The best bakeries & sweet shops in Monmouth County

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

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Nicholas Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Flavorful ice cream shop preparing traditional and innovative flavors as well as vegan options.

1500 NJ-35 Unit 19 (Middletown Township)

“Flavorful ice cream shop preparing traditional and innovative flavors as well as vegan options.”

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Ice Cream Monster

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream shop with build-your-own-monster sundaes and vegan offerings, in Town Square Shopping Center.

347 Matawan Rd (Matawan)

“Ice cream shop with build-your-own-monster sundaes and vegan offerings, in Town Square Shopping Center.”

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Gourmet Italian Delights - Ice Cream Monster Keyport

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed eatery featuring ice cream and sorbet, along with hot food and snacks.

Entrance around back on waterside, 29 W Front St (Keyport)

“Relaxed eatery featuring ice cream and sorbet, along with hot food and snacks.”

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Main Street Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Main Street Donuts nails the classics, then gets playful with cream-filled rings, bacon-topped bites, cheesecake-inspired numbers and…

141 Main St (Matawan) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Main Street Donuts nails the classics, then gets playful with cream-filled rings, bacon-topped bites, cheesecake-inspired numbers and caramel cider beauties. Grab a box this week for a midweek morale boost or your next weekend coffee run, because sometimes the only correct answer is sugar.”

From the Monmouth County newsletter, August 5, 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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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1081 Broad St (Shrewsbury)

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

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Suzi's Sweet Shoppe Chocolate and Gift Baskets

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy shop featuring hand-dipped chocolates such as strawberries, pretzels, and other treats.

1100 NJ-35 (Middletown Township)

“Candy shop featuring hand-dipped chocolates such as strawberries, pretzels, and other treats.”

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Hello Sunshine Treats LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options, plus custom designs.

1356 NJ-36 (Hazlet)

“Bakery offering gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options, plus custom designs.”

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Jean Louise Home Made Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-standing family-owned candy shop specializing in homemade chocolates, gummies, and caramels.

1205 3rd Ave (Spring Lake)

“Long-standing family-owned candy shop specializing in homemade chocolates, gummies, and caramels.”

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Abbate Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Established Italian bakery turning out homemade cookies, pastries, breads, and special-occasion cakes.

247 Main St (Matawan)

“Established Italian bakery turning out homemade cookies, pastries, breads, and special-occasion cakes.”

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Cupcake Magician

Bakeries & Sweets

Creative cupcakes & cakes with gluten-free options are the draw at this upbeat, family-run bakeshop.

54 Monmouth St (Red Bank)

“Creative cupcakes & cakes with gluten-free options are the draw at this upbeat, family-run bakeshop.”

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