The best bakeries & sweet shops in Sumter County

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Mystic ice cream (opens in a new tab)

3941a Sumter Country Rd 201 · Oxford

From olde time vanilla to Kahlua Fudge, Mystic Ice Cream makes everything on-site with all natural ingredients and 30+ flavors, including…

From olde time vanilla to Kahlua Fudge, Mystic Ice Cream makes everything on-site with all natural ingredients and 30+ flavors, including alcohol-infused scoops. Stick around for nightly fun...

From the Wildwood newsletter, October 19, 2026

Twistee Treat at The Villages - Burnsed Blvd (opens in a new tab)

2485 Burnsed Blvd · The Villages

Twistee Treat at The Villages - Burnsed Blvd dishes out classic soft serve with all the fun extras, from malts and shakes to sundaes,…

Twistee Treat at The Villages - Burnsed Blvd dishes out classic soft serve with all the fun extras, from malts and shakes to sundaes, slushies, freezes, floats, twirls, and even quarts. Easy choice when you're craving something cold after errands or an evening stroll.

From the Wildwood newsletter, October 18, 2026

Scooples Icecream Parlor and Restaurant (opens in a new tab)

2718 Brownwood Blvd · The Villages

Whether you’re craving a nostalgic 50’s-style scoop or a meal, Scooples Icecream Parlor and Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner…

Checked Sep 17

Whether you’re craving a nostalgic 50’s-style scoop or a meal, Scooples Icecream Parlor and Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside sweet throwbacks.

From the The Villages newsletter, October 28, 2026

Dunkin' (opens in a new tab)

2736 Brownwood Blvd · The Villages

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Peachwave (opens in a new tab)

249 Colony Blvd · The Villages

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

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

Häagen-Dazs (opens in a new tab)

1001 Lake Shore Dr · The Villages

Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.

Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier The Villages (opens in a new tab)

1087 Canal St · The Villages

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

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

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge (opens in a new tab)

1108 Main St · The Villages

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

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

Darlin's Sweet Shoppe (opens in a new tab)

766 Marilee Pl · The Villages

Whether you’re finishing a stroll through the Market at Sawgrass Grove or just need a pick-me-up, Darlin's Sweet Shoppe serves up cheerful,…

Checked Sep 10

Whether you’re finishing a stroll through the Market at Sawgrass Grove or just need a pick-me-up, Darlin's Sweet Shoppe serves up cheerful, old-fashioned ice cream vibes and smile-inducing treats that hit the spot, perfect for cooling off, catching up with friends, and justifying that extra scoop... because why not?

From the The Villages newsletter, October 21, 2026

Russell Stover Chocolates (opens in a new tab)

950 Industrial Dr · Wildwood

Long-running retail chain offering handcrafted chocolates, candies & gift baskets.

Long-running retail chain offering handcrafted chocolates, candies & gift baskets.

Renee’s French Bakery (opens in a new tab)

2754 Brownwood Blvd · The Villages

Renee’s French Bakery is turning Brownwood Paddock Square into little Paris with shatteringly flaky croissants, pain au chocolat, classic…

Checked Sep 30

Renee’s French Bakery is turning Brownwood Paddock Square into little Paris with shatteringly flaky croissants, pain au chocolat, classic fruit tarts and hearty seeded loaves, all made in house. Pair it with espresso imported from France and call it your new mid-morning ritual.

From the The Villages newsletter, October 11, 2026