The best bakeries & sweet shops in Portsmouth

“When your sweet tooth won’t quit this week, A Southern Girl Bakery comes through with playful cupcakes and other sweet treats, plus gluten-free and vegan options that actually taste like the real deal. Need something extra? Their custom cakes nail birthdays, showers, and those “because it’s Tuesday” celebrations.”

From the Portsmouth newsletter, August 6, 2026

“When you want something better than the grocery aisle, Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier delivers elegant, hand-crafted chocolates that taste as good as they look. Stash a box for weeknight morale, gift a friend, or treat yourself because, honestly, you earned it just for surviving Route 1 traffic.”

From the Portsmouth newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Medieval-themed candy shop featuring ice cream shakes, a selection of chocolates, friendly service and gift cards.”

“Parisian-style cafe & pastry shop offering light French fare, wine & macarons in unique flavors.”

“Polished cafe/lounge serving breakfast, sandwiches & American fare, plus coffee drinks & cocktails.”

“Candy emporium displaying 10,000 lbs. of bulk & packaged sweets, including many vintage products.”

“Custom, wedding-cake specialist known for its birthday creations as well as cupcakes.”

“Cozy bakery & cafe offering sweets, sandwiches, soups & salads, including vegetarian/vegan options.”

“Relaxed locale for baked goods, sandwiches and coffee, plus salads.”

“Cheerful shop featuring chocolate bars and treats such as turtles and peanut butter cups plus salt water taffy.”

“Ice cream shop on the boardwalk also offering an 18-hole mini-golf course.”

“Boutique bakery specializing in bespoke cakes for weddings and other occasions, plus cookies.”

“Cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies are served in this chill eatery with vegan options.”

“Baked goods like croissants, scones and pretzels, plus sandwiches, salads and desserts.”

“Candy shop selling chocolate, caramels, peanut butter cups and other classic treats.”

“Enduring, neighborhood bakeshop offering scratch-made sandwiches & seasonal pastries.”

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