The best bakeries & sweet shops in Manchester

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

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Upbeat counter serve with a patio offering housemade ice cream, sundaes & ice cream cakes.

27 Crystal Ave (Derry)

Upbeat counter serve with a patio offering housemade ice cream, sundaes & ice cream cakes.

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Craving something warm and ridiculously good this week? The Bakeshop On Kelley Street turns out small-batch cider doughnuts daily, plus…

171 Kelley St

Craving something warm and ridiculously good this week? The Bakeshop On Kelley Street turns out small-batch cider doughnuts daily, plus weekend-only flavors and their flaky Dossant that goes quick. They back it up with made-to-order cakes and pies, solid sandwiches, and all-day breakfast on their own bread and bagels.

From the Manchester newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Lighthouse Local

Bakeries & Sweets

Down-to-earth bakery offering sweets, such as donuts and cupcakes, as well as sandwiches, coffee and tea.

21 Kilton Rd (Bedford)

Down-to-earth bakery offering sweets, such as donuts and cupcakes, as well as sandwiches, coffee and tea.

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

977 Elm St Ste 102

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

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Bearded Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Snug bakeshop/deli turning out pastries, pies, sandwiches, coffee & custom-order cakes.

819 Union St

Snug bakeshop/deli turning out pastries, pies, sandwiches, coffee & custom-order cakes.

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Dishon Gluten-Free Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Gluten-free bakery specializing in bread, bagels, muffins and pastries.

915 Elm St

Gluten-free bakery specializing in bread, bagels, muffins and pastries.

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Five Below

Bakeries & Sweets

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

107 Quality Dr (Hooksett)

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

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What The Fluff! Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed bakery and cafe specializing in a variety of donuts, plus milk tea and boba drinks.

87 Amherst St

Relaxed bakery and cafe specializing in a variety of donuts, plus milk tea and boba drinks.

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Family-owned bakery featuring specialty cupcakes in an array of flavors, plus vegan choices.

816 Elm St

Family-owned bakery featuring specialty cupcakes in an array of flavors, plus vegan choices.

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Van Otis Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer offering an array of melt-away Swiss fudge and chocolate treats, plus in-store classes and factory tours.

341 Elm St

Retailer offering an array of melt-away Swiss fudge and chocolate treats, plus in-store classes and factory tours.

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Jacques Pastry Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-operated bakery creating intricate European-style pastries, plus custom wedding cakes.

128 Main St (Pembroke)

Family-operated bakery creating intricate European-style pastries, plus custom wedding cakes.

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