The best bakeries & sweet shops in Fox Cities

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

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Simple Simon Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Simple Simon Bakery has been keeping Fox Cities sweet for over 50 years with scratch-made donuts, gourmet cupcakes, and the kind of breads…

218 E Wisconsin Ave (Appleton) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Simple Simon Bakery has been keeping Fox Cities sweet for over 50 years with scratch-made donuts, gourmet cupcakes, and the kind of breads and buns that make weeknight sandwiches feel fancy. Swing by for a rotating donut-of-the-month or a custom cake that actually tastes as good as it looks.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Wilmar Chocolates Appleton

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy choco shop featuring housemade sweets such as truffles and caramel apples, plus options for a custom chocolate bar.

1222 N Superior St (Appleton)

“Cozy choco shop featuring housemade sweets such as truffles and caramel apples, plus options for a custom chocolate bar.”

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Cake Anatomy LLC

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other occasions.

229 Black St (Kaukauna)

“Bakery specializing in custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other occasions.”

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Crazy Sweet

Bakeries & Sweets

Ice cream parlor and candy store with a large selection of sweets, including hand-dipped chocolate.

514 W College Ave (Appleton)

“Ice cream parlor and candy store with a large selection of sweets, including hand-dipped chocolate.”

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Happy Bellies Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright bakeshop specializing in dairy & gluten-free donuts, pastries & cookies, plus organic coffee.

2107 N Richmond St (Appleton)

“Bright bakeshop specializing in dairy & gluten-free donuts, pastries & cookies, plus organic coffee.”

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.

318 W College Ave (Appleton)

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

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