The best bakeries & sweet shops in Santa Rosa

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

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Curbside Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

482 49th St (Oakland)

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

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Miharu Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1951 Telegraph Ave (Oakland)

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

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

5800 College Ave (Oakland)

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

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Fentons Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4226 Piedmont Ave (Oakland)

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

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Le Bonbon

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

Craving fancy without the fuss, pop into Le Bonbon for Belgian chocolates, locally made treats, a Jelly Belly wall, and Fiorello's Gelato that tastes like summer. The shop’s old-world vibe plus tea mugs and truffle-worthy gifts makes it a dangerously delightful errand this week.

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Shaws San Francisco

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

Shaws San Francisco still cranks out handmade chocolates, fresh fudge, scoops of honest-to-goodness ice cream, and nostalgic sweets that turn errand runs into field trips. m. slump you swore you kicked.

From the San Francisco newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Thorough Bread & Pastry

Bakeries & Sweets

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

248 Church St (San Francisco)

Thorough Bread & Pastry turns out authentic French-style viennoiseries, artisanal breads, cakes and craveable sandwiches, all made from scratch in house with obsessive attention to detail. Treat yourself this week to flaky layers, a warm loaf, or a no-fuss lunch that just hits... it quietly delivers.

From the Alameda newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Nancy's Fancy's

Bakeries & Sweets

If your cookies need personality or your cake wants a glow up, Nancy's Fancy's has the good stuff... think Guittard and Merckens apeels,…

3450 Airway Dr a

If your cookies need personality or your cake wants a glow up, Nancy's Fancy's has the good stuff... think Guittard and Merckens apeels, vegan chocolate chips, hundreds of cookie cutters, piping tips galore, and custom edible image prints with a quick turnaround. Swing by and stock up before your weekend bakes.

From the Santa Rosa newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Cupcake Cove

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

m. sweet tooth hits, Cupcake Cove comes through with cupcakes in classics like red velvet, carrot cake and chocolate, plus delicate macarons and cakes. Treat yourself this week with a low-effort morale boost that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

From the San Ramon newsletter, August 4, 2026

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LOQUAT

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

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 cast of Middle Eastern inspired bakes. Expect flaky, fragrant, just sweet enough bites that make emails quieter and afternoons feel kinder.

From the San Francisco newsletter, August 4, 2026

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

317 13th St (Oakland)

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

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Full Belly Bakery, LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2087 Mountain Blvd Unit A (Oakland)

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

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SusieCakes - Chestnut

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2109 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

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

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The Candy Store

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1507 Vallejo St (San Francisco)

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

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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.

5802 College Ave (Oakland)

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

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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.

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

900 North Point St F301 (San Francisco)

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

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Boudin Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

160 Jefferson St (San Francisco)

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

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Little Bee Baking

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1501 Cortland Ave (San Francisco)

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

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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.

2360 Sonoma 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.

542 Market St (San Francisco)

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.

754 Clement St (San Francisco)

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

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Kara's Cupcakes Marina

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3249 Scott St (San Francisco)

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

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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.

3250 20th Ave #125 (San Francisco)

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

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Mission Minis

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3168 22nd St (San Francisco)

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

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Chocolate Covered

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4069 24th St #4071 (San Francisco)

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

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Candy's Candy Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1352 Haight St (San Francisco)

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

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Mariposa Baking Company

Bakeries & Sweets

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

One Ferry Building #32 (San Francisco)

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

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Three Babes Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2797 16th St (San Francisco)

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

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La Luna Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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)

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

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

266 Coddingtown Center

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

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Arsicault Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

397 Arguello Blvd (San Francisco)

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

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Sweet Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain of bulk-candy shops offering sweets of all varieties, plus candy-themed gifts & toys.

2051 Santa Rosa Plaza

Chain of bulk-candy shops offering sweets of all varieties, plus candy-themed gifts & toys.

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Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

1071 Santa Rosa Plaza #1056

Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

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Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

555 12th St #101 (Oakland)

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

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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

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

436 Balboa St (San Francisco)

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

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

285 23rd St (Oakland)

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

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Choux

Bakeries & Sweets

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

248 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

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

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Zibatreats Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

103 Horne Ave (San Francisco)

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

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James & the Giant Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

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

175 Bay Pl (Oakland)

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

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Mariposa Baking Company

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5427 Telegraph Ave d3 (Oakland)

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

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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.

Shopping Center, 432 Coddingtown Center

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

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Noe Valley Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4073 24th St (San Francisco)

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

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Dunn Family Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

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

638 2nd St (Oakland)

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

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Angel Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

745 5th St (Oakland)

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

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Tartine Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

600 Guerrero St (San Francisco)

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

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Z. Cioccolato

Bakeries & Sweets

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

474 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

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

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

5427 College Ave (Oakland)

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

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Dandelion Chocolate

Bakeries & Sweets

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

740 Valencia St (San Francisco)

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

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Arizmendi Valencia Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Worker-owned Mission treasure known for thin-crust pizza & from-the-oven sweet treats.

1268 Valencia St (San Francisco)

Worker-owned Mission treasure known for thin-crust pizza & from-the-oven sweet treats.

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La Farine

Bakeries & Sweets

This charming bakery sells croissants, breads, scones, cookies, tarts, coffee & custom cakes.

3411 Fruitvale Ave (Oakland)

This charming bakery sells croissants, breads, scones, cookies, tarts, coffee & custom cakes.

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Cozy cafe for traditional sandwiches, salads and pastries, plus a nice outdoor area.

1021 Hahman Dr

Cozy cafe for traditional sandwiches, salads and pastries, plus a nice outdoor area.

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