The best bakeries & sweet shops in Anderson

B. Lakeside in downtown Seneca churns homemade ice cream with 12 rotating tubs, soft-serve, and those dangerously good ice cream sandwiches. They also do custom ice cream cakes and an event-ready Ice Cream Bike, plus curated Lake Keowee and Hartwell gear.

From the Walhalla newsletter, October 22, 2026

If you’re craving a real-deal local spot, The Village Bakery & Cafe turns out classic breakfasts, hearty lunches, and the kind of pastries that make self-control optional. Think signature chicken salad, a Monte Cristo with blackberry cream cheese, and cookies you can watch being baked in the open bakery.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 14, 2026

Oconee County's go-to scoop shop, The Sweet Spoon, LLC serves 52 hand-dipped Hershey's flavors in fresh-made waffle cones, bubble waffles, and old-school splits. Grab milkshakes, floats, or an ice cream flight...

From the Seneca newsletter, October 13, 2026

When birthdays sneak up or you just need something sweet, Okie Dough Cookie Co. has you covered with in-store custom cookie cakes and nationwide shipping if you need to spread the love. Easy, local, and dangerously habit forming, so save this for office treats, last-minute celebrations, or bribes.

From the Walhalla newsletter, October 9, 2026

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

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

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

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

The Gelatist spins fresh, handmade gelato with Italian methods, seasonal fruit, and trend-inspired flavors that actually deliver. When you need a treat upgrade, they’ve also got crepes, waffles, pancakes, milkshakes, and cheesecakes, plus toppings like Nutella gelato and fruit that make dessert feel like an occasion.

From the Greenville newsletter, October 15, 2026

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

Dumont Creamery & Cafe - Greenville keeps it simple and tasty with, well, scoops, sips, and brews. When you want a quick flavor detour, their Flavours Journey vibe makes it easy to grab something sweet or a brewed pick-me-up and get back to real life.

From the Greenville newsletter, October 22, 2026

Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

Sweet Delights by Denise is a local bakery turning out beautiful and delicious edible works of art that taste as good as they look. Order ahead for local pickup, then bring one to your next family hangout or office shindig and become everybody's favorite.

From the Greenville County newsletter, October 22, 2026

Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

Whether you need a show-stopping wedding centerpiece or a birthday cake that somehow nails your kid’s oddly specific theme, Couture Cakes of Greenville delivers fully custom designs with tons of flavor and filling options.

From the Greenville newsletter, October 8, 2026

Counter-serve chain where all of the ice cream selections are made fresh on-site every day.

Craving something happy making after a long Anderson week? The Pendleton Candy Company is basically a candy land for grownups, with fudge, silky truffles, nostalgic candies, rich chocolates and cakes that turn any Tuesday into a mini celebration. Treat yourself now, promise to share later… maybe.

From the Anderson newsletter, October 7, 2026