The best bakeries & sweet shops in Pulaski County

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.

Whether your weekend needs a sugar boost or you’re craving something flaky and legit, The Humble Crumb in Sherwood turns out crowd pleasing cinnamon rolls, tender scones, and savory quiche, plus really good coffee. A quick hop from Jacksonville, and worth building a habit around.

From the Sherwood newsletter, September 8, 2026

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

When you want the real-deal scoop, Scoops Homemade Ice Cream slow churns premium batches in Little Rock, made in-shop most days since 2003. Swing by for samples, ask what they’re making, then commit to a scoop or two and pretend it’s “for the kids” while you savor that smooth, rich finish.

From the Little Rock newsletter, September 13, 2026

When a donut emergency hits, Hurts Donut answers with rebel bakes piled high in uniform-free toppings and amped up flavors. Order Doughlivery for the office or join their Bite Club for repeat sugar happiness, because sometimes Little Rock just needs really freaking good donuts.

From the Little Rock newsletter, September 9, 2026

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

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

Local cafe chain serving sandwiches, charcuterie & European entrees in an airy, contemporary space.

Dempsey Bakery is 100% gluten-free, soy-free, peanut-free, and tree nut-free, yet still cranks out soft sandwich breads, take-and-bake favorites, and handcrafted sweets that actually taste like the real deal. Grab a coffee, snag lunch, maybe order a custom cake, then be the office hero this week.

From the Little Rock newsletter, September 23, 2026

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

Chain offering a variety of low-priced goods from decor and cosmetics to toys and party supplies.

Community Bakery keeps your sweet tooth happy with flaky croissants, classic cookies, custom cakes, and fresh-baked breads, plus strong coffee and real sandwiches when you actually need lunch. Perfect for a quick morning treat or a last-minute dessert rescue.

From the Little Rock newsletter, September 10, 2026

Cupcake Factory keeps it simple and delicious with cupcakes, classic cakes, and no-fuss pies that hit the spot. Perfect for birthdays, last-minute office hero moves, or just a Tuesday when you feel like treating yourself.

From the Benton newsletter, October 18, 2026

Blue Cake Honey Pies at Bowman is a family-owned bakery turning your cake and pie visions into reality with everything made from scratch. Custom cakes live here, plus signature cakes, mini pies and petit fours you can nab same day when the sweet tooth attacks.

From the Little Rock newsletter, October 7, 2026

Cheesecake On Point! is a small, local dessert shop with a food truck alongside its brick-and-mortar, so you can snag slices around town or swing by the storefront for a proper fix... perfect for weeknight sweet-tooth emergencies or celebrating that one errand you finally crushed.

From the Little Rock newsletter, October 21, 2026

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

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

Whether you're craving a flaky pastry or a legit breakfast this week, Hillcrest Little Bakery brings that made-with-love vibe to historic Hillcrest. Expect homemade recipes inspired by cross-country travels, plus an eco minded mission with biodegradable to-go goods and real plates for dine-in.

From the Little Rock newsletter, September 30, 2026

Crepes, lokma, and pistachio kunafah creations await at Papa Chocolate. Go for the sushi crepe stuffed with brownies, the pizza waffle crowned with M&Ms, or the Dubai Banana Split with pistachio kunafah, ice cream, drizzled with milk chocolate, then admit dessert for dinner was the right call.

From the Little Rock newsletter, October 14, 2026

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

Jumbo cinnamon rolls that are basically a warm hug, apple fritters for serious sweet teeth, and kolaches plus peach treats keep Cinnamon Creme Bakery high on the local cravings list. Perfect for Saturday mornings, office hero runs, or bribing yourself to finally tackle that closet.

From the Benton newsletter, October 17, 2026