The best bakeries & sweet shops in Houston

Chain with a laid-back, island vibe doling out shaved-ice desserts & smoothies.

5444 Atascocita Road #108 (Humble)

Cafe, French bakery and patisserie known for croissants and bread, along with light lunches and coffee.

1725 Main St #1

Bakery offering French-style baked goods & breads, plus lattes & some outdoor seating.

2435 Rice Boulevard

Ice cream shop dishing up small-batch flavors, bubble waffles, and custom churro boxes.

8201 W Broadway St #131 (Pearland)

Casual bakery/cafe serving Parisian pastries, homemade breads & various sandwiches until afternoon.

3100 Chimney Rock Rd Ste B

Traditional Mexican bakery chain outfit doling out handmade breads, pies, cookies & cakes.

917 Southmore Ave (Pasadena)

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618 1st St E (Humble)

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800 Sheldon Rd (Channelview)

Spicy sweets and snacks in a store offering Mexican candy, piñatas and party items.

3227 FM 1960 (Humble)

Longstanding family bakery (from 1949) specializing in custom cakes, pecan pies & many other sweets.

4606 Washington Ave

Gourmet chain selling a variety of baked goods such as cupcakes and cakes along with ice cream, all made from scratch.

10555 Pearland Pkwy Unit h

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

15727 Wallisville Rd Ste 130

Dessert shop dishing up allergen-free treats (even gluten free) like ice cream, cookies and donuts, along with muffins.

2313 Edwards St #185

Bakeshop with customized cakes from traditional styles to creative designs, including photo images.

18051 Point Lookout Dr

Warm, flaky croissants and other baked goods from a bakery that also serves coffee and desserts.

1500 N Post Oak Rd

Sprawling store stocking a large variety of Mexican sweets and party supplies such as piñatas and bags.

1724 S Richey St (Pasadena)

Casual, family-owned cafe offering French & American baked treats, bread & light fare.

2250 Westheimer Rd

Bakery specializing in custom cakes & dessert catering for weddings, birthdays & special occasions.

241 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass Rd E (Humble)

Bakery, cake shop and coffeehouse featuring a wide selection of sweets and cakes.

9240 W Broadway St #130 (Pearland)

Local candy shop offering housemade chocolates, desserts & ice cream in a counter-serve setting.

2531 University Blvd

Bakery offering a variety of cupcakes and cookies, including red velvet and Oreo.

815 Walker St # T41

Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.

102 Sheldon Rd (Channelview)

Traditional Mexican bakery chain outfit doling out handmade breads, pies, cookies & cakes.

2517 Airline Dr

Friendly, neighborhood spot serving gourmet ice cream and creative cupcakes in a variety of flavors.

11200 W Broadway St Ste 655 (Pearland)

Lush cupcakes, fresh breakfast pastries & specialty coffees served in a sleek cafe setting.

1151 Uptown Park Blvd #6

Lush cupcakes, fresh breakfast pastries & specialty coffees served in a sleek cafe setting.

5600 Kirby Dr

Bright, airy bakery for cupcakes and cookies, plus cakes, desserts and brownies.

1701 W 15th St

Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.

1706 Westheimer Rd

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

7620 Katy Fwy #315

Creative takes on classic baked goods pair with locally roasted coffee, beer & wine in a cozy space.

1045 Studewood St

Sweet shop featuring candies and chocolates by the weight, and offering refillable jars.

303 Memorial City Mall #758

Bakery specializing in a wide array of made-to-order cakes and cupcakes, as well as cookies and brownies.

1901 N Shepherd Dr Unit 5

Bakery and coffee shop with an East Downtown location, offering pastries, kolaches, and fusion fare, plus a patio.

1110 Hutchins St #102

Bakery specializing in Mexican breads, cakes, and tamales, also offering breakfast.

180 Uvalde Rd

Glazed pecans, chocolate and pralines are sold in this store with friendly service.

10681 Haddington Dr Ste 160

Pop-up mobile business for specialty funnel cakes and other desserts, often ice cream-topped.

5131 Atascocita Road (Humble)

Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets.

2800 N Terminal Rd

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

5786 Fairmont Pkwy (Pasadena)

Cozy cafe offering cake by the slice, dipped cookies, brownies & more along with boxed lunches.

3600 Kirby Dr # D

Bakery (often compared to the chain) featuring cupcakes and ice cream, as well as shakes topped with cupcakes.

9739 N Sam Houston Pkwy E #190 (Humble)