The best bakeries & sweet shops in Hillsboro

“Counter-serve chain for Philadelphia-style soft pretzels & dips.”

“Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.”

“Unpretentious bakeshop serving up donuts, eclairs & other old-fashioned baked treats.”

“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

“Small, time-tested bakery for celebrated desserts, such as special-occasion cakes & gourmet cookies.”

“Traditional, no-frills bakery offering sheet cakes, pies & European pastries, plus breads & rolls.”

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

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

“Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.”

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

“When a craving hits, Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream nails it with St. Louis swagger... think the beloved Gooey Butter Cake, plus rotating boozy, vegan, and dairy-free flavors.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Treat yourself to Taiwanese shaved ice and bubble tea, with rotating, seasonally inspired flavors like pumpkin cheesecake, lemon green tea, and honey lime. Ice Cave Shaved Ice also cranks out fresh popsicles and wheel cakes, plus milk or water bases so everyone can find their chill.”

From the University City newsletter, September 3, 2026

“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

“Long-running spot featuring homemade cheesecakes in over 35 flavors, plus other decadent desserts.”

“Quaint cafe serving coffee & fresh baked pastries, as well as breakfast.”

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

“Chic French bakery offering macaroons, decorated cakes & other goodies, plus weekly afternoon tea.”

“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

“Funky, colorful spot producing sweets & baked goods in a functioning art studio, plus light lunch.”

“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.”