The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ramsey County

“Kowalski's Markets in Shoreview leans hard into hand-crafted sweets, with a pastry case full of pastries, cookies and cakes that actually taste like someone fussed over them.”

From the Shoreview newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Michoacana La Korita is a family-run spot pouring genuine Mexican flavors into sweet and savory treats, leaning on ice cream experts, specialized equipment, and premium seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Mexico, which is a long way of saying the scoops taste like someone actually cares.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 9, 2026

“So Yen is a small-batch bakery turning out hand rolled brioche donuts fresh each morning, fried then filled with in-house creations that rotate monthly. Flavors are inspired by their travels, so you get fun twists that make coffee runs feel like little adventures.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Ice cream shop specializing in sugar-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, including baked goods and candies.”

“Legacy Chocolates is the kind of nearby cafe where the truffles are handmade daily, the coffee is legit, and the sipping chocolate could probably fix a gloomy Tuesday. Everything is from scratch with real ingredients, no corn syrup, so you can treat yourself and still feel oddly virtuous.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, October 8, 2026

“Grocery store chain with a pharmacy, deli, bakery, and butcher offering delivery and pickup options.”

“Family-owned MJ Delights Café spins Mexican-inspired sweets into little celebrations, from horchata lattes and fluffy tres leches to over-the-top crepes and the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar with pistachio and crispy knafeh. When the east metro sweet tooth hits, their bold flavors like mazapán and Duvalín deliver.”

From the Woodbury newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Patti's Ice Cream keeps it classic and fun with 24 hand-scooped flavors, including standouts like Moose Tracks, Caribou Java, and Superman, plus malts, shakes, and local Minnesota sodas. Easy pick for postgame treats or a low stakes team outing, with some gluten-free options too.”

From the Shoreview newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Chocolate shop, featuring bite-sized cookies melted in your mouth from a recipe owned by a woman.”

“Conny's Creamy Cone keeps soft-serve interesting with rotating flavors, a playful Dip of the Week, and Dole Soft Serve for a fruity fix. Bring the pup too, their Pup Cup sends proceeds to Canine Inspired Change... which is basically permission to get seconds without guilt.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, October 1, 2026

“Custom Sweets by Sarah turns your theme into edible art with royal icing sugar cookies, smash cakes, and cupcakes made from scratch with real butter frosting and real fruit fillings. Peek at her gallery this week and start your order early, she’s booked through September 8, 2026 for a reason.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Whether your week needs a salty-sweet fix or a nostalgia trip, Original Candyland Store comes through with the original, trademarked Chicago Mix®, fresh-popped popcorn, on-site crafted fine chocolates, and candy from childhood to right now.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, September 24, 2026