The best bakeries & sweet shops in Waco

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

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Silos Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Silos Baking Co. is Chip & Joanna Gaines’ cozy bakery turning out cupcakes, pastries, and breads that turn an average Tuesday into a small…

601 Webster Ave

“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, August 4, 2026

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Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

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

323 S 6th St Ste 120

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

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Splendid Oaks Chocolates & Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Informal, locally owned, chocolate maker crafting handmade bonbons and truffles with unique flavors such as whiskey, pistachio, dark…

1020 Franklin Ave

“Informal, locally owned, chocolate maker crafting handmade bonbons and truffles with unique flavors such as whiskey, pistachio, dark chocolate and peanut butter.”

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Collin Street Bakery I-35 Waco

Bakeries & Sweets

Traditional bakery known for its fruitcakes (from 1896!). Free wi-fi. Tesla charging.

701 I-35 (Bellmead)

“). Free wi-fi. Tesla charging.”

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Milk Bottle Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Cookie bakery specializing in chocolate chip cookies, and cookies flavored with oreo and peanut butter.

218 S 11th St

“Cookie bakery specializing in chocolate chip cookies, and cookies flavored with oreo and peanut butter.”

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Hey Sugar Candy and Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

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

324 S 6th St

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

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Sweetness Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Laid-back outlet for baked goods and cupcakes, plus custom cakes for birthdays and weddings.

2034 N Valley Mills Dr

“Laid-back outlet for baked goods and cupcakes, plus custom cakes for birthdays and weddings.”

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1508 Speight Ave Ste 130

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

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Splendid Oaks Chocolates & Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Homemade parlor offering chocolates (including truffles) and ice cream flavors, plus other sweets.

135 Estates Dr

“Homemade parlor offering chocolates (including truffles) and ice cream flavors, plus other sweets.”

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