The best bakeries & sweet shops in Manhattan

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Varsity Donuts (opens in a new tab)

704 N Manhattan Ave

Clever donuts & t-shirts in a cool, old-timey space with counter stools, a piano & Ping Pong table.

Clever donuts & t-shirts in a cool, old-timey space with counter stools, a piano & Ping Pong table.

Dunkin' (opens in a new tab)

409 McCall Rd

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

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

Culver’s (opens in a new tab)

529 McCall Rd

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

Insomnia Cookies (opens in a new tab)

1319 Anderson Ave

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

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

Cold Stone Creamery (opens in a new tab)

1225 Moro St

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

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

Celestial Sweets (opens in a new tab)

725 N Washington St · Junction City

Celestial Sweets bakes small-batch treats fresh daily, from oversized cookies in rotating flavors like Biscoff and S’mores to handcrafted…

Celestial Sweets bakes small-batch treats fresh daily, from oversized cookies in rotating flavors like Biscoff and S’mores to handcrafted cheesecakes that tend to vanish first, plus locally sourced One More Scoop ice cream and customizable dirty sodas… a sweet little celebration whenever the craving hits.

From the Junction City newsletter, September 16, 2026

Daylight Donuts (opens in a new tab)

1740 W Ash St · Junction City

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.

Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout.