The best bakeries & sweet shops in Nantucket

“Nantucket Pharmacy keeps the island classic with an old fashioned soda fountain tucked inside a full-service neighborhood pharmacy, so you can snag ice cream, creamy frappes, bagels, sandwiches and soup while knocking out refills. Very local, reliably friendly, and pleasantly nostalgic without trying too hard.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Whether your week calls for a box of their famous Almond Macaroons, a loaf of authentic Portuguese bread, or a stash of cranberry granola and gluten free cookies, Nantucket Bake Shop nails that preservative free, hand batched goodness locals grew up on.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Island Kitchen | Ice Cream churns small-batch, house-made flavors with high cream content for that rich, velvety texture locals crave. Go classic or get creative, then load up toppings and sauces... a build-your-own bliss situation to hit this week, consistently nominated for best ice cream on Nantucket.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Need a proper breakfast this week before errands or a low-key lunch? 45 Surfside Bakery and Café is slinging house-chorizo breakfast burritos, croissant egg sandwiches, and smoothies plus an acai bowl, then leveling up with BLTs, meatball subs, and buffalo chicken wraps plus frosé and mimosas for a little bubbly.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, August 19, 2026

“A Nantucket favorite since 2013, Wicked Island Bakery is home to the made-from-scratch Nantucket Morning Bun, plus a lineup of sweet and savory pastries baked daily with all natural ingredients.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Since 1978, The Juice Bar has been churning homemade ice cream that tastes like peak Nantucket summer, with classic flavors and the kind of creamy texture you remember mid-meeting. Skip the overthinking and let this week include a cone-sized pause for joy.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Naturally leavened organic sourdough gets the star treatment with a 20 to 40 hour cold ferment, then turns into timeless sandwiches or hot-pressed panini at year-round Born & Bread: Mercantile and Bakery.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Made right here on-island, Nantucket Faraway Chocolate turns organic cacao into glossy, snappy bars via a meticulous bean-to-bar process.”

From the Nantucket newsletter, August 27, 2026