The best bakeries & sweet shops in Modesto

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

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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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From flaky pastries and scratch-made quiche to legit French macarons, locally roasted coffee, and hearty paninis, Village Baking Company &…

1700 McHenry Ave

From flaky pastries and scratch-made quiche to legit French macarons, locally roasted coffee, and hearty paninis, Village Baking Company & Cafe turns weekday cravings into small celebrations. This week, tap their 25+ years of Modesto know-how, including custom cakes people remember long after the candles.

From the Modesto newsletter, August 4, 2026

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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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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2100 Standiford Ave Ste E17-18

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

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Cheesecake Kitchen

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running dessert shop offering baked-from-scratch cakes, cupcakes & tarts, plus fresh breads.

2625 Coffee Rd

Long-running dessert shop offering baked-from-scratch cakes, cupcakes & tarts, plus fresh breads.

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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

Cheerily decorated bakery offering pastries, lunch fare & custom cakes, plus floral arrangements.

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

Cheerily decorated bakery offering pastries, lunch fare & custom cakes, plus floral arrangements.

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Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Spacious bakery with a skylight whipping up scones, cookies, croissants, muffins, cold-brew coffee and desserts.

940 11th St

Spacious bakery with a skylight whipping up scones, cookies, croissants, muffins, cold-brew coffee and desserts.

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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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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3250 Dale Rd Ste C

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.

3401 Dale Rd #475

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

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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

Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.

5615 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.

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SusieCakes - Willow Glen

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

1109 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

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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.

1700 McHenry Ave

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

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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

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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Bakery open 24 hours for donuts, tres leches cakes, and other Mexican breads, plus breakfast and nachos.

1001 Kansas Ave # A

Bakery open 24 hours for donuts, tres leches cakes, and other Mexican breads, plus breakfast and nachos.

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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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