The best bakeries & sweet shops in Tacoma

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

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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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Colorful cupcakes in classic & modern flavors, plus custom-made cakes for special events.

2102 E Main Ave #112 (Puyallup)

Colorful cupcakes in classic & modern flavors, plus custom-made cakes for special events.

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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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Iscreamery, Gig Harbor

Bakeries & Sweets

Local spot creating imaginative flavors of ice cream, sorbet and smoothies, plus waffle cones.

7806 Pioneer Way (Gig Harbor)

Local spot creating imaginative flavors of ice cream, sorbet and smoothies, plus waffle cones.

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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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All City Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Scooped, soft-serve ice cream supplier offering delivery and catering.

10743 A St S Ste b

Scooped, soft-serve ice cream supplier offering delivery and catering.

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Susanne's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Snug, laid-back shop turning out muffins, cookies & custom cakes, plus hot or cold sandwiches.

3411 Harborview Dr (Gig Harbor)

Snug, laid-back shop turning out muffins, cookies & custom cakes, plus hot or cold sandwiches.

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Homey scoop shop offering locally made ice cream, gluten-free waffles and vegan choices in varied flavors.

3556 Market Pl W (University Place)

Homey scoop shop offering locally made ice cream, gluten-free waffles and vegan choices in varied flavors.

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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.

6214 6th Ave

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

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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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Lick Homemade Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned shop providing housemade ice cream and fresh waffle cones.

105 2nd St SW (Puyallup)

Family-owned shop providing housemade ice cream and fresh waffle cones.

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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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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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Ice Cream Social

Bakeries & Sweets

Locally owned shop featuring homemade, all-natural ice cream with dairy-free and vegan options.

2521 N Proctor St

Locally owned shop featuring homemade, all-natural ice cream with dairy-free and vegan options.

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Hess Bakery & Deli

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery selling classic German breads & sweets plus meats, cheeses, sandwiches & imported groceries.

6108 Mt Tacoma Dr SW European Square (Lakewood)

Bakery selling classic German breads & sweets plus meats, cheeses, sandwiches & imported groceries.

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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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Corina Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

When you're craving something homey and award winning, Corina Bakery delivers with old-fashioned sweets and savory bakes, plus a…

602 Fawcett Ave · ✓ checked Jul 28

When you're craving something homey and award winning, Corina Bakery delivers with old-fashioned sweets and savory bakes, plus a build-your-own cake situation that lets you pick flavors, fillings, and frostings.

From the Kent newsletter, August 5, 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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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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Spilled Butter Desserts

Bakeries & Sweets

By-order-only bakery offering scratch-made treats ranging from wedding cakes and cupcakes, to scones and pies.

3856 Center St

By-order-only bakery offering scratch-made treats ranging from wedding cakes and cupcakes, to scones and pies.

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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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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

3824 Bridgeport Way W (University Place)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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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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Wren's Nest Baking Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy gluten-free bakery providing savory breads, cakes and cookies as well as coffee and teas, served in cozy digs.

5121 N Pearl St Ste 101 (Ruston)

Cozy gluten-free bakery providing savory breads, cakes and cookies as well as coffee and teas, served in cozy digs.

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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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Bakery, cake shop and café for birthday cakes and cupcakes, plus cookies and wedding cakes.

1112 S 11th St Ste. #105

Bakery, cake shop and café for birthday cakes and cupcakes, plus cookies and wedding cakes.

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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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See's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

4502 S Steele St #547

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

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Johnson Candy Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Longtime candy shop offering gifts, ice cream bars, and sugar-free options in an old-fashioned setting.

924 M.L.K. Jr Way

Longtime candy shop offering gifts, ice cream bars, and sugar-free options in an old-fashioned setting.

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Outlet store offering well-known brand of "Roca" candies plus factory seconds & new-product samples.

110 E 26th St · ✓ checked Aug 5

Outlet store offering well-known brand of "Roca" candies plus factory seconds & new-product samples.

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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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Local bakery crafting cakes for weddings & other events, plus creative fruit arrangements.

5102 S Washington St 5102 B

Local bakery crafting cakes for weddings & other events, plus creative fruit arrangements.

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