The best bakeries & sweet shops in Frankfort

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops, plus signature sundaes & frozen drinks.

Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops, plus signature sundaes & frozen drinks.

Heitzman Traditional Bakery & Cafe has been baking for the city since 1891, turning out fresh donuts, cookies, breads, and custom cakes, plus deli sandwiches, soups, and salads for easy lunches. Need a party tray, wedding cake, or picnic cake? Their catering crew keeps gatherings delicious without fuss.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 20, 2026

Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.

Whether you’re craving oversized doughnuts, buttery croissants, or a post-dinner cake slice, Panaderia y Tienda Guadalajara 3 is a bright, airy spot with cases packed with breads, cookies, muffins, fruit tarts, and even ice creams and icicles.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 21, 2026

When the sweet tooth hits, Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream delivers with its over-the-top Smashed Donuts and Smashed Milkshakes, plus classic big and mini donuts and real-deal ice cream. Worth the short hop to Louisville, and they even handle catering if your crew multiplies.

From the Brandenburg newsletter, October 23, 2026

Whether your night calls for a slice or a scoop, The Pie Kitchen is the reliable local sugar fix with housemade pies, custom cakes, and classic ice cream. Pro tip, snag their signature Cheesecake 'N' A Cup or call in a birthday cake when celebrations sneak up.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 15, 2026

Wicked Whisk Cake Co. is leaning into its witchy charm with magical cupcakes, enchanted cheesecakes, and custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Book The Cauldron for birthdays or private events, or keep it casual and join their family-friendly Wicked Duck Hunt around downtown.

From the Frankfort newsletter, October 29, 2026

Purple Yum Asian Bakery & Cafe - Louisville is bringing Asian-style pastries, including pineapple buns, coconut palmiers, pork floss buns, and mochi doughnuts, plus ube-forward cakes for the purple-at-heart. Perfect for a weekend treat run or a morale-boosting office box when you want something fun and different.

From the Jefferson County newsletter, October 19, 2026

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

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

Since 2008, Poppy's Bakery has been that cozy, top-rated spot where the smell of fresh, handcrafted treats basically pulls you inside. Grab glazed and chocolate donuts or a mess of donut holes for the crew, and keep them in mind for special orders, from party sweets to full-on wedding cakes.

From the Frankfort newsletter, October 22, 2026

Full-service chain bakery featuring housemade pies, ice cream & other classic desserts.

Desserts by Rebecca is where Georgetown folks go when only scratch-made will do, with a rotating lineup of cookies and beautiful custom cakes, plus crepes and a few lunchy bites that turn a quick errand into an excuse to linger.

From the Georgetown newsletter, September 9, 2026

For colorful, made-from-scratch baked goods with French macarons as a specialty, Maddie About Cake is a sweet local find. Perfect when the craving calls for something a bit more fun than the usual cookie…or when dessert deserves its own little moment.

From the Louisville newsletter, October 28, 2026

Macaron Bar turns out delicate, gluten-free French macarons in fun flavors like Earl Grey, pistachio, and caramel. Order ahead for a quick pickup, ship a gift box, or try a hands-on class or flavor pairing, and yeah, they’re Cincinnati CityBeat’s Best Macaron nine years running.

From the Jeffersonville newsletter, October 7, 2026

Louisville Cream churns small-batch scoops with local JD Country Milk, house-made jams and mix-ins, and a rotating cast of creative, sometimes vegan, seasonal flavors. It’s the kind of spot you hit after dinner in NuLu or when you need a pint from local groceries to survive Sunday chores.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 3, 2026

Bakery offering Scandinavian-style breads, pastries, and other baked goods, plus a gift shop.

Whether you need a weekday grab-and-go or a weekend indulgence, Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Café - Nulu delivers artisan breads, breakfast, lunch, and take-home meals, with standouts like quiche of the day and lox on a sourdough everything bagel.

From the Jeffersonville newsletter, October 13, 2026

Craving the real deal? Ehrler's Ice Cream has been a Louisville tradition since 1867 and still nails the classics while sneaking in joys like rich fudgy brownies, bourbon balls, super-sized ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream cakes, plus easy catering if you’re plotting a backyard sundae takeover.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 12, 2026

Craving something beyond your usual bagel rotation this week? Al-Taj Bakery turns out warm, pillowy manakish loaded with za’atar or melty cheese, plus pistachio-packed baklava that hits the sweet spot, sometimes even with a side of traditional booza.

From the Frankfort newsletter, October 13, 2026

Art Eatables is a family-owned chocolatier turning Kentucky’s favorite pour into small-batch magic. Their bourbon-infused and bourbon-themed candies and truffles hit that sweet spot between local pride and real flavor, perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or a gift that says I actually thought about this.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 7, 2026

From donuts and Danish to kuchen and coffee cakes, Plehn's Bakery has been keeping Louisville happily sugared since 1924. This week, grab a birthday hero or a simple Friday pick-me-up... custom cakes, seasonal iced cookies, fresh breads, and a legit deli with homemade ice cream.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 3, 2026

Chocolate And Nut Kingdom brings together imported chocolates, nuts, seeds, Turkish delights, candies, and gummies, plus coffee, crepes, and ice cream treats. Stop in for Turkish coffee and a sweet, or browse the shelves for something delightfully unfamiliar.

Bae's Baekery is in the Highlands, turning out jumbo stuffed cookies, French pastries, and custom cakes that look like art and taste like childhood nostalgia. From brown butter brownies to fully custom wedding and cookie cakes, it’s the kind of spot you celebrate little wins with something sweet.

From the New Albany newsletter, October 6, 2026

Because some days call for perfect little almond clouds, swing by La Petite Délicat this week for handmade macarons in playful and classic flavors, plus cruffins, quiche, and coffee. They also do custom macarons for events, so your next get-together looks as good as it tastes.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 18, 2026

Candy shop at Oxmoor Center featuring a range of nostalgic treats and gummies.

Secret Recipe is the grab-and-go bakery for when you need a quick macaron fix or a slice of decadent cheesecake, and if you catch the hint of footprints, follow them to Sole, the tucked-away 1920s-inspired speakeasy where craft cocktails meet thoughtfully paired desserts.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 28, 2026

Art Eatables turns Louisville’s two great loves into bourbon-infused chocolates and small-batch truffles that celebrate the Commonwealth. Grab a mix, do a little at-home pairing flight, and suddenly dessert becomes the most Kentucky thing you’ll do all week.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 21, 2026

Lexington staple since 1964, Old Kentucky Chocolates handcrafts bourbon chocolates and cherries, fleur de sel caramels, Derby Mints, dangerously snackable chocolate covered potato chips, plus seasonal chocolate dipped strawberries or grapes and even sugar free options.

From the Lexington newsletter, September 16, 2026

Whether you’re craving banana pudding vibes, a brownie-bottom situation, or that Strawberry Crunch nostalgia, Big Nita’s Cheesecakes keeps the slices wild and the cheesecake-stuffed cookies dangerously snackable.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 26, 2026

Whether you're craving old-school Blue Monday bars, melt-in-your-mouth pulled cream candy, or bourbon balls, Ruth Hunt Candies keeps Kentucky’s sweet tooth properly spoiled. They’ve been doing it since 1921, so grab a just-because box this week and try to make it last... good luck.

From the Lexington newsletter, August 11, 2026

Whether your week needs flaky croissants, jewel-box tarts, or a macaron mood reset, La Pâtisserie Française delivers true French pastry plus legit sandwiches, quiche, and weekend brunch. Bonus temptation, their chocolate counter and daily breads make it dangerously easy to upgrade breakfast, lunch, or that 3 pm slump.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 17, 2026

Whether you’re craving bourbon chocolates and cherries or something delightfully weird like chocolate-covered potato chips, Old Kentucky Chocolates handcrafts Kentucky icons that actually live up to the hype.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 19, 2026

Sweets by Millie is the compact Louisville bakeshop locals lean on for made-to-order cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, from elegant wedding tiers to quirky specialty designs. Order ahead when the calendar fills up and let them handle the delicious part of your birthday, shower, or office celebration.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 9, 2026

Retailer offering housemade fudge, plus pralines, caramel apples & other sweet treats.

From pastries and cookies to elegant celebration cakes and those legendary buttercream-topped wedding stunners, Martine's Pastries nails rich yet delicate flavors that feel special on a random Tuesday.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 28, 2026

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

Custom bakery specializing in cookies and macarons for weddings, birthdays, and more.

Family-run for four generations, Mondelli's Bake Shop turns out from-scratch cakes with swoon-worthy icings, plus cookies and breakfast pastries that actually taste like someone’s grandma still runs the place. Hit the case for ready-made treats or place a custom order for your next celebration.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 14, 2026

Sharp's Candies Inc is cranking out Woodford Reserve bourbon cremes, cherries and truffles, hand-pulled cream candy, and the kind of nuts and chews that mysteriously vanish by Tuesday. Grab a box for the house, another for that coworker who heroically survived your group chat.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 13, 2026

The Pie Kitchen keeps it classic with pies, creamy ice cream, cakes, cookies, and that dangerously snackable Cheesecake 'n' a Cup. Swing by for a slice now, stash a Grab 'N Go treat for later, and keep their catering in mind when dessert duty calls.

From the Louisville newsletter, August 12, 2026

Shelves of colorful treats including chocolates and sodas plus a friendly staff.

Corner bakeshop crafting made-to-order wedding cakes, donuts & other confections in snug confines.

Family-owned since 1964, Old Kentucky Chocolates turns Kentucky tradition into bite-size joy with bourbon cherries, Fleur de Sel sea salt caramels, Derby Mints, chocolate-covered potato chips, and those dangerously good chocolate-covered strawberries and grapes.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 17, 2026

Bread & Roses Bakery is the Lexington carb fix, with chocolate croissants and Danish, daily baguettes and flax seed rye, plus rotating loaves like challah and rosemary potato. From pretzels to rye, everything’s handmade by folks with real German baking school chops.

From the Lexington newsletter, September 20, 2026

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

Your reliable spot when you want something genuinely good, Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Café - Highlands turns out baked goods and café bites, and their catering arm makes hosting painless with sample menus spanning appetizers, salads and sides, entrees, box lunches, bar services and even venue options.

From the Louisville newsletter, September 5, 2026

Dahlhus Fudge is Lexington’s go-to for artisanal, small-batch fudge in a variety of flavors, perfect for gifting, sharing, or hoarding on a Tuesday. Say it like doll-hoos, and catch their pop-up offering a sweet sneak peek of the Lexington Baking Collective.

From the Lexington newsletter, October 23, 2026

Retailer at Mall St. Matthews featuring a selection of chocolates, gummies, and other confections.