The best bakeries & sweet shops in Allentown

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

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Egypt Star Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned for over 80 years, Egypt Star Bakery keeps the Lehigh Valley stocked with hearth-baked breads, Kiffles, Lekvar buns, cookies,…

608 N Front St

“Family-owned for over 80 years, Egypt Star Bakery keeps the Lehigh Valley stocked with hearth-baked breads, Kiffles, Lekvar buns, cookies, and custom cakes made from time-honored recipes. Drop in this week for something crusty, something flaky, maybe both... your morning coffee will take a victory lap.”

From the Allentown newsletter, August 6, 2026

Mueller Chocolate Co

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1980, Mueller Chocolate Co has been a Reading Terminal Market favorite for hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, silky truffles,…

Reading Terminal Market, 51 N 12th St (Philadelphia)

“Since 1980, Mueller Chocolate Co has been a Reading Terminal Market favorite for hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, silky truffles, and caramel nut clusters, plus conversation starters like anatomically correct chocolate hearts and the infamous chocolate onion.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 5, 2026

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

145 S 13th St (Philadelphia)

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

Cake Life Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming bakery for sweet & savory treats, like house-baked muffins, quiches, layer cakes & more.

1306 Frankford Ave (Philadelphia)

“Charming bakery for sweet & savory treats, like house-baked muffins, quiches, layer cakes & more.”

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Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering decorated cakes & more plus a cozy cafe with light breakfast & lunch choices.

7723-25 Germantown Ave (Philadelphia)

“Bakery offering decorated cakes & more plus a cozy cafe with light breakfast & lunch choices.”

Kyms Creations

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakeshop offering custom cakes, cupcakes and scones with a variety of fillings and frostings.

472 Wetzel St

“Bakeshop offering custom cakes, cupcakes and scones with a variety of fillings and frostings.”

Isgro Pastries

Bakeries & Sweets

Venerable bake shop turning out cannoli, cakes, cookies, custards, tarts & other Italian pastries.

1009 Christian St (Philadelphia)

“Venerable bake shop turning out cannoli, cakes, cookies, custards, tarts & other Italian pastries.”

Sweets & Treats Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet shop offering strawberries, cupcakes, and other desserts, as well as gifts and flowers.

6706 Rising Sun Ave (Philadelphia)

“Sweet shop offering strawberries, cupcakes, and other desserts, as well as gifts and flowers.”

Flying Monkey Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular bakeshop for whoopie pies, brownies, bars, cookies & a unique cake with pie baked inside.

1146 Arch St (Philadelphia)

“Popular bakeshop for whoopie pies, brownies, bars, cookies & a unique cake with pie baked inside.”

Sweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Confectionery offering homemade fudge & nut brittles, roasted peanuts, dried fruit, nuts & candy.

1136 Arch St (Philadelphia)

“Confectionery offering homemade fudge & nut brittles, roasted peanuts, dried fruit, nuts & candy.”

Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-run bakery and cafe for cupcakes, cakes, bread pudding and other sweets, plus dine-in seating.

26 Maplewood Mall (Philadelphia)

“Family-run bakery and cafe for cupcakes, cakes, bread pudding and other sweets, plus dine-in seating.”

Piece 'a Cake

Bakeries & Sweets

Homey bakery offering whimsical cakes for birthdays, weddings and other occasions, plus cupcakes.

165 E Main St (Macungie)

“Homey bakery offering whimsical cakes for birthdays, weddings and other occasions, plus cupcakes.”

Mary Ann Donut Kitchen

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in donuts, including crullers and Boston creams, plus croissants.

1601 Liberty St

“Bakery specializing in donuts, including crullers and Boston creams, plus croissants.”

Lore's Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming, landmark shop with hand-molded & filled chocolates, plus other goodies.

34 S 7th St (Philadelphia)

“Charming, landmark shop with hand-molded & filled chocolates, plus other goodies.”

Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed, busy bakery offering warm, freshly baked cookies in a variety of flavors, plus bread.

1518 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

“Relaxed, busy bakery offering warm, freshly baked cookies in a variety of flavors, plus bread.”

La Dolce Vita Italian Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery serving Italian pastries, cakes, cookies, and cannoli, plus coffee.

5531 Hamilton Blvd (Wescosville)

“Bakery serving Italian pastries, cakes, cookies, and cannoli, plus coffee.”

The Sweet Life Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact dessert nook specializing in cups of pudding, plus cakes, pies, cookies & cupcakes.

740 South St (Philadelphia)

“Compact dessert nook specializing in cups of pudding, plus cakes, pies, cookies & cupcakes.”

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