The best bakeries & sweet shops in Taunton

“Seasonal, family-owned dairy farm offering homemade, locally sourced ice cream in inventive flavors.”

“Familiar ice cream stand offering generous portions of homemade options alongside baked goods and local fare.”

“Cozy ice cream parlor featuring sundaes, shakes and frappes, plus hot chocolate.”

“Cake shop offering custom desserts, including birthday and wedding cakes.”

“All-pink eatery specializing in mochi donuts and Korean-style hot dogs, plus coffee drinks.”

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

“Casual ice cream shop providing sundaes, soft serve, and hard ice cream, plus frozen lemonade and hotdogs.”

“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

“Bakery for cakes, pastries and bread, plus desserts and lunch items.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”