The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lakewood

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

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Fun mobile ice cream shop with a wide range of soft-serve options, plus milkshakes.

35 Pershing Ave (Newark)

Fun mobile ice cream shop with a wide range of soft-serve options, plus milkshakes.

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Sesame - Lakewood

Bakeries & Sweets

Breakfast, lunch, and brunch joint with baked goods that include bagels, salads and sandwiches from an extensive bakery section.

700 Cedarbridge Ave

Breakfast, lunch, and brunch joint with baked goods that include bagels, salads and sandwiches from an extensive bakery section.

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Gelateria also serving acai bowls, sorbet, crepes, waffles and cookies.

12 America Ave

Gelateria also serving acai bowls, sorbet, crepes, waffles and cookies.

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Ice cream shop offering shakes, slushies, and smoothies, plus cakes and kosher options.

1700 Madison Ave unit #12

Ice cream shop offering shakes, slushies, and smoothies, plus cakes and kosher options.

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

681 River Ave Ste D

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

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Gelbstein's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Kosher bakery turning out sourdough challah, danishes, and pastries, including frog-shaped cupcakes.

415 Clifton Ave

Kosher bakery turning out sourdough challah, danishes, and pastries, including frog-shaped cupcakes.

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Matzo bakery located within Excel Park.

501 Prospect St Unit 104b

Matzo bakery located within Excel Park.

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

2105 W County Line Rd (Jackson Township)

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

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Casual shop providing sweet treats such as ice cream, cakes, waffles, coffee and smoothies.

1091 River Ave

Casual shop providing sweet treats such as ice cream, cakes, waffles, coffee and smoothies.

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Upscale ice cream shop offering scoops, soft serve, and Italian ice, plus sundaes and waffles.

1135 E Veterans Hwy (Jackson Township)

Upscale ice cream shop offering scoops, soft serve, and Italian ice, plus sundaes and waffles.

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Hershy's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery making challah bread, plus cookies, cakes and other treats.

6764 US-9 (Howell Township)

Bakery making challah bread, plus cookies, cakes and other treats.

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Paramount Bakeries Inc

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery known for rye bread, such as Russian rye and borodinsky, plus Cuban and Italian varieties.

418 N 5th St (Newark)

Bakery known for rye bread, such as Russian rye and borodinsky, plus Cuban and Italian varieties.

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Häagen-Dazs

Bakeries & Sweets

Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.

30 Mall Dr W (Jersey City)

Counter-service chain offering scoops of ice cream & sorbet plus sundaes, shakes & smoothies.

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Sweet crepes, rolled ice cream sundaes & bubble tea in a bright, cheery counter-service setting.

312 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Sweet crepes, rolled ice cream sundaes & bubble tea in a bright, cheery counter-service setting.

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Stack Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream and cookies are the focus of this shop that also features ice cream cakes.

465 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Ice cream and cookies are the focus of this shop that also features ice cream cakes.

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Dulce De Leche Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies.

376 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies.

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2winspastryH&A

Bakeries & Sweets

2winspastryH&A is cranking out joy by the dozen, from ice cream donuts and kolaches to custom celebration cakes that actually taste as good…

2 Treat Pl (Newark)

2winspastryH&A is cranking out joy by the dozen, from ice cream donuts and kolaches to custom celebration cakes that actually taste as good as they look. They even do keto and gluten free treats, so everyone in the group chat can say yes this week.

From the Parsippany newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4015 US-9 (Howell Township)

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

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Keytlym Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly bakery specializing in homemade sweets, sandwiches and breakfast bites.

806 Summer Ave (Newark)

Friendly bakery specializing in homemade sweets, sandwiches and breakfast bites.

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Calandra's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery for bread as well as cakes, cookies, pastries and muffins.

204 1st Ave (Newark)

Bakery for bread as well as cakes, cookies, pastries and muffins.

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Tonnie's Minis

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1993, Tonnie's Minis has been turning out bite-size cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and nostalgic pies that taste like a warm hug from the…

228 Halsey St (Newark)

Since 1993, Tonnie's Minis has been turning out bite-size cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and nostalgic pies that taste like a warm hug from the oven. Swing by this week when the sweet tooth hits, especially for lemon-topped minis, strawberry and red velvet, plus a sweet potato pie with buttery vibes.

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Bakery (also featuring classes for customizing cakes) specializing in cupcakes and banana pudding, plus a selection of cookies and treats.

37 Commerce St (Newark)

Bakery (also featuring classes for customizing cakes) specializing in cupcakes and banana pudding, plus a selection of cookies and treats.

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