The best bakeries & sweet shops in Ellis County

When the Texas sun is doing too much, Snow Place Like Home delivers fresh ice for parties, events, and businesses so your coolers and cups don’t quit. Clutch for backyard hangs, church socials, team practices, and last minute pop-ups around South Dallas this week.

From the Midlothian newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whether it’s sugar cookies for the team banquet, a box for the office, or sweets to cap family dinner, La Ti Dough & Co bakes treats that vanish fast. They also handle catering, so dessert is handled this week and you get all the credit.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 27, 2026

Skip the chain drive-thru and treat yourself to Tiverton Bakeshop, where the pastry case is stocked with fresh-baked sweets, real-deal cakes and crowd-pleasing cupcakes, plus solid coffee to match. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot that makes weekday mornings feel like a small win.

From the Midlothian newsletter, October 28, 2026

Bittersweet Bakery is Waxahachie’s OG sweet spot since 2012, baking small-batch cupcakes, signature cakes, cookie cakes, brownies, bundts, pies and other desserts with weekly rotations and seasonal drops to sweeten your week.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 23, 2026

Craving a cake that actually steals the show, not just the dessert table? Katie Cakes Desserts whips up custom stunners like the vintage-heart Clementine and fruit-topped Chantilly, plus cupcakes, cookies, pies and cheesecakes. Family-rooted recipes, seriously pretty bakes...

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 12, 2026

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

Casual chain serving corn dogs, funnel cakes, and other comfort eats, plus drinks.

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

Holy Roller Bread is baking small-batch, homemade sourdough loaves, bagels, and other bold, flavorful goodies that make this week's breakfasts and lazy Sunday sandwiches way more interesting. Baker Lucy Bryant keeps it punk and personal, so grab a loaf for morning toast and a few slices for late-night grilled cheese.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 19, 2026

Craving a pick-me-up after practice or just want to celebrate surviving I-35, The Dessert Spot pours Community Coffee cappuccinos and mochas, bakes giant chocolate chip cookies and brownies, and goes next-level with espresso over a brownie topped with ice cream.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 16, 2026