The best bakeries & sweet shops in Hempstead

Tiny bakery serving up signature oversized chocolate chip cookies, plus brioche, scones & more.

2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (New York)

Warm bake shop specializing in breads and pastries, plus bagels.

1294 3rd Ave (New York)

Dessert shop offering ice cream infused with spirits, including champagne sorbet and espresso martini flavors.

1165 Broadway (New York)

Stylish ice-cream parlor specializing in a wide range of gelato flavors plus sorbet and frozen yogurt.

1561 2nd Ave (New York)

Family-owned ice cream shop offering scoops, shakes & other treats with unique flavors.

184 Malcolm X Blvd (New York)

Outpost of a popular NYC bakery offering its famous assortment of cookies.

1484 3rd Ave (New York)

Circa-1934 chain known for its soft-serve ice cream & custom cakes, mainly for take-out.

318 Jerusalem Ave

Intimate bakeshop featuring Haitian stuffed breads, meat & fish patties, pastries & desserts.

211-63 Jamaica Ave (Queens Village)

Neighborhood bakery offering artisan breads, French pastries, cakes & tarts, plus sidewalk seating.

2664 Broadway (New York)

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

380 Peninsula Blvd

Family-owned store with a large selection of handmade gelato flavors, including dairy-free and vegan options.

1141 Broadway (New York)

Chains of Italian ice cream parlors serving gelato, sorbet and creamy hot chocolate.

414 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Mellow, dimly lit cafe & bakery selling cappuccino, croissants & Eastern European treats.

1030 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Bright, high-ceilinged bakery featuring handmade breads & baked goods, plus coffee & sandwiches.

18 E 16th St (New York)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

247 Greenwich St

Casual ice-cream shop specializing in homemade varieties as well as malts and sundaes.

539 E Main St (Islip)

Small-batch, Black-owned ice cream shop offering creative flavors and catering services.

1642 Lexington Ave (New York)

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

730 Fulton Ave

This week, when the sweet tooth hits, Buttercooky Bakery & Café has the classics dialed in... fresh-baked pastries, cookies, and custom…

217 Jericho Tpke (Floral Park)

Layers Bakeshop is your local plug for over-the-top cakes, loaded sundaes, and cupcakes that taste like someone turned joy into frosting.…

55 Mineola Ave (Roslyn Heights)

The Sweet Peace turns weddings, birthdays, and random Tuesdays into edible art with swoon-worthy cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, and cake…

26A Atlantic Ave (Lynbrook)

Funky, colorful ice cream destination since 1974 also boasts egg creams, fries & hot dogs.

113 Avenue A (New York)

Relaxed bakery known for custom cakes, cupcakes and pies, plus coffee.

997 1st Ave (New York)

Bakery chain known for its signature chocolate chip cookies, which are baked fresh daily.

2 W 18th St (New York)

Cookies, cakes, pies, panini, and other baked goods in a bakery with a lunch menu and patio dining.

23 Bryant Ave (Roslyn)

Loftlike Greek bakery/cafe offering housemade pastries, savory pies & salads, plus yogurt & more.

512 Broome St (New York)

Quaint bakery & cafe serving a rotating menu of updated classics featuring stone-milled flour.

31 Essex St (New York)

Classic cafe serving cannoli, gelato & other Italian desserts with espresso & wine since 1973.

148 Mulberry St (New York)

Premium Swedish pick-and-mix candy store offering a large selection of chocolates, gummies, licorice, and marshmallows.

1220 Lexington Ave (New York)

Longtime family-run kosher shop producing old-fashioned pastries & custom cakes since 1931.

282 Hempstead Ave (West Hempstead)

Outpost for fresh breads, giant cookies & other baked treats near the iconic original.

351 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Popular bakery in a quaint space whipping up cakes & cupcakes, plus pies & cheesecakes.

184 9th Ave (New York)

Dessert place with a retro vibe & hard-to-find candies, plus gourmet ice cream, gelato & coffee/tea.

404 E 73rd St (New York)

New York-based bakery featuring treats such as tarts, cheesecakes, and brownies, plus coffee.

1580 Broadway (New York)

This bakery specializing in cookies offers 45+ different varieties, including gluten-free options.

362 W 45th St (New York)

This NYC outpost of a Swedish bakery chain serves up favorites like cardamom & cinnamon buns.

348 W 14th St (New York)

Cozy bakery and pizzeria? serving a range of pastries, along with pizza, sandwiches and salads.

8 W 40th St (New York)

This bakery-cafe headed by pastry chef Dominique Ansel serves up creative & beautiful French treats.

189 Spring St (New York)

Since 1937 this shop has been stocking all types of candy, nuts & dried fruit from floor-to-ceiling.

108 Rivington St (New York)

Cheerful bakeshop serving classic homemade cupcakes, pies & other treats at the counter.

1000 3rd Ave 1st Floor (New York)

Cupcakes are the specialties of this bakery that also vends treats like cookies & banana pudding.

365 Grand St (New York)

Bakery for quirky, inventive desserts from lauded pastry chef Christina Tosi.

246 Mott St (New York)

Upscale bakery with Parisian origins, specializing in French macarons in a number of flavors.

398 W Broadway (New York)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

270 Greenwich St (New York)

Bakery known for a wide variety of inventive, one-bite cupcakes, some dipped in chocolate.

110 Fulton St (New York)

Chocolaterie for all occasions, plus a range of molds and ribbons. Cozy spot.

1115 Jericho Tpke (New Hyde Park)

Cupcakes, puddings, pies & cakes are made using sustainable ingredients in an eco-friendly space.

30 Prince St (New York)

Nut-free bakery boasting cupcakes as well as cookies, brownies and cakes.

1673 Lexington Ave (New York)

Ice cream parlor specializing in Italian-style gelato and chocolate.

861 Broadway (New York)

This bakery chain, which originated in Japan, whips up signature cream puffs in a range of flavors.

239 E 53rd St (New York)

Cheerful bakeshop serving classic homemade cupcakes, pies & other treats at the counter.

401 Bleecker St (New York)

Small European chocolate shop featuring handmade truffles, cookies & over 100 flavors of licorice.

140 W 55th St #1 (New York)

Bakery known for wedding and special-occasion cakes, as well as cookies, donuts, and cupcakes.

547 E Main St (Islip)

Custom cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods are offered by this full-service bakery.

988 Hempstead Turnpike (Franklin Square)

Pastries, fresh bread & celebrated oversized cookies in a relaxed spot that has counter seating.

340 Lafayette St (New York)

Turquoise-hued sweet shop turning out cakes, imaginative cupcakes & a variety of custom desserts.

465 Hempstead Ave (West Hempstead)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

60 W 8th St (New York)

Cupcakes are the draw at this cute, yellow bakeshop also offering cookies, pies & ice cream.

228 Bleecker St (New York)

Bakery for cruffins (croissant muffins with different fillings) & other imaginative treats.

120 Rivington St (New York)

Grab-&-go counter for pies, pastries & cakes, plus custom orders for special occasions.

716 7th Ave (New York)

Coffee, desserts and birthday cakes shop selling Red Velvet and Oreo cheesecake, among a variety of pastries.

312 Sunrise Hwy (Rockville Centre)

Small store retailing chocolates and truffles, including champagne-flavored.

620 5th Ave (New York)

Bakery specializing in custom cakes and other treats for special occasions.

Holly Ave

Acclaimed French-Asian patisserie serving elegant cakes, pastries & coffee.

332 E 9th St (New York)

Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts.

20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave (New York)

Relaxed bakery, cafe and eatery for pastries and cakes (including vegan options), plus coffee drinks.

191 7th St (Garden City)

Casual outlet stocking handmade chocolates and candies, including caramel-bottomed marshmallows.

169 Voice Rd (Carle Place)

Sweet shop for artful vegan chocolates, macarons & baked goods by a New Paltz–based team.

440 E 9th St (New York)

Trendy outpost mixing Asian elements like green tea & yuzu into cookies, cakes & boba drinks.

13 St Marks Pl (New York)