The best bakeries & sweet shops in New Bedford

“Ice cream shop offering a variety of flavors plus clam cakes and a playground, among other attractions.”

“Dockside spot to walk up to, dine in, or take away ice cream, sundaes and other treats.”

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

“Family-run shop serving homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sundaes, plus coffee.”

“Family-friendly vintage joint offering over 40+ ice cream flavors from hard serve to soft serve.”

“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

“Sweet Sense Gluten Free Baked Goods is cranking out dedicated GF grab-and-go treats through Planit Eats, so you can snag cookies, magic bars, whoopie pies, and jumbo muffins without thinking twice. Bonus points for dairy-free and vegan options that actually taste like dessert, not homework.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 6, 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.”

“Long-running bakery specializing in homemade donuts, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches, plus hot and cold coffees.”

“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.”

“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 for sandwiches and pastries including donuts alongside coffee drinks and tea options.”

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