The best bakeries & sweet shops in Brainerd

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

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Dunkin'

Bakeries & Sweets

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

3 Washington St NE

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

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Dunkin'

Bakeries & Sweets

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

14398 Dellwood Dr N (Baxter)

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

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Baskin-Robbins

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

14398 Dellwood Dr N (Baxter)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

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Fancy Pants Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Between handcrafted truffles, silky creams, and crunchy clusters, Fancy Pants Chocolates keeps the selection changing daily, so there’s…

409 W Washington St

Between handcrafted truffles, silky creams, and crunchy clusters, Fancy Pants Chocolates keeps the selection changing daily, so there’s always a new favorite to hunt down. Go this week for playful picks like Habanero or Grand Marnier truffles, Paul Bunyan Cups, and that perfect temper-snap locals brag about.

From the Brainerd newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Nautical Bowls

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual spot dishing up a range of acai-based smoothie bowls, in addition to smoothies and desserts.

15175 Edgewood Dr N Ste 110 (Baxter)

Casual spot dishing up a range of acai-based smoothie bowls, in addition to smoothies and desserts.

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