The best bakeries & sweet shops in St. Tammany Parish

Small-batch loaves, flaky pastries, and the kind of sweets that disappear from the counter the second you set them down, Rain&Field Bakehouse bakes with care and serious flavor, making it a clutch stop when you want something genuinely fresh for weekday mornings or lazy Saturday coffee runs.

From the Covington newsletter, October 20, 2026

Nostalgia Mexican Ice Cream scoops small-batch helados churned in a garrafa for that extra dense, creamy bite, plus paletas, aguas frescas, fresh-made churros, pan dulce, and coffee. Authentic flavors, made in-house with quality ingredients... a sweet little escape when your afternoon needs a mood upgrade.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 21, 2026

Craving something legit after-dinner? Benny's Creamery churns homemade, small-batch ice cream in-house with premium ingredients, and they don’t stop at scoops. Think ice cream cakes, pies, and party packs, with easy online ordering and delivery through DoorDash or UberEats when you’re staying put in Mandeville.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 12, 2026

Mary Lee Donuts is that reliable South Louisiana chain locals actually claim as their own. Fresh, warm donuts, hot coffee, and the occasional kolache fix... the Covington location keeps mornings easy and cravings handled, whether you’re fueling up before work or bribing yourself to just finish that errand list.

From the Covington newsletter, October 13, 2026

Creative Cakes turns birthdays, weddings, and random Tuesdays into edible art, with pastries and custom cakes made from fresh ingredients that taste as good as they look. The team’s seasoned decorators work with you to bring ideas to life, and there’s a bistro side too... sandwiches, cupcakes, even chili cheese dogs.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 17, 2026

Sons Bakehouse turns out savory flakeys like mushroom with caramelized onion or tomato, feta, dill, alongside pain au chocolat, milk bread, and country sourdough. Pair with a coffee, stash an ooey gooey butter cake for later, and preorder a loaf so tomorrow’s sandwiches are accidentally fantastic.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 5, 2026

Nonna Randazzo's Bakery keeps the authentic Randazzo family recipe rolling since 1965, with classic king cakes, pastries, and custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Need to feed the crew? Their catering trays and Covington lunch specials make mealtime suspiciously easy.

From the Covington newsletter, October 7, 2026

Mandeville Creamery is a classical ice cream and sorbet spot in Old Mandeville, making all sweets in house with natural flavorings and dyes. Bring the crew for playful builds like The Mandeville Melt, The Lakefront, Coffee Street, or a classic affogato, with rotating flavors keeping things fun.

From the Mandeville newsletter, October 10, 2026

Flying Dolly’s keeps Mandeville sweet with family-owned vibes, small-batch ice cream, soft-chewy cookies, and those legendary fluffy snoballs locals daydream about.

From the Mandeville newsletter, September 28, 2026

Part roastery, part bakery, part hangout, The Reminding Coffee & Creative House is where TerraBella folks grab a serious cup, linger over pastries, and even book Studio 7 to spin up podcasts or live streams. Bonus, their pumpkin pies are in season... preorder for Nov.

From the Covington newsletter, October 1, 2026

Small-batch ice cream is hand-blended with loads of mix-ins at this chain.

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

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

Cafe chain serving coffee drinks, milk tea & Asian desserts, including Vietnamese che.

Bright chain yogurt shop serving up varied frozen treats & chilled coffee drinks.

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

MagnifiCakes by Mary is a self-taught home baker helping Slidell birthdays and big moments become edible art, specializing in centerpiece-style cakes tailored to your ideas.

From the Slidell newsletter, September 9, 2026

Supermarket chain offering produce, meat & seafood, plus grab-&-go dinners & beer.

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

Small-batch ice cream is hand-blended with loads of mix-ins at this chain.

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

Established bakeshop specializing in Mardi Gras king cakes with frosting & a choice of fillings.