The best bakeries & sweet shops in San Marcos

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

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Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

11601 Rock Rose Ave #110 (Austin)

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

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

3500 E Parmer Ln Ste. 3120 (Austin)

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

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Tipsy Cow Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back venue for homemade ice cream, including kid-friendly and non-dairy choices.

1705 S Walnut Ave Ste. 105 (New Braunfels)

Laid-back venue for homemade ice cream, including kid-friendly and non-dairy choices.

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Cinful Sweets

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether you’re chasing a midweek treat or plotting a show-off dessert, Cinful Sweets makes glossy, flavor-packed bonbons and custom…

9415 Burnet Rd #106 (Austin)

Whether you’re chasing a midweek treat or plotting a show-off dessert, Cinful Sweets makes glossy, flavor-packed bonbons and custom confections that taste as good as they look. Expect creative flavors and that just-one-more effect that somehow empties the box faster than you planned.

From the Austin newsletter, August 3, 2026

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La Dulceria

Bakeries & Sweets

If your week calls for chilito-dusted gummies, tamarind everything, and a last-minute piñata, La Dulceria is the move. Shelves loaded with…

1512 Basse Rd (San Antonio) · ✓ checked Jul 31

If your week calls for chilito-dusted gummies, tamarind everything, and a last-minute piñata, La Dulceria is the move. Shelves loaded with Mexican candies, spicy-sour powders, Japanese-style peanuts, plus party supplies and colorful crafts... basically your one-stop to level up the next backyard get-together.

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 6, 2026

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The Piquant Patisserie

Bakeries & Sweets

The Piquant Patisserie is a French-inspired pastry truck slinging small-batch cake jars, silky crème brûlée, and delicate macarons that…

801 Chestnut St

The Piquant Patisserie is a French-inspired pastry truck slinging small-batch cake jars, silky crème brûlée, and delicate macarons that taste like a tiny vacation. Refined flavors, bakery-quality ingredients, zero crumbs left behind... make it your midweek pick-me-up when the to-do list needs a hug.

From the San Marcos newsletter, August 3, 2026

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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

10710 Research Blvd #144 (Austin)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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2tarts Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Scratch-made cakes, pastries & cookies, plus light cafe fare served in a colorful, quirky setting.

139 N Castell Ave #300 (New Braunfels)

Scratch-made cakes, pastries & cookies, plus light cafe fare served in a colorful, quirky setting.

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

109 Alamo Plaza (San Antonio)

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

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1430 I-35

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

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Betty Jane's Bakeshoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Baking company, for wedding or birthday cakes, dessert bars, cupcakes and pastries by special order.

14377 Blanco Rd (San Antonio)

Baking company, for wedding or birthday cakes, dessert bars, cupcakes and pastries by special order.

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Cosmic Cakery

Bakeries & Sweets

This local bakery offers creative custom cakes, cupcakes & cake pops for special occasions.

150 W Olmos Dr (San Antonio)

This local bakery offers creative custom cakes, cupcakes & cake pops for special occasions.

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Big Top Candy Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Colorful, circus-themed sweets store featuring old-school confections & a soda fountain.

1706 S Congress Ave (Austin)

Colorful, circus-themed sweets store featuring old-school confections & a soda fountain.

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Violette Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Baking pro specializing in custom cakes and other desserts, plus croissants and macarons, among other treats.

2901 Medical Arts St #300 (Austin)

Baking pro specializing in custom cakes and other desserts, plus croissants and macarons, among other treats.

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Yummi Joy

Bakeries & Sweets

Craft sodas, mix-and-match candy, & coffee, plus vegan ice cream in playful, cartoon-ish surrounds.

409 W 2nd St (Austin)

Craft sodas, mix-and-match candy, & coffee, plus vegan ice cream in playful, cartoon-ish surrounds.

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pOpshelf

Bakeries & Sweets

Large retailer stocking household goods and seasonal items, as well as snacks.

22610 US-281 Ste 112 (San Antonio)

Large retailer stocking household goods and seasonal items, as well as snacks.

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Bakeshop with a patio serving sandwiches & an array of cookies, tarts & muffins, plus coffee.

306 Pearl Pkwy Ste 110 (San Antonio)

Bakeshop with a patio serving sandwiches & an array of cookies, tarts & muffins, plus coffee.

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Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

301 E Houston St (San Antonio)

Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

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Local store for popcorn (gourmet, caramel, cheddar and more), old-fashioned candies, soda and ice cream floats.

A, 925 TX-80 N Suite

Local store for popcorn (gourmet, caramel, cheddar and more), old-fashioned candies, soda and ice cream floats.

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Pennington's Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Long-running bakeshop focusing on custom-decorated cakes for weddings & other special events.

1662 S I-35 South Frontage Rd

Long-running bakeshop focusing on custom-decorated cakes for weddings & other special events.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

10225 Research Blvd #330 (Austin)

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

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Oh Yeah Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering custom cakes for all occasions, plus fresh baked cupcakes.

713 S St Mary's St (San Antonio)

Bakery offering custom cakes for all occasions, plus fresh baked cupcakes.

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Cozy bakery turning out custom cakes, cupcakes, and pastries to eat in or take away.

1900 Simond Ave #300 (Austin)

Cozy bakery turning out custom cakes, cupcakes, and pastries to eat in or take away.

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Alamo Candy Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Wholesaler open to the public specializing in American & Mexican candies, plus some groceries.

1149 W Hildebrand Ave (San Antonio)

Wholesaler open to the public specializing in American & Mexican candies, plus some groceries.

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Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed bakery specializing in sweet and savory kolaches plus coffee drinks.

243 Wonder World Dr #106

Relaxed bakery specializing in sweet and savory kolaches plus coffee drinks.

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Zucchini Kill Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Punk rock, female-led bakery serving vegan sweet & savory goods that are also soy & gluten-free.

701 E 53rd St Ste C (Austin)

Punk rock, female-led bakery serving vegan sweet & savory goods that are also soy & gluten-free.

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Edis Chocolates & Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Locally owned shop creating specialty chocolates, cakes, cookies, pastries & other confections.

3808 Spicewood Springs Rd #102 (Austin)

Locally owned shop creating specialty chocolates, cakes, cookies, pastries & other confections.

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Matok Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Online bakery for artisanal cakes, pastries and croissants.

2300 S Lamar Blvd #102 (Austin)

Online bakery for artisanal cakes, pastries and croissants.

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Baked goods, coffee, and other caffeinated beverages are served at this cozy cafe that also features live music.

5326 Menchaca Rd (Austin)

Baked goods, coffee, and other caffeinated beverages are served at this cozy cafe that also features live music.

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

111 E Hopkins St

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

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La Dulceria

Bakeries & Sweets

Retailer specializing in Mexican candies, piñatas, and other party supplies.

512 W Stassney Ln Suite: 110 (Austin)

Retailer specializing in Mexican candies, piñatas, and other party supplies.

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Bullseye Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee shop featuring kolaches and other baked eats such as quiches and cinnamon rolls.

Behind St. John's Episcopal, 11201 Parkfield Dr (Austin)

Coffee shop featuring kolaches and other baked eats such as quiches and cinnamon rolls.

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Hip coffeehouse with an easygoing vibe selling baked goods, panini & espresso drinks.

411 E 43rd St (Austin)

Hip coffeehouse with an easygoing vibe selling baked goods, panini & espresso drinks.

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Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

1011 N Loop 1604 E (San Antonio)

Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

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Polkadots Cupcake Factory

Bakeries & Sweets

Cheery bakery crafting cupcakes in creative flavors, plus made-to-order cakes & hand-iced cookies.

944 E 51st St (Austin)

Cheery bakery crafting cupcakes in creative flavors, plus made-to-order cakes & hand-iced cookies.

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Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

2503 Broadway (San Antonio)

Specialty bakery focusing on long-fermented Latin American breads, plus coffee & other light fare.

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Cupprimo

Bakeries & Sweets

Cupcake shop offering a wide array of creative flavors, plus gluten-free options & coffee drinks.

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #105 (Austin)

Cupcake shop offering a wide array of creative flavors, plus gluten-free options & coffee drinks.

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Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular, petite bakeshop crafting Czech-style pastries with a wide range of sweet & savory fillings.

700 N LBJ Dr #102A

Popular, petite bakeshop crafting Czech-style pastries with a wide range of sweet & savory fillings.

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Upper Crust Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Well-known bakery with a cozy ambiance selling made-from-scratch pastries, bread & lunch fare.

4508 Burnet Rd (Austin)

Well-known bakery with a cozy ambiance selling made-from-scratch pastries, bread & lunch fare.

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Voodoo Doughnut

Bakeries & Sweets

This counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs.

212 E 6th St (Austin)

This counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs.

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Sweet Secrets Cake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Specializing in flower-lined cakes, this custom bakery offers jumbo cupcakes & bags of icing to-go.

7423 Callaghan Rd (San Antonio)

Specializing in flower-lined cakes, this custom bakery offers jumbo cupcakes & bags of icing to-go.

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Casa Dulce Dulcería

Bakeries & Sweets

Publicly accessible retailer with a large selection of Mexican candy, plus piñatas and party supplies.

6953 San Pedro Ave (San Antonio)

Publicly accessible retailer with a large selection of Mexican candy, plus piñatas and party supplies.

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French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods & beverages.

6808 N Lamar Blvd B-115 (Austin)

French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods & beverages.

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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop

Bakeries & Sweets

Well-known bakery offering cupcakes, cookies, bars & mini-pies in a vintage space with a few seats.

1905 S 1st St (Austin)

Well-known bakery offering cupcakes, cookies, bars & mini-pies in a vintage space with a few seats.

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The Cake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Airy from-scratch bakery creating custom cupcakes & wedding cakes, plus stocking ready-made treats.

11255 Huebner Rd Ste 110 (San Antonio)

Airy from-scratch bakery creating custom cupcakes & wedding cakes, plus stocking ready-made treats.

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