The best bakeries & sweet shops in Clearwater

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

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Vibrant eatery serving a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, plus sushi, burritos and pad thai.

10500 Ulmerton Rd (Largo)

Vibrant eatery serving a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, plus sushi, burritos and pad thai.

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The Candy Barrel

Bakeries & Sweets

Swing through Tyrone Square and treat yourself at The Candy Barrel, where chocolates, sugar candies, lollipops, licorice, gum and…

6901 Tyrone Blvd N #452a (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Swing through Tyrone Square and treat yourself at The Candy Barrel, where chocolates, sugar candies, lollipops, licorice, gum and jawbreakers are all in one spot. Build your own by-the-pound basket or snag a pre-made mix, then get on with your week a little more sugared and a lot more cheerful.

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Whether you're craving a warm cookie with super premium ice cream, a cookie sundae, or a thick milkshake, The Mint Fox Cookies & Ice Cream…

483 Mandalay Ave #114 (Clearwater Beach) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Whether you're craving a warm cookie with super premium ice cream, a cookie sundae, or a thick milkshake, The Mint Fox Cookies & Ice Cream has you covered with fresh baked waffle cones, homemade cookies, plus vegan flavors and gluten free cookies and cones. Consider it your midweek St. Pete pick-me-up.

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Sucré Table

Bakeries & Sweets

Sucré Table turns pastry cravings into tiny art shows, with modern, minimalist creations from Food Network Challenge winner Brenda…

4048 W Kennedy Blvd (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Sucré Table turns pastry cravings into tiny art shows, with modern, minimalist creations from Food Network Challenge winner Brenda Villacorta, formerly Head Pastry Cook at Le Bernardin and trained with Dominique Ansel. Swing by for original pastries and elegant cakes that taste as good as they look.

From the Clearwater newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Angel Cakes Gourmet

Bakeries & Sweets

Angel Cakes Gourmet crafts beautiful cakes that make birthdays, office wins, and random Tuesdays feel upgraded. Planning a hang? Their…

1484 US-19 ALT (Palm Harbor)

Angel Cakes Gourmet crafts beautiful cakes that make birthdays, office wins, and random Tuesdays feel upgraded. Planning a hang? Their “Come and Gather” vibe and catering make it easy to feed people well while you actually enjoy your own get-together.

From the Palm Harbor newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Florida Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned for 50 years, Florida Bakery keeps Tampa sweet with Cuban hamburger sandwiches, loads of pastries, and those legendary…

3320 W Columbus Dr (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Family-owned for 50 years, Florida Bakery keeps Tampa sweet with Cuban hamburger sandwiches, loads of pastries, and those legendary three-layer cakes soaked in secret syrup and finished with fluffy meringue frosting. Bookmark it for birthdays, office treats, or when your sweet tooth stages a full-on revolt.

From the Riverview newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Bakery Makel

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery turning out an array of Cuban pastries, plus Cuban bread and cafe con leche.

2140 Drew St

Bakery turning out an array of Cuban pastries, plus Cuban bread and cafe con leche.

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The Sourdough Co

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual eatery serving sourdough breads, cookies, brownies and other baked goods, plus breakfast options.

1113 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Casual eatery serving sourdough breads, cookies, brownies and other baked goods, plus breakfast options.

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Long-standing shop offering housemade ice cream, fudge, chocolates & gifts in a cheerful setting.

222 Beach Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

Long-standing shop offering housemade ice cream, fudge, chocolates & gifts in a cheerful setting.

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Venerable operation open since 1915 offering Cuban bread, plus sandwiches, cookies & pastries.

2512 N 15th St (Tampa)

Venerable operation open since 1915 offering Cuban bread, plus sandwiches, cookies & pastries.

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Lively eatery specializing in croissants and sourdough bread along with other baked goods, pastries and coffee.

5701 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Lively eatery specializing in croissants and sourdough bread along with other baked goods, pastries and coffee.

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Colorful bakery, coffee shop, and cafe offering a variety of cakes, cookies, muffins, cheesecakes, pies, and dessert pastry.

20327 Bruce B Downs Blvd (Tampa)

Colorful bakery, coffee shop, and cafe offering a variety of cakes, cookies, muffins, cheesecakes, pies, and dessert pastry.

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William Dean Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Chocolaterie presenting a variety of artisan chocolates, pastries, macaroons, and gelato in a relaxed setting.

2790 W Bay Dr (Belleair Bluffs)

Chocolaterie presenting a variety of artisan chocolates, pastries, macaroons, and gelato in a relaxed setting.

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Warm bakery for custom cakes (including keto and sugar-free) plus cupcakes, flans and cookies.

21957 US Hwy 19 N

Warm bakery for custom cakes (including keto and sugar-free) plus cupcakes, flans and cookies.

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Toffee to Go & More

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in hand-pulled toffee in multiple flavors as well as offering cakes, pies and ice cream.

3251 W Bay to Bay Blvd (Tampa)

Bakery specializing in hand-pulled toffee in multiple flavors as well as offering cakes, pies and ice cream.

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pOpshelf

Bakeries & Sweets

Brand-name outlet carrying seasonal items, beauty products, home goods, toys and food.

12807 Citrus Plaza Dr (Tampa)

Brand-name outlet carrying seasonal items, beauty products, home goods, toys and food.

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The Salty Donut

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual, family-friendly bakery focused on gourmet donuts and drinks including tea and coffee.

1519 W Swann Ave (Tampa)

Casual, family-friendly bakery focused on gourmet donuts and drinks including tea and coffee.

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

658 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

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

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State Flour Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Artisanal bakery specializing in small-batch, freshly baked pastries and breads.

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy Unit A (Tampa)

Artisanal bakery specializing in small-batch, freshly baked pastries and breads.

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Gabby Bakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Personalized cakes, cupcakes, pies and other sweets backed by vegan options.

4404 N Florida Ave (Tampa)

Personalized cakes, cupcakes, pies and other sweets backed by vegan options.

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Bakery specializing in bite-sized sweets such as cupcakes for events.

432 1st St N (St. Petersburg)

Bakery specializing in bite-sized sweets such as cupcakes for events.

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St. Pete Bakery Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet-and-savory sweets-specialist, set for Persian-style tea and Turkish coffee, with a menu of baked goods, soups and Mediterranean eats.

600 1st Ave N Ste 102 (St. Petersburg)

Sweet-and-savory sweets-specialist, set for Persian-style tea and Turkish coffee, with a menu of baked goods, soups and Mediterranean eats.

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Rocking Delicious

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual shop featuring a large selection of chocolate truffles, plus other candies.

101 Main St Ste A (Safety Harbor)

Casual shop featuring a large selection of chocolate truffles, plus other candies.

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Friendly bakery specializing in custom cakes, pies and other sweet goods.

3347 Tampa Rd (Palm Harbor)

Friendly bakery specializing in custom cakes, pies and other sweet goods.

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The Cake Girl

Bakeries & Sweets

Vibrant bakery for delicious cakes and cupcakes made for weddings, birthdays and other events.

14851 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Tampa)

Vibrant bakery for delicious cakes and cupcakes made for weddings, birthdays and other events.

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Housewife Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned fixture offering classic Italian desserts, pizza & sandwiches in an old-school setting.

6821 N Armenia Ave Back Lot (Tampa)

Family-owned fixture offering classic Italian desserts, pizza & sandwiches in an old-school setting.

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Bakery 1908

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy bakery with a self-serve sweets area and a savory section, plus a selection of coffees.

2788 E Fowler Ave (Tampa)

Cozy bakery with a self-serve sweets area and a savory section, plus a selection of coffees.

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Manos Bakery Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual, clean, long-standing eatery and bakery offering Greek dishes and baked goods to go.

3028, 1971 Drew St

Casual, clean, long-standing eatery and bakery offering Greek dishes and baked goods to go.

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Cotton Candy Palace

Bakeries & Sweets

Small shop featuring more than 20 flavors of fluffy cotton candy, plus parties and events.

4149 W Waters Ave (Tampa)

Small shop featuring more than 20 flavors of fluffy cotton candy, plus parties and events.

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Zukie's Pies and Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly, award-winning bakery and eatery that specializes in pies and cakes, with gluten-free options.

1527 Sunset Point Rd

Friendly, award-winning bakery and eatery that specializes in pies and cakes, with gluten-free options.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2458 4th St N (St. Petersburg)

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

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Cafe Mozart German Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for strudels, croissants, and other European pastries plus sandwiches, and cakes.

6754 4th St N #6843 (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Bakery for strudels, croissants, and other European pastries plus sandwiches, and cakes.

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

391 Mandalay Ave (Clearwater Beach)

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

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Hampton Chocolate Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet shop featuring cones, ice cream sandwiches and shakes, plus chocolate creations.

615 Channelside Dr Ste. 118 (Tampa)

Sweet shop featuring cones, ice cream sandwiches and shakes, plus chocolate creations.

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

8519 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

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

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Chocolatier offering gift boxes & popcorn, plus hand-dipped fruit, pretzels & cookies.

11751 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Tampa)

Chocolatier offering gift boxes & popcorn, plus hand-dipped fruit, pretzels & cookies.

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Wright's Gourmet House

Bakeries & Sweets

Fans line up at the counter for creative sandwiches, salads & desserts in this long-running cafe.

1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy (Tampa)

Fans line up at the counter for creative sandwiches, salads & desserts in this long-running cafe.

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Cake Affection

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering a variety of stuffed cupcakes, cookies, and organic cotton candy.

4691 100th Way N # B (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Bakery offering a variety of stuffed cupcakes, cookies, and organic cotton candy.

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CaraMel's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery known for specialty cakes, including gluten-free, vegan, and keto options.

1760 Turner St

Bakery known for specialty cakes, including gluten-free, vegan, and keto options.

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Cafe Clementine

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and cafe inside the Museum of Fine Arts serving coffee, Viennoiserie, and seasonal dishes.

255 Beach Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

Bakery and cafe inside the Museum of Fine Arts serving coffee, Viennoiserie, and seasonal dishes.

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Jamison B DoughJoe

Bakeries & Sweets

French-style bakery and pizza parlor specializing in sourdough breads and pastries, plus coffee and honey.

1806A N Nebraska Ave (Tampa)

French-style bakery and pizza parlor specializing in sourdough breads and pastries, plus coffee and honey.

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Sami's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Stalwart bakery offering a range of specialty breads & cookies, with gluten-free & low-carb options.

2399 E Busch Blvd (Tampa)

Stalwart bakery offering a range of specialty breads & cookies, with gluten-free & low-carb options.

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Synergy Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

Award-winning bakery specializing in cheesecakes, brownies, and other creative sweets.

4016 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

Award-winning bakery specializing in cheesecakes, brownies, and other creative sweets.

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European-style eatery (with outdoor seating) serving a menu of breakfast specialties, sandwiches and soups.

2454 N McMullen Booth Rd #202

European-style eatery (with outdoor seating) serving a menu of breakfast specialties, sandwiches and soups.

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Established chain offering European-style chocolates & truffles made on-site.

401 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Established chain offering European-style chocolates & truffles made on-site.

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Frostings Etc

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for gourmet cupcakes in flavors like red velvet and cookie dough.

SPECIAL ORDERS TAMPA (St. Petersburg)

Bakery for gourmet cupcakes in flavors like red velvet and cookie dough.

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Family-owned bakeshop since 1989 crafting made-to-order, special-occasion cakes in original flavors.

3153 5th Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Family-owned bakeshop since 1989 crafting made-to-order, special-occasion cakes in original flavors.

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