The best bakeries & sweet shops in Fort Collins

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

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Hammond’s Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Hammond’s Candies has been handcrafting lollipops, chocolates, brittles and other classic treats since 1920, and you can actually watch the…

5735 Washington St (Denver)

Hammond’s Candies has been handcrafting lollipops, chocolates, brittles and other classic treats since 1920, and you can actually watch the magic on a factory tour. Swing by their factory store for giftable boxes or a personal stash, then thank your future self during the next afternoon slump.

From the Denver newsletter, August 5, 2026

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This week, if your carb craving wants integrity, The Pig and the Plow Farmstead Bakery is baking rustic sourdough, Babci Buns, savory tarts…

140 Boardwalk Dr J

This week, if your carb craving wants integrity, The Pig and the Plow Farmstead Bakery is baking rustic sourdough, Babci Buns, savory tarts and soups with a vegan and gluten free choice, all built on local heirloom organic ingredients.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

646 S College Ave

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

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Bakery Four

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in European-style pastries and breads, plus coffee.

4150 Tennyson St (Denver)

Bakery specializing in European-style pastries and breads, plus coffee.

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

500 16th Street Ste 118, Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St Mall (Denver)

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

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Yours Truly Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery window for classic & liquor-infused cupcakes, plus custom orders for delivery & events.

3563 Larimer St (Denver)

Bakery window for classic & liquor-infused cupcakes, plus custom orders for delivery & events.

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The Cake Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed bakery specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes, plus other baked goods and desserts for vegan diets.

214 E 13th Ave (Denver)

Relaxed bakery specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes, plus other baked goods and desserts for vegan diets.

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Vern's Toffee House

Bakeries & Sweets

Classic candy kitchen, known for housemade butter almond toffee and friendly service.

444 S Link Ln

Classic candy kitchen, known for housemade butter almond toffee and friendly service.

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The Bread Chic

Bakeries & Sweets

Homemade loaves and croissants, alongside pies and other baked goods made from scratch.

130 W Olive St Unit b

Homemade loaves and croissants, alongside pies and other baked goods made from scratch.

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Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

114 S College Ave

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4336 S College Ave

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

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Gateaux

Bakeries & Sweets

Welcoming bakeshop for custom cakes, cookies, tortes, tarts & breakfast pastries.

1160 Speer Blvd (Denver)

Welcoming bakeshop for custom cakes, cookies, tortes, tarts & breakfast pastries.

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Baked goods, wraps, toasts & other light fare are offered at the counter in a hip food market.

2669 Larimer St (Denver)

Baked goods, wraps, toasts & other light fare are offered at the counter in a hip food market.

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Rocket Fizz Denver

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1512 Larimer St R-25 (Denver)

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

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The Cakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery with cakes, cupcakes, and gluten-free options, plus friendly service.

2842 Council Tree Ave #141

Bakery with cakes, cupcakes, and gluten-free options, plus friendly service.

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Miette et Chocolat

Bakeries & Sweets

Sleek chocolate shop located inside Stanley Marketplace selling bonbons, truffles and macarons, along with tarts.

2501 Dallas St Ste 176 (Aurora)

Sleek chocolate shop located inside Stanley Marketplace selling bonbons, truffles and macarons, along with tarts.

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Rocket Fizz Fort Collins

Bakeries & Sweets

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

123 N College Ave #180

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

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Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

618 16th St Mall (Denver)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

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Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

This bakeshop specializing in cakes & other baked treats also offers light fare & free WiFi.

2216 Kearney St (Denver)

This bakeshop specializing in cakes & other baked treats also offers light fare & free WiFi.

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Homey cafe/bakery featuring cakes & pastries to go, plus a menu of local fare for breakfast & lunch.

2418 W 32nd Ave (Denver)

Homey cafe/bakery featuring cakes & pastries to go, plus a menu of local fare for breakfast & lunch.

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Mermaids Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

This bakery makes all its treats from scratch, including cupcakes, pies, mini pies, cakes & cookies.

1543 Champa St (Denver)

This bakery makes all its treats from scratch, including cupcakes, pies, mini pies, cakes & cookies.

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Quirky bakery specializing in pies, wedding cakes and cupcakes, with in-person and delivery options.

4212 S College Ave #101

Quirky bakery specializing in pies, wedding cakes and cupcakes, with in-person and delivery options.

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Mary's Mountain Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Snack shop specializing in large, chewy cookies in classic and gourmet flavors, plus coffee.

123 N College Ave Ste 106

Snack shop specializing in large, chewy cookies in classic and gourmet flavors, plus coffee.

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Retreat Bakery Bar

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy bakery serving tarts, macarons, and other desserts, plus breakfast and coffee.

2601 S Lemay Ave Unit 21

Cozy bakery serving tarts, macarons, and other desserts, plus breakfast and coffee.

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LoDough Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Unassuming bakery, baking croissants, scones, muffins, and other items, along with sourdough bread.

1850 Wazee St #150 (Denver)

Unassuming bakery, baking croissants, scones, muffins, and other items, along with sourdough bread.

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Little Bird Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Scratch-made cakes, pies & pastries, plus light breakfast & lunch, offered in a brick-walled cafe.

613 S College Ave

Scratch-made cakes, pies & pastries, plus light breakfast & lunch, offered in a brick-walled cafe.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3300 S College Ave Ste 180

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

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le' Bakery Sensual

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running, local bakeshop for unique custom wedding, children's & bachelorette party cakes.

300 E 6th Ave #4 (Denver)

Long-running, local bakeshop for unique custom wedding, children's & bachelorette party cakes.

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Voodoo Doughnut

Bakeries & Sweets

Denver outpost of the Portland-based bakery for creative doughnuts topped with wacky, fun ingredients.

1520 E Colfax Ave (Denver)

Denver outpost of the Portland-based bakery for creative doughnuts topped with wacky, fun ingredients.

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