The best bakeries & sweet shops in Mount Airy

From soft GF yeast rolls and cinnamon rolls to pies, cookies, and cupcakes, Hillbilly Gluten Free Bake Shop and Creamery turns out legit-tasting gluten free bakes for real-life cravings. The playful moonshine vibe, including XXX Moonshine treats and ice cream, makes it a fun local grab for your next backyard hang.

From the Mount Airy newsletter, October 12, 2026

When the sweet tooth strikes, Miss Angels Heavenly Pies is the move for fried hand pies, classic apple, and fun XXX moonshine treats, plus a full Hillbilly Creamery gluten-free lineup like cinnamon rolls and pies... because everyone deserves dessert, wheat or not.

From the Mount Airy newsletter, November 2, 2026

Whether your week runs on long-fermented sourdough, a bag of bulk crackers for snacking, or lactation cookies for nursing parents, Twilight Farm Shoppe keeps it fresh and local. Pre-order breads and rolls for easy local pickup in Mount Airy, or catch them at the Surry County farmers markets.

From the Mount Airy newsletter, October 28, 2026

Whether it's a wedding cake that actually tastes as good as it looks or a pie that reminds you of Sunday suppers, Granny Ruth's Bakery & Coffee bakes with local ingredients and lots of heart. Custom celebration cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and pound cakes... all the good stuff, made the old-school way.

From the Mount Airy newsletter, November 1, 2026

National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet.

Treat yourself this week at Louie and Honey's Kitchen, home of hand-rolled Amish Cinnamon Rolls finished with a silky boiled brown sugar frosting.

From the North Wilkesboro newsletter, October 17, 2026

Whether you're plotting a birthday bash or a shower, Something BARowed Candy Bar Stations handles the sweet stuff with popcorn, candy, and party favors that level up your spread and keep guests nibbling. Easy win this week.

From the Guilford County newsletter, October 29, 2026

Maxie B's serves made-from-scratch sweets in a café setting, with slices and seasonal treats that make choosing just one a charmingly unrealistic goal. Look for classics like German chocolate cake and lemon meringue pie, alongside savory options and custom celebration cakes.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 24, 2026

Glossy candy apples, craveable gourmet popcorn, candy grapes, and cupcakes... The Candy Tree is the local move when a sweet tooth strikes or an event pops up. They cater and do custom creations, so your spread tastes legit and looks even better.

From the Forsyth County newsletter, November 3, 2026

Storefront bakery offering many flavors of the namesake treat with ice cream, coffee & Wi-Fi.

Rhyme and Reason Chocolate Company makes small-batch bars that let the beans’ distinctive flavors shine, alongside inventive inclusion bars inspired by travels around the globe.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 8, 2026

Bakery specializing in customizable cinnamon rolls with a variety of frostings and toppings.

Paris Banh Mi Greensboro nails the crisp, airy baguette game, stuffing it with savory meats, pickled crunch, and house sauces, plus slurpable pho, Vietnamese coffee, boba, and even Korean-style corn dogs. Quick lunch, casual dinner, or a treat run when boba tea calls.

From the Guilford County newsletter, November 5, 2026

Delicious Bakery is your neighborhood hookup for beautifully decorated custom cakes and everyday sweets that actually taste as good as they look. Swing by for breakfast pastries, two dozen cupcake flavors, dessert bars, cookies, and cake or cheesecake slices, plus grab and go cakes when celebrations sneak up on you.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 1, 2026

Whether you’re celebrating or just bribing yourself to get through errands, Dolce & Amaro Artisan Bakery is cranking out sfogliatelle, tiramisu cups, and glossy mousse cakes, with plenty of gluten-free options and coffee to match. Treat-yourself energy, no special occasion required.

From the Guilford County newsletter, October 26, 2026

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

If your dessert plans call for classic comfort with a little variety, Pound by Legacy Cakes, Inc. specializes in pound cakes with more than 150 flavors, plus brownies, cream pies, and cookies. A solid Greensboro stop when one sweet treat simply won’t cover the whole craving.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 9, 2026

Handmade in small batches, Opal's Candies spins out NC-made brittle, chocolate clusters, and cinnamon-sugared frosted nuts that are gluten and preservative free. Try the Jalapeño Peanut Brittle, stash a gift tin for later, and consider their fundraising options if your crew needs a tasty boost.

From the Guilford County newsletter, November 7, 2026

Craving a proper dessert moment? Savor The Moment Dessert Bar brings the "ultimate dessert experience" to life with a dessert bar meets social room vibe that’s perfect for birthdays, catch-ups, and random Tuesdays. Slow down, grab something decadent, and let them handle the sweet part of your week.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 4, 2026

Bar & Cocoa curates the kind of bean-to-bar chocolate you brag about, stocking 50+ award-winning makers from 30+ countries, plus bonbons, drinking chocolate, and baking goodies. Their guides and Learn Hub make picking by origin, taste, or diet a breeze, so your snack drawer graduates to honor roll.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 20, 2026