The best bakeries & sweet shops in Traverse City

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

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Potter's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Four generations in since 1929, Potter's Bakery is still cranking out legit donuts, photo-worthy custom cakes, buttery danish, breads,…

908 E Eighth St · ✓ checked Jul 28

Four generations in since 1929, Potter's Bakery is still cranking out legit donuts, photo-worthy custom cakes, buttery danish, breads, muffins and cookies using original recipes with local ingredients... the kind of treats that vanish at the office and make weeknights feel special.

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Common Good Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Neighborhood bakery serving up croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, plus espresso drinks.

537 W Fourteenth St · ✓ checked Aug 5

Neighborhood bakery serving up croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, plus espresso drinks.

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Doug Murdick's Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy store featuring a variety of homemade fudge flavors, including salted caramel and peanut butter.

4500 US-31

Candy store featuring a variety of homemade fudge flavors, including salted caramel and peanut butter.

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Bakery offering donuts and other treats, plus coffee and espresso.

108 River St (Elk Rapids)

Bakery offering donuts and other treats, plus coffee and espresso.

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Third Coast Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cakes and other baked goods focusing on gluten-free and vegan options, plus organic coffee drinks.

523 Munson Ave

Cakes and other baked goods focusing on gluten-free and vegan options, plus organic coffee drinks.

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Bay Bread Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering lots of artisan breads, sandwiches & goodies, plus an espresso bar & free Wi-Fi.

601 Randolph St

Bakery offering lots of artisan breads, sandwiches & goodies, plus an espresso bar & free Wi-Fi.

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Milk & Honey

Bakeries & Sweets

Inviting, colorful parlor whips up creative cones with local ingredients, plus sandwiches & coffee.

240 E Front St

Inviting, colorful parlor whips up creative cones with local ingredients, plus sandwiches & coffee.

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

129 E Front St

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

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

111-B E Front St

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

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Common Good Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy pizza parlor, bakery and pizzeria serving coffee and pastries during the day, then pasta and pizzas at night.

1115 E Eighth St

Cozy pizza parlor, bakery and pizzeria serving coffee and pastries during the day, then pasta and pizzas at night.

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Cozy bakery for wedding cakes, cupcakes and baked goods such as muffins.

105 N Bridge St (Bellaire)

Cozy bakery for wedding cakes, cupcakes and baked goods such as muffins.

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Simply Delightful

Bakeries & Sweets

Popcorn shop also serving chocolates, candy, and cafe fare, plus gift baskets.

112 N Mitchell St (Cadillac)

Popcorn shop also serving chocolates, candy, and cafe fare, plus gift baskets.

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Woodland Sweets & Eats

Bakeries & Sweets

Pizzas and Moomer's Homemade Ice Cream are served in this shop with unique flavors and wood carvings.

4386 US-31

Pizzas and Moomer's Homemade Ice Cream are served in this shop with unique flavors and wood carvings.

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Candy shop with a wide range of sweets, including handmade fudge.

104 W Broadway (Suttons Bay)

Candy shop with a wide range of sweets, including handmade fudge.

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

413 Main St (Frankfort)

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

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