The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lancaster

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

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Miesse Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

When your sweet tooth starts texting in all caps, Miesse Candies has the handcrafted goodies to hush it. Classic chocolates that taste like…

429 N Mulberry St

When your sweet tooth starts texting in all caps, Miesse Candies has the handcrafted goodies to hush it. Classic chocolates that taste like someone still cares, shareable assortments for last-minute heroics, and a little nostalgia with every bite, perfect for a midweek Lancaster pick-me-up.

From the Lancaster newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Lancaster Sweet Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Visitors to this shop can choose from a selection of ice cream and chocolates.

141 N Duke St

Visitors to this shop can choose from a selection of ice cream and chocolates.

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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.

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House of Clarendon

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery creating customized birthday and wedding cakes in a variety of flavors.

240 Harrisburg Ave

Bakery creating customized birthday and wedding cakes in a variety of flavors.

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Vécu

Bakeries & Sweets

Classic French cuisine, wines & artisan desserts presented in a sleek space with tufted banquettes.

26 E King St

Classic French cuisine, wines & artisan desserts presented in a sleek space with tufted banquettes.

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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.

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Groff's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime, family-owned shop specializing in homemade chocolates, candy, and brittle.

3587 Blue Rock Rd

Longtime, family-owned shop specializing in homemade chocolates, candy, and brittle.

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Thom's Bread Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back joint featuring baked products such as pizzas, bread, muffins and granola, plus friendly staff.

113 Butler Ave

Laid-back joint featuring baked products such as pizzas, bread, muffins and granola, plus friendly staff.

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Quaint, family-owned shop with gourmet Italian prepared foods, plus custom cakes, pastries & coffee.

9 N Duke St

Quaint, family-owned shop with gourmet Italian prepared foods, plus custom cakes, pastries & coffee.

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Lancaster Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering a variety of gourmet cupcakes, including vegan, and gluten-free options, plus milkshakes.

24 W Orange St

Bakery offering a variety of gourmet cupcakes, including vegan, and gluten-free options, plus milkshakes.

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Lancaster Cupcake

Bakeries & Sweets

Wedding baked goods such as cupcakes in creative flavors, as well as cakes and coffee.

260 Granite Run Dr

Wedding baked goods such as cupcakes in creative flavors, as well as cakes and coffee.

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Lolli & Pops

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain confectionery store selling chocolates, gummies and other candies, both homemade and international.

208 Park City Center

Chain confectionery store selling chocolates, gummies and other candies, both homemade and international.

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The Urban Farmhouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-run bakery specializing in cheesecake in a variety of flavors, from traditional to creative.

60 N Queen St

Family-run bakery specializing in cheesecake in a variety of flavors, from traditional to creative.

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