The best bakeries & sweet shops in Tri Cities

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

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Lazy Lady Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

When you need something better than cereal, Lazy Lady Baking Co. turns out hand laminated croissants, rotating cruffins and galettes, legit…

133 N Commerce St (Johnson City)

“When you need something better than cereal, Lazy Lady Baking Co. turns out hand laminated croissants, rotating cruffins and galettes, legit sourdough, and cakes, plus gluten-free and vegan bakes. Pair it with a Red Rooster espresso and call it a win for this week.”

From the Johnson City newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1735 W State of Franklin Rd (Johnson City)

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

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1900 N Roan St Ste C (Johnson City)

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

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

4618 Fort Henry Dr (Kingsport)

“Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.”

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Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Chain bakery offering both full-size and single-serving pies in a variety of creative flavors.

3135 Peoples St Unit 300 (Johnson City)

“Chain bakery offering both full-size and single-serving pies in a variety of creative flavors.”

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pOpshelf

Bakeries & Sweets

Clean discount retailer offering discounted merchandise ranging from home and craft goods to toys.

112 Sunset Dr (Johnson City)

“Clean discount retailer offering discounted merchandise ranging from home and craft goods to toys.”

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Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts & Pretzels

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed joint serving sourdough doughnuts (including Bavarian cream), pretzels, and coffee, plus cinnamon rolls.

612 Lyle St (Johnson City)

“Relaxed joint serving sourdough doughnuts (including Bavarian cream), pretzels, and coffee, plus cinnamon rolls.”

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