The best bakeries & sweet shops in East Valley

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

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Rainbow Cotton Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Rainbow Cotton Candy is the local plug for premium, fluffy sugar clouds in tons of flavors and colors, perfect for birthdays, weddings, or…

1335 N Mondel Dr (Gilbert) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Rainbow Cotton Candy is the local plug for premium, fluffy sugar clouds in tons of flavors and colors, perfect for birthdays, weddings, or that fundraiser your neighbor roped you into. Pick custom combos and even slap your own design on the bag for instant neighborhood hero status.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 3, 2026

Rocket Fizz

Bakeries & Sweets

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

50 W Vaughn Ave #105 (Gilbert)

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

Avec Amoore - Gluten free, with Love

Bakeries & Sweets

Comfortable bakery featuring gluten-free goods such as scones, cupcakes and pies.

2556 S Val Vista Dr #101 (Gilbert)

“Comfortable bakery featuring gluten-free goods such as scones, cupcakes and pies.”

Mad Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Cute store offering a wide variety of candy, including nostalgic favorites, gummy bears, taffy and specialty sodas.

46 W Main St (Mesa)

“Cute store offering a wide variety of candy, including nostalgic favorites, gummy bears, taffy and specialty sodas.”

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Piece of Cake Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Bake shop offering cupcakes in the store along with custom wedding & special-event cakes for order.

1275 E Baseline Rd #116 (Gilbert)

“Bake shop offering cupcakes in the store along with custom wedding & special-event cakes for order.”

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4040 S Arizona Ave Ste 13 (Chandler)

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

Bada Bling Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint outlet for a range of cupcakes (including gluten-free and miniature versions), plus cookies and cake pops.

891 N Val Vista Dr (Gilbert) · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Quaint outlet for a range of cupcakes (including gluten-free and miniature versions), plus cookies and cake pops.”

See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

2180 E Williams Field Rd #101 (Gilbert)

“Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.”

Too Sweet Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery turning out gluten-free and vegan options such as cookies, cakes, and croissant donuts, plus specialty espresso drinks.

Leasing Office, 1727 E Pecos Rd (Gilbert)

“Bakery turning out gluten-free and vegan options such as cookies, cakes, and croissant donuts, plus specialty espresso drinks.”

Cinnaholic

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery (part of a chain), serving gourmet cinnamon rolls with custom frostings and toppings, along with brownies, cookies and cookie dough.

1887 E Williams Field Rd #103 (Gilbert)

“Bakery (part of a chain), serving gourmet cinnamon rolls with custom frostings and toppings, along with brownies, cookies and cookie dough.”

The Great Gadsby Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Specialty bakery in the Gilbert Town Square whipping up cakes, cupcakes, eclairs, and other sweet treats.

1030 S Gilbert Town Square Ave (Gilbert) · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Specialty bakery in the Gilbert Town Square whipping up cakes, cupcakes, eclairs, and other sweet treats.”

Sweeties Candy of Arizona

Bakeries & Sweets

Massive, family-owned emporium selling bulk & packaged old-school & current sweets.

1986 N Alma School Rd (Chandler)

“Massive, family-owned emporium selling bulk & packaged old-school & current sweets.”

Dulceria La Bonita Wholesale

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy and ice cream shop carrying Mexican varieties , plus piñatas and party supplies.

1232 E Southern Ave #112 (Mesa)

“Candy and ice cream shop carrying Mexican varieties , plus piñatas and party supplies.”

Rise Up Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery featuring warm sourdough breads, plus sugar cookies, brownies, glazed cinnamon rolls, scones, croissants and cupcakes. Bakery and…

861 N Higley Rd #109 (Gilbert)

“Bakery featuring warm sourdough breads, plus sugar cookies, brownies, glazed cinnamon rolls, scones, croissants and cupcakes. Bakery and cake shop offering breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts and sandwiches.”

Toasted Mallow

Bakeries & Sweets

Desserts, including shakes, frozen hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows, plus coffee.

1034 N Gilbert Rd #3 (Gilbert)

“Desserts, including shakes, frozen hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows, plus coffee.”

Whisk & Paddle Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Cute, casual bakeshop specializing in custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes and cupcakes, plus a selection of treats.

1140 N Gilbert Rd #106 (Gilbert)

“Cute, casual bakeshop specializing in custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes and cupcakes, plus a selection of treats.”

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