The best bakeries & sweet shops in York County

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

When the sun’s out on Milton Three Ponds, New Bridge Marina is clutch for Gifford’s Ice Cream at the Blue Canoe Cafe, strong Atomic Coffee Roasters brews, plus easy pontoon and kayak rentals if you get the sudden urge to actually be on the water.

From the Sanford newsletter, September 30, 2026

Bowdini's Ice Cream keeps it classic with New England favorites like Grapenuts and Maple Walnut, plus playful picks like Dirty Water, Purple Cow, and Lemon Meringue Pie. They also scoop dairy-free raspberry and lemon sorbets, so everyone can join the ice cream run.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 14, 2026

When Pigs Fly Company Store keeps Kittery well fed with fresh, all natural, sourdough based breads that swing from classic to orange cranberry, wild blueberry, and spinach-onion-garlic ciabatta. Add small-batch jams, jellies, oils and spreads... and suddenly toast becomes the main event.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 27, 2026

Lovebirds Donuts turns out outrageously good scratch-made donuts, from classics to swanky monthly flavors like Blueberry Cream, Maple + Smoked Coconut, and Chocolate Raspberry Blush. Order ahead online for an easy pickup, or tap them for catering… the donuts are vegan and wildly good.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 21, 2026

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

Cozy bakery spotlighting housemade breads, plus cookies, cakes, jams & olive oils.

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

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

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

Shaw's has you covered when a birthday pops up with custom cakes that match your vibe, plus everyday bakery staples that hit the spot. For easy nights, grab deli fried chicken, sushi, or ready meals, then swing by with DriveUp & Go or opt for delivery here in Sanford.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 13, 2026

Frannie’s Mini Donuts is the year-round spot in downtown Sanford for fresh mini cake donuts in classic and playful flavors, plus scratchmade pastries and legit lattes. Run by the Hanselmann family (yep, the Captain Jack’s Donut Shack folks), it’s cheerful, cozy, and dangerously habit-forming.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 9, 2026

Shain's of Maine is the spot when your crew can’t agree on flavors... with 50+ choices spanning ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet, plus legit lobster rolls if someone’s craving dinner before dessert. It’s the kind of classic diner energy Lebanon folks slide into all summer and beyond.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 3, 2026

Between homemade waffle cones, fresh-daily whipped cream, and real-chocolate jimmies, School House Ice Cream & Farm nails the classics, but they also look out for neighbors with dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free and dye-free options, plus vegan marshmallows.

From the Lebanon newsletter, October 5, 2026

Hit Dairy Delite, the family-run Berwick spot Somersworth folks basically consider home turf. The rotating flavor board keeps things interesting, and their posted allergen list is refreshingly straightforward, so you can zero in on a sweet favorite, then talk yourself into trying one more.

From the Somersworth newsletter, October 16, 2026

When you want something better than the grocery aisle, Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier delivers elegant, hand-crafted chocolates that taste as good as they look. Stash a box for weeknight morale, gift a friend, or treat yourself because, honestly, you earned it just for surviving Route 1 traffic.

From the Kittery newsletter, September 30, 2026

Yummies Candy & Nuts is memory-lane heaven this week, with 45 Jelly Belly flavors you can mix, a whole aisle of chocolate-covered everything, Maine salt water taffy in 23 flavors, and roasted cashews that somehow taste like self-control... until you grab a second bag.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 14, 2026

From crusty artisan loaves and buttery pastries to stacked, handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads, and espresso that actually wakes you up, Beach Pea Baking Co keeps things simple and seriously good. Swing by this week for a loaf, a sweet, or a custom cake idea that turns into dessert legend.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 8, 2026

Boutique bakery specializing in bespoke cakes for weddings and other occasions, plus cookies.