The best bakeries & sweet shops in Coon Rapids

“Mixcakes & Bakes is a home micro-bakery turning out Rosemary Focaccia with character, the Soulful Strut Chocolate Cake, and a silky Tarta Suave, all baked with love, creativity, and precision. Keep it on your Lakeville radar for breads and cakes that make weeknights feel like celebrations.”

From the Lakeville newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Chez Annalise Cannabakery is Minnesota's first cannabakery, baking CBD‑infused pastries, seed to shelf, with full‑spectrum oil from a Central Minnesota family farm, all third‑party tested with COAs.”

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Craving a flaky pastry or a dessert that actually stops conversation? Patrick's Bakery & Cafe brings France to you with delicate mini macarons, chocolate raspberry cake, and refined plates like Duck a L’orange. It’s the spot locals lean on for breakfast, dinner, and gift-worthy chocolates.”

From the Blaine newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Dunn Brothers Coffee in Coon Rapids roasts thoughtfully sourced, single-origin beans in-house for a cup that actually tastes like someone cared, plus hand-cracked egg breakfast sandwiches, freshly baked pastries, and naan pizzas. Seasonal specials rotate, so swing by this week and find your new usual.”

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Whether you're fueling a weekday grind or easing into Saturday, Dunn Brothers Coffee in Andover is roasting beans locally and pouring the good stuff with thoughtfully sourced single-origin options.”

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Minne-Scoop-Ta is a mobile ice cream trailer serving super-premium, creamery-made flavors from an award-winning Midwest creamery. Expect 21 rotating picks with fan favorites always on, plus dairy-free options and cones galore, including chocolate-dipped waffles.”

From the Anoka County newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.”

“If your morning needs a reliable sugar lift, Cafe Donuts is the local standby for fresh doughnuts, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches that actually hold you till lunch, plus a convenient Coon Rapids spot when the craving shows up early.”

From the Anoka County newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Cub - Blaine West is your low-effort dessert plan this week. Preorder from Cub Bakery, then ride the "Best Produce. " momentum and snag a deli win for dinner, so your fridge and anyone dropping by are properly impressed.”

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, August 29, 2026

“From everyday cupcakes to celebration-worthy custom cakes, Something Sweet by Maddie Lu nails the details, including delicate macarons that somehow disappear on the drive home.”

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Rustica nails the Euro-style bakery vibe with breads, pastries, coffee drinks, plus sandwiches and soups. With locations around Minneapolis including Lake Street, Edina, Downtown Washington Square, and Wayzata, it’s the dependable pastry-and-coffee fix you keep meaning to find...”

From the Saint Louis Park newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Panaderia La Espiga turns everyday cravings into minor celebrations with artisanal breads, flaky pastries, and custom cakes made with premium ingredients and traditional technique. Planning a birthday, team potluck, or just a Tuesday this week?”

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Chocolate Chime is Blaine's sweet spot for Belgian and bubble waffles, crepes, and ceremonial-grade matcha, with faves like the Biscoff Milkshake, Lavender Matcha, and the pistachio-Nutella "Dubai Chocolate" combo; file this under "instant mood lift" for your week.”

From the Anoka County newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.”

“Rebecca’s Bakery & Cafe in Dinkytown brings the warmth of classic Italian baking to a cozy café, with freshly made treats and comforting favorites crafted using time-honored techniques and carefully selected ingredients.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 29, 2026

“This week, whether you crave the original trademarked Chicago Mix® or gourmet chocolates made on-site by their trained chocolatiers, Candyland delivers that walk-in-and-breathe-deep nostalgia with real butter, caramel, and old-tyme music. Swing by for a treat or snag a popcorn tin to make someone’s week.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.”

“Need a little week-brightener? Thirsty Whale Bakery turns out creative baked goods that actually taste as good as they look, from buttery pastries and playful cakes to cookies that disappear before the coffee cools. Swing by when you want something cheerful and freshly made without overthinking it.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 17, 2026