The best bakeries & sweet shops in Sanford

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

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Zaza Cuban Comfort Food

Bakeries & Sweets

Cafe con leche plus breakfast all day, pressed sandwiches & other Cuban dishes in an informal space.

417 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

Cafe con leche plus breakfast all day, pressed sandwiches & other Cuban dishes in an informal space.

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Twistee Treat UCF

Bakeries & Sweets

Dessert chain serving soft serve ice cream, malts & more from a stand shaped like an ice cream cone.

11933 E Colonial Dr (Orlando)

Dessert chain serving soft serve ice cream, malts & more from a stand shaped like an ice cream cone.

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White Rabbit Dessert Experience turns cravings into little celebrations with handcrafted ice cream made fresh daily, warm made-to-order…

875 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

White Rabbit Dessert Experience turns cravings into little celebrations with handcrafted ice cream made fresh daily, warm made-to-order waffles, crepes, brownies, sundaes and cakes in an immersive, feel-good space. Grab your people this week... it’s the kind of treat that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like a win.

From the Sanford newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Empress Sissi Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned Empress Sissi Desserts handcrafts specialty cakes, delicate pastries, and fine desserts daily, and they’ll customize to your…

518 Central Park Dr

Family-owned Empress Sissi Desserts handcrafts specialty cakes, delicate pastries, and fine desserts daily, and they’ll customize to your specs, even from your own recipe.

From the DeLand newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Sugar Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

When the group chat needs somewhere fun this week, Sugar Factory delivers celebrity-designed goblet cocktails, over-the-top Insane…

8371 International Dr #70 (Orlando) · ✓ checked Jul 30

When the group chat needs somewhere fun this week, Sugar Factory delivers celebrity-designed goblet cocktails, over-the-top Insane Milkshakes, and comfort-food burgers that actually satisfy. Grab a few friends and split the King Kong Sundae, then call it community service for your sweet tooth.

From the Apopka newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Sister Honey's

Bakeries & Sweets

Artisan bakery selling a variety of cakes (whole or by the slice), cupcakes, pies & pastries.

247 E Michigan St (Orlando)

Artisan bakery selling a variety of cakes (whole or by the slice), cupcakes, pies & pastries.

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Lina's Cakes by Design

Bakeries & Sweets

Cakes and cupcakes for weddings, birthdays and other occasions created by a cake artist who pays attention to detail and flavor.

130 Calabria Springs Cove

Cakes and cupcakes for weddings, birthdays and other occasions created by a cake artist who pays attention to detail and flavor.

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Mecatos Bakery & Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Colombian cafe serving coffee, baked goods, empanadas & other eats in a compact, stylish space.

12400 Lake Underhill Rd Unit 103 (Orlando)

Colombian cafe serving coffee, baked goods, empanadas & other eats in a compact, stylish space.

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Phat Ash Bakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering small-batch cookies with creative flavors available for walk-up or nationwide shipping.

221 S Bumby Ave suite 101 (Orlando)

Bakery offering small-batch cookies with creative flavors available for walk-up or nationwide shipping.

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Rolled Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream shop offering a variety of flavors, including rolled-ice cream, smoothies, and taiyaki.

688 N Alafaya Trail #104 (Orlando)

Ice cream shop offering a variety of flavors, including rolled-ice cream, smoothies, and taiyaki.

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Bakery with Puerto Rican-style treats including Cuban sandwiches, cakes, and pastries.

1654 N Semoran Blvd Ste. 100 (Orlando)

Bakery with Puerto Rican-style treats including Cuban sandwiches, cakes, and pastries.

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The Salty Donut

Bakeries & Sweets

Upscale and casual donut shop with counter service and outdoor tables, offering breakfast and lunch staples as well as hot and iced…

3025 Corrine Dr (Orlando)

Upscale and casual donut shop with counter service and outdoor tables, offering breakfast and lunch staples as well as hot and iced coffees. Vegan doughnuts are also available.

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Chocolate Kingdom

Bakeries & Sweets

Whimsical chocolate museum & factory offering fantasy-themed tours, custom bars & other sweet eats.

9901 Hawaiian Ct (Orlando)

Whimsical chocolate museum & factory offering fantasy-themed tours, custom bars & other sweet eats.

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Busy spot for French-Asian pastries, breads, coffee and cakes, with seating.

5535 S Kirkman Rd (Orlando)

Busy spot for French-Asian pastries, breads, coffee and cakes, with seating.

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Veteran shop with traditional Cuban pastries & breads, plus sandwiches, coffee & custom desserts.

334 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

Veteran shop with traditional Cuban pastries & breads, plus sandwiches, coffee & custom desserts.

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Michael Anthony Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Culinary chef specializing in custom-made cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.

1540 International Pkwy (Lake Mary)

Culinary chef specializing in custom-made cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.

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Mecatos Bakery & Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee shop with a comfy vibe showcasing Colombian pastries and cakes, plus smoothies.

20 N Orange Ave Ste 102A (Orlando)

Coffee shop with a comfy vibe showcasing Colombian pastries and cakes, plus smoothies.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1109 International Pkwy Suite 1621 (Lake Mary)

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

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2522-B E Colonial Dr (Orlando)

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

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Soni's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned bakery serving specialty cakes and cupcakes in inventive flavors.

1502 N Semoran Blvd #112 (Orlando)

Family-owned bakery serving specialty cakes and cupcakes in inventive flavors.

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Donuts To Go

Bakeries & Sweets

Small, simple bakery with seating, offering donuts with decadent toppings, plus wraps & other bites.

1414 W 1st St

Small, simple bakery with seating, offering donuts with decadent toppings, plus wraps & other bites.

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

5295 International Dr #660 (Orlando)

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

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

7339 W Sand Lake Rd Suite 418 (Orlando)

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

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Sugar Divas Cakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright bakery featuring whimsical, unique cakes & cupcakes, with vegan & gluten-free options.

25 W Crystal Lake St Ste 172 (Orlando)

Bright bakery featuring whimsical, unique cakes & cupcakes, with vegan & gluten-free options.

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Bakery 1908

Bakeries & Sweets

Modern bakery providing sweet and savory baked goods, dumplings, pastries and drinks.

2021 E Colonial Dr (Orlando)

Modern bakery providing sweet and savory baked goods, dumplings, pastries and drinks.

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IT'SUGAR

Bakeries & Sweets

Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty gifts.

8174 Vineland Ave #1561 (Orlando)

Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty gifts.

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The Naked Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Stylish bakery selling custom cakes, cupcakes and frozen desserts like ice cream.

14009 Narcoossee Rd Ste 110 (Orlando)

Stylish bakery selling custom cakes, cupcakes and frozen desserts like ice cream.

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Ray Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed bakery offering birthday cakes, cupcakes and other treats.

8080 Essex Pt Cir (Orlando)

Relaxed bakery offering birthday cakes, cupcakes and other treats.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

1286 Saxon Blvd (Orange City)

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Mecatos Bakery & Café

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual, counter-service cafe for pastries, fried snacks and light food, plus empanadas and savory tarts.

2904 Curry Ford Rd (Orlando)

Casual, counter-service cafe for pastries, fried snacks and light food, plus empanadas and savory tarts.

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PopStroke

Bakeries & Sweets

Lively place for mini golf on two 18-hole courses (one beginner-friendly and the other challenging), as well as food and drinks. There’s…

321 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

Lively place for mini golf on two 18-hole courses (one beginner-friendly and the other challenging), as well as food and drinks. There’s also a playground.

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Valhalla Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Vegan & dairy-free baked goods & wedding cakes are the specialty of this market-based counter.

5565 Old Cheney Hwy (Orlando)

Vegan & dairy-free baked goods & wedding cakes are the specialty of this market-based counter.

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