The best bakeries & sweet shops in Olympia

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

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LimeBerry Frozen Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

Frozen-yogurt shop offering a variety of flavors and toppings as well as bubble tea.

1110 College St SE (Lacey)

Frozen-yogurt shop offering a variety of flavors and toppings as well as bubble tea.

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The Flora Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1511 S Lucile St (Seattle)

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

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

917 E Pine St (Seattle)

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

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Cold Stone Creamery

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

1350 Marvin Rd NE A (Lacey)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

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Bakery Nouveau

Bakeries & Sweets

Quaint counter-service bakery-cafe for French breads, sandwiches, quiches & pastries.

4737 California Ave SW (Seattle)

Quaint counter-service bakery-cafe for French breads, sandwiches, quiches & pastries.

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Columbia City Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

4865 Rainier Ave S (Seattle)

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

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Baskin-Robbins

Bakeries & Sweets

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

Little Prairie Center, 4810-A Yelm Hwy SE (Lacey)

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

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Bottega Gelato

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1425 1st Ave (Seattle)

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

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Humble Cow Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming ice cream stop with dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options, plus shakes.

2480 Marvin Rd NE (Lacey)

Charming ice cream stop with dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options, plus shakes.

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Marmalade

Bakeries & Sweets

Gelato (and sorbet) shop making fresh flavors (including vegan options) from local ingredients.

4128 Fremont Ave N (Seattle)

Gelato (and sorbet) shop making fresh flavors (including vegan options) from local ingredients.

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Salt & Straw

Bakeries & Sweets

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

714 E Pike St Ste A (Seattle)

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

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Creamy Cone Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

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

9433 Rainier Ave S (Seattle)

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

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Safeway

Bakeries & Sweets

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

6200 Pacific Ave SE (Lacey)

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

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Seattle Sweet Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

From flaky croissants to pistachio-packed beauties, Seattle Sweet Bakery channels classic Italian baking with pastries made daily, artisan…

8007 Lake City Way NE (Seattle)

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

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Maeve Chocolate

Bakeries & Sweets

Maeve Chocolate is crafting ethical truffle bars and bonbons with flavors that are never dull like Pike Place Espresso, Rainier Cherry…

1180 Andover Park W (Seattle) · ✓ checked Jul 27

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

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Left Bank Pastry

Bakeries & Sweets

Whether your morning needs something flaky and buttery or your afternoon needs a jewel-box tart with a proper coffee, Left Bank Pastry…

1941 4th Ave E

Whether your morning needs something flaky and buttery or your afternoon needs a jewel-box tart with a proper coffee, Left Bank Pastry nails the French-inspired sweets. Treat yourself this week to a small moment of pastry joy that feels fancy without trying too hard.

From the Lacey newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Traditional bakery & cafe providing pastries & custom cakes, plus savory breakfast & lunch fare.

1013 Capitol Way S

Traditional bakery & cafe providing pastries & custom cakes, plus savory breakfast & lunch fare.

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Morfey's Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2914 1st Ave (Seattle)

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

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Candy Tyme

Bakeries & Sweets

Candy shop within Westfield Southcenter stocked with a wide variety of confections.

1076 Southcenter Mall #1245 (Seattle)

Candy shop within Westfield Southcenter stocked with a wide variety of confections.

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Nana’s Green Tea

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1007 Stewart St #103 (Seattle)

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

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Cakes of Paradise Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

6322 6th Ave S (Seattle)

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

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The Confectionery

Bakeries & Sweets

Store with classic & novelty candies & chocolates displayed in old-fashioned glass jars.

4608 26th Ave NE (Seattle)

Store with classic & novelty candies & chocolates displayed in old-fashioned glass jars.

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Deep Sea Sugar And Salt

Bakeries & Sweets

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

6235 Airport Wy S (Seattle)

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

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Le Panier

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1902 Pike Pl (Seattle)

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

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The Bread Peddler

Bakeries & Sweets

Casual cafe/bakeshop for breakfast & lunch offering homemade pastries & breads, plus coffee drinks.

222 Capitol Way N

Casual cafe/bakeshop for breakfast & lunch offering homemade pastries & breads, plus coffee drinks.

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Pies, pastries, breads & sandwiches feature at this family-owned counter serve with a garden patio.

1320 San Francisco Ave NE

Pies, pastries, breads & sandwiches feature at this family-owned counter serve with a garden patio.

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Sugar Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

110 Republican St (Seattle)

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

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

5338 Ballard Ave NW (Seattle)

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

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Sugar Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1014 Madison St (Seattle)

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

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Ben's Bread Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering sourdough breads pastries and other baked goods, plus sandwiches and pizza.

216 N 70th St (Seattle)

Bakery offering sourdough breads pastries and other baked goods, plus sandwiches and pizza.

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

2507 4th Ave (Seattle)

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

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Bakery Nouveau

Bakeries & Sweets

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

137 15th Ave E (Seattle)

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

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Byen Bakeri

Bakeries & Sweets

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

15 Nickerson St Ste D (Seattle)

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

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Candy Tyme

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1st floor, 400 Pine St #126 (Seattle)

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

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Dahlia Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

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

2001 4th Ave (Seattle)

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

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Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

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

221 1st Ave W Ste 100 (Seattle)

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

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Lolli & Pops

Bakeries & Sweets

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

611 Southcenter Mall (Seattle)

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

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Blue Heron Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Chill spot with a patio for baked goods & cafe fare crafted with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

4419 Harrison Ave NW #108

Chill spot with a patio for baked goods & cafe fare crafted with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

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Seattle Fudge

Bakeries & Sweets

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

Armory, 305 Harrison St (Seattle)

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

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SELEUŠS Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1910 1st Ave (Seattle)

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

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The Chocolate Market

Bakeries & Sweets

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

1906 Post Alley (Seattle)

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

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