The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ithaca

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

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Ithaca Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

When the week gets chaotic, Ithaca Bakery steps in with legit bagels, stacked sandwiches, and rotating soups like creamy tomato with basil…

2255 N Triphammer Rd · ✓ checked Jul 31

“When the week gets chaotic, Ithaca Bakery steps in with legit bagels, stacked sandwiches, and rotating soups like creamy tomato with basil or Italian wedding. Snag a pastry or a Grab 'n Go salad, or order ahead and let their catering rescue your next meeting.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Wide Awake Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Wide Awake Bakery turns local organic grains from Oechsner Farms and Farmer Ground Flour into crusty, wood-fired loaves, croissants, and…

435 Franklin St

“Wide Awake Bakery turns local organic grains from Oechsner Farms and Farmer Ground Flour into crusty, wood-fired loaves, croissants, and even granola that tastes like someone read your carb-loving mind. Grab a loaf this week, support the grain chain, and enjoy bread that actually tastes like wheat.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Ithaca Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ithaca Bakery keeps weekdays painless with rotating soups, stacked sandwiches, legit bagels, and grab 'n go salads and entrees. Order…

400 N Meadow St

“Ithaca Bakery keeps weekdays painless with rotating soups, stacked sandwiches, legit bagels, and grab 'n go salads and entrees. Order online for takeout, delivery, or curbside this week, then pretend you meal prepped like a champ.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

319 College Ave

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

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Mama Said Hand Pies-Press Bay Alley

Bakeries & Sweets

When the snack window in your brain says "now," Mama Said Hand Pies-Press Bay Alley, a walk-up spot, delivers made-from-scratch hand pies…

118 W Green St

“When the snack window in your brain says "now," Mama Said Hand Pies-Press Bay Alley, a walk-up spot, delivers made-from-scratch hand pies with flaky, golden crusts, stuffed with comforting flavors from around the world.”

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Mama Said Hand Pies Cafe - Ulysses

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you need a grab-and-go dinner or a savory-sweet snack this week, Mama Said Hand Pies Cafe hits the spot with flaky, golden crusts…

1710 Trumansburg Rd

“Whether you need a grab-and-go dinner or a savory-sweet snack this week, Mama Said Hand Pies Cafe hits the spot with flaky, golden crusts and fillings that travel the globe, made with locally sourced ingredients and humanely raised meat.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Dolce Delight

Bakeries & Sweets

Homey cafe whipping up breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels and baked goods alongside tea and coffee.

1080 Danby Rd

“Homey cafe whipping up breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels and baked goods alongside tea and coffee.”

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Woodpepper

Bakeries & Sweets

When your week needs real bread, Woodpepper is turning out organic, hearth-baked loaves and tangy sourdough from a cozy downtown nook, made…

112 W Green St Ste 4

“When your week needs real bread, Woodpepper is turning out organic, hearth-baked loaves and tangy sourdough from a cozy downtown nook, made by a friendly baker who remembers your favorite crust. The menu rolls day by day, and there’s even a Side Dish CSA to level up dinner.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Paris Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual cafe specializing in an array of sweets and pastries, plus fresh coffee and tea.

125 E State St

“Casual cafe specializing in an array of sweets and pastries, plus fresh coffee and tea.”

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