The best bakeries & sweet shops in Salem

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Supermarket chain offering meat, produce & other staples, plus deli & bakery items.”

“Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“George's Bakery has been turning out soft, Lebanese-style pitas since 1958, and the shelves double as a Mediterranean pantry loaded with hummus, baklava, olives, cheeses, spices, and imports. Grab a fresh shawarma, falafel or kibbee wrap, then stock up for that weeknight mezze you always say you'll make.”

“Dolce Freddo Gelato is a local, family-owned spot turning out authentic Italian gelato, sorbetto and other chilly desserts, plus legit espresso and cappuccino. When the craving hits, skip the supermarket pint and grab something fresh, creamy and made with care... your Tuesday will thank you.”

“Generous scoops of ice cream in many flavors, including Maine black bear, dished up at an orchard ice cream shop.”

“Need a cake that actually tastes as good as it looks? Sugar Love Baking in nearby Salem is family-owned and turns weddings, birthdays, and office shindigs into sweet wins with made-from-scratch designs, dessert tables, and everyday treats, plus gluten-free and vegan options to keep everyone happy...”

“Part New England confectionery, part curiosity shoppe, Sir Pennycandy’s Apothecary turns sweet tooth nostalgia into today’s fix with shop-made freeze-dried candy and ice cream that really pops, locally made salt water taffy, creamy fudge, and a vintage chocolate case.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Bakery specializing in custom cakes for special occasions, plus cupcakes, macarons, and other treats.”

“Popular North Salem Village ice cream shop serving a wide variety of homemade flavors in generous portions.”

“Whether you're craving their signature pizza by the slice, a hot loaf from the hearth, or a cake that makes birthdays less chaotic, Tripoli Pizza & Bakery - Methuen keeps it classic with four generations of consistency, tradition, and seriously good Italian baked goods.”

“Candy store offering treats from different eras, including hard-to-find items and fudge.”