The best bakeries & sweet shops in Baltimore

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

7010 Reisterstown Rd

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

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

6831 Harford Rd

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

828 S Charles St

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

2229 Pennsylvania Ave

Family recipe caramel shop offering a range of flavors, with a portion of profits going to cancer research.

1946 Greenspring Dr Ste j (Timonium)

No-nonsense bakery with many cakes & pastries, plus a big menu of breakfasts, sandwiches & salads.

4711 Hollins Ferry Rd #100 (Halethorpe)

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

3925 Gough St Ste 2

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

3446 Chestnut Ave

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

922 Light St

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

2507 St Paul St

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

210 S Central Ave

Cakes and treats (cupcakes, donuts, cookies) from around the world served at this bakery that also offers gluten-free dishes.

529 S Camp Meade Rd B-109 (Linthicum Heights)

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

1051 S Charles St

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

933 Fell St

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

820 E Baltimore St

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

1625 Thames St

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

300 W 29th St

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

123 W 27th St

Vegan bakery that sells custom-designed cakes and cupcakes.

400 E 29th St

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

201 E Pratt St

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

The Store, 803 Light St