The best bakeries & sweet shops in Waller

“Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.”

“Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.”

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

“If you’re craving impeccably flaky croissants, buttery brioche, and quiche that makes weekday mornings feel suspiciously like Sunday, Croissant-Brioche French Bakery & Cafe delivers. Pair a latte with a warm pastry, linger a bit, then call that extra loaf responsible adulting.”

From the Houston newsletter, September 28, 2026

“When you need a win that fits in your hand, French Riviera Bakery Cafe delivers with croissants and baguettes from an in-house bakery, classic eclairs, and lattes all day. It’s a true boulangerie-viennoiserie-patisserie-epicerie, plus rotating imported goodies and those dangerously snackable mini brioche sandwiches.”

From the Houston newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Since 1949, Three Brothers Bakery has been the go-to for custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look, plus pecan pies and a lineup of sweets that make weekday errands feel like a win. Perfect for birthdays, office kudos, or that midweek sweet-tooth call.”

From the The Woodlands newsletter, September 4, 2026

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

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

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

“Awesome Bites Co. is the rare spot where vegans, gluten-free folks, and the just-plain-hungry can share a box.”

From the Rosenberg newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Magnol French Baking, Houston's organic breadmakers, have been turning out real-deal European-inspired goodness since 2019, from shattery croissants and proper baguettes to elegant eclairs and mille feuille. When your week needs a win, grab a warm loaf and suddenly dinner is The Event.”

From the League City newsletter, August 22, 2026

“Family-owned and serving Houston, French Gourmet Bakery turns out French and American baked treats, fresh bread, and light lunch that hits the spot, and if you need a showstopper their American or French-style cakes deliver. They also cater breakfast, lunch, dessert and cakes for your next office spread.”

From the Houston newsletter, September 22, 2026

“A large selection of popcorn in sweet, savory and creative flavors.”

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

“Whether you’re chasing red velvet, Oreo cookie filled cupcakes, or cookies like Snicker Doodle and Cowgirl cookies, Cupcake and a Smile nails that fresh-baked, just-sweet-enough fix. They’ve got a dessert truck, catering, delivery, and easy preorders, so treats land exactly when the craving hits.”

“El Bolillo turns out handmade Latin pastries every day, with 150 varieties of pan dulce, pan salado, desserts and more, plus custom cakes tailored for birthdays, quinceañeras or weddings, which is code for zero leftovers at your party.”

From the Atascocita newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Crave Cupcakes keeps it Houston-proud with hand-crafted cupcakes and minis, playful Home Team designs, and legit bakeshop treats like small-batch chocolate chip cookies, CRAVE Pops, and buttercream-frosted cookies. Gluten free and vegan options too, plus coffee to seal the deal.”

From the Pasadena newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Crave Cupcakes handcrafts cupcakes and bakeshop treats from scratch daily, with playful global flavors like Rosewater with Pistachio Cream, Vietnamese Coffee, and Churro alongside gluten free and vegan picks. Grab a specialty coffee, order mini dozens or CRAVE pops for sharing, then call it a very good day.”

From the Fulshear newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Fluff Bake Bar is pastry wizard Rebecca Masson’s playground, where French technique cozies up to nostalgic cravings like Unicorn Bait cookies, Veruca Salt Cake, and other rotating sweets that vanish fast, so treat yourself this week and let the Sugar Fairy handle dessert.”

From the Houston newsletter, August 18, 2026

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

“Need a centerpiece that actually tastes as good as it looks? Pooja's Patisserie bakes custom cakes crafted with love for your big day, letting you choose flavors, themes, decorations, and servings, and they even host occasional workshops if you want to level up your baking game...”

From the Fulshear newsletter, September 15, 2026

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

“Red Dessert Dive is a small-batch bakery turning classic sweets into fun twists, think Fruity Pebble Tres Leches, snickerdoodles, and Cookies & Cream cheesecakes. ish.”

From the Atascocita newsletter, August 15, 2026

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

“Eat Cake is a small, from-scratch bakery in the Heights turning home-based recipes into showpiece cakes and cupcakes plus treats like cheesecake, cookies, brownies, and more.”

From the Houston newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Koffeteria is a bakery and cafe celebrating Houston flavors, turning out creative pastries and strong coffee that make weekday mornings feel like a win. The menu keeps changing, so there’s always something new to justify a “just popping in” detour.”

From the Pasadena newsletter, August 19, 2026

“When you need a legit pan dulce run that feels like a hug from abuela, La Hacienda Bakery in the East End delivers fresh conchas, marranitos, pineapple empanadas, custom cakes, and yes, tamales and breakfast too... all crafted with the family first vibe they’ve carried since 1998.”

From the Houston newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Since 1985, Sweet Taste of Texas has been hand-cooking southern style candies in Houston, with glazed pecans that became a bona fide gift-giving tradition. Every batch is cooked and packaged by hand, so grab some this week and keep a stash for when your afternoon slump starts plotting.”

From the Houston newsletter, August 11, 2026

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

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

“Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe is that cozy spot for cake by the slice, fresh coffee, and dangerously good cookies, brownies, truffles, and cake balls. They also do decorated and photo-logo treats, plus vegan and flourless options and even boxed lunches, so last-minute celebrations are covered.”

From the Texas City newsletter, September 11, 2026