The best bakeries & sweet shops in South Lake Tahoe

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

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Village Toys

Bakeries & Sweets

Need a last-minute birthday fix or a rainy-day boredom buster? Village Toys is a treasure chest of classic and retro toys, board games,…

1001 Heavenly Village Way #39

“Need a last-minute birthday fix or a rainy-day boredom buster? Village Toys is a treasure chest of classic and retro toys, board games, puzzles, Lego, arts and crafts, plush pals, and nostalgic candy, plus Tahoe souvenirs and the Monopoly Lake Tahoe Edition for peak local bragging rights.”

From the South Lake Tahoe newsletter, August 5, 2026

Lazy Bear Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Lazy Bear Bakery is cranking out slow-fermented sourdough focaccia (topped and stuffed), golden farinata, and puff pastries, plus cannoli…

1030 Tata Ln

“Lazy Bear Bakery is cranking out slow-fermented sourdough focaccia (topped and stuffed), golden farinata, and puff pastries, plus cannoli filled to order and espresso-soaked tiramisu. Small-batch baking with organic flours and Sicilian olive oil...”

Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste d

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

Flour Girl Wedding Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in wedding cakes, plus other baked goods and tasting sessions.

2093 James Ave

“Bakery specializing in wedding cakes, plus other baked goods and tasting sessions.”

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Lake Tahoe Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering custom-designed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.

2264 Lake Tahoe Blvd #1

“Bakery offering custom-designed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.”

Sugar Pine Cakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Snug counter-serve for sweet & savory baked goods & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.

2923 Lake Forest Rd (Tahoe City)

“Snug counter-serve for sweet & savory baked goods & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.”

Tahoe Love Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cottage bakery offering gluten-free options as well as special-occasion cakes and custom cookies.

1449 Glenwood Way

“Cottage bakery offering gluten-free options as well as special-occasion cakes and custom cookies.”

Rocket Fizz

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

1001 Heavenly Village Way #21

“Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.”

Chocolate Shoppe by Sweet Images

Bakeries & Sweets

Locally owned artisan chocolate shop featuring sea salt truffles, pralines and custom designs.

1363 U.S. Hwy 395 N #7 (Gardnerville)

“Locally owned artisan chocolate shop featuring sea salt truffles, pralines and custom designs.”

See’s Candies Seasonal Pop Up Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

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

911 Topsy Ln Suite #230 Suite #230 (Carson City)

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

Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1052 Emerald Bay Rd

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

Tahoe City Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Local shop brimming with homemade/imported chocolate and treats including ice cream and retro candy.

760 N Lake Blvd (Tahoe City)

“Local shop brimming with homemade/imported chocolate and treats including ice cream and retro candy.”

Champagne & Chocolate

Bakeries & Sweets

Chocolate shop featuring traditional items, champagne-infused chocolates and hot cocoa plus friendly staff.

1001 Heavenly Village Way #30B

“Chocolate shop featuring traditional items, champagne-infused chocolates and hot cocoa plus friendly staff.”

Crazy Good Bakery And Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

A menu of bagels, croissants, scones & more in a charming bakery & cafe that has a patio.

2040 Dunlap Dr

“A menu of bagels, croissants, scones & more in a charming bakery & cafe that has a patio.”

Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering a range of baked goods, deli sandwiches, coffee drinks, and more.

625 W Lake Blvd (Tahoe City)

“Bakery offering a range of baked goods, deli sandwiches, coffee drinks, and more.”

Sugar Pine Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering cookies, pies & macaroons, plus custom cakes for weddings & other special events.

3564 Lake Tahoe Blvd G

“Bakery offering cookies, pies & macaroons, plus custom cakes for weddings & other special events.”

The Baked Bear

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual, no-reservations ice cream parlor offering sandwiches, plus cookies and brownies to go, along with coffee.

4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd #5

“Casual, no-reservations ice cream parlor offering sandwiches, plus cookies and brownies to go, along with coffee.”

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