The best bakeries & sweet shops in Larimer County

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, September 29, 2026

Colorado Cherry Company at Loveland is a fourth-generation staple serving cherry-forward goodness, from mini pies and tart pie filling to Black Bing Cherry Cider, jams and butters. Swing by this week for a true High Country taste, then pretend those chocolate covered cherries and toffee popcorn were for a friend.

From the Loveland newsletter, August 4, 2026

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

Killarney Cakes turns birthdays, weddings, and just-because cravings into one-of-a-kind cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops tailored to your person and the feeling you want when the candles go out. They ask about flavors and memories, then deliver show-stopping cake artistry that actually tastes like home.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 13, 2026

Casual outlet selling a variety of cookies, including ice cream sandwiches, plus ice cream.

Loveland’s original cupcakery since 2011, B Sweet Cupcakes turns out fresh-made flavors every morning from a 150-strong lineup, plus crepes, cookies, and even pup cakes. Swing by for a pick-me-up, grab ice cream with it, or catch their mini food truck roaming Northern Colorado this week.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 3, 2026

From baker Telana, Bake Pure Co. LLC turns out a rotating lineup of allergy-conscious goodies for Loveland sweet tooths, with weekly options made without soy, wheat, corn, dairy, eggs, peanuts, or tree nuts, plus Whole Food Plant-Based and refined-sugar-free bakes that actually taste like dessert.

From the Loveland newsletter, September 27, 2026

Vern's Toffee House has been handcrafting butter almond toffee since 1976, using AA grade sweet cream butter, California almonds, and small-batch copper kettles for that snap under milk or dark chocolate.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 3, 2026

When your week needs a reliable morale boost, The Bread Chic has your number with homemade loaves and croissants, plus pies and other made-from-scratch treats that hit the spot. Ideal for lazy weekend breakfasts, midweek desk snacks, or bribing your neighbor to water the plants.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 21, 2026

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

Cinnamon's Bakery Loveland Yards is the spot for fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and muffins made each morning with high quality ingredients and a whole lotta love. Grab a box for the office, treat yourself on a morning run, or tap their catering for your next neighborhood get-together.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 20, 2026

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

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

Whether your week needs a buttercream bailout or you're just chasing something sweet, The Cakery keeps seven cupcake flavors ready every day, with five trusty staples and two rotating surprises. They also bake small-batch gluten free, dairy free, and combo options daily, plus minis for any gathering.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 7, 2026

Ice cream parlor offering an extensive selection of homemade ice cream and paletas, including fruit cocktails.

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

Paradice Cream Loveland keeps it local with made-in-house scoops using real ingredients, over 60 rotating flavors, plus dairy-free and vegan picks. Voted Best Ice Cream four years in a row, their custom cakes and pies turn birthdays or random Tuesdays into minor holidays.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 17, 2026

Family owned and proudly local, Adams Chocolate Factory Warehouse turns out handcrafted chocolates, Raven Pretzels, and those mischievous Boozy Nuts, plus custom molds and private-label gifts for fundraisers, weddings, and corporate thank-yous.

From the Loveland newsletter, September 26, 2026

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

Family-owned Turkish Cafe Co. is bringing real Türkiye vibes to FoCo with fresh-baked boreks and pides, flaky baklava, and sips like proper Turkish coffee, tea, salep, and creative lattes (hello, Cardamom Honey and Baklava lattes). Cozy spot when you want something savory, sweet, and genuinely different.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, August 31, 2026

When the sweet tooth takes over, Buttermilk Bakery & Pie Shop is turning out flaky classics like apple, cherry, and strawberry rhubarb, a silky Buttermilk Pie, plus bright Key Lime and banana cream, along with decadent cheesecakes in flavors from lemon curd to espresso. This week, you’ve earned dessert.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 21, 2026

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

Colorado Candy Company handcrafts brittle, hard candy, and those rainbowy ribbon candies in small artisan batches with natural flavors and no preservatives, all made the old-fashioned way. Pop in for a quick sweet fix or build a gift basket that says I care about you and your sweet tooth.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, October 13, 2026

Retreat Bakery Bar blends modern treats and classic desserts with hand-crafted coffee, beer and wine. Swing by for delicate tarts, macarons, gluten-free sweets, and scratch-made biscuits or breakfast sandwiches, all baked in small batches by a family-owned crew under new ownership in 2024.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 8, 2026

When this week needs comfort, Me Oh My Coffee and Pie Loveland delivers with scratch-made pies, all-day breakfast and lunch, and seriously good coffee. It’s a family-run, community-minded spot using fresh local, seasonal ingredients, so every slice tastes like Northern Colorado in season.

From the Loveland newsletter, September 30, 2026

Little Bird Bakeshop keeps mornings bright with from-scratch pastries, sourdough, and light breakfast or lunch, plus legit coffee like an iced vanilla latte with house-made syrup. Try the croque monsieur toast, lavender lemonade, and seasonal pies, then bask in the chatter just south of Old Town.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 14, 2026

Nuance Chocolate is Fort Collins' family-run bean-to-bar spot, roasting and stone-grinding ethically sourced single-origin cacao in Old Town. Swing by for nuanced bars, French-style hot chocolate, bold brewed cacao, and hand-crafted truffles... the kind that make you invent excuses to take the long way home.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, September 26, 2026

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

This week, Just A Pinch Bakery is your move for sweet and savory kolaches plus legit biscuits and gravy that absolutely hit the spot before work. Grab a box for the office or reward yourself after errands, and let the good carbs do their thing.

From the Loveland newsletter, October 6, 2026

Whether your sweet tooth prefers a little buzz, Boozee Treats here in Loveland churns out alcohol-infused ice cream plus other sweets and treats that hit the spot. They also do events and wholesale, so keep them in mind for date night, backyard parties, or when the office deserves something more fun than sheet cake.

From the Loveland newsletter, September 22, 2026