The best bakeries & sweet shops in Orange County

At Mister Croissant Bakery & Cafe, traditional technique meets modern flavor. Expect shatteringly flaky croissants, refined entremets, and their much-talked-about Pistachio Croissant, plus solid coffee to match.

From the Warwick newsletter, October 13, 2026

Sweet D's Ice Cream scoops beloved Jane's Ice Cream from Kingston, then levels it up with bubble waffle cones, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and those ridiculous Overstuffed Cookies. Keep an eye out for seasonal mini donuts and even ice cream advent calendars, because dessert should be fun, not complicated.

From the Warwick newsletter, October 7, 2026

Riverside Creamery turns out small-batch scoops made from scratch on site, with tartufos, hand-dipped sundaes, signature shakes, waffle cones, brownie and waffle sundaes, and legit ice cream cakes, plus rotating seasonal features that sell out fast... blink and that Pumpkin Oreo or Apple Pie fudge might be gone.

From the Port Jervis newsletter, October 7, 2026

Handcrafted, small-batch ice cream and gelato lead the charge at Trailside Treats Creamery, with Italian ices and ice cream sandwiches in the mix. It sits right along the Heritage Trail, so it’s an easy, delicious finish to a bike, stroller push, or victory lap to Chester.

From the Chester newsletter, October 7, 2026

Price Chopper is the clutch stop for those “need a treat now” moments in the bakery department, with plenty of pick-up-and-go options for family dinners or office spreads, plus the bonus of grabbing everything else on your list from produce to deli to floral in the same run.

From the Warwick newsletter, October 1, 2026

Small-batch pies are the move at Shannon’s Eyes on the Pies, where chicken pot pie, quiche, sausage rolls, and ice-cream pies share space with espresso and even foot-long hot dogs. Special orders and catering keep weeknights easy, and their community giveback makes every slice feel better.

From the Warwick newsletter, October 22, 2026

Dream Donuts is slinging hot, made-to-order mini donuts in over 50 flavors, plus boxed beauties and custom designs that match any theme. Perfect for last-minute treats, holiday boxes, or when the Dessert Truck pops up around Warwick, because sometimes life simply requires cinnamon sugar therapy.

From the Warwick newsletter, October 3, 2026

When errands run long and sweet teeth get loud, Gio's Gelato Cafe has your fix with real-butter pastries, rotating fresh-daily gelato, and a legit Italian-American menu for breakfast all day through dinner. Paninis, pasta, and custom celebration cakes mean you can snack now, impress later.

From the Port Jervis newsletter, September 29, 2026

Whether you’re stocking a dessert table or just need a midday morale boost, Cremé Konditorei turns out miniatures, babka, parve cheese treats, tarts, cookies, and centerpiece cakes. Their trays and bundts make hosting in Chester suspiciously easy, which your guests won’t question while snacking.

From the Chester newsletter, October 4, 2026

Craving a legit scoop without leaving town? The Parlor at Trailside Treats Creamery Production Facility is the local spot for ice cream that hits the sweet-tooth bullseye, perfect for a quick cone after errands or a low-key treat run with the crew on any random Tuesday.

From the Goshen newsletter, October 22, 2026

Rotating custard flavors, fun sundae specials, and house-made grab-and-go novelties keep your sweet tooth guessing at Miller's Dairy Delite. If you're hungry, the Beef on Weck, burgers, and fryer favorites hit the spot beside the stream.

From the Port Jervis newsletter, October 21, 2026

Chester Ice Cream scoops Curly's Ice Cream, a premium, family-crafted classic since 1958, made with top-notch ingredients and real care.

From the Chester newsletter, October 22, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

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

Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Convenience store chain serving its own ice cream, coffee & soda, plus snacks & groceries.

Calculated Confections is the spot when you need celebration-worthy treats without the fuss. Think message-ready brownies that somehow nail fudgy and cakey at once, soft-thin cookies that crunch then melt, wedding cake tastings you can actually book, and in-store pickup to keep last-minute plans alive.

From the Montgomery newsletter, October 3, 2026