The best bakeries & sweet shops in Gilford

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

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Social Club Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Social Club Creamery keeps it hyper-fresh with small-batch ice cream hand-packed with house-made mix-ins, swirls and crumbles, plus cookies…

51 Elm St (Laconia)

“Social Club Creamery keeps it hyper-fresh with small-batch ice cream hand-packed with house-made mix-ins, swirls and crumbles, plus cookies baked daily.”

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Waffle Cabin

Bakeries & Sweets

When the temps drop and you need a morale boost between laps, Waffle Cabin at Gunstock Mountain is the move. They do one thing ridiculously…

240-236 Panorama Dr

“When the temps drop and you need a morale boost between laps, Waffle Cabin at Gunstock Mountain is the move. They do one thing ridiculously well, Belgian-style waffles warm and blissfully simple, perfect for quick fuel or an après-ski sweet tooth.”

From the Gilford newsletter, October 5, 2026

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Stir Crazy Baking

Bakeries & Sweets

Stir Crazy Baking is a nut-free local gem turning out maple glazed cinnamon rolls made with local syrup, a Trail Cookie packed with oats,…

Ridgewood Ave

“Stir Crazy Baking is a nut-free local gem turning out maple glazed cinnamon rolls made with local syrup, a Trail Cookie packed with oats, seeds, fruit and Belgian dark chocolate, and even its own vanilla bean paste. Baking for the Lakes Region since 2021, it’s an easy yes when cravings strike.”

From the Gilford newsletter, September 30, 2026

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Laconia Village Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1993, Laconia Village Bakery has been the spot for warm muffins, buttery scones, and a hot cup of locally roasted coffee, all made…

660 Main St (Laconia)

“Since 1993, Laconia Village Bakery has been the spot for warm muffins, buttery scones, and a hot cup of locally roasted coffee, all made with old-fashioned techniques and local ingredients. Grab a seat inside or on the patio, try the yeast-risen donuts, and thank owner-baker Rachael Marsh for the happiness.”

From the Laconia newsletter, October 3, 2026

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