The best bakeries & sweet shops in Walnut Creek

Long-standing family-owned bakeshop featuring gourmet cakes, cookies & treats in a warm atmosphere.

105 Town and Country Dr g (Danville)

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 (San Jose)

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

1951 Telegraph Ave (Oakland)

Charming bakery known for its cupcakes, cookies, and éclairs, plus coffee.

221 Hartz Ave (Danville)

Casual coffee shop doling out ice cream by the cone or cup and froyo.

6200 Center St G (Clayton)

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

5800 College Ave (Oakland)

Intimate bakery for classic & unusual cupcakes, cakes & other sweets made from local ingredients.

730 Camino Ramon Ste 196 (Danville)

Bakery in Danville Livery Shopping Center serving homemade pastries and breakfast items, plus coffee.

304 Sycamore Valley Rd (Danville)

Basic outpost for Filipino pastries, including signature sweet rolls called señorita breads.

6127 Mack Rd (Sacramento)

Family-owned parlor known for its seasonal fruit-flavored bars & sorbets, plus other frozen treats.

704 Bancroft Rd

Ice cream scoops (including matcha, ube and black sesame options) and mochi sweets, served in fish-shaped cones.

1679B Willow Pass Rd (Concord)

Bakery and cafe for gluten-free baking including pancakes and cupcakes, as well as sandwiches.

155 Railroad Ave (Danville)

Casual eatery offering Korean snacks and desserts, plus boba tea and lemonade.

4115 Concord Blvd Ste 78 (Concord)

Chain of Filipino bakeries selling cakes, sweets & pastries, some with savory fillings.

6051 Mack Rd (Sacramento)

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

4226 Piedmont Ave (Oakland)

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

Pinewood Dr (San Jose)

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)

From weddings and anniversaries to birthdays, baby showers, and even groom cakes, Cake Castle Bakery turns your wildest cake ideas into…

5601 66th Ave C (Sacramento)

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)

Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie brings that charming, warmly lit French bakery vibe to life, baking everything fresh on site with local…

2530 Arden Wy (Sacramento)

Freshly baked every morning and never frozen, Batter ‘N Icing keeps the East Bay sweet with 12 signature cupcake flavors, rotating…

65B Crescent Dr (Pleasant Hill)

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 (San Jose)

Since 2010, Sweet Street has been the East Bay go-to for retro candy by the scoop, quirky sodas like sarsaparilla, and legit Italian…

301 Hartz Ave #109 (Danville)

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)

If you want a wedding cake that tastes as good as it looks, Glass Slipper Gourmet turns visions into bespoke showstoppers from classic…

33 Quail Ct Ste 100

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)

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

1978 Contra Costa Blvd (Pleasant Hill)

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

2087 Mountain Blvd Unit A (Oakland)

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 (San Jose)

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

333 Santana Row #1045 (San Jose)

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 (San Jose)

Cheerful specialty shop boasting a variety of housemade gourmet chocolates, truffles & other sweets.

175 E Prospect Ave (Danville)

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

1875 S Bascom Ave #140, Campbell, CA 95008 (San Jose)

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)

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

200 S 1st St #60 (San Jose)

Korean bakery with airy pastries, cakes and sandwiches, plus salads and cold brews.

1229 Howe Ave (Sacramento)

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

1119 W Fremont St (Stockton)

Easygoing spot known for scratch-made baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pastries and pies.

2301 J Street Ground Floor - Blue door (Sacramento)

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)

Cake shop serving a variety of cupcakes, plus cookies and macarons.

2100 Arden Wy #169 (Sacramento)

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

3249 Scott St (San Francisco)

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 (San Jose)

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

3651 Truxel Rd Ste D3 (Sacramento)

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 (San Jose)

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

5615 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

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

9 N Broadway #1086

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

3168 22nd St (San Francisco)

Bakery offering cupcakes (with gluten-free, vegan options) and treats.

2416 J St (Sacramento)

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

1109 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Spacious bakeshop & restaurant with ample seating featuring custom cakes & American dishes.

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd (Sacramento)

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

1088 E Brokaw Rd Ste 50 (San Jose)

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

4069 24th St #4071 (San Francisco)

Candies from the past and present are sold by weight at this old-fashioned shop.

1201 Front St (Sacramento)

Family-owned cafe offering baked goods without wheat, gluten or dairy products, plus hot sandwiches.

1820 29th St (Sacramento)

Classic bakeshop with a menu of lunch fare, cookies, special-order cakes, breads, rolls & muffins.

1815 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste F

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

1352 Haight St (San Francisco)

Candy shop offering ice cream specialties such as sundaes, and various kinds of candy and caramel corn.

1035 Front St (Sacramento)

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

1702 Meridian Ave Suite B (San Jose)

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

One Ferry Building #32 (San Francisco)

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

3518 Mount Diablo Blvd Suite F (Lafayette)

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 (San Jose)

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

1268 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

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 (San Jose)

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 (San Jose)

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

1146 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

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

1551 Botelho Dr

Candy shop with a big selection of chocolates, including truffles, peanut brittle, and caramels.

5324 Riverside Blvd (Sacramento) · ✓ checked Aug 4

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)

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

1489 Bird Ave. (San Jose)

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

436 Balboa St (San Francisco)

European-style bakery specializing in savory and sweet pastries alongside coffee and tea drinks, as well as cakes.

2236 Oak Grove Rd a

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

285 23rd St (Oakland)

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

248 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

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 (San Jose)

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 (San Jose)

Bakery in DOCO offering macarons, pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, plus breakfast.

615 David J Stern Walk #100 (Sacramento)

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

474 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

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

10408 Trinity Pkwy (Stockton)

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

8240 Delta Shores Cir S #100 (Sacramento)

Bakery featuring mochi muffins, mochi waffles, and butter mochi donuts, plus matcha drinks.

1310 S California Blvd

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)

Whimsical bakery specializing in signature creative cupcakes served in brightly colored digs.

1305 N Bascom Ave I (San Jose)

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

1268 Valencia St (San Francisco)

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

3411 Fruitvale Ave (Oakland)

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

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