The best bakeries & sweet shops in Farmington

When the afternoon slump hits and you need something actually worth the calories, Karl's Kitchen shows up with small-batch baked goods that taste like someone's grandmother still guards the recipe card. Perfect for last-minute "I'll bring dessert" moments or a simple Tuesday win, so keep it in your Farmington rotation.

From the Farmington newsletter, October 4, 2026

For birthdays, work pick-me-ups, or random Tuesdays, Simply Sugar & Spice turns out baked treats that look good, taste even better, and somehow disappear on the ride home. A dependable spot for classics and the occasional fun twist, from folks who clearly love baking for this town.

From the Farmington newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whether you’re jonesing for a scoop after soccer practice or a midweek sugar morale boost, Columbia St Mercantile & Ice Creamery cranks out house-made ice cream with rotating flavors, plus sundaes, splits and flights. There’s nostalgic candy and playful gifts too, so bring the kids... or just your inner kid.

From the Farmington newsletter, October 20, 2026

When the craving hits, Schnucks Farmington bakes up crusty breads, flaky pastries, cookies, and celebration-worthy custom cakes, including photo designs you can order ahead.

From the Farmington newsletter, October 9, 2026

Sometimes you just want the classics… and Donut Drive In nails it with unpretentious, old-fashioned donuts, eclairs, and other baked treats that taste like Saturday mornings should. Pro tip for early meetings or late cravings, you can pre-order online and keep the dozen peace treaty intact.

From the St. Louis newsletter, October 11, 2026

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

For over 30 years, Maplewood standby Mr Wizard's Frozen Custard and Yogurt has specialized in soft serve frozen custard and frozen yogurt.

From the University City newsletter, September 15, 2026

Cravings Gourmet Desserts has been turning out wedding-caliber cakes, gourmet cookies, and other elegant sweets for over 40 years, all crafted with top-shelf ingredients. James Beard Award winner Tim Brennan leads the charge, so when you need a celebration dessert that actually wows, this is your spot.

From the Hillsboro newsletter, October 18, 2026

Van Hoesen House of Cheesecakes turns St. Louis into cheesecake country with handcrafted, baked flavors like Cinnamon Roll, Key Lime, and Coffeehouse Cappuccino, plus gluten free and seasonal hits like Harvest Peach. Readers named it a Top 5 Best Dessert in 2025 and 2026.

From the St. Louis newsletter, October 18, 2026

Bello's Bakery & Pastries is the kind of traditional, no-frills spot locals love, turning out sheet cakes, pies, European pastries, and fresh breads and rolls with quality ingredients and original recipes.

From the St. Louis County newsletter, October 19, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Patisserie Svoi does custom cakes and polished European classics that are big on flavor, not just looks. Order mousse cakes, macarons, Napoleon, even their Ukrainian honey cake, and pick your flavors. Perfect when a birthday or wedding dessert needs to steal the spotlight.

From the University City newsletter, September 10, 2026

St. Louis locals know Hank's Cheesecakes for homemade decadence in over 35 flavors that actually taste like the thing on the label, plus other rich desserts. Whether you're a purist or an adventurous fork, this long-running spot reliably fixes the sweet tooth situation.

From the St. Louis newsletter, October 8, 2026

Whether you're hunting for jewel-box macarons or a showstopper celebration cake, La Pâtisserie Chouquette nails that chic, butter-forward French magic. Think artful decorated cakes, wedding and custom creations for big days, and a weekly afternoon tea that makes slowing down feel downright necessary.

From the St. Louis newsletter, September 22, 2026

Looking for a sweet win this week, not another meh sheet cake? Cake House Design turns out wedding cakes, plus cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies and more, so your birthday, office spread or porch hang gets upgraded with something pretty and proudly St. Louis.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 26, 2026

Whisk: a Sustainable Bakeshop turns local, in-season ingredients into St. Louis comfort hits like gooey butter pie, cosmic brownies and those dangerously good bagel bombs. Lots of vegan and gluten-free options, plus Mother Tongue Coffee, all wrapped in their earth-friendly, compost-happy ethos on Cherokee Street.

From the St. Louis newsletter, September 2, 2026

Established, mom-&-pop bakeshop featuring a range of breads, pastries, cakes, pies & other desserts.

Sugaree Baking Company is cranking out from-scratch goodies with real, top-tier ingredients... think rotating monthly pies, joyful ice cream sandwiches, and custom cakes and cookies that actually taste as good as they look. Order ahead for weekend pickup, then make it your treat this week.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 17, 2026

Retailer of artisan chocolates made with fair-trade cocoa & sugar, sold by the piece or box.