The best bakeries & sweet shops in Stamford

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Donuts, coffee, and sleeper hits like a sweetened Matcha Latte and Avocado Mash on sourdough, plus online ordering rolling out via the Donut Delight Order App, make this an easy go-to when you need a low-effort morning or afternoon pick-me-up.”

From the Norwalk newsletter, September 20, 2026

“By the Way Bakery turns the whole 'good luck finding great GF treats' thing on its head with blueberry-stuffed muffins, lemon layer cake with real zest and curd, and Belgian-chocolate cookies, all gluten-free and dairy-free, plus custom and wedding cakes that actually look as good as they taste.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Planning a Stamford wedding or big family bash? Ana Parzych Cakes crafts couture custom cakes with uncanny handmade sugar flowers and fresh, natural flavors. Connecticut based and totally worth the inquiry...”

From the Stamford newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Family-owned since 1999 and Stamford-born, Sunny Daes Ice Cream scoops homemade ice cream, gelato, and yogurt worth leaving the couch for, plus sundaes, shakes, floats, and cakes. Peek their weekly specials for fun, trending flavors, then make it a mini dessert party you actually follow through on.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Craving a classic scoop or feeling extra, Scoops Hope Street Ice Cream Shop slings homemade flavors, bubble waffle cones, and Nutella crepes, with options for various dietary needs.”

From the Stamford newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Angela Mia Italian Pastries has been crafting Italian cookies, flaky pastries, and celebration cakes that actually taste as good as they look, from buttercream to fondant showstoppers. Need a birthday, wedding, or just-because treat this week? Let the pros handle dessert while you take the compliments.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 8, 2026

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

“DoChéri Chocolate is the local move when you want something fancier than supermarket bars.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Stamford’s small-batch sourdough pop-up, Bite Club, sells out in hours, with Hotplate pre-order drops featuring bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, cookies and loaves. Keep an eye out for the next release, snag a mix, then casually take credit at your next coffee catch-up.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Craving a treat that goes beyond basic chocolate chip? Over in Mamaroneck, Milk N Cookies bakes premium cookies and lets you infuse your favorite cereals into milkshakes or ice cream, so you can channel your inner kid this week and build a dessert that’s unapologetically yours.”

From the White Plains newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Bakery offering sourdough, scones, baguettes and other breads.”

“Between 15 featured fro-yo flavors with 30-plus toppings, fresh locally sourced ice cream, indulgent milkshakes, and hot Belgian waffles (yes, gluten free if you ask), Cups N' Cones keeps weeknights interesting. Bonus: they actually listen to flavor requests, so your pistachio-espresso dream could become reality.”

From the Stamford newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Longfords Ice Cream - Newfield Green does small-batch right, churning locally since 1992 with pure cane sugar, imported vanilla, and over 60 rotating flavors plus sorbet and gelato. Expect hand-swirled ribbons of fudge and dulce de leche in ultra-creamy scoops that make “just one” a wildly optimistic plan.”

From the Stamford newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Family owned since 1976, DiMare Pastry Shop turns out almond horns, melt-in-your-mouth Sara Bernhardt cookies (gluten-free), and rugelach in apricot, raspberry, or chocolate, plus custom cakes with private tastings. Planning a meeting or holiday spread?”

From the Norwalk newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Black Forest Pastry Shop has that cozy, German-bakery magic they’ve been perfecting since 1982, with cinnamon buns, schnecken, and almond croissants for breakfast, plus custom cakes and silky European-chocolate truffles when celebrations sneak up. Consider this your permission slip to treat yourself, Stamford.”

From the Stamford newsletter, August 19, 2026