The best bakeries & sweet shops in Escambia County

Whether you're in a breakfast mood, plotting a low-key lunch, or need a gorgeous cake for your next shower or book club, Adonna's Garden St Cafe and Bakery nails it. Swing by for brunch, and remember they also do catering and sweet event setups in the garden patio or dining room.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 4, 2026

Since 2007, Chrisoula's Cheesecake Shoppe has been turning out award-winning, handcrafted cheesecakes made with the freshest ingredients.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 8, 2026

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

Whether you need a last minute thank you or a quiet Tuesday pick me up, Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola Palafox has the fix with their milk chocolate covered popcorn, hand-dipped pretzels and Oreos, and a sea of gift boxes and baskets that make you look wildly thoughtful.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 18, 2026

J's Bakery and Cafe has been Pensacola’s go-to since 1946 for petit fours, croissants, and those devil dogs you pretend are for the kids. Swing by for handcrafted pastries or grab a sandwich on fresh-baked bread, and yes, they’ll cater your office lunch when you forget to plan.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 15, 2026

Life is sweet when Dirty Dough Cookies - Pensacola drops those thick, soft, gooey cookies engineered with layers, mix-ins, and fillings baked right in. Hit their rotating lineup and monthly drops, then grab shakes or waffle bites for the ride home... desk drawer treats count, too.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 27, 2026

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

From wedding showpieces to birthday cakes that look almost too pretty to slice, Pensacola Cakes turns your idea into something sweet and seriously photogenic. Schedule a quick consultation this week, get the design locked in, then enjoy the part where everyone assumes you’re the organized friend.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 11, 2026

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

When cravings hit, Craft Gourmet Bakery turns out from-scratch European-style breads, delicate pastries, house-made gelato, and celebration-worthy cakes that taste like someone actually cared. Grab a coffee and breakfast in the cafe or snag pastries to go this week, either way your morning just got better.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whim Cotton Candy turns local get-togethers into full-on celebrations with a cotton candy cart and fun extras like New Orleans style sno-balls, popcorn, cannolis, and mini pancakes. Based in Downtown Pensacola, they’ll match flavors and colors to your theme so the vibes, and the sugar rush, hit just right.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 7, 2026

Whether it's a birthday, wedding, or just a Tuesday sweet tooth, Pensacola Cakes & Bakeshop turns out beautifully crafted cakes and pastries that feel genuinely homemade. They do custom orders with small-bakery care, so your celebration tastes like you and looks photo-ready without being fussy.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 30, 2026

Bubba's Sweet Spot is downtown Pensacola’s original candy store serving handmade chocolates, Hershey’s ice cream, and unique candies galore. Need a this-week pick-me-up or custom treats for the office or a birthday? They’ll craft something memorable that satisfies every sweet tooth.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 21, 2026