The best bakeries & sweet shops in Salem

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

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Don Froylan Creamery

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Don Froylan Creamery has been crafting authentic Mexican cheeses in Salem since 2003, so your taco nights will thank you. Swing by for…

3310 Portland Rd NE

Don Froylan Creamery has been crafting authentic Mexican cheeses in Salem since 2003, so your taco nights will thank you. Swing by for fresh queso asadero, botanero with cilantro and jalapeño, Liliana’s string cheese, then seal the deal with a hot-off-the-griddle quesadilla and a scoop of ice cream.

From the Salem newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Candyland Cheesecakes

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Candyland Cheesecakes turns out cheesecakes in playful, candy-inspired flavors like Snickers, Oreo, and Fruity Pebbles, with a weekly…

2195 Hyacinth St NE Ste 132

Candyland Cheesecakes turns out cheesecakes in playful, candy-inspired flavors like Snickers, Oreo, and Fruity Pebbles, with a weekly lineup that keeps things interesting. They also make macarons, so you can claim it’s “just a little treat” and accidentally curate dessert.

From the Keizer newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Don Bigote

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When the sugar craving hits, Don Bigote slings fresh, handcrafted churros, loaded crepes, and ice cream shakes from their food trucks, plus…

3260 Portland Rd NE

When the sugar craving hits, Don Bigote slings fresh, handcrafted churros, loaded crepes, and ice cream shakes from their food trucks, plus a surprisingly chill rooftop perch. Easy Keizer pick for dessert runs, evening sweet tooth missions, or casual hangs with something warm and crispy.

From the Keizer newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Baskin-Robbins

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

4060 River Rd N

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

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To Go Paleo, LLC

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To Go Paleo, LLC turns the paleo playbook into legit comfort bakes, with blender bread, bagels, gingerbread scones, a deep-dish Caveman…

2195 Hyacinth St NE suit 185

To Go Paleo, LLC turns the paleo playbook into legit comfort bakes, with blender bread, bagels, gingerbread scones, a deep-dish Caveman Crust pizza crust, and vegan SunButter crunch bars in the mix. If you live in Salem and love baked goods with thoughtful ingredients, this is your new happy place.

From the Salem newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Sweet Cuban Bakery

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From delicate pastries, buttery croissants, decadent cakes, and handcrafted cookies, Sweet Cuban Bakery brings authentic Cuban flavors…

458 SE 185th Ave Ste 116 (Portland)

From delicate pastries, buttery croissants, decadent cakes, and handcrafted cookies, Sweet Cuban Bakery brings authentic Cuban flavors baked from scratch daily, right in the neighborhood.

From the Gresham newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Hurry Back Ice Cream

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Hurry Back Ice Cream turns handmade, small-batch scoops into little works of art, tinkering flavors until they’re just right, then pairing…

7875 Southeast 13th Avenue Southeast 13th and, SE Lexington St (Portland)

Hurry Back Ice Cream turns handmade, small-batch scoops into little works of art, tinkering flavors until they’re just right, then pairing them with waffles if you’re feeling extra. It’s a laid-back cart featured by the Oregon Dairy Council, perfect when your sweet tooth wants something actually memorable.

From the Oregon City newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Cloud City Ice Cream

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Cloud City Ice Cream is all about small-batch, handcrafted scoops made with natural, local ingredients, so every bite tastes like someone…

4525 SE Woodstock Blvd (Portland)

Cloud City Ice Cream is all about small-batch, handcrafted scoops made with natural, local ingredients, so every bite tastes like someone who loves you cooked it. Expect playful, real-food flavors that rotate with the seasons... the kind of cone that makes weekday errands feel like a victory lap.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 26, 2026

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FAT Cupcake

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Fat Cupcake dreams up freshly unique cupcakes and custom cakes, from classics to playful creations like The Charlie, a chocolate peanut…

8730 SE Woodstock Blvd (Portland)

Fat Cupcake dreams up freshly unique cupcakes and custom cakes, from classics to playful creations like The Charlie, a chocolate peanut butter showstopper, all baked with heart for the community.

From the Tigard newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop is a non-profit cupcake shop changing lives one cupcake at a time, providing work and community for adults…

7828 SW Capitol Hwy (Portland)

Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop is a non-profit cupcake shop changing lives one cupcake at a time, providing work and community for adults with acquired brain injury. Always peanut-free and Certified Kosher-Dairy, their bakes let you bring treats to the next meetup while backing a mission Portland can be proud of.

From the Portland newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Pure Decadence Bakery

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Pure Decadence Bakery is the local move when you want pastries that actually taste like a treat this week. Think flaky croissants, cookies…

4740 Liberty Rd S

Pure Decadence Bakery is the local move when you want pastries that actually taste like a treat this week. Think flaky croissants, cookies you didn’t mean to finish, and custom cakes for any occasion, with gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free options that don’t feel like a compromise.

From the Salem newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Sweetpea Baking Co.

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Sweetpea Baking Co. keeps mornings and snack breaks interesting with 100% vegan pastries and cakes, plus legit breakfast, soups,…

1205 SE Stark St (Portland)

Sweetpea Baking Co. keeps mornings and snack breaks interesting with 100% vegan pastries and cakes, plus legit breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and bagels. Settle into the spacious cafe, grab something flaky and uplifting, then tell your group chat you found the plant-based move this week.

From the Portland newsletter, August 8, 2026

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creo chocolate

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Portland's award-magnet chocolate maker, Creo Chocolate, turns Ecuadorian cacao into bars, truffles, and caramels that actually taste like…

629 NW 23rd Ave (Portland)

Portland's award-magnet chocolate maker, Creo Chocolate, turns Ecuadorian cacao into bars, truffles, and caramels that actually taste like someone obsessed over them. Book a Chocolate Lab tasting to build your own bar, or grab a Nibs & Sea Salt standby that disappears faster than weekend plans.

From the Vancouver newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Piece of Cake

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Piece of Cake has been turning birthdays, weddings, and Tuesday cravings into art since 1978, and they actually won Cooking Channel’s Sugar…

8306 SE 17th Ave (Portland)

Piece of Cake has been turning birthdays, weddings, and Tuesday cravings into art since 1978, and they actually won Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown. This week, order a custom cake in any vibe from elegant to naughty, with gluten free, dairy free, vegan, or casein free options, plus delivery.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Rocket Fizz Portland

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Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

535 SW 6th Ave (Portland)

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

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Twisted Croissant & Patisserie turns out shatter-crisp cruffins, buttery croissants, and savory quiches that actually eat like a meal. It’s…

2129 NE Broadway (Portland)

Twisted Croissant & Patisserie turns out shatter-crisp cruffins, buttery croissants, and savory quiches that actually eat like a meal. It’s the spot for not-too-sweet pastries, creative flavor mashups like black sesame lava donuts or char siu croissants, and a solid coffee to seal the deal.

From the McMinnville newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Farina Bakery

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Farina Bakery turns your sweet tooth into an evening ritual with colorful French macarons, flaky pastries, and elegant custom cakes, plus…

1844 SE Hawthorne Blvd (Portland)

Farina Bakery turns your sweet tooth into an evening ritual with colorful French macarons, flaky pastries, and elegant custom cakes, plus Cake & Jazz Night that pairs dessert with live tunes and coffee drinks. Seasonal flavors like Passionfruit, Thai Tea, and Shirley Temple keep things interesting.

From the Gresham newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Cupcake bakery shop also serving other desserts, plus vegan options, cookies and candies.

1138 SW Morrison St (Portland)

Cupcake bakery shop also serving other desserts, plus vegan options, cookies and candies.

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Likely Ivy

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Whether your week needs a tiny pick-me-up or a full-on flavor parade, Likely Ivy deals in mini cupcakes with classic and seasonal vibes,…

1725 SE Hawthorne Blvd (Portland)

Whether your week needs a tiny pick-me-up or a full-on flavor parade, Likely Ivy deals in mini cupcakes with classic and seasonal vibes, from vanilla and chocolate to corn. Build a custom pack for pickup or swing by the shop, then share... or absolutely don’t.

From the Portland newsletter, August 10, 2026

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See's Candies

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Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

355 Liberty St NE

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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From custom theme showstoppers to cupcake bouquets, pies and artisan pastries, Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes keeps Salem sweet with…

2195 Hyacinth St NE Ste 101

From custom theme showstoppers to cupcake bouquets, pies and artisan pastries, Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes keeps Salem sweet with scratch-made treats and classes, including gluten-free, keto and vegan options.

From the Keizer newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Gerry Frank's Konditorei

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When you need a celebration-level dessert on a random Tuesday, Gerry Frank's Konditorei delivers towering cakes, cheesecakes, and tortes…

310 Kearney St SE

When you need a celebration-level dessert on a random Tuesday, Gerry Frank's Konditorei delivers towering cakes, cheesecakes, and tortes that make decision-making impossible. Swing by for lunch too, with quiche, soups, salads, sandwiches, and a glass of wine... a Salem staple since 1982.

From the Salem newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Azar Indulgences

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Azar Indulgences blends Lebanese roots with Belgian-style technique to craft ethically sourced chocolates that actually taste like…

712 SW Salmon St (Portland)

Azar Indulgences blends Lebanese roots with Belgian-style technique to craft ethically sourced chocolates that actually taste like something, then pairs them with seriously good coffee.

From the Portland newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Candy Basket Inc.

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Candy Basket Inc. is the spot for truffles, salt water taffy, and by-the-pound classics, plus a Pacific Northwest Collection and gift-ready…

1924 NE 181st Ave (Portland)

Candy Basket Inc. is the spot for truffles, salt water taffy, and by-the-pound classics, plus a Pacific Northwest Collection and gift-ready boxes. Swing by this week to stock the snack drawer, surprise a neighbor, or finally settle the household fudge vs.

From the Oregon City newsletter, August 11, 2026

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From buttery croissants to as-good-as-Paris baguettes, St. Honoré Bakery Thurman nails the French bakery craving and pairs it with Caffe…

2335 NW Thurman St (Portland)

From buttery croissants to as-good-as-Paris baguettes, St. Honoré Bakery Thurman nails the French bakery craving and pairs it with Caffe Umbria coffee. This week, grab quiche, seasonal desserts, or a lunch-worthy sandwich, then stash an extra pastry and reheat later for fresh-from-the-oven crisp.

From the Portland newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Little T American Baker

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Little T American Baker turns out the kind of bread and pastries that make weekday mornings feel like weekends. Think crisp crusts, tender…

2600 SE Division St (Portland)

Little T American Baker turns out the kind of bread and pastries that make weekday mornings feel like weekends. Think crisp crusts, tender middles, and seasonal treats that disappear fast, baked with patience and serious know-how, a reliable move when you want quality without fuss.

From the Portland newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Verdun Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you’re craving silky milk, bold dark, or creamy white, Verdun Chocolates serves up handcrafted Lebanese treats in signature boxes…

The Gregory on, 421 NW 10th Ave (Portland)

Whether you’re craving silky milk, bold dark, or creamy white, Verdun Chocolates serves up handcrafted Lebanese treats in signature boxes and truffle assortments that feel fancy without the fuss. The Dubai Collection of bars and dates also makes clutch gifts for birthdays, host thank-yous, or just because.

From the Portland newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Pix Patisserie / Pix-O-Matic pairs spot-on macarons and French classics with the lively energy of a shared tapas bar, so you can follow a…

2225 E Burnside St (Portland)

Pix Patisserie / Pix-O-Matic pairs spot-on macarons and French classics with the lively energy of a shared tapas bar, so you can follow a crisp tart or silky mousse with something savory. A true Portland original that nails technique and keeps dessert night fun, not fussy.

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Bees & Beans

Bakeries & Sweets

Bees & Beans hand-makes nostalgic-but-better candy bars in St. Johns, sweetened with local honey and built from quality local ingredients.…

8801 N Lombard St (Portland)

Bees & Beans hand-makes nostalgic-but-better candy bars in St. Johns, sweetened with local honey and built from quality local ingredients. Make this your midweek morale boost, grab a few for the freezer, then tell yourself you'll ration them...

From the Portland newsletter, August 22, 2026

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creo chocolate

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Creo Chocolate turns Portland sweet tooths into chocolatiers with its Chocolate Lab, where tastings end with you designing your own bar.…

1618 NE 1st Ave (Portland)

Creo Chocolate turns Portland sweet tooths into chocolatiers with its Chocolate Lab, where tastings end with you designing your own bar. Ethically sourced Ecuadorian cacao and a trophy case of Good Food, Academy of Chocolate, and International Chocolate Awards mean the treats taste as thoughtful as they are delicious.

From the Portland newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Sewell Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

From-scratch tarts, cupcakes, and custom cakes are the headline here, but Sewell Sweets also pours espresso and those fizzy Quencher drinks…

155 Liberty St NE #160

From-scratch tarts, cupcakes, and custom cakes are the headline here, but Sewell Sweets also pours espresso and those fizzy Quencher drinks that somehow vanish too fast. Husband-and-wife run and award-winning in Downtown Salem, it’s the spot when you need dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

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Dough Hook Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you’re plotting a midweek morale boost or need a post-market pick-me-up, Dough Hook Bake Shop turns out creative donuts and flaky…

1970 Lancaster Dr NE #105

Whether you’re plotting a midweek morale boost or need a post-market pick-me-up, Dough Hook Bake Shop turns out creative donuts and flaky pastries that actually taste as good as they look, with vegan-friendly options too. Spot them at the Salem Farmers’ Market and bring home a brag-worthy box.

From the Salem newsletter, August 21, 2026

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