The best bakeries & sweet shops in Grand Rapids

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

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Sugar Momma's Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Sugar Momma's Bakery & Cafe is the move this week, from coconut cupcakes with chocolate buttercream to flaky chocolate croissants, plus…

6504 28th St SE

“Sugar Momma's Bakery & Cafe is the move this week, from coconut cupcakes with chocolate buttercream to flaky chocolate croissants, plus artisan breads like 7 Grain or Cranberry Walnut. Swing by Cascade or Caledonia for a proper espresso and something that actually makes Monday tolerable.”

From the Grand Rapids newsletter, August 3, 2026

Wealthy Street Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery & cafe offering bread, pies, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, beer & wine in casual digs.

610 Wealthy St SE

“Bakery & cafe offering bread, pies, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, beer & wine in casual digs.”

The Salted Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact, unassuming cupcake shop popular for creative flavors incorporating savory elements.

2481 32nd St SE (Kentwood)

“Compact, unassuming cupcake shop popular for creative flavors incorporating savory elements.”

Rise Authentic Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery, cafe and caterer whose cakes doughnuts and cupcakes are gluten-free and vegan.

1220 Fulton St W

“Bakery, cafe and caterer whose cakes doughnuts and cupcakes are gluten-free and vegan.”

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Cakabakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Familiar bakery creating a variety of wedding cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

919 Fulton St E

“Familiar bakery creating a variety of wedding cakes, cupcakes and cookies.”

Rocket Fizz

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

2090 Celebration Dr NE #122nd

“Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.”

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

146 Monroe Center St NW #146

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

Gaby's Gourmandise

Bakeries & Sweets

Baked goods such as quiche, cookies, tarts, and cream puffs offered in the Downtown Market.

435 Ionia Ave SW

“Baked goods such as quiche, cookies, tarts, and cream puffs offered in the Downtown Market.”

Nantucket Baking Company - Lyon St

Bakeries & Sweets

Cheerful neighborhood bakeshop serving artisanal breads, pastries, pizza & cakes in a rustic space.

615 Lyon St NE

“Cheerful neighborhood bakeshop serving artisanal breads, pastries, pizza & cakes in a rustic space.”

Field & Fire

Bakeries & Sweets

Wood-fired bakery with a cafe section selling breads, pastries and lunch fare.

435 Ionia Ave SW

“Wood-fired bakery with a cafe section selling breads, pastries and lunch fare.”

Sara's Sweets Bakery Northeast Grand Rapids

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake shop for custom tiered desserts for special events, like birthdays, weddings and graduations.

2321 E Beltline Ave NE

“Cake shop for custom tiered desserts for special events, like birthdays, weddings and graduations.”

Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

3330 Alpine Ave NW Suite B

“Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.”

Sweetland Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running, family-run candy shop specializing in handmade chocolates, plus coffee.

5170 Plainfield Ave NE

“Long-running, family-run candy shop specializing in handmade chocolates, plus coffee.”

DreamScape Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for custom-decorated cakes and cupcakes, as well as sweets.

3537 Alpine Ave NW

“Bakery for custom-decorated cakes and cupcakes, as well as sweets.”

Nantucket Baking Company - Fuller Ave

Bakeries & Sweets

Rustic spot dishing up artisan breads, sweet pastries, cookies and pies.

1308 Fuller Ave NE

“Rustic spot dishing up artisan breads, sweet pastries, cookies and pies.”

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