The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lakewood

“Bright counter-serve bakery-cafe featuring artisanal breads, pastries, cookies & macaroons.”

“Cozy store serving a variety of vegan doughnuts from Boston cream to strawberry shortcake.”

“Colorful sweets and cake slices shop serving vegan treats including ice cream, plus custom cakes.”

“Retail bakery making a wide variety of hearth-baked breads from scratch.”

“Homemade ice cream with unique flavors, plus sundaes, milkshakes and cones.”

“Homemade ice cream and milkshakes (dairy-free options available) sweetened with honey.”

“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

“Bakery specializing in doughnuts and breads, with a few sandwiches to round out the menu.”

“European-style chocolate shop selling bars and truffles, plus vegan options.”

“Bakery specializing in custom-made cakes and cupcakes that are delivered and picked up.”

“Colorful shop serving up specialty cupcakes in many flavors, soft-serve cones & soda floats.”

“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

“Bakeshop & deli with ample seating offering fresh bread, pastries & traditional Italian entrees.”

“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