The best bakeries & sweet shops in Newark

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

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UDairy Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

UDairy Creamery is where UD ag students turn campus milk into ridiculously good ice cream, plus farmstead cheeses and legit coffee drinks.…

549 S College Ave

“UDairy Creamery is where UD ag students turn campus milk into ridiculously good ice cream, plus farmstead cheeses and legit coffee drinks. Hit the Main Street café or the temporary rink pop-up, try a seasonal scoop or a sandwich made with UDairy cheese, and feel smug supporting students while crushing your sweet tooth.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Cafeneo

Bakeries & Sweets

Cafeneo is your Greek oasis in Newark, serving an aromatic Greek Coffee Flight alongside flaky spanakopita and other handcrafted pastries…

139 S Main St Ste 101 · ✓ checked Sep 16

“Cafeneo is your Greek oasis in Newark, serving an aromatic Greek Coffee Flight alongside flaky spanakopita and other handcrafted pastries that taste like a vacation this week. Slide in for a cozy pause, sip, snack, repeat, and call it self-care.”

From the Newark newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Moon Star Turkish Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Moon Star Turkish Bakery is quietly winning over Wilmington with flaky börek, sesame-studded simit, pillowy pogaca, and baklava that…

1213 Churchmans Rd

“Moon Star Turkish Bakery is quietly winning over Wilmington with flaky börek, sesame-studded simit, pillowy pogaca, and baklava that totally ruins your willpower, plus legit Turkish coffee to match. Hit the Newark or Bear shop this week and level up your morning routine.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Choconjoy

Bakeries & Sweets

Craving something sweet, check out ChocoNjoy for truffles, cakes and cookies made for every occasion. Thoughtfully crafted and packed in…

128 Country Flower Rd

“Craving something sweet, check out ChocoNjoy for truffles, cakes and cookies made for every occasion. Thoughtfully crafted and packed in recyclable boxes, it’s the kind of local treat that turns a random Tuesday into a mini celebration with zero regrets.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Desserts By Dana

Bakeries & Sweets

Desserts By Dana turns birthdays, weddings and random Tuesdays into showstoppers, with custom cakes and everyday treats baked by Celebrity…

1212 Capitol Tr

“” Order online for pickup or delivery, or book catering when you want your dessert table to steal the party.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 8, 2026

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