The best bakeries & sweet shops in Altoona

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

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Dutch Hill Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Dutch Hill Chocolates has been perfecting in-house recipes for over 50 years, turning out creamy butter creams, peanut butter meltaways,…

1624 1st Ave

“Dutch Hill Chocolates has been perfecting in-house recipes for over 50 years, turning out creamy butter creams, peanut butter meltaways, truffles, clusters, and chocolate-covered pretzels that actually taste like something.”

From the Altoona newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Boyer Candy Co. Inc.

Bakeries & Sweets

Craving a hometown sugar rush? Boyer Candy Co. Inc. has the classics made exclusively in Altoona since 1936, from Mallo Cups and Smoothie…

821 17th St

“Craving a hometown sugar rush? Boyer Candy Co. Inc.”

From the Altoona newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Say It With Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

From cupcake bouquets that look like flowers but taste like victory, to Blue & White Celebration Cupcakes, custom cookies, cookie cakes and…

order only, 1307 Pleasant Valley Blvd

“From cupcake bouquets that look like flowers but taste like victory, to Blue & White Celebration Cupcakes, custom cookies, cookie cakes and classic cupcakes, Say It With Sweets turns your idea into edible art. Order ahead this week, then show up to your next birthday, tailgate or Tuesday with the good stuff.”

From the Altoona newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Angelo Pacifico & Sons Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back bakery featuring bagels, pepperoni rolls, cheese bread and other baked goods.

1208 5th Ave

“Laid-back bakery featuring bagels, pepperoni rolls, cheese bread and other baked goods.”

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Gardners Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy store in the Logan Towne Center stocking chocolates and other sweets, including ice cream.

206 Falon Lane

“Candy store in the Logan Towne Center stocking chocolates and other sweets, including ice cream.”

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Bedford Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running shop offering gift baskets and a selection of chocolates, ice cream, and gourmet popcorn.

3415 Pleasant Valley Blvd

“Long-running shop offering gift baskets and a selection of chocolates, ice cream, and gourmet popcorn.”

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