The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lowell

“Neighborhood Pan-Latin bakery/cafe for coffee, pastries & breakfast chow, plus customized cakes.”

“Established walk-up providing a variety of gourmet housemade ice creams & desserts at the window.”

“When the sweet tooth hits, Modern Pastry Shop answers with proper Italian classics: cannoli, tiramisu cake soaked with espresso, plus that cheeky Boston Cream Cake riffing on the hometown icon. Grab a box of biscotti, macarons, and torrone for the week... future you will be grateful.”

From the Boston newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Fresh, small-batch loaves, hand-rolled croissants, and from-scratch soups keep things wholesome without preservatives.”

From the Waltham newsletter, August 5, 2026

“When a midweek slump or kid bribe calls, Little Miss Cupcape delivers with from-scratch cupcakes and mini cupcakes, plus cookies for the non-cupcake people. Build a mini assortment so everyone can sample different flavors, then take the credit for being the hero of snack time.”

“Craving a scoop that actually tastes like summer? The Sweet Bar churns rich, in-house ice cream alongside a big lineup of vegan, gluten-free flavors, in-house baked add-ons, and fun toppings, plus eco-friendly vibes and craft Real City Soda for an easy, feel-good treat this week.”

From the Haverhill newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Whether you’re after classic nonpareils, the dangerously snackable caramel nut patties, or a just-because assorted box, Mrs Nelson's Candy House nails that happy-to-be-an-adult-with-candy feeling. Novelty chocolates and milk chocolate covered Oreos are calling your name... consider this your permission slip this week.”

“Bakery offering a variety of homemade treats including cupcakes, cookies, and cakes, plus breakfast options.”

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

“Family-owned bakeshop, opened in 1932, offering up breads, cookies & sandwiches 24 hours a day.”

“Outpost of an Italian bakery famous for its pastries like cannoli & lobster tails since 1946.”

“Bakery crafting creative custom cakes & offering decorating classes for all levels of experience.”

“Free samples of handmade chocolates are available at this chocolate artisan with an array of flavors.”

“This family-owned candy shop established in 1925 sells handcrafted chocolates & gourmet confections.”

“Beautiful, custom cakes for weddings and birthdays, also for showers, plus tarts.”

“Charming artisanal chocolatier with a cafe offering high-end chocolate, pastries & hot cocoa.”

“Bakery known for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, including gluten-free versions.”

“Bakery offering breakfast options, Portuguese pastries, and sandwiches, plus coffee.”

“Modest mainstay turning out Mediterranean & American pastries, breads & sandwiches for 100+ years.”

“Branch of a local chain of pastry shops specializing in French treats like croissants & sticky buns.”