The best bakeries & sweet shops in Clinton

“Hy-Vee Grocery Store is the local go-to when the bakery craving hits, with bakery goods right alongside your weekly shop. Choose curbside pickup, delivery, or a quick in-store grab while you’re already there, and let one trip handle treats, fresh produce, and the inevitable something-you-forgot.”

“Family-run since 1950, Sweetheart Bakery keeps Clinton sugared up with from-scratch cakes, decorated cookies for every season, flaky Danish and coffee cakes, and those world famous blarney stones. Grab fresh breads and buns from Grandpa’s old recipes, plus caramel apples when the season hits.”

From the Clinton newsletter, September 22, 2026

“When the craving shows up uninvited, North End Sweets and Treats hits the spot with straightforward, satisfying ice cream and a friendly, no-rush vibe locals appreciate. It’s the kind of place you swing by after practice, promise just one scoop, then somehow leave grinning anyway.”

“If you want a no-fuss midday fix, Homer's Deli builds hearty deli sandwiches, soups and salads with scratch-made breads and buns from Sweetheart Bakery’s old family recipes. It’s the kind of local combo where you grab lunch, then accidentally leave with donuts or a blarney stone for later.”

From the Clinton newsletter, September 16, 2026