The best bakeries & sweet shops in Peabody

“Venerable shop for housemade ice cream and taffy dished by hand plus popcorn made in vintage machines and other sweet treats.”

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

“Cozy ice cream shop with a walk-up window serving homemade scoops, sundaes & frappes since 1976.”

“Time-tested bakery whipping up an array of classic pastries, cakes & bagels, plus hot & cold drinks.”

“Casual Italian-American deli & bakery offering sandwiches, cakes, cookies & other treats.”

“Small, landmark ice cream shop dishing up many flavors, sundaes & floats since 1946.”

“Casual ice-cream retailer for homemade flavors like gingerbread, coconut-almond-chip and chocolate chip cookie dough.”

“Homey bakery offering daily housemade loaves, pastries & tarts, as well as sandwiches & granola.”

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

“Baked cookies served hot at a funky venue with outdoor benches and board games.”

“French pastry shop, bakery and dessert purveyor serving macarons, croissants, cakes and other treats, plus coffee and tea.”

“Bakery serving sourdough, croissants, and other breads made from local grains, plus coffee.”

“Cozy boutique for locally made chocolates and iced cream, as well as gifts.”

“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

“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

“Candy store offering a selection of old- and new-fashioned treats in a clean, organized space.”

“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.”

“Quaint flagship store for a circa-1800s company selling old-fashioned candies, fudge & taffy.”

“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.”

“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.”

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