The best bakeries & sweet shops in Columbia

7 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Taste Buds Snacks

Bakeries & Sweets

When a random Tuesday needs a pick-me-up, Taste Bud's Snacks delivers with a fun mix of candy and snacks that hits both nostalgic cravings…

2609 E Broadway Ste 103

“When a random Tuesday needs a pick-me-up, Taste Bud's Snacks delivers with a fun mix of candy and snacks that hits both nostalgic cravings and new discoveries. Stock up for movie night, desk drawer emergencies, or that “I earned this” moment later this week.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Uprise Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Full-flavored breads, scratch pastries, daily vegetarian soups, and sandwiches like a legit Reuben and Banh Mi make Uprise Bakery an easy…

10 Hitt St

“Full-flavored breads, scratch pastries, daily vegetarian soups, and sandwiches like a legit Reuben and Banh Mi make Uprise Bakery an easy week upgrade. Grab a croissant breakfast or quiche-and-salad lunch, then meet friends at the bar later because sometimes the best plans start with really good bread.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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The Candy Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Chocolatier carrying an array of customizable chocolates and seasonal novelties for gift-giving.

701 Cherry St

“Chocolatier carrying an array of customizable chocolates and seasonal novelties for gift-giving.”

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

308 S 9th St #113

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

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Sugar, Butter & Flour

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint bakery specializes in bespoke, marbled and tiered cakes, as well as cupcakes and desserts.

451 Hackberry Blvd

“Quaint bakery specializes in bespoke, marbled and tiered cakes, as well as cupcakes and desserts.”

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U Knead Sweets Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery whipping up a variety of cakes, macarons, and boba, plus beef noodle soup.

808 Cherry St

“Bakery whipping up a variety of cakes, macarons, and boba, plus beef noodle soup.”

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Smallcakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain selling gourmet cupcakes, cookie sandwiches and coffee, plus bottled water.

2609 E Broadway #218

“Bakery chain selling gourmet cupcakes, cookie sandwiches and coffee, plus bottled water.”

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