The best bakeries & sweet shops in Hunterdon County

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

Storied, old-fashioned shop offering hard & soft ice cream in unique flavors, plus shakes & sundaes.

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

Old-school walk-up establishment drawing crowds for ice cream in classic & unique, seasonal flavors.

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

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

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

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.

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

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

Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe is that reliable Union go-to for custom cakes that actually look good and taste better, plus everyday wins like pasteis de nata, eclairs, palmiers and brigadeiros. Grab a sandwich, coffee or juice, settle into the clean, calm vibe, and let your sweet tooth steer.

From the Union newsletter, October 13, 2026

Magic Fountain Union Creamery Homemade Ice Cream has been churning in-house since 1984, scooping handcrafted ice cream and Italian ice with the original 18 flavors plus new creations that actually surprise in a good way. Expect hand-made frozen treats and cakes, and that cozy Union vibe where one scoop becomes two.

From the Union newsletter, October 25, 2026

Italian ices & frozen custards star at this counter-serve chain with a range of other cold treats.

Carmen's Italian Bakery turns premium ingredients into serious comfort, with signature breads, gourmet cookies, and exquisite pastries that somehow vanish from the box before you get home. Planning a celebration this week in Union?

From the Union newsletter, October 20, 2026

Jammed Up Bakery keeps the Union area sweet with cookies that hit the soft-chewy bullseye, frosting-stacked cupcakes, and full-on cakes when only a slice (or three) will do, plus vegan options that actually satisfy. Swing by when you need a quick pick-me-up or a legit dessert for family night.

From the Union newsletter, October 6, 2026

From early-morning breakfast to late-day sweet cravings, La Casa Del Pan brings Colombian flavor with fresh-baked goods, antojitos and imported products. Need something special for a celebration? Their custom cakes make it easy to turn a regular Tuesday into a mini party.

From the Union newsletter, October 27, 2026

Candy shop featuring chocolate, pretzels, and popcorn, plus a party room.