The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lake County

“Mystic Ice Cream churns its ice cream on-site with all-natural ingredients, including adult flavors like Kahlua Fudge, Baileys Cherry Amaretto, and Whiskey PBJ, plus classics for the kids. Bonus points for the evening trivia, karaoke, and live music that turn dessert into a hangout.”

“Self-serve chain offering an array of frozen yogurt & gelato flavors & toppings.”

“Farm with a shop offering fresh produce and freshly squeezed juices alongside ice cream, gifts and snacks.”

“Because sometimes you just need a homemade cookie, Red Rooster Cookie Jar bakes up crowd-pleasing classics, a playful cookie of the week, and other sweet treats that make afternoons brighter. Grab a couple for your coffee break, then stash extras for the neighbors who keep 'accidentally' stopping by.”

From the The Villages newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Family-run sweets shop for chocolate bonbons, chocolates, macarons, cupcakes and truffles, plus hot chocolate.”

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

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

“Cookie Queen Factory keeps Downtown Clermont sweet with oversized, handcrafted cookies baked fresh daily, in flavors like Almond, Apple Crumble, Biscoff, and Classic Queen Walnut. They’ve already baked 100,000 of them, so yeah... locals know, and grabbing a box absolutely counts as meal prep.”

From the Clermont newsletter, October 7, 2026

“Whether you’re chasing the candy you grew up on or itching to try quirky finds, Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop has shelves of nostalgic sweets, novelty snacks, and craft sodas from around the world. Perfect for a quick downtown Leesburg detour this week when your sweet tooth starts negotiating.”

From the The Villages newsletter, September 13, 2026

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

“m. sweet tooth hits, Sweet Cups Chef Cheesecake & Cookies has almost half-pound cookies with a light crunch, chewy center, and Ghirardelli or Hershey’s goodness, plus a rotating lineup of imaginative flavors. Cap it off with their velvety sous vide cheesecake and take a little Clermont flavor trip.”

From the Clermont newsletter, August 22, 2026