The best bakeries & sweet shops in Bangor

Deb's Variety keeps things easy with hand-scooped Gifford's ice cream in the warmer months, plus legit pizza, fried chicken and made-to-order sandwiches when dinner duty sneaks up. Add a big beer cave and reliable fuel, and you've got an all-in-one pit stop that actually feels neighborly.

From the Bucksport newsletter, October 21, 2026

Sweet Cheeks Bakery is under contract to purchase Glenn’s Place and plans to keep the vibe while adding sit-down breakfast... think fluffy omelets, loaded breakfast burritos, real corned beef hash, and homemade toast.

From the Bucksport newsletter, October 13, 2026

Baked by Joy keeps things fun with a weekly rotating lineup, Monday at noon flavor drops, and Filipino-inspired, small-batch cookies made in Hampden with premium, locally sourced ingredients. Grab a box for your next get-together or stash their frozen chocolate chip dough for emergency cravings.

From the Hermon newsletter, October 9, 2026

Shaw's in Bangor has a bakery where you can order custom cakes online or in store, matched to your style and occasion. Perfect when a birthday sneaks up, and since it's a supermarket you can grab deli staples and the rest of your groceries in one trip.

From the Bangor newsletter, October 31, 2026

In downtown Bangor, The Downtown Spot piles on fun toppings like freeze dried Skittles and Nerd Clusters, offers gluten free cones and vegan whipped cream, and serves hard or soft serve, shakes, and sundaes that hit the spot when your sweet tooth starts yelling.

From the Brewer newsletter, October 23, 2026

Wild Cow Creamery churns simple, all-natural ingredients into small-batch, from-scratch, handcrafted ice cream that tastes like someone actually cares. The Bangor spot is closed for 2026, but you can still get your fix at the Belfast Harbor Walk or catch them at the Hampden Fall Festival on October 4.

From the Bangor newsletter, October 3, 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.

National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet.

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

Oh, Grow Up! is Bangor’s cheerful candy and novelty playground with retro sweets, novelty sodas, and classic toys that instantly flip the nostalgia switch. Grab a treat for yourself or a last minute gift that actually makes people grin, then go about your day a little lighter.

From the Bangor newsletter, October 16, 2026

If you or your household is avoiding wheat, Raegamuffin's Gluten Free Bakery turns out fudgy brownies, soft cookies, and Maine-proud whoopie pies that don’t taste like compromise. Bangor-area bakers with a knack for texture, they make weeknight dessert runs feel like a little victory.

From the Bangor newsletter, September 4, 2026