The best bakeries & sweet shops in Columbia

“Nibl Dessert and Cafe is serving Asian-inspired treats that actually taste like joy, from burnt basque cheesecake and crepe cake to ube crinkle cookies and white grape chiffon, plus espresso, matcha, and sparkling yuzu. Rotating case, small batch, whole cakes available online... treat yourself this week.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Silver Spoon Bake Shop keeps the sweet tooth in check with a rotating pre-order menu and friendly porch pickup. Think buttery croissants, pies that vanish at family dinners, and macarons worth setting a reminder for, then watch their socials for the weekly drop and claim your box like a pro.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 19, 2026

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

“Mast General Store Columbia nails that rare combo of nostalgia and usefulness, with old-fashioned candy barrels by the pound, pantry favorites, and solid outdoor-ready apparel and footwear from brands like Patagonia, Carhartt, Birkenstock, and Yeti.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Treat yourself to Lita’s Treats, where handcrafted cupcakes are baked fresh daily in 30+ flavors. Think Classic Vanilla, Chocolate Fudge, and Strawberry Bliss, petite happiness with generous swirls that turn midweek slumps into small celebrations, and yes, there are two Columbia spots to snag a box.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 30, 2026

“When you’re overdue for something happy, Ally & Eloise Bakeshop has colorful cookies, special-occasion cakes, and other sweet treats that brighten even a Monday. Treat a friend or hoard it yourself, either way Columbia morale gets a boost.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Mom-and-daughter-run Main Street Bakery turns out custom cakes that actually taste like cake, not just pretty frosting, using generations-old Southern recipes. Swing by this week for decadent cake slices and sticky cinnamon rolls, or start plotting that birthday or wedding showstopper your group chat will obsess over.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 22, 2026

“Sweet GG's Bakery in Five Points has been baking with joy since 2012, turning birthdays, weddings, and just-because moments into custom cakes, cookies, and cupcakes that actually taste as good as they look.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Follow your nose, Columbia: Sour & Salt Bakery turns out tangy sourdoughs, chewy bagels, and a rotation of bakes that actually make mornings redeemable, plus soups and salads when you need real lunch. They also cater, so your next meeting might finally be about something delicious.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Ally & Eloise Bakeshop is the sweet spot when you want something actually worth the sugar tax, from homemade cakes and pies to cookies, bars, and scones, plus creamy cheesecake and a good cup of coffee.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 18, 2026

“When you need a quick pick-me-up or a gift that actually lands, Ian's Sweet Treats Baskets and More pulls together sweet treat baskets and giftable goodies that hit your cravings and your calendar. Great for birthdays, office kudos, or treating yourself this week because, honestly, you earned it.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 22, 2026