The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lewiston

“Treat yourself this week with Ella's Chocolates, handcrafting peanut butter balls, creamy salted caramels, and classic nonpareils that fix a tough Tuesday fast. Expect quirky shapes too, from chocolate cars and telephones to fish and shot glasses, plus gift-ready boxes when you need a last-minute win.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, September 7, 2026

“This week, skip the stove and let Grant's Bakery handle comfort night with hot pork pies on Wednesdays, chicken pot pies on Thursdays, salmon pie with egg sauce and mac & cheese on Fridays, and classic baked beans with brown bread on Saturdays. Fresh bread daily, too.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, September 14, 2026

“The Bakery Barn is cranking out hearty breakfast sandwiches and sweet comforts like cupcakes and legit bread pudding, perfect for that midweek slump. Consider it your permission slip to start the day with something warm, then “accidentally” bring home dessert for later.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Family-owned since 1965, Bob's Peanuts & Candy keeps locals happily munching with fresh-cooked peanuts and cashews made daily, plus a wall of candy in every variety imaginable, including those hard-to-find classics you thought were gone. Perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or stocking the snack drawer.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, September 17, 2026

“m. sweet-tooth hits, Maine Gourmet Chocolates is the kind of casual spot that fixes it fast. Their peanut butter and strawberry chocolates scratch that nostalgia itch, no fuss, just really good bites that turn an ordinary Lewiston afternoon into a small win.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, September 2, 2026

“From elegant tiers to cheeky theme cakes, Sweet Cakes Bake Shop nails the design and backs it up with bakery-level flavor. If your week includes a birthday, work milestone, or random Tuesday victory, bring one of their custom creations and instantly become everyone’s favorite neighbor.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, August 30, 2026

“The Italian Bakery has been family owned since 1960 and still makes everything from scratch, so you can swing by for breakfast pastries and sandwiches, then come back for lunch-worthy soups, salads, subs, pizzas, wraps, or calzones. Cap it with scratch-made deep-dish pies or one of 40 doughnut flavors.”

From the Lewiston newsletter, September 21, 2026