The best bakeries & sweet shops in Kent

“Local institution, open spring through fall, offering ice cream in classic & inventive flavors.”

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

“Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.”

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

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

“Frozen custard chain founded in 1936 that offers hand-dipped cones, milkshakes & sundaes.”

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

“National chain with dozens of flavor combinations of soft-serve frozen yogurt, plus sorbet.”

“Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.”

“Crepe N’ Drip is where your sweet tooth meets premium Belgian chocolate, gelato and ice cream, and signature sweet crepes and American-style waffles finished with real pistachio and white chocolate. Add a rich espresso or a 100% natural smoothie and you’ve got dessert vibes worth a neighborhood detour.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Serving Cleveland since 1974 and now a Parma staple, Honey Hut Ice Cream turns out homemade cones, sundaes, and milkshakes in seasonal flavors using all natural ingredients from local farms, like raspberries from Foote’s Farm, Cleveland dairy, and honey from an Amish farm in Walnut Creek.”

From the Parma newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Since 1974, Honey Hut Ice Cream has been the hometown go-to for fresh, seasonal scoops made with all-natural ingredients, from Foote’s Farm raspberries to dairy from a Cleveland dairy and honey from an Ohio Amish farm. Hit Old Brooklyn, Parma, Solon, or Brecksville this week and treat yourself.”

From the Lorain newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Casa Dolce Bakery is the Mayfield Heights spot when you’re craving real-deal cannolis, tiramisu, or that famous almond cake, plus fresh breads for breakfast. Skip cooking this week and raid their daily-changing prepared foods, paninis, pastas, soups, and occasional heavy hitters like osso bucco or poached salmon.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 3, 2026

“The HoneyBirch Bakehouse in Cleveland’s Larchmere neighborhood turns out crackly loaves, flaky pastries, and legit baguette and deli sandwiches, plus a tiny grocer’s pantry with locally sourced dairy, eggs, chocolates, and conservas… ideal for a weekend stock up when you’re already headed toward Cleveland.”

“Craving a mellow week without leaving Parma? 0, Hidden Hills Club and Tre House.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Colossal Cupcakes was the colorful, sugar-slinging spot for specialty cupcakes, soft-serve cones, and soda floats, and yes, we’re still thinking about them. They’ve hung up the aprons, but locals with a sweet tooth in Warren still swap stories about those playful flavors and frosting.”

“Planning a birthday, shower, or just craving frosting art, CAKE drama handcrafts custom cakes in Gordon Square with mix-and-match flavors per tier and smart custom sizing. They also do sheet cakes and cupcakes, plus in-person or virtual design consults and tasting sample boxes, so lock in something sweet this week.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Whether you’re hunting for retro faves, hard-to-find sweets, or party-perfect colors, All City Candy is the local hookup. Build a candy buffet that matches your team or wedding palette, explore kosher, vegan, or nut-free options, and snag fudge, cookies, and chocolate treats for this week’s cravings.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Presti's Bakery is your reliable go-to when you want pastries, cookie trays for the crew, or Italian comfort like sheet pizza, lasagna, eggplant parm and chicken marsala. Swing by this week for a quick bite or take-home spread that makes dinner feel like Nonna cooked.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 25, 2026

“a. Sweetie Candy Company is the largest candy store in America, a wall-to-wall wonderland of classics, retro finds, and bulk treats. a.”

From the Elyria newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Whether you're into blueberry lemon, chocolate amaretto, or a classic cherry, Slices Fabulous Cakes turns out cheesecakes in all the good flavors plus specialty cakes that taste like a celebration. Bookmark this for birthdays, random Tuesdays, and every sweet emergency... your fork will know what to do.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Grandma Campbell's Cupcakes bakes the kind of fresh cupcakes you swear you’ll only have one of, then backs it up with Campbell’s Sweets Factory’s small-batch gourmet popcorn and hand-dipped chocolates. Perfect for Lorain weeknights, game-day spreads, or easy online gifting when you need a win in the dessert column.”