The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lehigh County

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Chillin'Snacking is all about limber, the Puerto Rican frozen treat with a Lindbergh backstory, spun into 27 flavors that hit every craving, from tropical fruit to creamy coffee to candy-studded experiments. Run by Keyla, it’s the kind of downtown spot that turns quick errands into sweet pit stops.

From the Allentown newsletter, September 28, 2026

The Udder Bar makes homemade ice cream on-premise daily in the West End Theater District, with over 40 flavors in play and 100 in rotation, plus legit non-dairy and fresh-baked gluten-free cones. Try a Bubble or Taco Waffle, maybe the Daffle, then thank your future self.

From the Allentown newsletter, September 17, 2026

With over 100 flavors of homemade scoops, plus frozen yogurt and Italian ice, Ice Cream World is the kind of place where indecision is half the fun. They also handle custom cakes, sundae parties, fundraisers, and even dry ice, so your sweet plans can scale.

From the Allentown newsletter, September 24, 2026

Inside Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Amish Village Bake Shop turns out the stuff you actually want to eat right now, buttery pastries, crusty breads, fruit pies and real-deal cakes. It’s the stand you hit when you promised to bring dessert and secretly want leftovers.

From the Allentown newsletter, October 6, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

When your week needs a little pick‑me‑up, Glitteratti Bakery delivers colorful, glitter‑dusted cakes, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, and custom creations that make playful flavors taste like instant classics. Perfect for birthdays, office treats, or a midweek “I deserve this” moment.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, October 7, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Soumaya & Sons Bakery has been baking fresh, on premise pita since 1979 using only wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt, no sugar and no chemical preservatives. Pair it with their authentic lunch plates made daily from local ingredients and consider your midday sorted.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, September 25, 2026

Whether you're piping your first cupcake or cranking out 12 dozen cookie favors, CheleTom Cake & Candy Supplies in nearby Whitehall has the sprinkles, chocolate, molds, packaging and know-how to make it happen. More than 25 years in the game, plus classes if you want to level up.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, October 3, 2026

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 Bethlehem newsletter, October 20, 2026

Kyms Creations is a licensed, custom-only in-home bakery that has been sweetening the Lehigh Valley since 2003 with 70 varieties of flavors, fillings, and icings for cakes, cookies, and all kinds of pastries.

From the Allentown newsletter, September 5, 2026

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

Since 1904, Josh Early Candies has been turning fresh ingredients and small batch family recipes into the stuff Allentown snack breaks dream about, from sea salt caramels and ultra dark chocolates to beloved nonpareils and gift boxes, perfect for bribing coworkers or rewarding your own good behavior.

From the Allentown newsletter, October 20, 2026

El Patron Bakery is a family owned Dominican spot in Allentown turning out from-scratch pastries and custom cakes daily, crafted by bakers with 20+ years of experience. In business for over a decade and even wholesaling to PA and NJ, they’re a reliable go-to when your sweet tooth insists on quality.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, October 14, 2026

When the donut mood hits, Mary Ann Donut Kitchen delivers the classics that actually taste like childhood, from crackly crullers and glossy Boston creams to buttery croissants. Order online for an effortless office hero move, or watch for their Oops We Made Too Many drops for sweet, serendipitous scores.

From the Allentown newsletter, August 12, 2026

Whether you need a celebration showpiece or just a flaky morning pick-me-up, Bakery Dulce Vanella LLC turns out handmade pastries, rice cakes, and custom cakes with specialty espresso drinks.

Skip the usual donut run and let La Dolce Vita Italian Bakery upgrade your week with Sicilian cannoli, crisp sfogliatelle, rum babba, and ricotta-laced cassata, plus a proper espresso in cozy seats. They also craft gorgeous custom cakes, including towering wedding creations straight from Sicilian tradition.

From the Allentown newsletter, August 18, 2026