The best bakeries & sweet shops in Council Bluffs

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

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Comfy, modern parlor offering handmade ice cream from local ingredients in classic & unique flavors.

3921 Farnam St (Omaha)

Comfy, modern parlor offering handmade ice cream from local ingredients in classic & unique flavors.

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Cake Specialist

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly bakery specializing in wedding and birthday cakes, plus cupcakes.

2210 Avery Rd E (Bellevue)

Friendly bakery specializing in wedding and birthday cakes, plus cupcakes.

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Bakery offering wedding and other custom cakes, as well as charcuterie and teas.

434 Glen Ave

Bakery offering wedding and other custom cakes, as well as charcuterie and teas.

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Tastee Treet

Bakeries & Sweets

Small-town ice cream parlor offering shakes, malts, and other frozen treats, along with burgers.

13996 Wabash Ave

Small-town ice cream parlor offering shakes, malts, and other frozen treats, along with burgers.

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Casual, modern ice cream parlor crafting classic and unique flavors from local ingredients.

1241 Millwork Ave (Omaha)

Casual, modern ice cream parlor crafting classic and unique flavors from local ingredients.

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Casual bakery featuring artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups and pizza.

5026 Underwood Ave (Omaha)

Casual bakery featuring artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups and pizza.

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Christy Creme

Bakeries & Sweets

Simple fast-food joint with outdoor seating serving burgers, sherbet & ice cream since 1954.

2853 N Broadway

Simple fast-food joint with outdoor seating serving burgers, sherbet & ice cream since 1954.

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Old Market Candy Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming candy shop featuring homemade fudge, truffles and chocolate candy.

1005 Howard St (Omaha)

Charming candy shop featuring homemade fudge, truffles and chocolate candy.

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Cupcake Omaha (Dundee)

Bakeries & Sweets

Cupcake bakery offering a variety of flavors, including lemon, cannoli, and raspberry champagne, plus cakes.

107 N 50th St (Omaha)

Cupcake bakery offering a variety of flavors, including lemon, cannoli, and raspberry champagne, plus cakes.

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Hollywood Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy shop and diner featuring pinball machines, arcade games, movie memorabilia and vintage curios.

1209 Jackson St (Omaha)

Candy shop and diner featuring pinball machines, arcade games, movie memorabilia and vintage curios.

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