The best bakeries & sweet shops in Columbus

“Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.”

“Family-owned Southern Straws turns real cheese and butter into baked, never fried cheese straws that vanish fast. Go for Original Cheddar or Spicy Cheddar, perfect for tailgates, gifting, or stashing at home for when neighbors inevitably pop in.”

From the Phenix City newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.”

“Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.”

“Columbus's Best Donuts keeps mornings easy with hot coffee and a rotating lineup of classics and wildcards, many crowned with homegrown pecans. It’s the kind of casual, grab-and-go spot you swing by once and somehow it turns into your weekday ritual.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.”

“Family-owned and proudly parked in town, Panaderia Tia Rosa turns out fresh, authentic tacos locals swear by, plus burritos, quesadillas and salsas that actually bring the heat. Ask for the not-so-secret Taco Piratas and watch melted-cheese magic happen.”

From the Phenix City newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.”

“Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.”

“Airy pastry shop offering an array of specialty doughnuts, plus breakfast staples, coffee and tea.”

“Freeze Frame Yogurt Shoppe keeps it simple and fun with a lineup of yogurt flavors, cheesecakes, and a toppings bar that lets you build the exact treat you’re craving. Perfect for post-practice rewards or a quick pick-me-up when the Alabama heat says nope.”

From the Phenix City newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Columbus mornings deserve an upgrade, and Veri Best Donut Co turns out handmade cake and specialty donuts that taste like they were made by someone who knows your coffee order. Family-run and proudly dough-obsessed, this spot makes you the hero when you show up with a box.”

From the Columbus newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Custom-cake emergency or just a cupcake mood, Petite Sweets N Treats pulls off buttercream magic alongside pies, pound cakes and cheesecakes that taste like someone’s favorite aunt went pro. Line up a custom cake or a dozen cupcakes this week, then watch birthdays, baby showers, and random Tuesdays level up.”

From the Columbus newsletter, September 19, 2026

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

“Casual eatery specializing in gourmet cinnamon rolls with 40+ frostings and toppings.”

“Pat-A-Cakes Bakery has been turning cake daydreams into reality for over 20 years, crafting one-of-a-kind wedding and birthday creations finished with their signature buttercream. Not celebrating big?”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 17, 2026

“Laid-back chain eatery offering a variety of cobblers (including peach, caramel apple and blackberry-peach), puddings and shakes.”

“Uptown Sweets & Treats is the sweet end of Broadway, a glowing case stacked with 120+ temptations like Georgia Peach Boba, crème brûlée cheesecake, and gelato. From the Samurai on Broadway crew, dinner slides into dessert with Avocadabra or whatever you cannot stop staring at.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 21, 2026

“With old-fashioned desserts and custom cakes that look great and taste like home, Them Cakes By Asisha is the move for birthdays, baby showers, office wins, or just because. Peek their gallery for inspo, then treat yourself to something sweet you didn’t have to bake.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 12, 2026

“From buttercream to fondant to 3D carved showpieces, How Sweet It Is Cake Studio turns your idea into edible art right here in Columbus, baked fresh within 36 hours and never frozen.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 26, 2026