The best bakeries & sweet shops in Madison

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

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Clear Creek Creations

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you’re cruising the Farmers Market or craving a midweek treat, Clear Creek Creations turns out breads, cookies, and gluten-free…

205 E Main St

“Whether you’re cruising the Farmers Market or craving a midweek treat, Clear Creek Creations turns out breads, cookies, and gluten-free goodies from a commercial kitchen that taste like home. Keep an eye out for their occasional hands-on baking workshops too, they make sweet community hangouts.”

From the Madison newsletter, October 12, 2026

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Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe nails the hometown sweet tooth with Hot Fudge Sundaes, Any Flavor Shakes, and banana splits, plus a full Fudge…

115 W Main St

“Scoops Ice Cream Shoppe nails the hometown sweet tooth with Hot Fudge Sundaes, Any Flavor Shakes, and banana splits, plus a full Fudge Shoppe. Not feeling ice cream? Grab gourmet popcorn like Chicago Style or even Cincinnati Chili, then check their Flavors of the Month for rotating fun.”

From the Madison newsletter, October 17, 2026

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Dunkin'

Bakeries & Sweets

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

407 Clifty Dr

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

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