The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lackawanna County

Whether your week needs a sugar morale boost or a gift that actually lands, Dunmore Candy Kitchen has been crafting homemade chocolates since 1904. Think handmade milk, dark, and white chocolates, truffles, customizable molds and figures, fudge, classic gummies, and gift baskets...

From the Scranton newsletter, September 11, 2026

Craving something flaky and actually worth the calories, My Mother's Delicacies turns out classic rugelach by the pound, buttery kipfel, and big-as-your-hand black and white cookies, all certified Kosher dairy under the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of New York. Gift tins and platters make effortless host points.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 21, 2026

From birthdays for kids and grownups to weddings, showers, graduations, and religious milestones, Lynn Sandy's Bakery turns your occasion into frosting-fueled fanfare.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 15, 2026

Since 1946, National Bakery has kept Scranton happily carb-loaded with kosher, preservative-free loaves, famous hard rolls, rye, Pullman, truly 100% whole wheat, and those all-purpose wiener buns you’ve probably met at local spots. Plus rotating cookies, cakes, and pastries when the sweet tooth calls.

From the Scranton newsletter, October 29, 2026

Chocolate shop featuring fudge, dipped pretzels & fruit, along with sugar-free options.

If your sweet tooth has high standards, Dunmore Candy Kitchen delivers with old-fashioned, house-made chocolates that actually taste like chocolate. Grab the dark-chocolate pecan turtles, then explore custom molds, holiday treats, and boxed assortments that make easy gifts or just-in-case stash material.

From the Scranton newsletter, September 5, 2026

If your sweet tooth is bored, Black Cat Bakery leans into food as art with from-scratch cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, cakes, brownies, pastries, and macarons in unusual yet delicious flavors like vintage tomato soup cakes, savory flavors turned sweet, and modern floral tastes.

From the Scranton newsletter, August 31, 2026

Chocolate shop featuring fudge, dipped pretzels & fruit, along with sugar-free options.