The best bakeries & sweet shops in Johnston

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

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

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

“Old-school since 1978, Wandies By Pina turns out ultra-crisp wandies and gourmet Italian cookies that tend to disappear five minutes after you open them. Make this the week you rediscover that toasty crunch, light and clean, the kind you keep reaching back for.”

From the Cranston newsletter, August 20, 2026

“When your week needs a pick-me-up, The Original Italian Bakery, Inc. turns out artisanal Italian breads, desserts, and pizza that taste like someone’s nonna still runs quality control. Stop in this week for a loaf, a slice, or something sweet, then pretend you baked it.”

From the Cranston newsletter, August 25, 2026

“If your dessert radar perks up at tres leches, cuatro leches, flan, and caramel and guava cake slices, The Family Cake is the neighborhood spot. They bake daily with that real Latin bakery vibe, plus custom cakes for birthdays and just-because moments... because Providence always has something to celebrate.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 31, 2026

“LaSalle Bakery has done the Old School, Old-World, no-shortcut thing for over 80 years, turning out proper bread, breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, and pastries, plus custom gourmet cakes tailored to your theme and taste. When you need something reliably excellent, this hometown classic delivers.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Signature Almond Butter Toffee made the old-school way, coated in dark chocolate and plenty of almonds. Anchor Toffee is Rhode Island made and dangerously giftable, the kind of treat you buy for a friend then remember you, too, are a friend... to yourself.”

From the Cranston newsletter, August 29, 2026

“If you’ve got a birthday, backyard hang, or just a craving, Sin makes custom cakes and mini desserts that actually taste like something, with real butter, dark chocolate, and Dutch cocoa. This week, snag vegan, gluten free, or eggless options too... plus yodels and cinnamon rolls worthy of their name.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Traditional bakery featuring breads, pastries & custom cakes, plus sandwiches & other light fare.”