The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ceres

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

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La Michoacana Plus

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream shop offering flavors like mangonada, bionico, and margarita, plus snacks.

1620 Crows Landing Rd F (Modesto)

Ice cream shop offering flavors like mangonada, bionico, and margarita, plus snacks.

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FroYo & Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Locally owned outfit offering a variety of frozen yogurt, coffee and smoothie flavors.

2531 E Whitmore Ave # R

Locally owned outfit offering a variety of frozen yogurt, coffee and smoothie flavors.

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Ice cream shop featuring a large selection of Mexican-style flavors, plus fruit, snacks, and beverages.

2600 Mitchell Rd # N

Ice cream shop featuring a large selection of Mexican-style flavors, plus fruit, snacks, and beverages.

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Cold Stone Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

2517 Mitchell Rd

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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Baskin-Robbins

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

1302 S Winchester Blvd (San Jose)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

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Sweet Note Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

When a birthday, baby shower, or random sugar craving hits this week, Sweet Note Cakes turns it into a gorgeous, flavor-forward…

Pinewood Dr (San Jose)

When a birthday, baby shower, or random sugar craving hits this week, Sweet Note Cakes turns it into a gorgeous, flavor-forward centerpiece, including creations like the Floral Wreath. Founder Betsy crafts celebration cakes and sweets to order, delivering that rare combo of looks and tastes that disappear by breakfast.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Fresh Hot Bread All Day

Bakeries & Sweets

When you crave comfort that fits in your hand, Fresh Hot Bread All Day bakes soft, slightly sweet Filipino Señorita Bread every morning…

2233 Grand Canal Blvd Unit 102 (Stockton)

When you crave comfort that fits in your hand, Fresh Hot Bread All Day bakes soft, slightly sweet Filipino Señorita Bread every morning with quality ingredients and a recipe Liza’s honed for 20 years. Perfect for family snacking or a quick get-together this week, even better alongside their freshly ground coffee.

From the Lodi newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Peters' Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1936, Peters' Bakery has kept the South Bay sweet with its iconic Burnt Almond Cake, baked fresh using time-honored recipes. This…

3108 Alum Rock Ave (San Jose)

Since 1936, Peters' Bakery has kept the South Bay sweet with its iconic Burnt Almond Cake, baked fresh using time-honored recipes. This week, snag a slice or a seasonal Strawberry Ring, plus pies, fresh doughnuts, croissants, whipped cream eclairs, cookies, and their famous fruit bars.

From the Morgan Hill newsletter, August 4, 2026

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C'est Si Bon Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Basic shop crafting housemade baked goods, including cakepops, cookies, pastries & custom cakes.

1375 Blossom Hill Rd #38 (San Jose)

Basic shop crafting housemade baked goods, including cakepops, cookies, pastries & custom cakes.

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Cocola

Bakeries & Sweets

French-style cafe serving pastries, macarons, tarts & cakes, plus coffee & sandwiches.

333 Santana Row #1045 (San Jose)

French-style cafe serving pastries, macarons, tarts & cakes, plus coffee & sandwiches.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2721 Aborn Rd Suite 10 (San Jose)

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

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Flower Flour

Bakeries & Sweets

Flower Flour turns big days into better ones with gorgeous custom cakes for weddings and every other excuse to celebrate, plus daily wins…

1875 S Bascom Ave #140, Campbell, CA 95008 (San Jose)

Flower Flour turns big days into better ones with gorgeous custom cakes for weddings and every other excuse to celebrate, plus daily wins like morning buns, almond croissants, and guava or burnt almond slices. Treat yourself this week, then start a custom cake request and make the next party easy.

From the Morgan Hill newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Craving something that makes Monday behave? Bakeshop is rolling out small-batch scones, a caramel-filled cruffin, cardamom buns, lemon…

940 11th St (Modesto)

Craving something that makes Monday behave? Bakeshop is rolling out small-batch scones, a caramel-filled cruffin, cardamom buns, lemon meringue cookies, and salted caramel bread pudding, plus legit espresso, cold brew, and dirty sodas. Pro tip, their mixed pastry platters are clutch for office treats or team snacks.

From the Turlock newsletter, August 13, 2026

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San Jose Candy Kitchen

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual dessert destination for ice cream, chocolate products, candy, gourmet popcorn.

200 S 1st St #60 (San Jose)

Casual dessert destination for ice cream, chocolate products, candy, gourmet popcorn.

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Magda's Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Tres leches & other cakes are made along with sandwiches at this time-tested, neighborhood bakeshop.

1119 W Fremont St (Stockton)

Tres leches & other cakes are made along with sandwiches at this time-tested, neighborhood bakeshop.

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Bigworm's Bakery and Deli

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and donut shop with a wide range of flavors, including a donut burger.

8118 N W Ln, #125 (Stockton)

Bakery and donut shop with a wide range of flavors, including a donut burger.

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Aria's Sweet Treats

Bakeries & Sweets

Busy bakery for custom cakes for weddings and birthdays, plus brownies and cookies.

1175 Redmond Ave (San Jose)

Busy bakery for custom cakes for weddings and birthdays, plus brownies and cookies.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5353 Almaden Expy #16 (San Jose)

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

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Boudin SF

Bakeries & Sweets

When you need a reliable lunch that actually tastes like something this week, Boudin SF delivers with fresh-baked San Francisco sourdough,…

5615 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

When you need a reliable lunch that actually tastes like something this week, Boudin SF delivers with fresh-baked San Francisco sourdough, melty sandwiches like the French Dip Deluxe or Prosciutto & Stracciatella Pesto, crisp salads and pinsa pizzas, plus sweets for the road...

From the Stockton newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Sanjose_cakes_delight

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether this week calls for a kid-hype rainbow layer, a sleek semi-naked berry situation, or a totally custom ice cream cake, San Jose…

1324 S Winchester Blvd (San Jose)

Whether this week calls for a kid-hype rainbow layer, a sleek semi-naked berry situation, or a totally custom ice cream cake, San Jose Cakes Delighted bakes everything from scratch and nails the details. Send your idea, get a quote, then watch dessert steal the party.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 10, 2026

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SusieCakes - Willow Glen

Bakeries & Sweets

Craving a celebration cake or a just-because treat this week? SusieCakes - Willow Glen turns out classic cakes, cupcakes, cookies and…

1109 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Craving a celebration cake or a just-because treat this week? SusieCakes - Willow Glen turns out classic cakes, cupcakes, cookies and seasonal winners like Summer Strawberry Whip Cake and Key Lime Pie, and you can order online for local pickup or delivery so dessert basically delivers itself.

From the Morgan Hill newsletter, August 14, 2026

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1088 E Brokaw Rd Ste 50 (San Jose)

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

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1702 Meridian Ave Suite B (San Jose)

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

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

925 Blossom Hill Rd #1265 (San Jose)

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

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Mariette Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Petite shop selling premium truffles, chews & creams, plus chocolate-covered fruits & nuts.

1268 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Petite shop selling premium truffles, chews & creams, plus chocolate-covered fruits & nuts.

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Pink Elephant Bakeries

Bakeries & Sweets

This longtime bakery & deli known for its pan dulce also offers sandwiches & Mexican pastries.

415 S King Rd (San Jose)

This longtime bakery & deli known for its pan dulce also offers sandwiches & Mexican pastries.

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Genova Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Old-world Italian deli serving made-to-order sandwiches & breads from a corner storefront.

749 N Sierra Nevada St (Stockton)

Old-world Italian deli serving made-to-order sandwiches & breads from a corner storefront.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1675 W San Carlos St (San Jose)

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

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Whole Foods Market

Bakeries & Sweets

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

1146 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

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Sunset Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual dessert spot offering handmade waffles for its ice cream cones, as well as shave ice.

6649 Embarcadero Dr (Stockton)

Casual dessert spot offering handmade waffles for its ice cream cones, as well as shave ice.

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Safeway

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1489 Bird Ave. (San Jose)

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

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CA Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Pandan waffles and custom cakes round out the offerings at this bakery with Vietnamese roots.

979 Story Rd Unit 7066 (San Jose)

Pandan waffles and custom cakes round out the offerings at this bakery with Vietnamese roots.

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5650 Cottle Rd Ste 10 (San Jose)

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

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

10408 Trinity Pkwy (Stockton)

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

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Sandwiches, soups, and salads are featured at this cafe and bakery, serving locally roasted coffee in a casual setting.

920 16th St (Modesto)

Sandwiches, soups, and salads are featured at this cafe and bakery, serving locally roasted coffee in a casual setting.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

128 Lincoln Center (Stockton)

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

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Frost Cupcake Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Whimsical bakery specializing in signature creative cupcakes served in brightly colored digs.

1305 N Bascom Ave I (San Jose)

Whimsical bakery specializing in signature creative cupcakes served in brightly colored digs.

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

Post-Security, 1701 Airport Blvd Terminal B - Boarding Area, near Gate 24 (San Jose)

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

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