The best bakeries & sweet shops in State College

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

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Sweet Tooth Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

When dessert duty calls, Sweet Tooth Bakery & Cafe nails it with fresh-to-order, custom-decorated cakes, classic cookies, and chocolates,…

120 Miller Alley

When dessert duty calls, Sweet Tooth Bakery & Cafe nails it with fresh-to-order, custom-decorated cakes, classic cookies, and chocolates, plus they’re licensed to deck treats with PSU logos.

From the State College newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Wedding-cake and birthday-cake maker also providing cupcakes and friendly service, plus a sled collection.

332 N Pennsylvania Ave (Centre Hall)

Wedding-cake and birthday-cake maker also providing cupcakes and friendly service, plus a sled collection.

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

421 E Beaver Ave # G2

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

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Chew Chew Bun

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy coffee shop whipping up espresso drinks alongside baked goods such as egg tarts.

115 E Beaver Ave

Cozy coffee shop whipping up espresso drinks alongside baked goods such as egg tarts.

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The Cakeshop by Tati

Bakeries & Sweets

Friendly staff and quaint cafe serving traditional cakes, pastries and cookies made in-house for special occasions.

174 E College Ave (Pleasant Gap)

Friendly staff and quaint cafe serving traditional cakes, pastries and cookies made in-house for special occasions.

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Dolce Vita Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Cheerful, independent bakery serving a range of specialty desserts, plus gluten-free & vegan treats.

2490 Commercial Blvd

Cheerful, independent bakery serving a range of specialty desserts, plus gluten-free & vegan treats.

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