The best bakeries & sweet shops in Laurel

From flaky pastries to hand-tossed pies and legit comfort food, Kaan's Bakery & Pizza turns out scratch-made cakes, burgers, pastas, and wings daily. Need a custom cake for a birthday, wedding, or just because? Give them at least 24 hours and they’ll make it perfect.

From the Berlin newsletter, October 20, 2026

Whether you’re in a scoop mood or need something warm and gooey, Smack 'n Sweets nails the dessert trifecta with creamy ice cream, fresh-baked cookies, and mini donuts. Add a milkshake or build a cookie ice cream sandwich, then call it your new post-dinner habit.

From the Berlin newsletter, October 14, 2026

Run by a husband-and-wife team with roots in the car business, Scoop-a-Licious turns premium ingredients into classic flavors and fun, inventive blends that actually hit. Rich chocolates, fruity bursts, creamy everything... it’s the kind of neighborhood treat spot you’ll find excuses to revisit.

From the Georgetown newsletter, October 9, 2026

When the craving hits, Vanderwende Ice Cream keeps it local and legit, churning family-recipe goodness from their own farm. Go classic with cones or homemade waffle cones, upgrade to sundaes, banana splits and floats, or stock the freezer with pints and quarts... and yes, their ice cream trucks are bookable.

From the Harrington newsletter, October 5, 2026

Vanderwende Farm Creamery serves homemade, farm fresh ice cream from a family farm three generations strong, and you can taste it. Think homemade waffle cones, sundaes, banana splits, floats, plus pints and quarts for the freezer, and yes, an ice cream truck you can book for neighborhood shindigs.

From the Denton newsletter, October 11, 2026

Membership-only retail chain offering bulk groceries, electronics & more in a warehouse-like space.

Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

Tucked away in Greenwood, Paula's Place For Cakes has been crafting custom buttercream cakes and cupcakes since 1988, from weddings and birthdays to showers and picture cakes. Locals swear by flavors like red velvet, lemon, and funfetti... a true diamond-in-the-rough for sweet celebrations.

From the Harrington newsletter, October 2, 2026

Locally owned and seriously into freshness, Davellis Bagel Cafe turns out bagels, breads, and pastries baked daily, plus sandwiches that actually taste like someone cared. Pair it with fresh-ground coffee and you’ve got a reliable Laurel-area standby for quick breakfasts, easy lunches, and midweek sanity.

From the Laurel newsletter, October 22, 2026

Whether you’re grabbing a Saturday pastry or plotting a milestone cake, Ortiz Bakery nails it with artisanal breads, flaky pastries, and custom cakes that taste as good as they look. Premium ingredients and made-to-order options make birthdays, graduations, even office 'we survived the week' parties better.

From the Georgetown newsletter, October 20, 2026

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

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

If you love sweets with a satisfying snap, Jbcrunch turns gummies, fruit, and chocolates into airy, addictive bites, from Rainbow Bites and gushers to spicy-sour pickle kits and luxe Dubai bars. m. slump hits.

From the Laurel newsletter, October 23, 2026

Cakes By David has been turning local celebrations into edible art for over 15 years, crafting custom wedding and birthday cakes, wild 3D creations, and the beloved Smith Island Cakes with top-notch ingredients. Also clutch for sweet diplomacy, their cookies and pies make any gathering taste like you planned it.

From the Wicomico County newsletter, October 5, 2026

From elegant tiers to whimsical showpieces, Cake Art has been crafting custom cakes on the Eastern Shore for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 wedding cakes to prove it. Their gourmet cupcake cafe keeps things fun with seasonal flavors, so treat yourself this week.

From the Wicomico County newsletter, October 14, 2026

Treat yourself to The Ugly Pie, the Salisbury spot turning out homestyle, from-scratch dessert pies, quiche, and take-home frozen pot pies that make weeknights way easier. Snag a full, half, slice, or cute 5-inch pint-sized pie, plus cookies, scones, and those dangerously good sweet potato biscuits.

From the Wicomico County newsletter, October 26, 2026

Baked destination, specializing in Smith Island Cakes in several flavors.

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

Skip the stress and let Sugar Rush by Theresa handle your sweet tooth with fresh bakery goodness in Downtown Salisbury, plus plenty of party-ready treats if you're hosting. Check their socials for the weekend lineup... your dessert plans just made themselves.

From the Wicomico County newsletter, October 12, 2026

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

Mrs. B’s Sweet Kitchen is rolling out slow-fermented artisan breads, gooey cinnamon rolls, and soft, handcrafted cookies, baked fresh for your table. Stash a loaf for dinners and a roll for morale, because some Wicomico days call for carbs, cinnamon, and zero guilt.

From the Wicomico County newsletter, October 19, 2026