The best bakeries & sweet shops in Plymouth

“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

“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

“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

“Plimoth Candy Company keeps it classic and fun with chocolate truffles, retro hits like Boston Baked Beans and candy cigarettes, plus gummies, sours, and licorice. Perfect for last-minute gifts or those I-earned-this moments when only Bog Frogs or Black Twizzlers will do.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Keegan Kreations is a French-leaning bakeshop turning out ethereally crisp croissants, around 15 croissant-dough pastries, and legit custom cakes, plus coffee and espresso to keep Plymouth mornings civilized. Pro tip, grab an Almond Croissant or the Lemon Blueberry Danish and thank yourself later.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 15, 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

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

“When the craving hits, Fedele's Chocolates nails it with house-made fudge, silky truffles, and a build-your-own box that lets you cherry-pick favorites. The Plymouth shop also stocks fun novelty shapes, sugar-free picks, Jelly Belly, and deep, 72% dark for the diehards.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Fedele's Chocolates is the family-run spot for homemade fudge, build-your-own assortments, and fun novelty pieces that make Tuesday feel like a holiday. Craving darker bites, try their 72% or greater selections, plus sugar-free treats and classic pan candy... because Plymouth runs better on cocoa.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 13, 2026

“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

“Keto Krave bakes low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free treats that actually hit the spot, plus the occasional savory fix when you’re over salad life. Keep it on your weekly rotation for desserts and snacks that play nice with your goals without tasting like homework.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 25, 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

“Whether you need a showstopper wedding tier or fun birthday cookies, Cape Batter Bakeshop & Cakery nails custom cakes, cookies and cupcakes with clean design and flavor.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Whether you’re team crusty boule, chewy bagel, or flaky viennoiserie, Hearth Artisan Bread mixes, shapes, and bakes everything on site in Plymouth. Founder Peter Nyberg’s decades-old levain and 30-plus years of know-how mean loaves with character and bagel sandwiches worth planning your morning around.”

“Yellow Deli Bakery is cranking out fresh bread daily, flaky pastries, breakfast bites, and their famous sandwiches and salads, all alongside murals and old barn wood that whisper Plymouth stories... grab a granola bag if you know what’s good for your weekday snacking.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 18, 2026

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

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

“Whether it's a birthday, shower, wedding, or just because, Two Buoys Cakes lets you build your cake exactly how you want it, then tempts you with cookies and other sweets. Dream it up this week, send in a request a few weeks ahead, and make dessert the main event.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 10, 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