The best bakeries & sweet shops in Raleigh

Homemade, rolled and gummy bear ice cream served alongside churro funnel cake and popsicles.

836 E Chatham St #104 (Cary)

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 (Apex)

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)

This week, let Mr Cannoli NC & Sweets bring an interactive Strolling Cannoli Filling Service or an elegant Stationary Cannoli Cart that…

203 Capcom Ave Ste 115 (Wake Forest)

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

2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 124

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)

Cake shop selling specialty and custom cakes along with cookies, brownies and cupcakes.

903 N Smithfield Rd (Knightdale)

Cupcakes, cookies and cakes are highlights at this bakery.

105 W Main St (Garner)

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

155 Shenstone Blvd (Garner)

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

200 Park at N Hills St #110

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

328 Dupont Cir

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 (Apex)

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

113 N Main St (Holly Springs)

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

126 Shenstone Blvd (Garner)

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

6320 Capital Blvd Ste 107

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

235 S Salisbury St

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

327 W Davie St

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

2004 Boulderstone Way (Cary)

Bakery known for custom-decorated cakes and jumbo-sized cupcakes, plus mini-pound cakes.

10123 Chapel Hill Rd (Morrisville)

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

4325 Glenwood Ave #1033

Bakery specializing in custom cakes and cheesecake bars and cupcakes.

530 Foster St Ste 1 (Durham)

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

1213 Hillsborough St

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

3434 Edwards Mill Rd #110

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)

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

8521 Brier Creek Pkwy #103

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

8480 Honeycutt Rd

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

104 Glenwood Ave

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

105 W Morgan St Ste 105 (Durham)

A variety of cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other sweets from a baker who also makes custom designs.

11016 Capital Blvd (Wake Forest)

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)

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

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

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

1116 Carlow Ct

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

108 N Salem St (Apex)