The best bakeries & sweet shops in Sumner County

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

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

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

Ice cream store known for its wide range of mix-in ingredients, also offering cookies.

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

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

The Storybook Kitchen is a Hendersonville cottage bakery turning simple, high-quality ingredients into small-batch sourdough loaves and storybook-inspired treats. Order ahead for porch pickup on Indian Lake Peninsula and taste bread with pronounceable ingredients your grocery-aisle loaf wishes it could be.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 20, 2026

When your sweet tooth and taco cravings show up at the same time, Las Nena's Bakery delivers with Argentinean and Mexican pastries, flaky croissants, artisanal breads, champurrado, and a taqueria lineup from tacos to tortas. Local, family-run vibes, plus cakes and cookies that disappear from the break room fast.

From the Gallatin newsletter, October 3, 2026

Treat yourself this week to The Cupcake Collection, where nostalgic bakes taste like someone loved you on purpose.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 23, 2026

Lili Bella's Bakery is a veteran-owned, cozy spot locals love for small-batch bakes, especially those legendary cinnamon rolls and celebration cakes, all made with farm-fresh ingredients. Pair one with a Muletown coffee and suddenly errands feel like an excuse to linger.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 12, 2026

If you're juggling gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or keto-friendly in your household, Healthy Body Bakery in nearby Goodlettsville makes muffins, cookies, and cakes that taste like splurges but are built from real ingredients, olive oil, and natural sweeteners. Your post-snack conscience will thank you.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 4, 2026

When the sweet tooth hits or you need a no fuss dinner backup, Il Pandolce has Italian cookies and breads, classic desserts and pastries, plus pasta, sauces and soups, even some gluten free picks. Check their weekly specials and sort the weeknight chaos with something delightfully comforting.

From the Gallatin newsletter, October 28, 2026

From fresh conchas and guava turnovers to hearty empanadas, Pan del Rey is Hendersonville’s neighborhood fix for legit pan dulce. They also do custom cakes that actually wow, plus a churro bar for when you need cinnamon-sugar therapy on birthdays, office morale days, or Sunday coffee runs.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 26, 2026