The best bakeries & sweet shops in New Bedford

“Custom cakes & cupcakes are crafted at this bakery boasting an assortment of flavors & frostings.”

“Busy bakeshop featuring a wide variety of cookies, cakes & pastries, plus pies & tarts.”

“Greenhills Irish Bakery keeps things classic with traditional Irish breads and scones, hand-made cookies, and fresh baked pies, plus soups and sandwiches when you need lunch that isn't a desk salad. Solid pick for custom wedding cakes too, if your next celebration calls for actual frosting skill.”

From the Newton newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Bakery known for its 3-leches cake, offering custom cakes and pastries.”

“Whether you’re craving a flaky morning pastry, a perfect loaf, or a double-crust apple pie, Flour Bakery + Cafe keeps Boston running on butter and good vibes. This week, swing by for the Boston Common Summer Series pairing crisp Trillium beer with Sicilian-style pizza or a breezy lobster roll.”

From the Fitchburg newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Gondres Bakery nails the classics: pillowy pan de agua, flaky pastelito and empanadas, plus rich tres leches and the airy, party-starting bizcocho dominicano. Swing by for a morning coffee, linger in the warm vibes, or pick up a special cake that tastes like home.”

From the Leominster newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Family-run and happily back for Season 4, The Ice Cream Cottage is all about rich, homemade ice cream served with neighborly energy. Take a beat this week, grab a cone with a friend, and remember that adulthood is mostly just picking a flavor and committing.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 26, 2026

“When your sweet tooth starts a small riot, Dairy Maid hits the spot with a family-friendly, vintage vibe and 40-plus flavors, from hard serve to creamy soft serve. Simple, local, and reliably delicious, it’s the cone stop you keep in your New Bedford rotation.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, September 6, 2026

“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.”

From the Newton newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Petrova Chocolates hand-makes sleek bonbons in Boston with direct trade cacao from Ecuador, pulling flavors from fine dining and travels, plus local ingredients. Swing by when you want a gift-ready box, sea salt caramels, or a workshop tasting... and maybe leave with a bottle from their natural wines lineup.”

From the Boston newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Whether your kid wants a galaxy cake or you just want brownies for dinner, The Baking Bean turns cravings into custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and dipped treats that actually look as good as they taste. They even do dessert tables and gluten-free or dairy-free options.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Whether you’re in it for homemade donuts, a linguica roll detour, or a breakfast sandwich fix, Friendly Donuts nails the fresh-made vibe with pastries made on-site and hot or cold coffee, plus smoothies and frappes. Over 45 years in, they just get it.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Flour Bakery + Cafe turns Boston’s collective sweet tooth into happiness, with spot-on breads, cookies, celebratory cakes, and even a Dinner + Provisions Club so you can bring a full menu home. They cater, too, and the Flour app lets you skip the line like a pro.”

“When the sweet tooth strikes, Bova's Bakery delivers the heavy hitters... crisp Florentine cannoli, silky tiramisu, fresh warm Italian bread, and even Sicilian-style pizza from a family recipe passed down for generations. Old-school flavor, zero fuss, exactly what you want this week.”

From the Revere newsletter, August 20, 2026

“If your week needs a win, Lovers Bakery is cranking out hand-laminated croissants, from-scratch pastries, and custom cakes that taste like someone actually cared. Dartmouth is basically next door, so scoot over and grab 109 layers of love before your coffee gets lonely.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 29, 2026

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

“Madeleine's Candy Shop brings pick-and-mix glory with global and domestic treats, legit Swedish BUBS in pre-made Swedish Madbags, and even low-glycemic and gluten-friendly options. Scoop your mix or snag a grab-and-go bag, then finish with soft serve for a candy run that somehow counts as self-care.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop turns wild ideas into gorgeous custom cakes, then teaches you how to decorate your own in classes for every skill level. Swing by the café for pastries, cookies, and muffins with a solid coffee companion... perfect fuel while you plan your next showstopper.”

From the Boston newsletter, August 10, 2026

“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.”

“Pic & Mix LLC is the refined, well-traveled version of the candy shop you grew up with, curating better-for-you sweets from around the world. Build your own Classic or Chocolate Pick N Mix, or snag a prepackaged Quick Pic for instant morale boosts between meetings and errands.”

From the Boston newsletter, August 19, 2026

“A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates turns cocoa into little moments of victory, with handmade assortments, signature chocolate mice and penguins, and a cafe pouring rich hot chocolate alongside elegant pastries. Ideal for gifting, rewarding yourself, or rescuing a Tuesday afternoon.”

From the Leominster newsletter, September 2, 2026

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

“From rich viennoiseries and hand-shaped twisted crullers to rustic boules and sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, The Baker - New Bedford nails the small-batch, European-flavored vibe.”

From the New Bedford newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Because some weeks call for flaky victories, Flour Bakery + Cafe delivers buttery croissants, the iconic sticky sticky bun, and celebration cakes that taste as good as they look. Want dinner handled too? Their Dinner + Provisions Club sends a monthly meal box from their kitchen to yours.”

From the Leominster newsletter, August 25, 2026