The best bakeries & sweet shops in Kansas City

“Small bakery specializing in traditional Algerian pastries, cakes, and cookies.”

“Nostalgic, kid-friendly parlor for cones of ice cream, plus sundaes, shakes and malts.”

“Mall-based chain offering cookies, brownies & personalized cookie cakes.”

“Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.”

“Breakfast and lunch spot selling deli meats and cheese burgers, along with homemade cookies, breads and pies.”

“Long-running ice cream & milkshake parlor in a historic building with a marble bar.”

“Clean, colorful casual joint dishing up tacos, tortas, burritos and other Mexican staples.”

“Handcrafted ice cream shop with a variety of flavors such as pistachio, plus outdoor seating.”

“Family-run bakery known for gluten-free and sugar-free breads and treats.”

“Bakery turning out coffee cakes, including gluten-free, plus cheesecakes.”

“When the sugar craving hits, Chip's Chocolate Factory is your move for hand-made Kansas City Fudge in over 40 flavors, signature turtles, brittle, cinnamon roasted nuts, and tiger butter cups. Family-run, proudly KC, and dangerously good, it’s the perfect excuse to upgrade your snack stash this week.”

From the Kansas City newsletter, August 3, 2026

“When birthdays, baby showers, or random Tuesdays demand sugar, Delicias Bakery has you covered with classic cakes, cookies, and cupcakes you can order online and pick up in store this week. Go simple with traditional decorations in a day or two, or send in custom ideas for a showstopper.”

From the Lenexa newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Treat yourself this week at Annedore's Fine Chocolates, where handcrafted truffles, colorful macarons, and even gelato keep your sweet tooth guessing. From silky melt-aways and buttery toffee to crunchy bark and pecan snappers, it’s a legit chocolate playground for anyone in the KC orbit.”

From the Independence newsletter, August 5, 2026

“At Best Regards Bakery & Cafe, scratch-made sourdough, thick-cut Berkshire bacon, and juicy Amish tomatoes combine for a BLT that actually earns the hype. Also keep an eye out for patio-cooked Akaushi burgers and their legendary sugar cookies when you need dessert to seal the deal.”

From the Johnson County newsletter, August 3, 2026

“When you need a win this week, Kolaches & Coffee brings hand-rolled, Texas-style kolaches, fresh empanadas, and viennoiserie from scratch. Slow-proofed dough, coffee pulled with intention, and fillings like jalapeño and cheddar or sausage and gravy make mornings feel engineered for productivity...”

“Open since 1945, this bakery chain serves breakfast & light lunch, plus signature cookies & cakes.”

“Bakery, pie shop and cookie shop serving pies by the whole and by the slice, plus ice cream and quiches.”

“Quaint bakery preparing sophisticated breakfast & lunch fare along with artisanal breads & pastries.”

“Chocolatier and shipper for toffee made from scratch in small batches of pistachios and more.”

“Open since 1945, this bakery chain serves breakfast & light lunch, plus signature cookies & cakes.”

“Open since 1945, this bakery chain serves breakfast & light lunch, plus signature cookies & cakes.”

“Baked goods at this cafe with sandwiches, scones and muffins, plus coffee.”

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

“Bakery offering a variety of breads, cakes, and pastries, some with Taiwanese flavors.”

“Upscale place specializing in European-style desserts and pastries, plus chocolates, quiches and lunchtime eats.”

“Scratch-made breakfast pastries, cakes, cookies & other treats offered in a rustic-chic setting.”

“Candy and gift shop offering old-school treats, taffy and specialty sodas, plus friendly service.”

“Cake-centric specialist bakery crafting custom creations for weddings, birthdays and other events.”

“Bakery, cakes and croissants with South Korean, Japanese and French influences.”

“Candy shop featuring fudge, chocolates and ice cream in a time-warp setting.”

“Allergy-aware bakery whipping up gluten-free cakes, cookies and pastries.”

“Funky bakery and coffee shop known for fluffy pastries like cinnamon rolls and croissants.”

“Candy seller with a variety of chocolates and specialty sweets, plus refillable jars.”

“Cheerful bakery crafting French macarons and other classic confectionary treats.”