The best bakeries & sweet shops in Dubuque

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

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Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bakeries & Sweets

From weekday lunchbox bread to weekend burger buns, Bimbo Bakeries USA keeps Dubuque running on reliable loaves, bagels, English muffins…

25 Main St

“From weekday lunchbox bread to weekend burger buns, Bimbo Bakeries USA keeps Dubuque running on reliable loaves, bagels, English muffins and sweet treats. Stock up this week, then enjoy knowing they lead the baking industry as part of Grupo Bimbo and put serious energy into nourishing communities and the planet.”

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Frosted N’ Filled Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Frosted N’ Filled Bakery is the small-batch spot for gourmet cupcakes, fresh cheesecake slices, cookies and bars made from scratch daily,…

3359 Jackson St

“Frosted N’ Filled Bakery is the small-batch spot for gourmet cupcakes, fresh cheesecake slices, cookies and bars made from scratch daily, plus an in-house plant-based coffee shop, Doc’s Brew, with scratch-made syrups and treats. Swing by this week for a pick-me-up that makes errands feel celebratory.”

From the Dubuque newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Betty Jane HomeMade Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned confectioner crafting homemade chocolates, caramels, and ice cream since 1938.

1785 John F Kennedy Rd

“Family-owned confectioner crafting homemade chocolates, caramels, and ice cream since 1938.”

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Candle Ready Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake and cupcake shop known for gluten-free options and custom designs.

249 W 1st St

“Cake and cupcake shop known for gluten-free options and custom designs.”

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

190 John F Kennedy Rd

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

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