actually hide from roommates. Need a quick win for a birthday, client, or team snack? Their custom gift baskets and event favors use local, top-notch ingredients.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 24, 2026

Alabama’s oldest bakery since 1918 is still flexing its sweet tooth. Pollman's Bake Shop turns old Southern traditions into new bold flavors, from birthday and wedding showstoppers to any-occasion custom cakes that taste like nostalgia upgraded.

From the Mobile newsletter, September 2, 2026

Since 1917, Three Georges Candy has been Mobile’s go-to for fine Southern chocolates, nut tins, and dangerously snackable cheese straws. Grab a box of George's Heavenly Hash or a sampler, then maybe a fresh-baked pie for good measure... you’ve earned a little Southern sweetness this week.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 16, 2026

Alabama’s oldest bakery still knows how to make a moment feel special. Pollman's Bake Shop has been baking since 1918, blending old Southern traditions with bold new flavors, and it’s the perfect excuse to upgrade birthdays, weddings, or even a random Tuesday this week with custom cakes that taste like home.

From the Mobile newsletter, September 29, 2026

Guncles Gluten Free is Southern Alabama’s only dedicated gluten-free bakery, turning out ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls, small-batch breads, biscuits, cakes and cookies that taste like the real deal. Put it on your this-week list and let your carb-loving heart finally relax.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 6, 2026

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

Set in the historic Ashland Place Fire Station No. 12, Bake My Day - Midtown turns out cakes, buttery cookies, gooey squares, and savory bites that taste like someone’s favorite aunt went pro. Swing by this week when you need a pick-me-up that isn’t coffee.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 20, 2026

Since 1969, Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe has been churning house-made goodness in 47 flavors, plus ridiculously satisfying banana splits, milkshakes, and sundaes. It tastes like childhood, only better, and it’s the kind of treat run that instantly upgrades an ordinary weeknight.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 13, 2026

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

When birthdays, weddings, or random Tuesdays need a glow-up, Sally's Piece-a-Cake turns your idea into a custom showstopper with creative designs and flavors, from cupcakes and cookies to cheesecakes, plus a few deli bites. Local, reliable, and delightfully extra in Mobile since 2014.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 15, 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

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

Because some weeks deserve better snacks, Tanners Pecans & Candies handcrafts roasted pecans, homemade candies, an extra-deep pecan pie, and those dangerously munchable cheese straws using time-honored recipes. Grab a Southern Sampler or a Four Star Combo and thank yourself later.

From the Mobile newsletter, October 9, 2026