The best bakeries & sweet shops in Mentor

“Homey, low-key neighborhood parlor dispensing classic pizzas, sandwiches, pastas & even ice cream.”

“Casual chain featuring frozen custard along with ice cream and smoothies.”

“Family ice cream shop with a menu featuring shakes and cones.”

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

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

“Fun place providing soft-serve and hard ice cream, sundaes, floats and milkshakes.”

“Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.”

“Baking business serving made-to-order cakes, cake pops, cookies and cupcakes, plus other baked sweets.”

“Ice cream shop featuring frozen custard and other desserts in a variety of flavors.”

“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.”

“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