The best bakeries & sweet shops in Black Hills

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

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The Sour

Bakeries & Sweets

From flaky croissants to gooey cinnamon rolls and springy focaccia, The Sour turns handcrafted sourdough into an everyday treat. Built by a…

510 St Joseph St (Rapid City) · ✓ checked Jul 30

From flaky croissants to gooey cinnamon rolls and springy focaccia, The Sour turns handcrafted sourdough into an everyday treat. Built by a local husband-and-wife team, their full cafe setup hits that perfect sweet-savory spot when you need something comforting this week, and actually well made.

From the Black Hills newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1612 Eglin St #400 (Rapid City)

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

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Candyland

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether your week needs an 18-hole mental reset or a sugar boost, Candyland delivers both with Sweet Greens Mini Golf’s up-and-over loop,…

23835 Mill Iron Dr (Rapid City)

Whether your week needs an 18-hole mental reset or a sugar boost, Candyland delivers both with Sweet Greens Mini Golf’s up-and-over loop, water jumps and a Plinko hole, plus 80 flavors of taffy, fresh fudge, ice cream, and famously wild chocolate-covered bacon and pickles.

From the Black Hills newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Jerry's Cakes & Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Those pre-commute mornings in the Hills go smoother with a box from Jerry's Cakes & Donuts, where the ovens fire up before sunrise for…

109 E Omaha St (Rapid City)

Those pre-commute mornings in the Hills go smoother with a box from Jerry's Cakes & Donuts, where the ovens fire up before sunrise for fresh donuts, warm muffins, and buttery biscuits. Need a celebration centerpiece too? Their custom cakes land that just-right mix of pretty and genuinely delicious.

From the Black Hills newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Star Spangled Batter

Bakeries & Sweets

Star Spangled Batter cranks out playful cupcakes and custom cakes with legit flavor, not just pretty frosting. Think Vanilla Bean…

2130 Jackson Blvd #2 (Rapid City)

Star Spangled Batter cranks out playful cupcakes and custom cakes with legit flavor, not just pretty frosting. Think Vanilla Bean Raspberry, Lemon Blueberry, even Triple Chocolate Brownie, plus they handle weddings, birthdays, holiday parties, and deliveries when you need fast sweetness without the fuss.

From the Black Hills newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Rushmore Candy Company

Bakeries & Sweets

South Dakota’s largest candy stash lives at Rushmore Candy Company, packing 80+ saltwater taffy flavors, 48 Jelly Belly options, 100 sodas,…

9815 US-16 (Rapid City)

South Dakota’s largest candy stash lives at Rushmore Candy Company, packing 80+ saltwater taffy flavors, 48 Jelly Belly options, 100 sodas, creamy ice cream, fresh fudge, and house-made oddities like chocolate-covered bacon and pickles... perfect when your week needs a happy, chewy reset.

From the Black Hills newsletter, August 12, 2026

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The Rustic Nook Bakery and Coffee keeps the display case changing weekly, so every visit is a tiny treasure hunt of croissants, bars,…

1080 SD-445 Ste 3 (Rapid City)

The Rustic Nook Bakery and Coffee keeps the display case changing weekly, so every visit is a tiny treasure hunt of croissants, bars, cookies, and cheesecakes, plus house breads like honey oat and sourdough. Grab a coffee or tea, linger, then plan that custom cake order when you realize birthdays sneak up fast.

From the Black Hills newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Nell's

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you need a no-fuss dinner or a treat-yourself Friday, Nell's has a weekly rotating menu of fresh-made, locally sourced entrees,…

1018 Jackson Blvd (Rapid City)

Whether you need a no-fuss dinner or a treat-yourself Friday, Nell's has a weekly rotating menu of fresh-made, locally sourced entrees, sides, salads, and bakery sweets you can order online and pick up the same day. Grab a lunch bowl, pair it with an espresso, or call about custom catering.

From the Black Hills newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Mostly Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Mostly Chocolates is the Black Hills go-to when you need real-deal truffles, silky fudge, and a legit cup of Dark Canyon Coffee. With 24+…

7201 Mt Rushmore Rd (Rapid City)

Mostly Chocolates is the Black Hills go-to when you need real-deal truffles, silky fudge, and a legit cup of Dark Canyon Coffee. With 24+ handmade flavors, sugar-free options, and custom gift baskets loaded with Rapid City goodies, consider this your midweek morale boost.

From the Black Hills newsletter, August 27, 2026

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From simply sweet to complex, Chubby Chipmunk Hand Dipped Chocolates turns truffle cravings into a minor life event, with colorful…

523 6th St #300 (Rapid City)

From simply sweet to complex, Chubby Chipmunk Hand Dipped Chocolates turns truffle cravings into a minor life event, with colorful collections inspired by Deadwood icons, Fortunato No. 4 indulgences, and gift-ready boxes for weddings or the office. When your sweet tooth calls, this local legend always picks up.

From the Black Hills newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Sunny Lemons Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Sunny Lemons Cookies turns your ideas into custom royal icing showpieces, piped by Hayden right here in the Black Hills. Perfect for…

708 St Joseph St (Rapid City)

Sunny Lemons Cookies turns your ideas into custom royal icing showpieces, piped by Hayden right here in the Black Hills. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, and wedding favors, and you can even book a cookie decorating party when the group chat needs a creative, sugar-powered plan.

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