The best bakeries & sweet shops in Columbia

36 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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Ellen Moore Cakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you're plotting a birthday showstopper or just want cupcakes that flirt back, Ellen Moore Cakery turns your story into cake,…

7698 Dorchester Blvd (Hanover)

Whether you're plotting a birthday showstopper or just want cupcakes that flirt back, Ellen Moore Cakery turns your story into cake, cupcakes, or even cupcake bouquets. Everything’s custom, crafted with intention and heart, so your celebration this week actually feels personal... and tastes ridiculously good.

From the Annapolis newsletter, August 5, 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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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

10730 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 102

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

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Lolli & Pops

Bakeries & Sweets

Chains selling old-fashioned candies, sweets and chocolates, plus sodas and containers for treats.

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 1050

Chains selling old-fashioned candies, sweets and chocolates, plus sodas and containers for treats.

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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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Casual chocolate shop at the Savage Mill offering truffles, caramels, and gift boxes.

New Weave Building, 8600 Foundry St (Savage)

Casual chocolate shop at the Savage Mill offering truffles, caramels, and gift boxes.

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Kupcakes & Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Unassuming pink-walled bakery offering a rotating menu of cupcakes, plus custom cakes.

6010 Meadowridge Center Dr Ste h (Elkridge)

Unassuming pink-walled bakery offering a rotating menu of cupcakes, plus custom cakes.

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Bakery Express

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4711 Hollins Ferry Rd #100 (Halethorpe)

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

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Smallcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery featuring cupcakes in signature and seasonal flavors, along with homemade ice cream.

8865 Stanford Blvd

Bakery featuring cupcakes in signature and seasonal flavors, along with homemade ice cream.

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AppleCore's Bake Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery with gluten-free and vegan choices for cheesecakes and cakes plus bread pudding and cookies.

6945 Oakland Mills Rd A

Bakery with gluten-free and vegan choices for cheesecakes and cakes plus bread pudding and cookies.

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Sweet Eden Bakeshop LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming cake shop serving up cupcakes, cookies and other sweets such as brownies and macarons.

2604-A Annapolis Rd (Severn)

Charming cake shop serving up cupcakes, cookies and other sweets such as brownies and macarons.

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Bakery & cafe providing custom cakes, pastries & cupcakes, plus sandwiches & coffee.

10400 Shaker Dr

Bakery & cafe providing custom cakes, pastries & cupcakes, plus sandwiches & coffee.

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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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Airy cupcakes, plus ice cream and cookies, with dog-friendly options.

8205 Snowden River Pkwy Ste D

Airy cupcakes, plus ice cream and cookies, with dog-friendly options.

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Cozy chocolate shop handcrafting truffles and other treats, including salted-caramel-dipped Oreos.

3709 Old Columbia Pike Historic (Ellicott City)

Cozy chocolate shop handcrafting truffles and other treats, including salted-caramel-dipped Oreos.

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

8835 Centre Park Dr #104

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

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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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Cakes Plus

Bakeries & Sweets

Custom cakes & cupcakes along with related supplies are this shopping-center bakeshop's specialties.

3545 Laurel Fort Meade Rd (Laurel)

Custom cakes & cupcakes along with related supplies are this shopping-center bakeshop's specialties.

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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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French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods & beverages.

9380 Baltimore National Pike #111 (Ellicott City)

French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods & beverages.

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

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy

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

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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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The Cake Faerie LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery that specializes in wedding cakes and also offers cupcakes.

7810 Clark Rd D79 (Jessup)

Bakery that specializes in wedding cakes and also offers cupcakes.

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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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