The best bakeries & sweet shops in Reading

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

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Mueller Chocolate Co

Bakeries & Sweets

Since 1980, Mueller Chocolate Co has been a Reading Terminal Market favorite for hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, silky truffles,…

Reading Terminal Market, 51 N 12th St (Philadelphia)

“Since 1980, Mueller Chocolate Co has been a Reading Terminal Market favorite for hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, silky truffles, and caramel nut clusters, plus conversation starters like anatomically correct chocolate hearts and the infamous chocolate onion.”

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 5, 2026

ATV Bakery Inc.

Bakeries & Sweets

Five generations of the Albert family still turning out original recipe, hearth baked crusty breads and rolls, ATV Bakery Inc. keeps it…

36 S 3rd St

“Five generations of the Albert family still turning out original recipe, hearth baked crusty breads and rolls, ATV Bakery Inc. keeps it simple with all natural, no preservatives, low-sodium loaves that taste like 1941 in the best way. Perfect for your weeknight soup, Saturday hoagies, or just tearing into warm.”

From the Reading newsletter, August 5, 2026

Candy & Confections by LISA STOUDT LLC.

Bakeries & Sweets

Cake shop specializing in celebratory treats such as cupcakes, cookies and chocolates, plus gluten-free and sugar-free options.

716 Carsonia Ave

“Cake shop specializing in celebratory treats such as cupcakes, cookies and chocolates, plus gluten-free and sugar-free options.”

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

145 S 13th St (Philadelphia)

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

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Cake Life Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming bakery for sweet & savory treats, like house-baked muffins, quiches, layer cakes & more.

1306 Frankford Ave (Philadelphia)

“Charming bakery for sweet & savory treats, like house-baked muffins, quiches, layer cakes & more.”

Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

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.”

Isgro Pastries

Bakeries & Sweets

Venerable bake shop turning out cannoli, cakes, cookies, custards, tarts & other Italian pastries.

1009 Christian St (Philadelphia)

“Venerable bake shop turning out cannoli, cakes, cookies, custards, tarts & other Italian pastries.”

Sweets & Treats Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet shop offering strawberries, cupcakes, and other desserts, as well as gifts and flowers.

6706 Rising Sun Ave (Philadelphia)

“Sweet shop offering strawberries, cupcakes, and other desserts, as well as gifts and flowers.”

Flying Monkey Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular bakeshop for whoopie pies, brownies, bars, cookies & a unique cake with pie baked inside.

1146 Arch St (Philadelphia)

“Popular bakeshop for whoopie pies, brownies, bars, cookies & a unique cake with pie baked inside.”

Sweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Confectionery offering homemade fudge & nut brittles, roasted peanuts, dried fruit, nuts & candy.

1136 Arch St (Philadelphia)

“Confectionery offering homemade fudge & nut brittles, roasted peanuts, dried fruit, nuts & candy.”

Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'

Bakeries & Sweets

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.”

Wenger's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Mexican breads and wedding cakes in a clean, old-style shop that also offers cookies.

900 N 10th St

“Mexican breads and wedding cakes in a clean, old-style shop that also offers cookies.”

Lore's Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming, landmark shop with hand-molded & filled chocolates, plus other goodies.

34 S 7th St (Philadelphia)

“Charming, landmark shop with hand-molded & filled chocolates, plus other goodies.”

Ady Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Snug bakery offering cupcakes, macarons and cakes, specializing in custom designs.

631 Penn Ave

“Snug bakery offering cupcakes, macarons and cakes, specializing in custom designs.”

Tropical Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Modest corner bakery provides exotic flavored Latin desserts, plus pastries, cakes & cookies.

854 Bingaman St

“Modest corner bakery provides exotic flavored Latin desserts, plus pastries, cakes & cookies.”

Levain Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed, busy bakery offering warm, freshly baked cookies in a variety of flavors, plus bread.

1518 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

“Relaxed, busy bakery offering warm, freshly baked cookies in a variety of flavors, plus bread.”

The Sweet Life Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Compact dessert nook specializing in cups of pudding, plus cakes, pies, cookies & cupcakes.

740 South St (Philadelphia)

“Compact dessert nook specializing in cups of pudding, plus cakes, pies, cookies & cupcakes.”

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