The best bakeries & sweet shops in Kittitas County

Craving something personal for birthdays, teams, or sweet office diplomacy? Hungry Cookies turns out custom royal icing cookies, drop cookies, fluffy flavored marshmallows, and even cookie tarts or a browned butter chocolate cookie cake.

From the Ellensburg newsletter, October 15, 2026

Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages.

Winegar's Coffee & Creamery (University & Alder) keeps it hyper-local with scratch-made ice cream churned in-house and coffee that actually wakes you up, including those Extreme Bull infusions.

From the Kittitas County newsletter, November 5, 2026

Winegar's Coffee & Creamery is Ellensburg’s longtime family-run source for small-town coffee and house-churned ice cream, with playful flavors named after their people like Gary Dough, Koookie Kayla, Redneck Raspberry, and Sax's Salted Caramel. Need a boost beyond a latte?

From the Kittitas County newsletter, October 22, 2026

From classic gingerbread cookies and whimsical houses to espresso, wraps, salads, pastries and cupcakes, The Gingerbread Factory keeps weekday cravings and weekend gatherings handled. Order online when the couch wins, or tap their catering for ballgames and office shindigs.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 10, 2026

When a craving hits, Midway Gas & Grocery has you covered with soft serve or scooped ice cream plus a legit espresso to chase it. It’s the easy local move for a quick sweet fix after work, little league, or that Lake Wenatchee detour you pretend isn’t a detour.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 12, 2026

Whether you’re corralling kids after a park run or just need a morale boost between errands, Das Sweet Shoppe keeps it simple with candy, creamy ice cream, and shave ice in the heart of downtown Leavenworth. It’s the kind of spot locals claim as their go-to, with catering if you’re planning something bigger.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whistlepunk Ice Cream Co. makes its ice cream by hand in Leavenworth, using locally sourced ingredients when possible. The lineup ranges from blackberry fool to Theo Chocolate-laced cookies-n-dreams, with a dairy-free chocolate option too, so even the “just one scoop” crowd has choices.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 28, 2026

Family-owned Mountainside Baking Co. keeps its focus on what it does best: baking bread, with local ingredients when possible. It’s a friendly Wenatchee bakery to keep in mind when your kitchen could use a fresh loaf, or your dinner plans need a little backup.

From the Chelan County newsletter, November 5, 2026

Cupcake Blues keeps Wenatchee powered with fresh cupcakes in flavors like Red Velvet, Lemon, Almond Joy and Signature Blue, plus custom cakes you can build from cake to buttercream to finish. Perfect for office birthdays, kid victories, or those nights when the dishwasher gets a cupcake too.

From the Chelan County newsletter, September 30, 2026

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

Bakery specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins, also serving breakfast, lunch & espresso.

Whether you're dodging the afternoon heat, bribing yourself through yard work, or just need a quick mood reset, Der Snow Cave is a straightforward local ice cream stop that lives up to its motto, Chill with the Best. Keep it on your mental map for sweet emergencies.

From the Chelan County newsletter, October 15, 2026

From birthdays to backyard victories, 509 Bake House turns your half-formed cake idea into edible art, with custom cakes, cupcakes, and sweet extras built for real-life Kittitas County gatherings. Tell them the vibe, pick the flavors, then show up looking like you planned it all along.

From the Kittitas County newsletter, October 7, 2026

Yakima folks with gluten, dairy, or soy on the no-fly list, Jenny Mae's is a 100% gluten, dairy, and soy free bakery turning out sweet bites and celebratory bakes that don’t taste like compromise. Treat yourself this week, or order ahead when you’ve got an occasion looming.

From the Yakima County newsletter, October 28, 2026

Ellensburg Sweet Spot is the kind of place you pop into for a legit scoop and somehow leave with a bag of candy and a fun toy for the kiddo or the kid-in-you. Perfect for a quick midweek morale boost when the canyon winds have you feeling cranky.

From the Kittitas County newsletter, October 29, 2026

Blueberry fingers and pie dreams are very real at Ahtanum Berry Patch & Bakery, where you can nab fresh berries straight from the field, then crush a slice of their famous pie, cinnamon rolls or award-winning scones. Berry season’s in full swing, so treat yourself and call it farm therapy.

From the Yakima newsletter, October 21, 2026

Viera's Bakery & Deli is the spot when you need scratch made breads, sweet treats, custom cakes, and deli sandwiches made to order that actually taste like someone cared. They also make the famous Yakima Cheese Zombies every day, so treat yourself to molten-cheese comfort this week before your afternoon slump wins.

From the Yakima newsletter, October 14, 2026

Swing by the new Midtown Depot spot in Cle Elum for creative coffee, cafe bites, and pastry flexes like macarons, canelés, and pavlovas. Need to feed a crowd this week? The WildFlora Bakery also does custom dessert and event catering across Kittitas County.

From the Kittitas County newsletter, October 14, 2026

Brick-lined bakery-cafe offering bread, pastries & other sweet treats, plus soup & sandwiches.

Got a Yakima wedding (or any excuse to slice into something gorgeous) coming up? The Blooming Whisk LLC turns cakes into art, building elegant, custom designs that taste as good as they look with fresh ingredients and serious attention to detail, so your big moment ends in sweet memories, not dry crumbs.

From the Yakima County newsletter, November 5, 2026