The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lawrence

“1900 Barker Bakery and Café keeps mornings civilized with fresh bakes and coffee that tastes like someone cared. When evening hits, Pizza Night is the move, turning a regular weeknight into an easy hang with excellent pies and that familiar Lawrence buzz.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.”

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

“When your pantry needs a little Union Jack flair, Brits has proper tea, crumbly biscuits, chocolate bars you actually want to hide from roommates, buttery fudge, and salty crisps. Perfect for rain-in-Kansas days, TV binges, or surprise treats for Anglophile friends.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Korean bakery chain for baked goods including cakes, pastries and coffee drinks.”

“Morning Fog Bakery & Café is the local spot when you need a sweet pick-me-up or a cake that actually gets the group text buzzing. Check their Menu, place an ORDER online, and keep them in mind for Catering & Private Events when dessert duty inevitably finds you.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, September 1, 2026

“When the carb craving hits this week, Wheatfields Bakery Cafe delivers daily hearth-baked loaves from a wood-fired brick oven, flaky pastries worth lingering over, and a breakfast-lunch lineup that actually tastes like someone cares.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Whether you’re craving a fresh waffle cone, a 5 Flavor Sampler, or a one-of-a-kind scoop made with, yes, whole pies or entire watermelons, Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream keeps 40 flavors spinning daily. Lawrence bonus, their Student Scoop Challenge entries are due August 21.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Taylor's Donuts makes naturally leavened rings over three days, then fills the case with fun, creative flavors from maple and vanilla to cream filled and fruity clusters. All-natural ingredients and rice bran oil do the heavy lifting, and yes, the fritter is absolutely worth the hype.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Casual shop specializing in warm, gooey cookies, also available for late-night delivery.”

“Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.”

“Need an easy dinner and tomorrow’s donut situation handled in one swoop? Hy-Vee Grocery Store has fresh bakery items, produce, quality meats, and a robust lineup of ready-to-eat meals, plus online ordering and catering that make weeknights this week feel a little less chaotic.”

From the Topeka newsletter, August 22, 2026

“If you know, you know... Munchers Bakery is the spot for cream cheese donuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and cakes that taste like real-deal home baking. Classic, unfussy sweets to lift a rough week or fuel a happy one.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 27, 2026