The best bakeries & sweet shops in McLennan County

Silos Baking Co. is Chip & Joanna Gaines’ cozy bakery turning out cupcakes, pastries, and breads that turn an average Tuesday into a small celebration. Grab a box for the crew or sneak a solo treat, and let that butter-and-sugar mood lift carry you through the week.

From the Waco newsletter, October 13, 2026

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

Pinkitzel Waco is your fix for candy, adorable petite 5-inch double layer cakes you can order with just 24 hours’ notice, and charming tea parties or cupcake-decorating sessions for 2 to 8. Need a celebration on the calendar this week? They make sweet moments embarrassingly easy.

From the Waco newsletter, September 24, 2026

Whether you’re craving handmade bonbons or truffles with a twist, Splendid Oaks Chocolates & Ice Cream turns out artisan bites like whiskey, pistachio, dark chocolate and peanut butter, all crafted by trained chocolatiers. Build a Box with your favorites, then flex that sweet tooth... they even ship.

From the Waco newsletter, October 9, 2026

Collin Street Bakery I-35 Waco serves the iconic fruitcakes Texans have loved since 1896, plus pecan cakes, cookies, pies and more. Swing in for a quick bite from their café menu with homemade soups, garden-fresh salads, artisan bread and signature coffee... a reliable treat-yourself stop between errands.

From the Waco newsletter, September 3, 2026

When a craving hits, Milk Bottle Cookies nails the classics with thick, soft-centered chocolate chip, cookies n’ cream, and peanut butter that taste like they were baked to be the main event. Treat yourself this week, maybe split one... or don’t.

From the Waco newsletter, October 5, 2026

Nostalgic shop for candy including vintage varieties - plus ice cream and sodas.

Brooki Cakes & Creamery is the local sweet spot for 17 daily cupcake flavors (plus rotating specials) and ice cream crafted in-house, sometimes with cupcakes crumbled right in. Swing by this week for Red Velvet or Wedding Cake, then chase it with a scoop of Salted Caramel or Butter Pecan.

From the Waco newsletter, September 28, 2026

Craving something beyond the usual cupcake routine? Around The World Bakery channels wanderlust into pastries, serving travel inspired desserts and custom cakes that feel like a mini vacation. Add it to your plans this week and discover a new favorite without leaving Waco, unless you count your taste buds.

From the Waco newsletter, September 23, 2026

When this week calls for a sugar cheer-up, Sweetness Desserts delivers with freshly baked cupcakes in lots of scrumptious flavors, signature OhMy! Truffles that make sharing impossible, and gorgeous custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, or just because you survived Monday.

From the Waco newsletter, October 4, 2026

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

Splendid Oaks Chocolates & Ice Cream makes artisan chocolates in Central Texas with a meticulous four day process and best-in-class ingredients, so every bite lands. Build a Box to pick your favorites, then reward your errand run with a scoop of ice cream because balance.

From the Waco newsletter, October 3, 2026

Fox and Co. Bakery is serving scratch-made pastries, coffee, and cakes that hit the sweet spot for weekday pick-me-ups and weekend hangs. Swing by this week to try something new at First Taste Fridays, or plan ahead with custom cakes and dessert tables for your next gathering.

From the Waco newsletter, October 20, 2026