The best bakeries & sweet shops in Polk County

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

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Sweets Lema

Bakeries & Sweets

Every cookie tastes like homemade love at Sweets Lema, with bold flavors like Churro, Coconut, Guava and Dulce de Leche, Neapolitan, and…

897 Ambleside Dr (Haines City)

“Every cookie tastes like homemade love at Sweets Lema, with bold flavors like Churro, Coconut, Guava and Dulce de Leche, Neapolitan, and White Pistachio, plus a fresh menu this week.”

From the Haines City newsletter, October 12, 2026

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Craving something that actually melts in your mouth, not your timeline? Blue Velvet Gourmet Cupcakes LLC & Dessert turns out super moist,…

1030 Buttercup Dr (Lakeland)

“Craving something that actually melts in your mouth, not your timeline? Blue Velvet Gourmet Cupcakes LLC & Dessert turns out super moist, from-scratch gourmet cupcakes in classic and creative flavors, plus gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan options, with easy online preorders and cake jars shipped nationwide.”

From the Lakeland newsletter, October 13, 2026

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Webb's Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Webb's Candy is your midweek morale boost with smoother, creamier goat's milk fudge, a best-seller since 1940, plus old-fashioned citrus…

38217 US-27 (Davenport)

“Webb's Candy is your midweek morale boost with smoother, creamier goat's milk fudge, a best-seller since 1940, plus old-fashioned citrus candies cooked in copper kettles and hand-dipped chocolates. If you're feeling adventurous, their exotic wines span berry, tropical fruit, and citrus... delightful nightcap material.”

From the Haines City newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Bandidas Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Bandidas Bake Shop is rolling out breakfast magic, like a pork sausage, cheese, and guava-caramelized onion biscuit that lives rent-free in…

1755 E Edgewood Dr (Lakeland) · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Bandidas Bake Shop is rolling out breakfast magic, like a pork sausage, cheese, and guava-caramelized onion biscuit that lives rent-free in our brain. Add a chewy Ranger cookie or a fresh sandwich from their savory lineup, and suddenly your week looks a lot sweeter and saltier.”

From the Lakeland newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Cake & Bake

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Whether you need a showstopper for a birthday, baby shower, or full-on wedding, Cake & Bake turns buttercream and fondant into edible art…

121 Webb Dr (Davenport)

“Whether you need a showstopper for a birthday, baby shower, or full-on wedding, Cake & Bake turns buttercream and fondant into edible art with fresh ingredients and on-trend designs, plus cupcakes that disappear fast.”

From the Haines City newsletter, October 4, 2026

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Sugar Cakes Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

When your celebration needs a showstopper, Sugar Cakes Bakery whips up custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and cookies with your flavors and…

80 Pine Forest Dr (Haines City)

“When your celebration needs a showstopper, Sugar Cakes Bakery whips up custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and cookies with your flavors and designs dialed in. Serving Central Florida, they handle everything from weddings to birthdays to baby showers, so your next Poinciana gathering looks as good as it tastes.”

From the Haines City newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

When you want birthday-level treats on a random Tuesday, Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop cranks out velvet-soft cupcakes, glossy macarons,…

68 4th St NW (Winter Haven)

“When you want birthday-level treats on a random Tuesday, Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop cranks out velvet-soft cupcakes, glossy macarons, brownies, cheesecakes, and custom wedding cakes that actually taste as good as they look.”

From the Winter Haven newsletter, October 13, 2026

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4754 Florida Ave S (Lakeland)

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

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Craving something flaky, cheesy, or gloriously sticky-sweet? Pistacho's Bakery and Cake LLC turns out tequeños with melty queso blanco,…

45621 US-27 (Davenport)

“Craving something flaky, cheesy, or gloriously sticky-sweet? Pistacho's Bakery and Cake LLC turns out tequeños with melty queso blanco, ham-stuffed cachitos, and caramelized golfeados brushed with panela syrup, the kind of grab-and-go comfort that makes weekday snacking feel like a tiny celebration.”

From the Four Corners newsletter, September 28, 2026

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Davidson Of Dundee

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1967, Davidson of Dundee has been turning Florida citrus into craveable candies, chocolates, and bright marmalades and jellies. If…

28421 US-27 (Dundee)

“Since 1967, Davidson of Dundee has been turning Florida citrus into craveable candies, chocolates, and bright marmalades and jellies. If your pantry or gift list needs a little sunshine this week, grab a candy basket or mix and match jars and call it a win.”

From the Haines City newsletter, October 3, 2026

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The Beautiful Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

If you need a centerpiece that actually tastes as good as it looks, The Beautiful Cakes makes the kind of layered, frosting-forward…

341 Erie Dr (Poinciana)

“If you need a centerpiece that actually tastes as good as it looks, The Beautiful Cakes makes the kind of layered, frosting-forward creations locals lean on for birthdays, showers, graduations, and just-because sweet cravings. Friendly, reliable, and seriously pretty... it’s the cake shop you keep on speed dial.”

From the Poinciana newsletter, October 13, 2026

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Born & Bread Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

When only a perfect, shatteringly flaky croissant or a slice of pie that disappears too fast will do, Born & Bread Bakehouse is the move.…

1113 Florida Ave S (Lakeland)

“When only a perfect, shatteringly flaky croissant or a slice of pie that disappears too fast will do, Born & Bread Bakehouse is the move. They crank out stellar breakfast, sandwiches, and pastries for locals, with online preorders for planners, and walk-ups if you like living dangerously.”

From the Lakeland newsletter, October 6, 2026

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Skip the same-old dinner spiral and grab Tainos Bakery & Deli for fresh-baked bread, stacked sandwiches, and party trays that taste like a…

9350 US-192 (Clermont)

“Skip the same-old dinner spiral and grab Tainos Bakery & Deli for fresh-baked bread, stacked sandwiches, and party trays that taste like a trip to abuela’s kitchen, no airfare. At their Four Corners location, it's all about the authentic Puerto Rican flavor, memory, and tradition in every bite.”

From the Clermont newsletter, October 13, 2026

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Honeycomb Bread Bakers

Bakeries & Sweets

If you’re craving bread that actually tastes like grain, Honeycomb Bread Bakers mills heirloom flours in-house and turns them into…

140 6th St SW (Winter Haven) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“If you’re craving bread that actually tastes like grain, Honeycomb Bread Bakers mills heirloom flours in-house and turns them into seriously good loaves, pastries, and coffee-friendly bites. Pre-order for Saturday market pickup, catch their Lakeland pop-ups, or let them cater your next low-stress hang.”

From the Winter Haven newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Sweet Haven

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet Haven is Winter Haven’s neighborhood ice cream shop you hit after soccer practice or on a random Tuesday because why not, serving up…

3025 Cypress Gardens Rd (Winter Haven)

“Sweet Haven is Winter Haven’s neighborhood ice cream shop you hit after soccer practice or on a random Tuesday because why not, serving up the kind of treats that make errands feel like victory laps, and if the couch is winning, they’re on DoorDash and UberEats.”

From the Winter Haven newsletter, October 7, 2026

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For birthdays, quince, or just because, Fancy Cakes Boutique By Jacky turns your idea into a Puerto Rican-style showstopper with custom…

105 N Lake Shore Way (Lake Alfred)

“For birthdays, quince, or just because, Fancy Cakes Boutique By Jacky turns your idea into a Puerto Rican-style showstopper with custom cakes, tres leches, flan, cupcakes and more. Need it fast? Their express cakes and a pick-me-up coffee or frappe have Polk County cravings covered.”

From the Haines City newsletter, September 29, 2026

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Fancy Cakes Boutique on Wheels brings Puerto Rican-style joy to Winter Haven with custom cakes, cupcakes, flan, and tres leches, plus…

32959 US-27 (Haines City)

“Fancy Cakes Boutique on Wheels brings Puerto Rican-style joy to Winter Haven with custom cakes, cupcakes, flan, and tres leches, plus express cakes for those last-minute celebrations. Treat yourself this week, because Tuesdays deserve buttercream too.”

From the Haines City newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Rocket Fizz

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1529 Town Center Dr (Lakeland)

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

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Sugar & Slice Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Winter Haven’s Sugar & Slice Bakery specializes in custom creations for weddings, birthdays, and graduations, offering one-on-one wedding…

222 W Central Ave (Winter Haven)

“Winter Haven’s Sugar & Slice Bakery specializes in custom creations for weddings, birthdays, and graduations, offering one-on-one wedding cake consultations with tastings and flavors from classic vanilla to passion fruit. Or skip the occasion and treat yourself to a rotating-flavor cupcake or a few cake pops.”

From the Winter Haven newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Jay & Joy Cake and More

Bakeries & Sweets

When you want a showstopper that also tastes like home, Jay & Joy Cake and More turns weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras and gender reveals…

383 Pinecrest Loop (Davenport)

“When you want a showstopper that also tastes like home, Jay & Joy Cake and More turns weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras and gender reveals into edible art, with Puerto Rican flavors like guava, coconut, almond and even quesitos that make party plates suspiciously clean. Plus cake pops if you're into that.”

From the Haines City newsletter, October 6, 2026

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Cake Makers Studio

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake Makers Studio turns birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into delicious masterpieces with unique custom cakes, plus grab-and-go…

115 S Kentucky Ave (Lakeland)

“Cake Makers Studio turns birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into delicious masterpieces with unique custom cakes, plus grab-and-go joy like cupcakes, pastries, milkshakes, ice cream, and sundaes. Pop in this week for a little cake inspo and something sweet that actually lives up to the frosting.”

From the Lakeland newsletter, September 29, 2026

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