The best bakeries & sweet shops in Waterloo

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

“Cedar City Creamery brings creamy soft serve, an assortment of 28 premium ice cream flavors, and dairy-free Dole Whip that rotates. Pile on cheesecake bites, cookie dough, or candy mix-ins, or lean nostalgic with a Banana Split, Turtle Sundae, and a couple of those homemade cookies.”

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 22, 2026

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

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

“From classic cones and shakes to sundaes that hit every nostalgia button, 4 Queens Dairy Cream keeps the Cedar Valley happily sugared up, and the drive-through makes weeknight dessert runs gloriously easy. Bring your crew or just treat yourself.”

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Hansen's Dairy Cedar Falls is your quick route to true farm-to-table flavor from a family that’s been milking in Hudson for generations. Swing by for rich milk, cheese curds, heavy cream, butter and creamy ice cream, all made nearby and perfect for stocking the fridge or treating yourself after errands.”

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Ledos Bakery makes their famous burek fresh every day, and stocks cakes, breads, sweets, and groceries from Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia. If you want comfort food that travels well from the old country to right here in Waterloo, make this your treat this week.”

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Scratch Cupcakery keeps Waterloo sweet with a rotating daily menu of cupcakes, creative flavors, and legit gluten-free options. Celebrating or just surviving Monday, snag a Bakers Choice box, play with a DIY decorating kit, or get delivery and let the frosting do the talking.”

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Craving something indulgent that still fits your vibe? Moo's Bakery is a 100% plant-based spot in Cedar Falls serving cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecakes, and custom cakes, plus gluten sensitive options. Their in-shop menu flips weekly, so there’s always a new excuse to pop over.”

From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Bambinos Bakery turns your moments into edible art with custom cakes and decorated cookies for everything from baby showers to big anniversaries.”

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 15, 2026

“When a sweet tooth situation hits, Hurts Donut comes through with rebel level rings stacked with wild, uniform free toppings and amped up flavors. Call it a donut emergency, tap their Doughlivery, and instantly upgrade your morning, office hero status, or snack attack in Waterloo this week.”

From the Waterloo newsletter, August 28, 2026

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

“Order from Try Pie Bakery this week and your sweet tooth does good. Local teens learn job skills while cranking out buttery crusts and seasonal fillings you’ll actually brag about at the next cookout, and the Monthly Slice Club brings four fresh mini pies and the inside scoop to your door each month.”

From the Waterloo newsletter, September 22, 2026