The best bakeries & sweet shops in Detroit

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

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Spacious eatery specializing in cakes and donuts, plus a bakery, cupcakes and cookies.

17530 E 9 Mile Rd (Eastpointe)

Spacious eatery specializing in cakes and donuts, plus a bakery, cupcakes and cookies.

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La Gelati Dearborn

Bakeries & Sweets

Dessert shop serving crepes, sundaes, smoothies, and frozen yogurt, plus late-night hours.

6901 Schaefer Rd (Dearborn)

Dessert shop serving crepes, sundaes, smoothies, and frozen yogurt, plus late-night hours.

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Neighborhood bakery and cafe chain featuring breads, pastries, and coffees.

183 N Old Woodward Ave (Birmingham)

Neighborhood bakery and cafe chain featuring breads, pastries, and coffees.

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Kalindi's Cakes and Pies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for baked treats such as pies, cakes and cookies.

18683 E 10 Mile Rd (Roseville)

Bakery for baked treats such as pies, cakes and cookies.

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Mobile dessert vendor offering sorbet and classic ice-cream flavors served from a truck.

22277 W 12 Mile Rd #6 (Southfield)

Mobile dessert vendor offering sorbet and classic ice-cream flavors served from a truck.

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Popular, long-running bakery specializing in European pastries, bread & custom-designed cakes.

21150 Mack Ave (Grosse Pointe Woods)

Popular, long-running bakery specializing in European pastries, bread & custom-designed cakes.

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Al-Nour Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery known for pies, pizzas, and manakeesh, along with other items.

13738 Warren Ave (Dearborn)

Bakery known for pies, pizzas, and manakeesh, along with other items.

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Shatila Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Middle Eastern cookies, cakes & traditional pastries are featured at this large bakery & cafe.

14300 W Warren Ave (Dearborn)

Middle Eastern cookies, cakes & traditional pastries are featured at this large bakery & cafe.

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JP Makes and Bakes

Bakeries & Sweets

JP Makes and Bakes is where soft breads, crisp pastries, and those irresistible ube treats meet Detroit cravings, with Filipino flavors…

6529 Woodward Ave Ste B

JP Makes and Bakes is where soft breads, crisp pastries, and those irresistible ube treats meet Detroit cravings, with Filipino flavors presented in familiar formats. Swing by this week for something purple, buttery, and wildly good... then text a friend so they don't miss out.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Iversens Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Iversen's Bakery has been crafting custom wedding and special-occasion cakes, elegant tortes, and cupcakes since 1920, the kind locals rely…

22041 Outer Dr W (Dearborn)

Iversen's Bakery has been crafting custom wedding and special-occasion cakes, elegant tortes, and cupcakes since 1920, the kind locals rely on when they want dessert to actually taste like celebration. Grab something pretty for the weekend and make your next Downriver get-together a little extra sweet.

From the Downriver newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Homey store and bakery offering bread and sweets, plus ice cream and cakes.

20379 Ecorse Rd (Taylor)

Homey store and bakery offering bread and sweets, plus ice cream and cakes.

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Good Cakes and Bakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Upbeat bakeshop offering breakfast pastries & homemade desserts amid bright, whimsical decor.

19363 Livernois

Upbeat bakeshop offering breakfast pastries & homemade desserts amid bright, whimsical decor.

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Elliotts Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery supplying coffee, desserts, and custom cakes, plus espresso drinks.

2636 W Jefferson Ave (Trenton)

Bakery supplying coffee, desserts, and custom cakes, plus espresso drinks.

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Chocolates in innovative flavors presented in a former Willy's manufacturing garage.

441 W Canfield St Ste 12

Chocolates in innovative flavors presented in a former Willy's manufacturing garage.

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Astoria Pastry Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime store offering a vast array of sweet & savory pastries, plus tortes, cakes & chocolates.

541 Monroe St

Longtime store offering a vast array of sweet & savory pastries, plus tortes, cakes & chocolates.

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Terri’s Detroit

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming bakery offering custom cakes and cupcakes in different flavors, plus gluten-free and vegan options.

16311 E Warren Ave

Charming bakery offering custom cakes and cupcakes in different flavors, plus gluten-free and vegan options.

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Tiny shop in an alley offering a selection of chocolates, including truffles.

1435 Farmer St Ste 120

Tiny shop in an alley offering a selection of chocolates, including truffles.

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Fresh cakes, pastries and other sweets, plus a variety of cannoli flavors.

11055 Allen Rd (Southgate)

Fresh cakes, pastries and other sweets, plus a variety of cannoli flavors.

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Gift shop for candy, games and toys, plus novelty T-shirts and housewares.

200 W Nine Mile Rd A (Ferndale)

Gift shop for candy, games and toys, plus novelty T-shirts and housewares.

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The Bulk Store

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual store with a bulk candy selection, plus cake decorations, snacks and gifts.

22635 Northline Rd (Taylor)

Casual store with a bulk candy selection, plus cake decorations, snacks and gifts.

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Cannelle Patisserie

Bakeries & Sweets

Warm bakery & cafe with patio seating turning out French breads, cakes, pastries & sandwiches.

159 N Eton St (Birmingham)

Warm bakery & cafe with patio seating turning out French breads, cakes, pastries & sandwiches.

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Sheila’s Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Mexican bakery offering custom cakes as well as other baked goods and pastries.

2142 Springwells St

Mexican bakery offering custom cakes as well as other baked goods and pastries.

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For the Love of Sugar

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet shop for housemade macarons & cakes with artisan coffee drinks in whimsically elegant digs.

100 Erskine St

Sweet shop for housemade macarons & cakes with artisan coffee drinks in whimsically elegant digs.

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Bakehouse 46

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery and cafe offering coffee, plus cupcakes, donuts, sandwiches, and cider.

250 W Maple Rd (Birmingham)

Bakery and cafe offering coffee, plus cupcakes, donuts, sandwiches, and cider.

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Cannelle by Matt Knio

Bakeries & Sweets

Refined bakery & cafe turning out fancy French pastries, plus coffee & light bites.

45 W Grand River Ave

Refined bakery & cafe turning out fancy French pastries, plus coffee & light bites.

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Michigan Bread Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Retail and wholesale source that also supplies foodservice outfits and groceries with large sourdough, brioche, pretzel and other loafs.

26986 Trolley Industrial Dr (Taylor)

Retail and wholesale source that also supplies foodservice outfits and groceries with large sourdough, brioche, pretzel and other loafs.

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Longtime and new candies are sold at this friendly shop, also known for its soda-pop selection.

135 N Rochester Rd (Clawson)

Longtime and new candies are sold at this friendly shop, also known for its soda-pop selection.

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Caprara Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery showcasing a wide array of pies, cookies and pizza rolls, along with a deli counter with sandwiches.

13498 Northline Rd (Southgate)

Bakery showcasing a wide array of pies, cookies and pizza rolls, along with a deli counter with sandwiches.

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MexicanTown Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed spot for traditional Mexican pastries, cakes and other baked goods, plus coffee and sandwiches.

4300 Vernor Hwy

Relaxed spot for traditional Mexican pastries, cakes and other baked goods, plus coffee and sandwiches.

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