The best bakeries & sweet shops in Desert Hot Springs

“Long-running chain specializing in freshly made donuts, plus a variety of sandwiches & drinks.”

“Supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more.”

“Longstanding donut shop offering many flavors & varieties, plus sandwiches & drinks.”

“Pastry seller, also serving baked goods like cakes and sandwiches, run by friendly staff.”

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

“The Bakehouse by Arcade serves pastries, breakfast items, sandwiches, and serious espresso drinks, plus draft cocktails if your brunch needs a little sparkle. It’s the kind of spot locals swing by for a pastry and a latte, then somehow linger for one more.”

From the Moreno Valley newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Family-owned and baking fresh on site, Lindmair Bakery turns birthdays, weddings, quinceañeras, and baby showers into dessert flexes with custom cakes, photo designs, cupcakes, and dessert cakes. Need something this week? Tell them your theme, get a sweet that actually looks as good as it tastes.”

From the Jurupa Valley newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Daily Grace Bakery turns out small-batch cookie boxes made with grass-fed butter and organic pasture-raised eggs, crisp at the edges and ooey-gooey inside.”

From the Riverside newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Need a silky reset this week? Benedetto Gelato serves authentic Italian gelato made from the finest ingredients, with signature flavors that actually taste like what they promise, so call it luxury in every scoop and a totally valid reason to step away from your to do list for five minutes.”

From the Colton newsletter, August 19, 2026

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

“For a real-deal New York bite without leaving the valley, Sherman's Deli & Bakery turns out fresh-baked breads and desserts daily, sky-high hot corned beef on rye, and cinnamon bread French toast, plus a little Triple D cred. Or go big with roast brisket and their Southern style fried chicken.”

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Arcis Candy Riverside has piñatas, Mexican candy, and all the party extras to turn a regular get-together into an instant celebration. Stock up for birthdays, cookouts, or any Tuesday that needs confetti-level energy, then let the sugar and smiles handle the rest.”

From the Redlands newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Whether you’re plotting a micro-wedding, milestone birthday, or just celebrating making it through Monday, The Buttercake Studio builds custom cakes with clean lines, textured buttercream, and delicate sugar florals that hit the modern Palm Springs sweet spot.”

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Balboa Candy is a pure nostalgia stop for locals, with barrels of salt water taffy, retro candy bars, chewy gummies and fudge. Swing by this week, build a mix that matches your mood, then save a secret stash for when the desert heat or deadlines get rude.”

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 30, 2026

“Candy shop featuring chocolates, ice cream and gelato, plus other sweets.”

“This week, let Uptown Candy Shop handle your cravings with Swedish candy, Jelly Belly collections, TikTok-viral snacks, exotic drinks, and 3D gummies. Feeling nostalgic? Grab Bit-O-Honey, Mary Jane, or a jawbreaker and relive recess right now.”

From the San Bernardino newsletter, August 13, 2026

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

“Brandini Toffee Palm Springs handcrafts small-batch, chocolate-coated almond toffee and legit-good ice cream bars and shakes, perfect for when the desert heat gets bossy. They even run factory tours and offer giftable treats, so you can bribe your coworkers or stash something special at home.”

“Downtown staple Great Shakes is all about gourmet milkshakes made with premium ice cream, topped with their homemade whipped cream and a donut for good measure. When the afternoon sun hits, skip the kitchen and let them blend you a little happiness to power through this week.”

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Part retro-chic ice cream parlor, part quirky gift shop, Ice Cream & Shop(pe) keeps Palm Springs locals cool with creamy scoops, bright sorbets, and legit smoothies, then tempts you with custom gift baskets, poolside-ready cards, and fun finds. Hosting something? They’ll cater or even let you take over the Shop(pe).”

From the Palm Springs newsletter, September 1, 2026

“When your morning needs a little kindness, Cravings Coffee & Pastries is that easy, familiar stop for in-house croissants, cherry turnovers, cinnamon rolls, and cappuccinos, cold brew, or chai lattes. Hosting this week?”

From the Coachella Valley newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Whole-grain, plant-based, and scratch-made, Bread and Flours makes traditional sourdough you’ll plan meals around, so peek at this week's menu and upgrade your toast game. Palm Springs’ first Blue Zones Project Approved spot, it’s the loaf you’ll brag about while pretending you bought it for meal prep.”

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 17, 2026