The best bakeries & sweet shops in Linden

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

“Bakery known for its croissants and cakes also offering breakfast and sandwiches.”

“Peruvian-style eatery offering baked goods (including vegan varieties), sandwiches, desserts and coffee.”

“Casual parlor offering Italian ices, ice cream, ice coffee & other frozen treats.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

“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

“Family-run spot for an array of pastries, breads & cakes, plus a deli counter doling out sandwiches.”

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