The best bakeries & sweet shops in Kearney

6 bakeries & sweet shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Big Red Treats - Prairie District

Bakeries & Sweets

When the sweet tooth hits, Big Red Treats in the Prairie District delivers 21 soft serve flavors with 70-plus toppings, plus gourmet…

3548 Innate Ln (Grand Island)

“When the sweet tooth hits, Big Red Treats in the Prairie District delivers 21 soft serve flavors with 70-plus toppings, plus gourmet popcorn and homemade fudge. Build a cone exactly how you like it, then snag popcorn for movie night… future you will say thanks.”

From the Grand Island newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Part kitchenware candy shop, part from-scratch bakery, Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery tempts with fresh lemon bars, warm cinnamon…

2206 Central Ave

“Part kitchenware candy shop, part from-scratch bakery, Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery tempts with fresh lemon bars, warm cinnamon rolls, savory quiches, and fresh-made ice cream while you browse top-notch tools. Perfect midweek morale boost, treat yourself, then grab the gadget you didn't know you needed.”

From the Kearney newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Eileen's Colossal Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain baking soft, chewy cookies in a range of sizes, including jumbo options.

224 W 42nd St

“Chain baking soft, chewy cookies in a range of sizes, including jumbo options.”

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4700 2nd Ave Ste 180

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

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Cinnabon

Bakeries & Sweets

Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.

4311 2nd Ave

“Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.”

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SmallCakes Cupcakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly, cute bakery making a variety of cupcakes and cakes, including those for weddings.

2222 2nd Ave

“Friendly, cute bakery making a variety of cupcakes and cakes, including those for weddings.”

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