The best bakeries & sweet shops in Faribault

“Low-key, spacious counter serve featuring overstuffed hoagies, soups, coffee & ice cream.”

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

“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.”

“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

“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

“Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe keeps Minneapolis sweet with ice cream made fresh daily and rotating flavors that swing from classics to wildcards. Family-run since 1984, they brew coffee, bake treats, and the new Kingfield Social adds soft serve with mix-ins to the party, so bring a buddy and sample recklessly.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 22, 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

“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

“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, August 13, 2026