The best bakeries & sweet shops in Lake Stevens

“Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.”

“Neighborhood eatery turning out an assortment of croissants, muffins, cakes and cookies alongside espresso beverages.”

“Creative flavors like salted caramel & honey lavender made of dairy from hormone-free cows.”

“Bakery Nouveau does craft baking and chocolate-making where tradition meets innovation, with bean-to-bar chocolates rolling straight into the pastry case, plus breakfast pastries, macarons, specialty cakes, and breads that make weekday mornings feel fancy. Treat yourself this week.”

From the Seattle newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Fruit meets ice cream, blended to order and made in-house at Many Bennies. Hit it this week when you need a pick-me-up that tastes like a Port Angeles summer, and see why their small-batch creations tend to vanish before you can text the group chat.”

From the Port Angeles newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Popular counter-serve bakery features housemade breads, pastries & cafe fare in a comfortable space.”

“Local counter-serve chain featuring small-batch gelato & coffee in a contemporary space.”

“Whether your freezer stash is looking sad or you just want something better than basic, Marmalade is churning Italian-style gelato, ice cream, and sorbets in small batches with fresh ingredients and creative flavors made daily. Consider this your nudge to grab a scoop this week, maybe two.”

From the Port Angeles newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Ice cream shop serving classic flavors alongside options with savory ingredients, plus vegan versions.”

“Popular spot for creamy ice cream and sorbet, plus waffles, waffle cones and cookies.”

“From flaky croissants to pistachio-packed beauties, Seattle Sweet Bakery channels classic Italian baking with pastries made daily, artisan breads, and fully handmade cakes. Swing by for cardamom knots, a blueberry danish, and a doppio espresso that turns a gray morning into a good one… then bring something home.”

From the Seattle newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Maeve Chocolate is crafting ethical truffle bars and bonbons with flavors that are never dull like Pike Place Espresso, Rainier Cherry Dark, and San Juan Salted Toffee, plus a Fantastical Fair Foods summer collection for peak nostalgia. Swing by this week, treat your snack stash to something joyful.”

From the Seattle newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Long-running bakery crafting custom cakes & cupcakes in classic flavors, plus decorated cookies.”

“Matcha-based lattes and parfaits, plus traditional Japanese sweets in a modern, minimalist space.”

“Bakery & cafe specializing in Hawaii-inspired tropical-flavored cakes sold whole & by the slice.”

“The Confectionery is Seattle’s ultimate candy store with an old fashioned vibe, family-owned for over 51 years, and loaded with gummies, sours, Jelly Bellies, licorice, chocolates and truffles.”

From the Seattle newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Coffee shop specializing in cake slices and cupcakes, plus custom orders.”

“Handcrafted goodies run the gamut from fresh-baked bread to macarons, all made in a French style.”

“Bakery for handcrafted, freshly baked cookies, cakes & pastries, plus lunch & coffee.”

“Storefront nook offering fudge & other handmade sweets, ice cream & retro varieties of candies.”

“Bakery for handcrafted, freshly baked cookies, cakes & pastries, plus lunch & coffee.”

“Ben's Bread Co. turns locally grown grains into small-batch sourdough loaves, English muffins, pastries, and sandwiches, all naturally leavened and big on flavor. Treat yourself this week with their rotating Pizza Friends pies and sweets, then feel good knowing a portion of every bite supports community causes.”

From the Port Angeles newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Relaxed, French-style venue for housemade bread, pastries & sandwiches, plus weekly wine dinners.”

“French bakery outpost with sweet & savory sandwiches, pizza, pastries & breads plus park views.”

“Make a quick Seattle run and let Sweetie’s Candy hit your nostalgia button with a mighty lineup of 300-plus goodies... gummy, hard, liquid, chocolate, and quirky gifts that shout treat yourself. Open since 1997 at Pike Place Market, it’s the kind of tiny shop that delivers big happiness.”

From the Mt. Vernon newsletter, August 17, 2026

“Classic Scandinavian breads & pastries with a designer flair highlight this chill neighborhood cafe.”

“Candy store featuring sour jellies, chocolate and a Jelly Belly wall, plus bulk and packaged candy.”

“Snug bakery serving breakfast fare & pastries along with sandwiches & signature coconut cream pie.”

“Relaxed bakery & wine bar offering breads, pastries & toasts, plus sandwiches, salads & soups.”

“m. slump hits, Kiki Bakery comes through with soft Asian breads, tender pastries, and custom cakes made fresh in small batches, plus legit teas from Taiwan, including hot milk tea, fruit-forward iced teas, and blended sips that turn blah afternoons into little celebrations.”

From the Shoreline newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Panaderia El Angel, right here in Marysville, turns out artisanal pastries, specialty breads and custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look. From everyday pick-ups to celebration centerpieces, their quality-first baking makes weeknights sweeter and your next office thing less awkward...”

From the Marysville newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Candy boutique carrying bulk candies, along with chocolates, gummy bears and sodas.”

“Kid-friendly confectionery at Seattle Center with lots of fudge, taffy, cotton candy & other sweets.”

“Chocolates in a variety of flavors alongside hot chocolate, truffles and coffee.”

“Small, sweet shop offering handcrafted truffles and molded chocolates, plus caramels and fudge.”

“Housemade cupcakes in 3 sizes & many flavors, like Maple Bacon & Pink Champagne, plus event cakes.”