The best bakeries & sweet shops in Cape May County

“Counter-serve chain featuring Polish Water Ice in a range of flavors, plus shakes & ice cream.”

“This classic ice cream shop with a patio draws crowds for over 30 hand-dipped flavors, plus sundaes.”

“1950s-style diner offering ice cream & other frozen desserts along with hot dogs & burgers.”

“Longtime Italian market/deli providing sandwiches, pizza & entrees, plus grocery items & sundries.”

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

“Counter-serve chain featuring Polish Water Ice in a range of flavors, plus shakes & ice cream.”

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

“Cash-only, long-standing destination for housemade apple fritters, donuts & sticky buns.”

“Longtime frozen custard chain offering other cold treats, including shakes, sundaes & malts.”

“Global chain of counters dispensing sweet & savory soft pretzels with a variety of toppings & dips.”

“This longtime restaurant serves homemade pasta dishes, other classic Italian mains & pastries.”

“Hand whipped in copper kettles since 1972, The Original Fudge Kitchen keeps Cape May County stocked with ridiculously creamy fudge, plus chocolates, salt water taffy, and even sugar-free picks. Need to sweeten a meeting or milestone? They handle corporate gifts, weddings, catering and private parties.”

From the Cape May County newsletter, September 9, 2026

“From birthdays and baby showers to weddings and random Tuesdays, A Piece of Cake makes custom cakes that nail the brief and taste like celebration. Right here in Cape May County, grab cupcakes in fun flavor and frosting combos, plus brownie bites and muffins, because dessert for dinner is sometimes the right call.”

From the Cape May County newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Whether your week needs a morale boost or a box for a friend, The Original Fudge Kitchen has hand-whipped, copper-kettle fudge made fresh right by the sea since 1972, plus chocolates, salt water taffy and sugar-free picks that keep Cape May sweet.”

From the Cape May County newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Run by classically trained baker Michel Gras, Chez Michel in West Cape May keeps mornings dangerous with croissants, eclairs, and downright addictive donuts and sticky buns, plus quiches and pâté en croûte for the savory crowd. Old La Patisserie loyalists already know…the craft here has decades of Cape May roots.”

From the Cape May County newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Cozy chocolate shop in the Washington Street Mall selling handmade bars, macaroons, and other treats.”