The best bakeries & sweet shops in Apex

Bakery, cafe, and patisserie selling a variety of baked goods, including breads, cookies, scones, croissants, and pastries.

220 W Chatham St (Cary)

Bakeshop & espresso bar with a full French & American cafe menu served all day, plus Sunday brunch.

4248 NW Cary Pkwy (Cary)

Locally owned ice cream parlor scoops homemade flavors via cups, cones, sundaes and milkshakes.

138 E Chatham St (Cary)

Bakery offering custom-made cakes for special occasions, including wedding and birthday cakes.

305 Cypress Falls Dr (Cary)

Small-batch ice creams offered in a variety of flavors, including vegan options.

1008 Ryan Rd (Cary)

Local ice cream shop serving scoops, shakes, and sundaes in a range of flavors, including gluten-free and non-dairy.

109 N Salem St

Artisanal Italian gelato shop preparing small batches with fresh milk and creative flavors.

111 E Chatham St (Cary)

Laid-back ice cream shop featuring artisanal flavors like ube and Thai tea, served in warm, koi-shaped cones.

116 Kilmayne Dr (Cary)

Whether you're plotting a birthday bash or a shower, Something BARowed Candy Bar Stations handles the sweet stuff with popcorn, candy, and…

412 E Market St (Greensboro)

Escazu Chocolates has been refining cocoa into handmade, micro-batch magic in Raleigh since 2008, crafting thoughtful bars, boxed…

2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 124 (Raleigh)

Whisk & Batter Bakery Durham keeps the Triangle sweet with 15 signature cupcakes on the stands every day plus two weekly specials that…

4711 Hope Valley Rd #4D (Durham)

Hosting this week or just craving something dangerously good, Bestow Baked Goods has from-scratch sweets that actually taste as gorgeous as…

4208 Lassiter Rd (Holly Springs)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

200 Park at N Hills St #110 (Raleigh)

Bright, rustic-chic bakery featuring pastries & loaves of bread made with local, organic grains.

328 Dupont Cir (Raleigh)

Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

302 Colonades Way Ste 204 (Cary)

Upmarket bakery specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes for birthdays and celebratory events, plus same-day delivery.

215 Dovershire Pkwy (Durham)

Baked treats, breakfast all day & light lunches & dinners in a welcoming space with free WiFi.

1802 W Main St (Durham)

Urban bakeshop showcasing sweet/savory pastries, artisanal breads & locally sourced specialty foods.

111 W Parrish St (Durham)

Bakery specializing in Italian-inspired pastries along with bread.

430 Upchurch St

Sweets shop specializing in custom cakes along with cupcakes, cookies, brownies and other tasty baked goods.

113 N Main St (Holly Springs)

Upbeat spot for gourmet candy apples (including cotton candy ones) as well as candied grapes, cakes and more.

6320 Capital Blvd Ste 107 (Raleigh)

Bakery chain serving French baguettes filled with Vietnamese ingredients, plus drinks and pastries.

2703 W Gate City Blvd G (Greensboro)

Industrial-chic bakery/cafe with French-style pastries & desserts, plus breakfast & lunch fare.

235 S Salisbury St (Raleigh)

Source for creative special-occasion cakes along with other treats such as cookies & cinnamon rolls.

1209 Battleground Ave (Greensboro)

Artisan chocolatier offering self-guided tours, plus a cafe for chocolate bars, bonbons & espresso.

327 W Davie St (Raleigh)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

2004 Boulderstone Way (Cary)

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

4325 Glenwood Ave #1033 (Raleigh)

Bakery specializing in custom cakes and cheesecake bars and cupcakes.

530 Foster St Ste 1 (Durham)

Gluten-free options are among the Italian pastries and cakes offered at this bakery with coffee.

1310 Westover Terrace #110 (Greensboro)

Bakery and cafe chain offering drinks and baked goods, including infused options.

1213 Hillsborough St (Raleigh)

Family-run shop turning out customized cakes and cookies alongside doughnuts, cheesecakes and muffins, as well as coffee.

3434 Edwards Mill Rd #110 (Raleigh)

Comfortable, cozy bakery with an authentic French feel where you can eat in, featuring bread, croissants and other pastries, as well as…

2005 N Pointe Dr Ste b (Durham)

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

425 Tate St (Greensboro)

Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

8521 Brier Creek Pkwy #103 (Raleigh)

Chocolate shop offering handcrafted truffles and other sweets, plus chocolate-making classes.

8480 Honeycutt Rd (Raleigh)

Cozy, stylish bakery whipping up bespoke cakes & cupcakes, plus pastries & espresso drinks.

104 Glenwood Ave (Raleigh)

Laid-back cafe serving macaroons cakes, pastries and chocolates, along with espresso drinks.

105 W Morgan St Ste 105 (Durham)

Mom-&-pop bakery spotlighting locally sourced ingredients for breads, pastries & sandwiches.

136 E Chapel Hill St (Durham)

Homey spot for American breakfast & lunch, plus a variety of cakes, pies & vegan baked goods.

115 W Chatham St Ste G (Cary)

Refined, old-school place for apple strudel, linzer cookies & other traditional, German baked goods.

308 W Chatham St (Cary)

Bright, bakery offering a range of cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, cupcakes and pies.

3604 Witherspoon Blvd #109 (Durham)

Dessert bakery & cafe offering cheesecakes, cakes, brownies & ice cream, plus coffee & smoothies.

124 N Davie St (Greensboro)

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

144 Grand Hill Pl (Holly Springs)

Handmade chocolate, fudge and truffles shop with a fun ambiance.

312 W Chatham St Ste 101 (Cary)

Cheery, long-running bakeshop with a cozy seating area, made-to-order cakes & seasonal pastries.

4351-115 The Cir At N Hills St (Raleigh)

Bakery with vegan options known for pastries, bread, and coffee beverages.

3401 University Dr Suite 5 (Durham)

Coffee shop and community kitchen featuring pastries, cakes, macarons and ice cream.

2116-H New Bern Ave (Raleigh)

Bakery featuring cakes and cupcakes with various flavors (some gluten-free).

1116 Carlow Ct (Raleigh)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

108 N Salem St