The best bakeries & sweet shops in Princeton

“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

“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, September 22, 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

“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

“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

“Jupiter Moon Ice Cream of St. Cloud serves joy-inducing scoops made with incredible ingredients, and you can taste it in their out-of-this-world flavors.”

From the St. Cloud newsletter, September 20, 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, September 17, 2026

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”