The best bakeries & sweet shops in Waltham

“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.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Built on bread they bake in-house with fresh, local, organic ingredients, Domenic's turns lunch into an actual event with scratch-made artisan panini hot or cold, plus arancini, salads and cookies. Swing by this week for something melty and satisfying, or call in catering when the backyard hang somehow became a crowd.”

From the Waltham newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Silver Whisk Bake Shop & Chocolatier turns celebrations into edible art, from quick-order designer cakes to gourmet chocolate bars with whimsically Asian-inspired flavors like the Pork Floss Caramel "The Floss".”

From the Waltham newsletter, September 13, 2026

“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

“The Creamery Ice Cream Shop brings 24+ soft-serve varieties, 30+ traditional flavors, and sundaes, milkshakes, crepes, waffles, plus specialty coffees. It's a local family spot for over 20 years, with fun twists like the Baklava or Tiramisu Sundae when your sweet tooth gets ambitious.”

From the Waltham newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Yum Bunnies Cakery is the spot when your sugar brain says you need cake now, with everything made from scratch and a whole lot of sass. Custom designs, playful flavors, and those dangerously portable cake jars make it easy to treat yourself or surprise a friend, even on a last-minute whim.”

From the Waltham newsletter, September 15, 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

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Enzina Bakery channels decades of Maione family know-how into made-from-scratch Italian classics, from crackly sfogliatelle and silky cannoli to Pane di Enzina and olive-studded focaccia. Perfect for morning treats or letting them handle the spread with legit Italian catering when your group text gets ambitious.”

From the Waltham newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Craving classic Cookie Dough or in the mood for Charles River Crunch, Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream does over 50 homemade flavors plus custom cakes made right in Waltham, and their sundae parties and delivery bring the scoop shop energy straight to your place this week.”

From the Waltham newsletter, August 25, 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

“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.”

“Hilliards Chocolates in West Newton is bringing the good stuff... homemade chocolates, almond toffee crunch, fudge, fresh-roasted nuts, and summer ice cream, with caramel apples coming soon.”

From the Waltham newsletter, August 25, 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

“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.”

“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