The best bakeries & sweet shops in Petersburg

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

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Buttermilk Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

From-scratch and classic American, Buttermilk Bake Shop is the neighbor-approved spot in Old Town Petersburg for cakes that taste like…

257 E Bank St

“From-scratch and classic American, Buttermilk Bake Shop is the neighbor-approved spot in Old Town Petersburg for cakes that taste like someone’s grandma actually made them, perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just because you survived another workweek... go treat yourself.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, August 6, 2026

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WPA Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Hip bakeshop in a historic building with pastries, cakes & coffee, plus gluten-free & vegan options.

3414 Semmes Ave (Richmond)

“Hip bakeshop in a historic building with pastries, cakes & coffee, plus gluten-free & vegan options.”

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Buttery Baking House

Bakeries & Sweets

Artisanal bakery turning out pastries and breads made with slow dough.

28 W Old St

“Artisanal bakery turning out pastries and breads made with slow dough.”

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Sub Rosa Bakery

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Local grains are house ground & baked in wood ovens to make bread & pastry in an airy, rustic space.

620 N 25th St (Richmond)

“Local grains are house ground & baked in wood ovens to make bread & pastry in an airy, rustic space.”

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Fat Rabbit

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed bakery and cafe doling out desserts, pastries, cookies and cakes for weddings, birthdays and more.

2025 Venable St (Richmond)

“Relaxed bakery and cafe doling out desserts, pastries, cookies and cakes for weddings, birthdays and more.”

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