The best bakeries & sweet shops in Winston-Salem

“Bakery specializing in Amish cinnamon rolls and other baked goods, with coffee drinks.”

“Craving an easy win this week? Grab a box from Cara’s Cookie (& Coffee) Company. Think soft-baked classics and adventurous mashups, plus personalized sugar cookies and cookie cakes for any occasion.”

From the Winston-Salem newsletter, August 7, 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 Greensboro newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Maxie B's is the hometown dessert café where scratch-made cakes, pies, and ice cream cookie sandwiches taste like someone’s Southern grandma has a whisk tattoo. Think Strawberry Shortcake, Key Lime Cake, and Vegan Blueberry Almond Cake. Order a slice, linger a minute, call it self-care.”

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Whether you need a scratch-made pie for Sunday dinner, a dozen donuts for the office, or a custom cake that nails your inside joke, Sweet Shoppe Bakery Inc keeps High Point sweet with classics and dream desserts made with fine ingredients. Grab a box, make your week happier.”

From the High Point newsletter, August 5, 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 Winston-Salem newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Cozy bakery cooking up baked treats like cupcakes, scones, brownies, cinnamon rolls, éclairs and croissants along with coffee and latte drinks, milkshakes, and ice cream. Welcoming staff and a homey vibe add to the charm. Also specializing in custom wedding cakes, with the option to eat in.”

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

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

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

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

“Comfortable bake shop, also serving coffee, specializing in cupcakes, pies and cakes.”

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

“Bright, family-friendly chain for cobbler, pudding and ice cream, plus cookies, waffles and brownies.”

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