The best bakeries & sweet shops in Florence

“Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.”

“Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.”

“Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.”

“Made fresh daily, authentic Italian gelato at Frost Gelato hits that late-summer sweet spot this week, with playful August flavors like Spaghetti & Meatballs and bite-size Frost Bites dipped in chocolate. Bring your inner kid, then level up with a scoop of sorbet or a gelato cake and a coffee.”

From the Tucson newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Made-from-scratch and proudly local, The Screamery churns small-batch ice cream using whole, natural ingredients with no hormones, fillers or chemical stabilizers.”

From the Casa Grande newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Casual establishment that scoops homemade ice cream in flavors from vanilla to chai tea, plus shakes.”

“Casual space serving Mexican-style corn cocktails, fruit-based desserts, ice cream and snacks.”

“Desert Dough & Co. is a local bakery turning out fresh, craveable bakes that hit the sweet spot between comfort and creativity. Add them to your week when you want something made with care, perfect for an afternoon pick…me…up or a low key weekend splurge.”

From the Marana newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Briar & Main The Patisserie has been crafting Tucson’s prettiest celebration cakes, cupcakes, and French macarons since 2015, all handmade with premium ingredients and customizable to your vibe. Pre-order this week from the studio, vintage, or kids collections, or snag a bento cake box for an easy dessert win.”

From the Tucson newsletter, August 4, 2026

“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

“Serving the Valley for over 40 years, Barbs Bakery nails the classics and the celebrations with scratch-made cinnamon rolls, custom sugar-iced cookies, and specialty cupcakes that actually taste as good as they look. Pro move this week, grab an Ooey Gooey Butter Cake or a Noble naturally fermented loaf.”

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Essence Bakery Cafe serves European fare with an Arizona wink, turning organic flour, seasonal fruit, and decadent chocolate into buttery pastries, breads, and truly award-winning macarons. Slide in for breakfast or lunch, then stash a pastel box for the afternoon slump... your desk will become very popular.”

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 17, 2026

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

“Convenient, welcoming, well-stocked supermarket for baked goods, produce, grocery staples and more.”

“Breads, pastries, desserts & sandwiches are served at this locally owned bakery & cafe with a patio.”

“If your week involves birthdays, team treats, or stocking a pushcart, Dulceria La Bonita Wholesale hooks you up with traditional and imported Mexican candy plus a full line of Frutifresca ice cream at wholesale prices to the public.”

“French bakeshop crafting handmade breads, cakes & sweet & savory pastries, with gluten-free options.”

“Sweets shop offering nuts, chocolates & other candies in singles or assortments for parties & gifts.”

“From-scratch bakery specializing in velvety cakes and cupcakes.”

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

“Handmade custom cakes, hand-piped sugar cookies, macarons, cupcakes and brownies from Sweet Pea's Bakery AZ, a local home bakery where Autumn bakes everything fresh to order with Arizona love. Perfect for birthdays, big celebrations, or an average Tuesday that needs a glow-up.”

From the San Tan Valley newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Laid-back vegan eatery and bakery for specialty cinnamon rolls, brownies and cookies.”

“With serious allergy know-how and zero cross-contamination vibes, Avec Amoore – Gluten-Free, with Love turns custom cakes, pastries, and wedding-worthy desserts into safe, swoon-worthy treats. Book a tasting or chat flavors this week, then let them build something your gluten-free crew can celebrate with confidence.”

“Handcrafted in small batches, Belle Encante Bakery turns out artisan sourdough, soft cinnamon rolls, and creative desserts that taste like someone’s baking for family. Make it a treat-yourself week and try the tres leches cake, or line up a custom order from their rotating weekly menus and seasonal specials.”

From the San Tan Valley newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Mad Candy is Downtown Mesa’s whimsical wonderland for nostalgic sweets, trending treats, and bottled sodas that swing from classic to wild pickle and bacon flavors. Expect Alice in Wonderland meets Willy Wonka vibes, and an ever-changing selection that makes this an easy East Valley pop-in for a tiny adventure.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Custom, scratch-made cakes and desserts for all occasions (weddings).”

“Dulceria La Bonita Wholesale is the one-stop shop for traditional and imported Mexican candy plus a full line of Frutifresca ice cream, with wholesale prices open to the public.”

From the Casa Grande newsletter, August 26, 2026

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

“Put your Oro Valley pride on a sugar canvas. perfect for team meetings, client gifts, or school spirit.”

From the Oro Valley newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Urban Cookies Bakeshop handcrafts from-scratch cupcakes, cookies, dessert bars, and to-go cakes, with a summer lineup running through August 31 like Sweet Lime Pie, S'mores, and Buttermilk Peach.”

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 27, 2026

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

“Bakery chain with bundt cakes ranging from bite-sized to tiered, plus platters, candles & cards.”

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

“Bada Bling Cupcakes has been serving the Valley since 2010 and was voted Best Cupcake in Arizona, so yeah, your sweet tooth called. Famous for their frosting, they whip up craveable cupcakes that can turn this week’s errands into a tiny celebration.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 12, 2026

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

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

“Too Sweet Cakes keeps the East Valley sweet with seasonal pastries, custom cakes, and their croissant doughnuts. Flavors rotate, gluten free and vegan options hold their own, and you can grab pastry boxes or shipped sweets, so birthdays, office treats, and couch nights are handled.”

From the San Tan Valley newsletter, August 18, 2026

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

“Tucson’s original all gluten free bakery/bistro, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch you can actually relax around, safe from cross-contamination, from real toast and sandwiches to pasta, pizza, and French bread.”

From the Marana newsletter, August 11, 2026

“With London roots and a small-batch vibe, The Great Gadsby Bakery turns out sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, Bakewell tarts, flaky croissants, and choux buns alongside classic cookies and cupcakes. Put it on your this-week list when the craving for something buttery and legit hits.”

From the East Valley newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Midweek treat mood activated. Mexicandy slings Mexican-style candy and snacks that bring that chili-lime zing, tamarind tang, and just-right sweetness. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up between errands or a low-key movie night stash, especially when plain old chocolate just won't cut it.”

From the Marana newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Party-supply and catering shop stocking balloons, piñatas and candy, along with friendly staff.”

“Craving something celebratory or just because, Her Elegant Design crafts thoughtfully designed, handcrafted confections that are as beautiful as they are delicious, all from a Tucson cottage bakery fueled by chocolate, food, and art. Peek the gallery, then order something custom this week.”

From the Tucson newsletter, August 12, 2026

“When the sweet tooth hits, La Purisima Bakery delivers with authentic pan dulce baked daily on-site, plus fresh-to-order tamales and burritos, and custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or stocking up for familia time.”

From the Casa Grande newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Europa Pastry LLC is the family-owned spot locals lean on for European pastries done right, with over 30 years of know-how turning out paczki, strudels, babkas, and legit doughnuts. Grab something from the case this week like eclairs, marzipan horns, or a key lime cheesecake slice, then call it self-care.”

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 25, 2026

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

“Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.”

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

“Craving something that tastes like home but better, and without turning on your oven? Blue Finch Bakery turns out fresh-from-the-oven breads, pastries, and small-batch sweets that make weekdays feel like weekends. Swing by this week and let a flaky something rescue your afternoon mood.”

From the Marana newsletter, August 19, 2026

“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.”

“When your group chat declares “we need cake,” The Velvet Buttercream delivers with custom and wedding-worthy creations, plus signature cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Round it out with cookies, cupcakes, tarts and dessert platters, then watch the office go quiet.”

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 11, 2026

“When your sweet tooth refuses to quiet down, Toasted Mallow brings the fix with handspun milkshakes, pillowy gourmet marshmallows, ooey s’mores, and cupcakes in flavors like Cloud 9 or Triple Chocolate, including gluten free marshmallow options. Family-owned in Arizona since 2014, make it a cheerful detour this week.”

From the Maricopa newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Small, low-key bakeshop featuring kringles, pastries, cakes & other sweet treats, plus sandwiches.”

“Frosted Bakehouse is the spot for a quick pastry-and-latte fix plus the kind of custom cakes that make birthdays and random Tuesdays feel fancy. Think craveable cupcakes, vintage heart cakes, and a tres leches locals rave about, with last-minute ordering options when you forgot dessert until, well, now.”

From the Maricopa newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Cozy bakery known for sourdough and blueberry muffins as well as freshly baked pastries.”

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

“Charming bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes and also offering custom cakes.”