The best bakeries & sweet shops in Harrisburg

“Zimmerman's Nuts and Candies is a fourth-generation Harrisburg staple making fresh, all natural peanut butter, cooked nuts, roasted coffee and delightful confections. Swing by this week for fresh-roasted cashews, a jar of peanut butter, and maybe a candy or three because you earned it.”

From the Harrisburg newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Long-standing, family-run shop offering an extensive array of handmade chocolates in a casual setting.”

“Family-run store offering a variety of chocolates and other homemade sweets.”

“Cozy bakery & coffee shop specializing in cupcakes and cookies.”

“Casual shop specializing in high-end chocolates and pastries, including truffles and croissants.”

“Small store selling chocolate treats (including truffles, toffee and caramels) plus other sweets.”

“Nostalgic joint offering a choice of soft-serve and hand-dipped flavors (including Hershey's), plus malts, milkshakes and sundaes, as well as 50s-themed candy, jukeboxes and retro decor.”

“Bakery offering wedding, birthday, and custom cakes, plus cupcakes and cheesecakes.”

“Friendly staff shop offering handcrafted French macarons, cream-filled cakes and gluten-free options.”

“Relaxed, family-run bakery offering a range of cakes, pies, bread & pastries plus coffee drinks.”

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

“Quaint counter-serve French café serving sweet & savory crêpes with toppings, plus coffee & tea.”