The best bakeries & sweet shops in St. Peter

“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

“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

“When you want a real deal Mankato pick-me-up, Wooden Spoon stocks a killer fresh case of jumbo cookies, daily pastries, and breads, plus grab and go soups, salads, and frozen family meals. They’re values driven and community minded, with gluten free and vegan options that make sharing easy this week.”

From the Mankato newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Mom & Pop's is the local, family-owned scoop shop serving super-premium hard ice cream in 32 flavors, plus dairy-free and vegan options for your plant-based pals. Treat yourself this week to a legit cone or other goodies, and feel good knowing they compost.”

From the Mankato newsletter, August 21, 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, September 17, 2026

“Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.”

“Simply Summer Sweets crafts boutique custom cookies, cupcakes, and cakes in North Mankato using premium ingredients and timeless design. Whether you need a showstopper for a milestone or treats that make the office nicer to each other, this is your sweet spot this week.”

From the Mankato newsletter, September 6, 2026