The best bakeries & sweet shops in Cumberland County

When a serious sweet tooth collides with a sandwich craving, My Heavenly Sweets delivers with homestyle desserts and Cuban favorites on sweet bread stacked with roast pork, ham, and Swiss. Order a proper cortadito, linger over breakfast, then stash a box of treats for later... you earned it.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, September 22, 2026

Since 1956, Superior Bakery has been the Fayetteville go-to for hot glazed donuts, fried croissants, and classic pastries, still run by the Poulos family. Swing by when a low-key pastry fix sounds better than cooking... which, let's be honest, is most mornings.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 19, 2026

Whether you’re sneaking out on a lunch break or plotting dessert for a weekend get-together, The Sweet Palette turns out from-scratch cupcakes, cookies and cake balls with natural, local ingredients, pours coffee, and doubles as a downtown Fayetteville art spot with brick-wall artwork, Fourth Friday performances and a…

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 6, 2026

Cupcake purveyor with multiple flavors made fresh daily, plus homemade ice creams.

Frostings Cakeshop is the Fayetteville go-to when your sweet tooth demands respect, with from-scratch cupcakes, cake jars, and custom cakes crafted with premium ingredients and a lot of love. Swing by for a classic or dream up something bold, then enjoy that instant mood-lift only perfect frosting delivers.

From the Lumberton newsletter, September 27, 2026

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

Laid-back eatery providing all-vegan options with a variety of cinnamon rolls plus cookie dough, brownies and cookies.

When a croissant craving hits or you need a slice of cake to brighten the day, Burney's Sweets & More quietly delivers with flaky pastries, classic pies, and solid coffee. They even offer online ordering, so you can skip the small talk and get straight to dessert.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 13, 2026

When the afternoon slump hits, skip the vending machine and swing by Sweet Tooth Shop for the good stuff. Classic-flavor cupcakes, cookies, fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, and delicate macarons that taste like someone’s favorite aunt went to pastry school.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, September 28, 2026

Skip the guesswork this week and pop into Candy Shop in Fayetteville for kratom options and the Wise Guys lineup, all with in-depth product descriptions and COAs front and center. Farm Bill compliance is spelled out too, so you can shop local and feel confident about what you’re grabbing.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 2, 2026