The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ocean County

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

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Bakeries & Sweets · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Waretown Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Trays of fresh pastries, old-school donuts, crumbly cookies, and celebration-worthy cakes are why Waretown Bakery keeps Ocean County…

586 US-9 (Waretown) · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Trays of fresh pastries, old-school donuts, crumbly cookies, and celebration-worthy cakes are why Waretown Bakery keeps Ocean County mornings cheerful. Add their Irish soda bread to the mix and suddenly coffee runs feel like a small holiday, the midweek win you definitely deserve.”

From the Ocean County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Big Apple Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Established, European-style bakeshop providing breads, pastries & cakes, plus some prepared food.

In Acme Shopping Center, 595 E Bay Ave #3324 (Stafford Township)

“Established, European-style bakeshop providing breads, pastries & cakes, plus some prepared food.”

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Anna Bananas Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright, friendly bakery baking a variety of cupcakes and cookies, plus doughnuts, cakes and pies.

657 E Bay Ave Unit 4 (Manahawkin)

“Bright, friendly bakery baking a variety of cupcakes and cookies, plus doughnuts, cakes and pies.”

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A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe and Tea Room

Bakeries & Sweets

Tea room serving breakfast and lunch, as well as custom cupcakes and cakes for weddings and other occasions.

521 US-9 (Waretown) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Tea room serving breakfast and lunch, as well as custom cupcakes and cakes for weddings and other occasions.”

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Lucille's Own Make Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Seaside shop featuring made-on-site fudge plus salt water taffy and a selection of chocolates and other sweets, as well as souvenirs.…

4105 Long Beach Blvd (Long Beach) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Seaside shop featuring made-on-site fudge plus salt water taffy and a selection of chocolates and other sweets, as well as souvenirs. Friendly staff.”

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Berkeley Sweet Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Boardwalk location selling old-fashioned confections, from chocolate to taffy, plus sugar-free varieties.

1205 Boardwalk (Seaside Heights)

“Boardwalk location selling old-fashioned confections, from chocolate to taffy, plus sugar-free varieties.”

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Lucille's Own Make Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Simple, longstanding establishment serving homemade chocolates and fudge, along with nostalgic candies.

156 East Route 72 (Manahawkin)

“Simple, longstanding establishment serving homemade chocolates and fudge, along with nostalgic candies.”

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