The best bakeries & sweet shops in Thurston County

Hit LimeBerry Frozen Desserts this week for a choose-your-own-adventure cup, with flavors like Fancy French Vanilla, Cotton Candy, Lemon, Dole Raspberry, Euro Tart and Cake Batter, or try their Fam' Favorites like Serenity's Super Chocolate PB Crush and Ainsley's Shortcake Mallow Crunch. More sunshine, more swirl time.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 11, 2026

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

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

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

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

Farmhouse-style coffee shop with a homey atmosphere selling decor, gifts and donuts, plus a garden area.

Need a pick-me-up this week? Humble Cow Ice Cream churns small-batch scoops daily with simple, high-quality ingredients, from Salty Caramel to Lemon Blueberry Swirl, and they also whip up custom cakes and seasonal flavors for when errands turn into treat-yourself mode.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 20, 2026

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

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, October 6, 2026

The Lovely and Dapper Bakery makes Olympia feel a little sweeter with cakes, vegan cinnamon rolls, and dairy-free, gluten-free treats that don't feel like a compromise. Fans call the Raspberry Loves Chocolate "absolute magic," and the welcoming vibe makes it an easy go-to for celebrations or just a midweek treat.

From the Lacey newsletter, September 27, 2026

If your week needs a little butter-fueled morale boost, The Bread Peddler has you covered with scratch-made pastries and breads, authentic French fare made with serious technique since 2006. A South Sound staple worth the quick trek when you want something golden, flaky, and actually memorable with your morning cup.

From the Shelton newsletter, October 10, 2026

San Francisco Street Bakery has been Olympia’s neighborhood bakery for over thirty years, turning out breads, pastries and desserts while supplying Batdorf and Bronson’s. Spot them at the Olympia Farmer’s Market this week, and feel good knowing they donate leftovers so nothing good gets wasted.

From the Lacey newsletter, October 13, 2026

Built by the DiCrescenzo and Locke families in 2024, Lolli Llama Candy is a cheerful, multigenerational project that turns quick errands into sweet detours. When the afternoon slump hits, this friendly shop delivers pure, old-school joy for kids, parents and grandparents alike.

From the Olympia newsletter, September 17, 2026

Blue Heron Bakery has been baking natural goodness in Olympia since 1977, and their lineup of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and cane sugar-free goodies still tastes like a treat, not a compromise. Swing by this week when your snack cravings and values want to hang out.

From the Shelton newsletter, October 1, 2026

Tender Velvet Rebel Oven is doling out cake by the slice, cupcakes, cookies, savory goods, and matcha that hits exactly when Olympia snack cravings strike. Swing by when you need a weekday morale boost or a just-because dessert, then pretend you planned it all along.

From the Olympia newsletter, October 19, 2026