The best bakeries & sweet shops in Montgomery County

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

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Stella's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Stella's Bakery turns out European-inspired mousse cakes, glossy fruit tarts, and delicate macarons that taste like someone’s pastry degree…

11510 Rockville Pike D (Rockville)

“Stella's Bakery turns out European-inspired mousse cakes, glossy fruit tarts, and delicate macarons that taste like someone’s pastry degree finally paid off. Swing by when your week needs a small win, or when that birthday cake assignment sneaks up on you again.”

From the Montgomery County newsletter, August 4, 2026

Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

For a celebration that deserves a showstopper, Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop turns out elegant, custom cakes with timeless designs and flavors…

7831 Woodmont Ave (Bethesda)

“For a celebration that deserves a showstopper, Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop turns out elegant, custom cakes with timeless designs and flavors that actually wow. If you’ve got a birthday, backyard party, or late-summer wedding on deck, consider this your sweet game plan.”

From the Germantown newsletter, August 5, 2026

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.”

Bethesda Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual chocolate shop offering a range of chocolates as well as coffee, hot tea, and desserts.

8003 Woodmont Ave (Bethesda)

“Casual chocolate shop offering a range of chocolates as well as coffee, hot tea, and desserts.”

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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 (Germantown)

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

Georgetown Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Celebrated bakery outlet crafting gourmet cupcakes in more than 100 flavors in chic digs.

4834 Bethesda Ave (Bethesda)

“Celebrated bakery outlet crafting gourmet cupcakes in more than 100 flavors in chic digs.”

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and ice-cream shop specializing in cupcakes and milkshakes, plus cookies, brownies, cakes, and more.

844 Rockville Pike (Rockville)

“Bakery and ice-cream shop specializing in cupcakes and milkshakes, plus cookies, brownies, cakes, and more.”

Candy World

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain selling bulk candy, gift baskets, mugs, and novelty goods, plus premium chocolates.

7101 Democracy Blvd #2126 (Bethesda)

“Chain selling bulk candy, gift baskets, mugs, and novelty goods, plus premium chocolates.”

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

8209 Wisconsin Ave (Bethesda)

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

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.”

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.”

Gwenie's Pastries

Bakeries & Sweets

Quiet eatery serving Filipino baked goods, plus halo halo desserts.

12113 Nebel St (Rockville)

“Quiet eatery serving Filipino baked goods, plus halo halo desserts.”

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.”

Les Delices Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for sweet cakes and croissants, plus chocolate-chunk cookies, brownies and fresh pastries.

1615 E Gude Dr (Rockville)

“Bakery for sweet cakes and croissants, plus chocolate-chunk cookies, brownies and fresh pastries.”

Boulangerie Christophe

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery, pastry shop featuring croissants, macarons and baguettes.

11321 Seven Locks Rd Ste 100 (Potomac)

“Bakery, pastry shop featuring croissants, macarons and baguettes.”

Sunday Morning Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Causal cafe offering familiar options such as donuts, croissants and lattes.

11869 Grand Park Ave (North Bethesda)

“Causal cafe offering familiar options such as donuts, croissants and lattes.”

Dreamtreats Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

Cherry Bend Dr (Germantown)

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

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.”

The Red Bandana Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Gluten-free & vegan cakes & pastries, plus self-serve breakfast & lunch light fare in a homey stop.

8218 Wisconsin Ave #101 (Bethesda)

“Gluten-free & vegan cakes & pastries, plus self-serve breakfast & lunch light fare in a homey stop.”

Teamania Bakery Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual bakery cafe for coffee drinks, muffins, croissants, tarts and cakes.

130 Rollins Ave Ste b (Rockville)

“Casual bakery cafe for coffee drinks, muffins, croissants, tarts and cakes.”

Fresh Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

This modern, playful bakeshop with a tiny patio features an array of breads, pastries & light bites.

4919 Bethesda Ave (Bethesda)

“This modern, playful bakeshop with a tiny patio features an array of breads, pastries & light bites.”

Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Massive chocolate chip cookies are the specialty here, but other baked goods, including muffins, are also on the menu.

4844 Bethesda Ave (Bethesda)

“Massive chocolate chip cookies are the specialty here, but other baked goods, including muffins, are also on the menu.”

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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