The best bakeries & sweet shops in Waterbury

“Casual candy-and ice cream shop featuring retro sweets and gifts, plus sandwiches and wrap options.”

“Circa-1934 chain known for its soft-serve ice cream & custom cakes, mainly for take-out.”

“Craving the kind of pan sobao and pan de agua that make butter feel unnecessary? Hit Bakery Bread From Heaven this week for warm loaves, cupcakes, and satisfying sandwiches so you can upgrade breakfast, build a proper lunch, and keep a little Latin bakery joy on standby all week.”

From the Bristol newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Fascia’s Chocolates has been family-owned since 1964, crafting small-batch truffles, caramels, and more, plus offering a deliciously nerdy Experience Your Chocolate session where you make your own bar, taste through the history, and peek into the factory via remote camera, perfect for a midweek pick-me-up.”

From the Waterbury newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Portuguese bakery known for its pastel de natas, custard cups, and sweet breads, including popular Portuguese rolls.”

“Country store featuring sweets, sandwiches, ice cream and deli offerings.”

“Small bakery specializing in cupcakes, cakes and cookies, plus cheesecake.”

“Upbeat shop offering a variety of inventive, gourmet cupcakes (with vegan options) in a funky space.”

“Unassuming bakeshop offering classic & creative flavors of cupcakes, pies & cakes, plus smoothies.”

“Wedding, birthday and special-occasion cakes plus cupcakes, with custom options.”

“Colorful bakeshop provides a wide range of cakes, cookies & confections, plus classes & events.”

“Cozy bakery doling out familiar Brazilian snacks and sweets as well as coffee and juices, plus loaves of bread.”