The best bakeries & sweet shops in Germantown

27 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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York Castle Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime venue for housemade ice cream in tropical-inspired flavors such as guava, lychee & mango.

827 Hungerford Dr (Rockville)

Longtime venue for housemade ice cream in tropical-inspired flavors such as guava, lychee & mango.

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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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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy Ste C2

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

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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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Kyo Matcha

Bakeries & Sweets

Matcha-inspired sweets, such as cakes and soft-serve ice cream, plus hot beverages.

33 Maryland Ave Unit A (Rockville)

Matcha-inspired sweets, such as cakes and soft-serve ice cream, plus hot beverages.

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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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Bread Corner

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact bakery offering many Asian breads, Taiwanese-style desserts & other eats, plus bubble teas.

591 Hungerford Dr (Rockville)

Compact bakery offering many Asian breads, Taiwanese-style desserts & other eats, plus bubble teas.

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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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All American Vegan

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in vegan cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and versions of classic meals.

9820 Mahogany Dr (Gaithersburg)

Bakery specializing in vegan cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and versions of classic meals.

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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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Dreamtreats Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Custom and "made-to-order" cakes for any occasion, including birthdays, weddings and baby showers.

Cherry Bend Dr

Custom and "made-to-order" cakes for any occasion, including birthdays, weddings and baby showers.

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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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Lil’ Cakes & Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly shop for a variety of homemade ice cream flavors, cupcakes, cakes and other treats, including gluten-free options.

488 N Frederick Ave (Gaithersburg)

Friendly shop for a variety of homemade ice cream flavors, cupcakes, cakes and other treats, including gluten-free options.

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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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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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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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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery serving fresh-baked breads and pastries, plus coffee and tea.

101 Gibbs St Unit a (Rockville)

Bakery serving fresh-baked breads and pastries, plus coffee and tea.

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