The best bakeries & sweet shops in San Jose

Popular ice cream concept offers classic flavors & vegan ice cream sandwiches in a cozy space.

482 49th St (Oakland)

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

1302 S Winchester Blvd

Ice-cream, gelato and other deserts offered in a casual space with friendly staff.

1951 Telegraph Ave (Oakland)

Bakery dishing up a range of cookies, plus ice cream, coffee and other desserts.

422 E Campbell Ave (Campbell)

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

102 Dixon Rd (Milpitas)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

501 E Hamilton Ave (Campbell)

Handmade ice cream parlor featuring a rotating menu of lactose-free flavors, plus vanilla.

5800 College Ave (Oakland)

Sweet treats bakery featuring cupcakes and cake pops plus donuts and alfajores.

168 Echo Ave Apt 1 (Campbell)

Ice cream shop serving creative flavors, including ube, in scoops or floats.

1285 E Calaveras Blvd (Milpitas)

This unassuming bakery offers made-to-order cakes & a variety of Persian pastries.

2265 S Winchester Blvd (Campbell)

Outpost of a local chain offering self-serve frozen yogurt & toppings in a contemporary space.

1035 El Monte Ave (Mountain View)

Coffee, French pastries, bread & quiche offered in a chic bakery that has a fancy cake menu.

212 Castro St (Mountain View)

Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.

40524 Albrae St (Fremont)

Creamery featuring eclectic ice cream flavors ranging from classic and seasonal to exotic, plus sorbets.

Ranch 99 Shopping Center, 492 Barber Ln (Milpitas)

Pastry shop and bakery baking gourmet goods such as sourdough bread, focaccia and jar cakes.

809 Cuesta Dr (Mountain View)

Asian bakery featuring an array of breads and cakes for takeout.

1718 N Milpitas Blvd (Milpitas)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

1035 El Monte Ave (Mountain View)

Informal chain cafe & bakery serving gourmet sandwiches on fresh bread, plus other light fare.

650 Castro St (Mountain View)

Soft-serve desserts such as fish-shaped waffle cones and filled taiyakis, plus ice cream cones.

548 Barber Ln (Milpitas)

Grocery store chain outlet offering produce, meat, seafood, and flowers, plus a bakery and deli.

950 W Hamilton Ave (Campbell)

Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.

1940 S Bascom Ave (Campbell)

Small, traditional gelato shop lures locals with ample selection of frozen confections.

241 Castro St (Mountain View)

Relaxed spot known for croissants and other baked goods, plus coffee and breakfast dishes.

846 Independence Ave (Mountain View)

A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones and their large variety of flavors.

4226 Piedmont Ave (Oakland)

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

1690 S Bascom Ave (Campbell)

Bakery specializing in traditional cookies, pastries & custom cakes with a Japanese twist.

200 Main St (Los Altos)

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

Pinewood Dr

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)

Craving fancy without the fuss, pop into Le Bonbon for Belgian chocolates, locally made treats, a Jelly Belly wall, and Fiorello's Gelato…

2050 Mountain Blvd (Oakland)

Shaws San Francisco still cranks out handmade chocolates, fresh fudge, scoops of honest-to-goodness ice cream, and nostalgic sweets that…

122 W Portal Ave (San Francisco)

Pints of Joy churns small-batch, eggless ice creams with real ingredients, no artificial flavors, and flavors that are equal parts…

717 E El Camino Real #6 (Sunnyvale)

Thorough Bread & Pastry turns out authentic French-style viennoiseries, artisanal breads, cakes and craveable sandwiches, all made from…

248 Church St (San Francisco)

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

When that 3 p.m. sweet tooth hits, Cupcake Cove comes through with cupcakes in classics like red velvet, carrot cake and chocolate, plus…

500 12th St #136 (Oakland)

Whether you need a midweek pick me up or a Saturday treat this week, Loquat brings the goods with Turkish-coffee-cream tarts and a rotating…

198 Gough St (San Francisco)

Petite patisserie spotlighting pre-made & custom cakes also offers cupcakes & other pastries.

317 13th St (Oakland)

Small bakery offering cookies, pastries, truffles & made-to-order cakes, plus a menu of lunch fare.

669 S Bernardo Ave (Sunnyvale)

Bakery specializing in cakes made for all occasions, as well as pastries, cookies, and focaccia.

2087 Mountain Blvd Unit A (Oakland)

Korean dessert shop featuring soft-serve ice cream in fish-shaped cones.

19540 Vallco Pkwy #160 (Cupertino)

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

3310 El Camino Real (Santa Clara)

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

2109 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Colorful shop sells a range of retro sweets in a stylish space lined with old-fashioned candy jars.

1507 Vallejo St (San Francisco)

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

1375 Blossom Hill Rd #38

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

333 Santana Row #1045

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

5802 College Ave (Oakland)

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

801 Beach St (San Francisco)

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

900 North Point St F301 (San Francisco)

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

2721 Aborn Rd Suite 10

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

447 Great Mall Dr #189 (Milpitas)

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

1875 S Bascom Ave #140, Campbell, CA 95008

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

160 Jefferson St (San Francisco)

Homemade, locally focused cakes and treats bakery, featuring gluten-free options.

1501 Cortland Ave (San Francisco)

Intimate bakeshop offering Taiwanese, Japanese & other Asian-style baked goods, bento & bubble tea.

19675 Stevens Creek Blvd (Cupertino)

Indian bakery/cafe with a variety of breads, cookies & pastries, including savory offerings.

464 E El Camino Real (Sunnyvale)

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

200 S 1st St #60

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

421 N Santa Cruz Ave (Los Gatos)

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

1119 W Fremont St (Stockton)

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

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Level 2 #2209 (Santa Clara)

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

542 Market St (San Francisco)

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

754 Clement St (San Francisco)

Sleek cafe doing fancy cupcakes made with local organic ingredients, including gluten-free options.

3249 Scott St (San Francisco)

Chain spot specializing in baked goods, like cakes and pastries, as well as desserts, brunch items, and sandwiches. Coffee and tea are also…

598 E El Camino Real (Sunnyvale)

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

8118 N W Ln, #125 (Stockton)

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

1175 Redmond Ave

Bakery cafe chain whipping up pastries, breads, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffee and tea.

315 Castro St (Mountain View)

French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods & beverages.

46819 Warm Springs Blvd (Fremont)

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

3250 20th Ave #125 (San Francisco)

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

5353 Almaden Expy #16

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

5615 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

Pint-sized parlor for gourmet miniature cupcakes with unique flavors, plus gluten-free options.

3168 22nd St (San Francisco)

Cafe chain serving coffee drinks, milk tea & Asian desserts, including Vietnamese che.

189 W Washington Ave (Sunnyvale)

Gourmet bakery since 1985 with artisanal cakes, cupcakes, cookies & other desserts, plus gift items.

50 W Main St (Los Gatos)

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

1109 Lincoln Ave

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

1088 E Brokaw Rd Ste 50

Boutique specializing in chocolate varieties from around the world, plus gifts & custom candy boxes.

4069 24th St #4071 (San Francisco)

Nostalgia-fueled candy store providing local and imported treats, plus a variety of Kit Kat flavors.

1352 Haight St (San Francisco)

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

1702 Meridian Ave Suite B

Gluten-free bakeshop for sweet & savory goods, from pastries to croutons, plus a daytime cafe menu.

One Ferry Building #32 (San Francisco)

Bakery specializing in custom cakes for all occasions, including weddings and birthdays.

44808 Fremont Blvd (Fremont)

Custom cake shop for weddings and other celebrations, plus baby shower and gender reveal designs.

2325 De La Cruz Blvd (Santa Clara)

Women- & minority-owned bakery making organic pies from local ingredients for pick-up or delivery.

2797 16th St (San Francisco)

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

925 Blossom Hill Rd #1265

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

1268 Lincoln Ave

Savory & sweet varieties of cake in a modern Crocker Galleria storefront awash in baby blue & white.

Level 1, Store #10, 50 Post St #10 (San Francisco)

French bakery with a petite, rustic interior & a pastry case for kouign-amann to scones & more.

397 Arguello Blvd (San Francisco)

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

415 S King Rd

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

749 N Sierra Nevada St (Stockton)

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

1675 W San Carlos St

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

1146 Blossom Hill Rd

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

6649 Embarcadero Dr (Stockton)

Cafe serving pastries, breakfast items, sandwiches and coffee, plus catered meals.

555 12th St #101 (Oakland)

Chain bakery cafe offering a selection of baked goods, coffee, and teas.

46663 Mission Blvd (Fremont)

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

1489 Bird Ave.

Swiss and Belgian-style shop for a wide range of boxed chocolates and slabs, plus truffles and gifts.

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste B215 (Santa Clara)

Time-tested Russian bakery turning out traditional pastries, meat pies, entrees & treats since 1953.

436 Balboa St (San Francisco)

Dessert specialist within Alamar restaurant serving up inventive, rich pastries & savory breakfasts.

285 23rd St (Oakland)

Bakery offering a large selection of delicate European pastries, plus custom wedding cakes.

19758 Stevens Creek Blvd (Cupertino)

Homey purveyor of a variety of confections, baked goods, sandwiches, coffee drinks, gifts & more.

994 Los Altos Ave (Los Altos)

Light-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.

248 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

Retro, dinerlike eatery with a basic menu of acclaimed donuts, sandwiches & soda-fountain treats.

2628 Homestead Rd (Santa Clara)

Cake shop specializing in organic, vegan, ketogenic, and gluten-free options and custom designs.

103 Horne Ave (San Francisco)

Bakery specializing in cupcakes in many gourmet & seasonal flavors, plus special-order cakes.

175 Bay Pl (Oakland)

Gluten-free bakeshop for sweet & savory goods, from pastries to croutons, plus a daytime cafe menu.

5427 Telegraph Ave d3 (Oakland)

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

979 Story Rd Unit 7066

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

4844 El Camino Real (Los Altos)

Bakery offering light and sweet cakes in flavors such as matcha, oreo, and strawberry.

19929 Stevens Creek Blvd (Cupertino)

Petite bakeshop offering classic treats & desserts, including bread, pastries, pies & cookies.

4073 24th St (San Francisco)

Known for its giant candy apples, this chocolatier offers a wide variety of sweets plus workshops.

638 2nd St (Oakland)

Coffee, cake pops & cupcakes for snacks & special events in a gingerbread house-style setting.

745 5th St (Oakland)

Organic ingredients provide the makings for breakfast pastries, hot pressed sandwiches & coffee.

600 Guerrero St (San Francisco)

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

5650 Cottle Rd Ste 10

Family-owned retailer featuring homemade sweets, from fudge & caramel corn to gelato & candy.

474 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

Neighborhood bakery/cafe chain offering fresh-baked breads, pastries, and sandwiches, plus coffee and tea.

20735 Stevens Creek Blvd (Cupertino)

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

939 W El Camino Real (Sunnyvale)

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

10408 Trinity Pkwy (Stockton)

Pastries, including madeleines and cheesecakes, in a bakery set inside Westgate Corner.

18566 Prospect Rd (Saratoga)

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

15650 Los Gatos Blvd (Los Gatos)

Light fare & baked goods accompany hot cocoa, coffee roasted in-house & chocolate bars made on-site.

5427 College Ave (Oakland)

Small-batch chocolatier offering handmade candy bars & brownies, cocoa beans & educational classes.

740 Valencia St (San Francisco)

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

128 Lincoln Center (Stockton)