The best bakeries & sweet shops in Annapolis

30 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Candy Store

Bakeries & Sweets

When a birthday, simcha, or sweet tooth hits, The Candy Store has you covered with handmade candy platters, chocolate covered pretzels,…

7010 Reisterstown Rd (Baltimore)

When a birthday, simcha, or sweet tooth hits, The Candy Store has you covered with handmade candy platters, chocolate covered pretzels, Jelly Belly and gummies, plus plenty of kosher and sugar-free picks. Their gifting game is strong, from baby trays and camp care packages to corporate treats.

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Lucky's Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy is the Inner Harbor spot for piled-high ice cream, thick blended drinks, soft serve, and bulk candy…

601 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Lucky's Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy is the Inner Harbor spot for piled-high ice cream, thick blended drinks, soft serve, and bulk candy treasure hunts, plus Starbucks coffee drinks and lots of Baltimore-made goodies. Treat yourself this week.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Family-owned retailer providing an assortment of sweet treats, including truffles & caramel apples.

6831 Harford Rd (Baltimore)

Family-owned retailer providing an assortment of sweet treats, including truffles & caramel apples.

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Zoe’s Just Dezzerts

Bakeries & Sweets

Chill bakery specializing in tarts, cupcakes and other sweets, plus coffee.

828 S Charles St (Baltimore)

Chill bakery specializing in tarts, cupcakes and other sweets, plus coffee.

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The Avenue Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee shop with cakes and rolls, plus outdoor jazz shows during warmer months.

2229 Pennsylvania Ave (Baltimore)

Coffee shop with cakes and rolls, plus outdoor jazz shows during warmer months.

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Ovenbird Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Pastry shop and cafe that also serves sourdough breads and breakfast sandwiches in a relaxed space.

3925 Gough St Ste 2 (Baltimore)

Pastry shop and cafe that also serves sourdough breads and breakfast sandwiches in a relaxed space.

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Harmony Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact spot with a few outdoor tables & menu of gluten-free desserts, pastries & light bites.

3446 Chestnut Ave (Baltimore)

Compact spot with a few outdoor tables & menu of gluten-free desserts, pastries & light bites.

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Berries by Quicha

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-run boutique specializing in premium chocolate-covered strawberries in a variety of flavors.

922 Light St (Baltimore)

Family-run boutique specializing in premium chocolate-covered strawberries in a variety of flavors.

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Local creamery with housemade flavors, some with pies & cobblers mixed in, plus shakes & sundaes.

196 Main St

Local creamery with housemade flavors, some with pies & cobblers mixed in, plus shakes & sundaes.

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Sistahs' Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy cafe doling out cupcakes, banana puddings, and other sweets, plus singing telegrams.

2507 St Paul St (Baltimore)

Cozy cafe doling out cupcakes, banana puddings, and other sweets, plus singing telegrams.

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Dessert shop offering custom-designed wedding cakes and birthday cake sculptures, along with cupcakes and cookies.

210 S Central Ave (Baltimore)

Dessert shop offering custom-designed wedding cakes and birthday cake sculptures, along with cupcakes and cookies.

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Bakers & Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Homey, family-run bakery/cafe with fresh breads, scones & buns, plus soups, savory tarts & coffee.

618 Chesapeake Ave

Homey, family-run bakery/cafe with fresh breads, scones & buns, plus soups, savory tarts & coffee.

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A L Goodies General store

Bakeries & Sweets

Amusement-themed store stocking fudge, cookies and chocolates, plus shirts, knick-knacks and souvenirs.

112 Main St

Amusement-themed store stocking fudge, cookies and chocolates, plus shirts, knick-knacks and souvenirs.

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Lolli & Pops

Bakeries & Sweets

Snackery stocked with gummies, chocolates and macaroons from local and national chocolatiers.

2002 Annapolis Mall Rd

Snackery stocked with gummies, chocolates and macaroons from local and national chocolatiers.

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Upbeat counter-serve featuring classic & unique cupcakes in a variety of flavors & sizes.

1051 S Charles St (Baltimore)

Upbeat counter-serve featuring classic & unique cupcakes in a variety of flavors & sizes.

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Sacré Sucré

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee and tea spot serving European-style pastries such as macarons and croissants, plus tarts.

933 Fell St (Baltimore)

Coffee and tea spot serving European-style pastries such as macarons and croissants, plus tarts.

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Patisserie Poupon

Bakeries & Sweets

Croissants, macarons, cakes & sandwiches in a cozy, French-inspired cafe with a coffee bar.

820 E Baltimore St (Baltimore)

Croissants, macarons, cakes & sandwiches in a cozy, French-inspired cafe with a coffee bar.

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

1625 Thames St (Baltimore)

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

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Doppio Pasticceria

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy spot for Sicilian pastries, pizza, coffee and other Italian bites.

300 W 29th St (Baltimore)

Cozy spot for Sicilian pastries, pizza, coffee and other Italian bites.

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Chill cafe serving Asian, Caribbean & other global fare, plus gluten-free baked goods.

123 W 27th St (Baltimore)

Chill cafe serving Asian, Caribbean & other global fare, plus gluten-free baked goods.

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Plant Baked by Sarah

Bakeries & Sweets

Vegan bakery that sells custom-designed cakes and cupcakes.

400 E 29th St (Baltimore)

Vegan bakery that sells custom-designed cakes and cupcakes.

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Neighborhood fixture for quiche and scones, plus wines from around the world and Mediterranean plates.

141 West St Ste 101

Neighborhood fixture for quiche and scones, plus wines from around the world and Mediterranean plates.

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Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

208 Ridgely Ave

Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

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Blue Crab Cupcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Cheerful bakery whipping up vegan and gluten-free cupcakes, cakes and macarons.

1580 Whitehall Rd

Cheerful bakery whipping up vegan and gluten-free cupcakes, cakes and macarons.

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Small Cakes Maryland LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in cupcakes with a variety of flavors as well as homemade ice cream.

344B Ritchie Hwy (Severna Park)

Bakery specializing in cupcakes with a variety of flavors as well as homemade ice cream.

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IT'SUGAR

Bakeries & Sweets

Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty gifts.

201 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Colorful retail chain offering classic & oversized candy, plus apparel, accessories & novelty gifts.

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No-frills neighborhood ice cream parlor serving cones, shakes, sundaes & more since 1976.

130 Dock St

No-frills neighborhood ice cream parlor serving cones, shakes, sundaes & more since 1976.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

1901 Towne Centre Blvd Ste 130

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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

128 Main St

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

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Dessert shop featuring a signature sweet-dough pastry filled with soft-serve ice cream and toppings.

The Store, 803 Light St (Baltimore)

Dessert shop featuring a signature sweet-dough pastry filled with soft-serve ice cream and toppings.

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