The best bakeries & sweet shops in St. Louis County

Crank and Dasher Ice Cream - Fitger's Courtyard turns peak-season ingredients into handmade flavors you can feel good about, like the returning Local Summer Strawberry made with hand-picked berries from The Berry Field. Bonus for Duluth gatherings, they also handle events, from ice cream bars to celebratory cakes.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 23, 2026

Duluth’s original handcrafted ice cream spot, Love Creamery Canal Park nails both creative dairy and truly good vegan flavors, with seasonal releases that keep your “just one scoop” resolve wobbly.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 7, 2026

Love Creamery Lincoln Park is Duluth’s original handcrafted ice cream shop, woman-owned and known for creative dairy, delicious vegan options, and award winning ice cream made with quality ingredients.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 10, 2026

Voyageur Donuts is that dependable Duluth fix for when your morning needs a win. Think a box of classics and everyday favorites that vanish from the break room in minutes, perfect for pre-shift pep talks or rewarding yourself after conquering the driveway.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 30, 2026

Craving a summer-night treat with serious nostalgia? The PortLand Malt Shoppe is that old-school window-serve spot for classic scoops, sundaes, and floats, best enjoyed after a lake walk as the sun drops over beautiful Lake Superior. Simple, sweet, and very Duluth.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 16, 2026

Duluth's Best Bread turns out flaky croissants, crusty mild sourdough loaves, and pastry cases that vanish before lunch, all handmade with simple ingredients and wild yeast. Pair it with a latte or craft drip this week, then feel smug you stayed local instead of flying to Paris.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 4, 2026

This week, The King of Creams is calling with grass-fed smash burgers seared to perfection, a legit Philly on true Amoroso rolls, and 19+ rotating ice cream flavors. Pro tip, those fresh-cut fries double-fried in beef tallow practically insist you add a shake.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 23, 2026

Duluth Old Fashioned Candy is a Canal Park spot locals sneak into when the day needs a lift, with classic picks like licorice, chocolates, gummies, mints and hard candy that feel like rediscovering your favorite playlist. Go for a quick treat break, leave with a small bag of memories.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 14, 2026

Duluth Candy Co. - Corporate Office turns out fresh, small-batch popcorn right in Downtown Duluth, using real ingredients in flavors like Caramel, Cheese, and the locally beloved Duluth Mix. Find bags around town at shops, breweries, and hotels, perfect for couch time, lunch breaks, or impromptu lakewalk picnics.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 21, 2026

Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

Whether your mug holds your favorite brew or straight-up tea, Bumblebee Biscotti, LLC turns coffee breaks into a small celebration with crisp, twice-baked cookies that actually hold up to a dunk without going soggy. Grab a bag this week and upgrade the treat jar on your counter.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 27, 2026

Positively 3rd Street Bakery is a worker-owned cooperative that’s been baking from scratch since 1983 using locally sourced, organic ingredients, with vegan and wheat-free options that actually taste like treats.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 4, 2026

Family-owned since 1987, Hepzibah's Sweet Shoppe churns out award-winning truffles, playful chocolate Ore Boats, and locally made fudge, plus a wild lineup of imports from Europe to Australia. Malted milk balls, salty licorice, and jelly beans make it an easy grab when your sweet tooth starts chirping.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 1, 2026

Rooted in Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian traditions, Johnson's Bakery & Coffee Shop turns out famous donut holes, flaky pastries, and specialty breads baked fresh each morning, the kind that make weekday coffee breaks and dinner tables feel a little cozier.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 19, 2026

Got a celebration on the horizon or just want a cookie that doubles as art? This week, Snazzy Cakes, an award-winning Duluth studio, is crafting bespoke wedding cakes, handpainted cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops with a fresh twist on tradition that you will happily devour.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 24, 2026

Duluth's Best Bread is doing the real-deal Euro-style loaves, cold fermented with wild yeast for that tangy, chewy interior and proper crackly crust, plus handmade pastries and legit coffee drinks to match. Consider it your weekday sanity saver this week... grab a mild sourdough, a latte, and feel victorious.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 27, 2026

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

Mystic Grains Bakery builds its loaves and pastries on fresh-milled spelt and einkorn, small-batch mixing, and a sourdough starter over a hundred years old. Expect hearty signature breads, tangy scone riffs, and focaccia buns that somehow vanish on the car ride home.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 20, 2026