The best bakeries & sweet shops in Harford County

Totally Baked By Tay turns out crowd-pleasing cupcakes, giant cookies, and custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. Perfect for birthdays, office drop-offs, or a post-dinner sugar rescue, this Havre de Grace spot keeps Harford County happily frosted without trying too hard.

From the Havre de Grace newsletter, October 10, 2026

Divergent Donuts is the Havre de Grace spot that promises adventure in every bite, making the quick hop from Aberdeen totally worth it. Craving a treat between errands? Order pickup or delivery, then thank yourself later when the box mysteriously empties before noon.

From the Aberdeen newsletter, October 11, 2026

Keyes Creamery churns premium ice cream weekly on site using milk from local cows, then hand dips it into cups, quarts, and pints. Swing by for beautifully decorated ice cream cakes and pies, plus fresh hand-made cheeses, with flavors rotating and farm market finds across Harford and Baltimore counties.

From the Aberdeen newsletter, October 4, 2026

Miss Twist has been rolling since 1993 with classic soft serve done right, vanilla, chocolate, or twist, plus a seasonal Maryland favorite, creamsicle, a never-ending list of milkshake flavors, and sundae-building toppings. They pop up at community events across Maryland, so keep an ear out for that sweet jingle.

From the Perryville newsletter, October 22, 2026

Les Petits Bisous in Havre de Grace turns out French macarons that are crisp outside, soft inside, and big on flavor, plus other boutique bakery treats. Perfect for gifts, wedding favors, or a self-care snack, and the women-supporting-women story just makes that box taste even sweeter.

From the Aberdeen newsletter, September 30, 2026

Jaime Bakes is your hometown bakery, turning out custom celebration and wedding cakes plus a rotating spread of cupcakes, cookies, mini cheesecakes, brownies, and more. They recently added breakfast, so you can pair a warm start with your pastry craving and the kind of friendly service that keeps neighbors coming back.

From the Perryville newsletter, October 17, 2026

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

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

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.