The best bakeries & sweet shops in Santa Maria

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

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Nite Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Nite Creamery makes each scoop fresh with liquid nitrogen right in front of you, so it’s ultra creamy and wildly fun to watch. Expect a…

2003 S Miller St

“Nite Creamery makes each scoop fresh with liquid nitrogen right in front of you, so it’s ultra creamy and wildly fun to watch. Expect a tight lineup of creative, cereal inspired and caramel-chocolate flavors, perfect for a weeknight treat right here in Santa Maria.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Central Coast Sisters Sweets Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Central Coast Sisters Sweets Bakery turns out cozy home-kitchen loaves like cheddar jalapeno, dill pickle (yes), cinnamon swirl, cranberry…

849 Redbird Ct (Orcutt)

“Central Coast Sisters Sweets Bakery turns out cozy home-kitchen loaves like cheddar jalapeno, dill pickle (yes), cinnamon swirl, cranberry orange, and Italian parmesan, plus cookies and brownies.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 2, 2026

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ROLLD ICE CREAM

Bakeries & Sweets

Rolld Ice Cream makes your dessert on the spot with premium cream, weekly flavors, and those hypnotic rolled ribbons you watch get scraped…

471 Betteravia Rd

“Rolld Ice Cream makes your dessert on the spot with premium cream, weekly flavors, and those hypnotic rolled ribbons you watch get scraped into perfect pinwheels. Ingredients lean local and they cater, so keep an eye out for the Santa Maria spot coming soon while you plot your next flavor.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Flour Power Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Flour Power Bakery turns birthdays, weddings, and just-because moments into edible art, using quality ingredients and beautiful decorating…

281 Drake Dr

“Flour Power Bakery turns birthdays, weddings, and just-because moments into edible art, using quality ingredients and beautiful decorating that tastes as good as it looks. Got a theme, color, or wild idea? They’ll whip a custom cake to match, making your celebration feel extra Santa Maria.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Orcutt Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Orcutt Bakery is the local scratch bakery turning everyday cravings into cupcakes, bars, and cake pops, plus custom cakes that actually…

4869 S Bradley Rd #112 (Orcutt)

“Orcutt Bakery is the local scratch bakery turning everyday cravings into cupcakes, bars, and cake pops, plus custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Expect fresh, seasonal bakes and crowd-pleasing flavors like Snickerdoodle, Red Velvet, and Lemon Raspberry...”

From the Lompoc newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Gina’s Piece of Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

From simple celebrations to those oddly specific Pinterest dreams, Gina’s Piece of Cake turns ideas into seriously good custom cakes and a…

205 E Clark Ave (Orcutt)

“From simple celebrations to those oddly specific Pinterest dreams, Gina’s Piece of Cake turns ideas into seriously good custom cakes and a huge variety of baked goods, backed by 35+ years of know‑how. Locals rave about the helpful crew, so bring your vision... they’ll bake the rest.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Gina's Piece of Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

With over 35 years of baking experience, Gina's Piece of Cake keeps your celebrations sweet with custom cakes and a huge variety of…

307 Town Center E

“With over 35 years of baking experience, Gina's Piece of Cake keeps your celebrations sweet with custom cakes and a huge variety of specialized baked goods.”

From the Santa Maria newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

499 Betteravia Rd

“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.

560 Betteravia Rd F

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

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