The best bakeries & sweet shops in Aiken

“Thorough Bread Bakery & Café turns long-fermented sourdough into seriously good loaves, plus flaky pastries and café staples like egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, quiche, soups and light lunches. Pair it with a proper espresso and call it your new ritual... your weekday carb game just leveled up.”

From the Aiken newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Fluffy, creamy snow desserts offered in a variety of flavors including strawberry cheesecake.”

“Agape Chocolates is a local Aiken go-to for chocolate bars, with an Online Shoppe, a handy Where To Buy list, and Private Workshops for your crew, plus their Buy A Bar, Feed A Child! mission that lets every bite do a little good. Because chocolate with heart tastes better.”

From the Augusta newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Craving a real bagel, not bread with a hole? Oh Mie Stelle Bakery is hand-rolling, boiling, and baking the good stuff, plus fresh breads and pastries, all made in house. Watch for rotating seasonal flavors, then snag your favorite before the rest of Aiken finds it.”

From the Aiken newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Small-batch ice cream is hand-blended with loads of mix-ins at this chain.”

“Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.”

“Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.”