The best bakeries & sweet shops in San Marcos

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

3740 Iowa Ave Ste 109 (Riverside)

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

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #7A (Riverside)

Gourmet vegan cookie company with classic and creative flavors, including wheat-free options.

250 North City Dr #8

Cafe serving pastries, coffee and sandwiches, plus breakfast items, draft cocktails and espresso drinks.

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #17A (Riverside)

Time-tested, family-owned place for custom, decorated cakes & cupcakes, plus cookies & other treats.

9230 Magnolia Ave (Riverside)

Bakery and cafe specializing in coffee and breakfast fare such as pastries, croissants and French toast.

13124 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

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

2295 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 113 (Chula Vista)

Ice cream shop serving classic and rotating monthly flavors, including vegan options.

250 North City Dr Ste 7

Chain (some locations have drive-thrus) specializing in a wide variety of yeast-based and raised donuts, along with coffee, pastries and…

2232 17th St (Santa Ana)

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

2278 17th St (Santa Ana)

Bakery supplying Mexican breads and pastries, cakes, plus breakfast and burritos.

462 W Mission Rd Unit 136

Popular local chain spot known for milk ice cream with honey & other sweet treats.

5414 Walnut Ave # C (Irvine)

Bakery/cafe chain supplying breads, pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffee and tea.

3850 Barranca Pkwy F (Irvine)

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

13786 Jamboree Rd (Irvine)

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

14413 Culver Dr (Irvine)

NY-style deli known for its famed corned beef & pastrami sandwiches & 1960s-era decor.

1828 N Tustin Ave (Santa Ana)

Frozen yogurt shop with a range of flavors and toppings, plus games, and movies.

300 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd

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

2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy Unit g (Riverside)

Ice cream parlor inside Metro Town Square offering a range of flavors including sundaes and sandwiches.

3640 S Bristol St (Santa Ana)

Casual dessert shop (some say ice cream shop, others snack shop), featuring Mexican-style treats, beverages, and healthy stuff.

446 W Mission Rd

Charming bakery with a patio offering a variety of baked goods, from croissants to sourdough bread, plus coffee and beer options.

728 Poinsettia St N Unit A (Santa Ana)

When your sweet tooth wants something actually worth the calories, Bonjour Patisserie has you covered with elegant desserts, classic…

320 W Cedar St Unit 101 (San Diego)

Simply Sweet Cakes turns birthdays, work wins, and just-because moments into showstoppers, blending French and Japanese technique for…

2128 N Tustin Ave (Santa Ana)

Arcis Candy Riverside has piñatas, Mexican candy, and all the party extras to turn a regular get-together into an instant celebration.…

2850 University Ave (Riverside)

Beach Sweets brings full-on kid-in-a-candy-store vibes with bulk classics, Jelly Belly, salt water taffy, sugar-free picks, plus handmade…

5022 Newport Ave (San Diego)

Creative desserts, light fare & espresso drinks whipped up in a modern space with seating.

4250 Barranca Pkwy I (Irvine)

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

3225 Sports Arena Blvd Suites 102-3 (San Diego)

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

5624 Mission Center Rd Ste B (San Diego)

Popular bakery offering croissants, buns, biscuits and other baked items. sandwiches and seasonal creations.

845 15th St (San Diego)

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

6616 Irvine Center Dr (Irvine)

Egg tarts and cookies highlight this globally inspired bakehouse.

17935 MacArthur Blvd (Irvine)

This shop with a range of sweets, including 20+ kinds of homemade fudge, also sells espresso drinks.

859 W Harbor Dr (San Diego)

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

555 G St (San Diego)

Casual counter-serve featuring sweet & savory baked goods, including bread, pastries & custom cakes.

11639 Duenda Rd (San Diego)

Babycakes Hillcrest has been San Diego's celebration destination since 2008, turning birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into…

3795 Fourth Ave (San Diego)

Casual Taiwanese bakery for cakes, cookies & breads also offering hot & cold specialty drinks.

14805 Jeffrey Rd E (Irvine)

Casual, made-to-order donut franchise with dozens of varieties as well as ice cream and coffee.

2222 Michelson Dr Ste 200 (Irvine)

Neighborhood bakery cafe serving pastries, breads, cakes, coffees, and teas, plus grab-&-go options.

4800 Irvine Blvd (Irvine)

Dessert shop at the Irvine Spectrum Center serving crepes, waffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and other sweet treats.

525 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Baked fresh daily with quality ingredients like Tahitian vanilla and fresh fruit preserves, Dots Cupcakes delivers little bursts of happy…

8585 Irvine Center Dr (Irvine)

This week, let Uptown Candy Shop handle your cravings with Swedish candy, Jelly Belly collections, TikTok-viral snacks, exotic drinks, and…

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 1 (Riverside)

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

3525 Central Ave (Riverside)

Bakery/cafe chain supplying pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus coffees.

14450 Culver Dr (Irvine)

The Something Sweet Shop is a waterfront candy wonderland with old time treats, premium chocolates, cold drinks, and custom candy bags you…

839 W Harbor Dr Ste C-2 (San Diego)

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

643 Fifth Ave (San Diego)

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

595 Grand Ave

Bakery dishing up pan dulce, cakes, cookies, and other pastries, plus breakfast items.

5006 El Cajon Blvd (San Diego)

Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.

2870 Fourth Ave (San Diego)

Bakery chain offering a wide selection of pastries such as croissants, milk bread, and Earl Grey latte cakes.

3825 Alton Pkwy (Irvine)

Fluffy bakery, plus a lunch menu, milk tea and other drinks; also has outdoor seating.

634 14th St #110 (San Diego)

Whether you're pre-gaming a flick or just need a sugar plot twist, Candy Land is that next-to-the-theater treasure with mix-and-match…

356 W Valley Pkwy (Escondido)

Bright chain dishing up pancakes, waffles, shakes and crepes plus dipped strawberries and ice cream.

352 W Valley Pkwy (Escondido)

Quaint, mall-based bake shop crafting French-style macarons, plus daily & seasonal specials.

633 Spectrum Center Dr Ste 633 (Irvine)

Lofty bakery specializing in croissants and house-baked bread such as sourdough , plus morning buns and pastries .

1429 Island Ave (San Diego)

Chain serving cake and European pastries, as well as sandwiches, coffees and teas.

6278 Irvine Blvd (Irvine)

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

872 Eastlake Pkwy Suite 414 (Chula Vista)