The best bakeries & sweet shops in Amherst

“Whether you’re on a quick ice cream run or plotting birthday dessert strategy, Flayvors of Cook Farm has been churning ice cream right on their working family dairy farm since 1998. They also do ice cream cakes and a farm store with raw milk and meat... genuinely local, reliably delicious.”

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

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

“Between afternoon classes and late-night cravings, Yum! Bakery in the Blue Wall turns out homemade cookies, flaky pastries, French macarons and full-on cakes, plus seasonal treats that actually taste like the season. A full-service favorite when you want bakery-level comfort without leaving campus.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Sweets & More keeps it simple with a straightforward menu of baked goodness, plus they love teaming up with local groups and can even cater your next get-together. If you need a reliable sugar boost for a meeting, club night, or just because, they’ve got you covered.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 23, 2026

“GoBerry 'n Cream churns homemade frozen yogurt daily with local dairy and ever-changing seasonal flavors, plus Bart's ice cream and a vegan Moo-free Banana Nice-Cream. Load it up with fruit, nuts, honey or a drizzle of something fun, then linger with good music and local art.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 30, 2026

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

“Lemon Bakery does homemade, locally sourced baked goods you can actually feel good about stealing the last bite of. Think made-to-order cakes (gluten-free options, too) plus pastries popping up at West St. Coffee and Tea, Tunic Coffee, and Dave's Natural Garden...”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 9, 2026