The best bakeries & sweet shops in Janesville

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

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Ice Cream Social

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming shop dishing out homemade ice cream (vegan and gluten-free available) as well as flights.

2421 University Ave (Madison)

Charming shop dishing out homemade ice cream (vegan and gluten-free available) as well as flights.

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Leon's Frozen Custard

Bakeries & Sweets

Famous, family-owned drive-in providing housemade frozen custard, milkshakes & other fast-food eats.

3131 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

Famous, family-owned drive-in providing housemade frozen custard, milkshakes & other fast-food eats.

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Batch Bakehouse

Bakeries & Sweets

Batch Bakehouse keeps Willy Street smelling like butter and possibility, with a pastry case that swings from flaky classics to sturdy…

1402 Williamson St (Madison)

Batch Bakehouse keeps Willy Street smelling like butter and possibility, with a pastry case that swings from flaky classics to sturdy breads and celebratory cakes. When your week needs a win, a box from this small, obsessive bakery is an instant mood upgrade.

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Madison-made since 1962, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. churns super-premium, award-winning flavors with real Wisconsin dairy and…

555 S Midvale Blvd (Madison)

Madison-made since 1962, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. churns super-premium, award-winning flavors with real Wisconsin dairy and all-natural sugars, which explains why a single scoop turns into a full-on moment of zen.

From the Madison newsletter, August 5, 2026

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National Bakery & Deli nails the Racine Sunday standard with hot ham and rolls, plus legit cakes, tortes, and doughnuts when you need…

3200 S 16th St (Milwaukee)

National Bakery & Deli nails the Racine Sunday standard with hot ham and rolls, plus legit cakes, tortes, and doughnuts when you need something sweet. Also crowned 2025 Bakery of the Year by the Wisconsin Bakers Association, with deli bites and party trays that make gatherings effortless.

From the Waukesha newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Pastries by Chad, LLC.

Bakeries & Sweets

Pastries by Chad, LLC. turns weekday blah into treat-yourself time with flaky breakfast pastries, dialed-in cakes and cupcakes, and…

29 N Wisconsin St (Elkhorn)

Pastries by Chad, LLC. turns weekday blah into treat-yourself time with flaky breakfast pastries, dialed-in cakes and cupcakes, and craveable cookies from a Next Level Baker Season 1 contestant. Perfect for Lake Geneva coffee breaks, birthday surprises, or bribing your coworkers to like meetings.

From the Lake Geneva newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Cozy shop featuring ethically sourced truffles, caramels, and other confections.

2083 Atwood Ave (Madison)

Cozy shop featuring ethically sourced truffles, caramels, and other confections.

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Bakery doling out breakfast pastries, doughnuts, breads and pies, plus custom wedding cakes.

8324 N 2nd St (Machesney Park)

Bakery doling out breakfast pastries, doughnuts, breads and pies, plus custom wedding cakes.

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

1668 N Alpine Rd (Rockford)

Bakery chain specializing in whole-grain breads & muffins made with Montana wheat.

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Greenbush Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned kosher bakery since 1996 with late hours & lots of inventive donut flavors & fillings.

1402 Regent St (Madison)

Family-owned kosher bakery since 1996 with late hours & lots of inventive donut flavors & fillings.

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Greenbush Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering fresh donuts such as apple fritters and cake donuts, plus breakfast.

5225 High Crossing Blvd (Madison)

Bakery offering fresh donuts such as apple fritters and cake donuts, plus breakfast.

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Sugarjones

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery featuring cupcakes, cakes, and macaroons, along with gluten-free options.

6336 E Riverside Blvd (Loves Park)

Bakery featuring cupcakes, cakes, and macaroons, along with gluten-free options.

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Bloom Bake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

This bright bakeshop with homey accents offers housemade cupcakes, donuts & biscuit sandwiches.

1851 Monroe St (Madison)

This bright bakeshop with homey accents offers housemade cupcakes, donuts & biscuit sandwiches.

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La Baguette

Bakeries & Sweets

Cozy, French bakery/cafe selling bread, crêpes & pastries in a snug storefront.

7424 Mineral Point Rd (Madison)

Cozy, French bakery/cafe selling bread, crêpes & pastries in a snug storefront.

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Mocha Moment

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed cafe (in a woodsy setting), plus homemade bakes and sandwiches, plus smoothies.

1121 Center Ave

Relaxed cafe (in a woodsy setting), plus homemade bakes and sandwiches, plus smoothies.

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Insomnia Cookies

Bakeries & Sweets

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

462 State St (Madison)

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

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The Sugar Exchange

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet-focused shop with a retro vibe featuring chocolates and fudge, plus ice cream and old-fashioned sodas.

211 W Milwaukee St

Sweet-focused shop with a retro vibe featuring chocolates and fudge, plus ice cream and old-fashioned sodas.

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Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

208 State St (Madison)

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

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Madison Sourdough

Bakeries & Sweets

Bright neighborhood bakery with French pastries & a coffee bar, plus gourmet breakfast & lunch fare.

916 Williamson St (Madison)

Bright neighborhood bakery with French pastries & a coffee bar, plus gourmet breakfast & lunch fare.

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Bakery at Olde Towne Mall specializing in wedding cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.

20 S Main St #1

Bakery at Olde Towne Mall specializing in wedding cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.

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Madison Chocolate Company

Bakeries & Sweets

Gluten-free chocolatier also offering baked goods, coffee, and a chocolate library.

729 Glenway St (Madison)

Gluten-free chocolatier also offering baked goods, coffee, and a chocolate library.

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Old-fashioned, family-owned store serving up more than 100 flavors of ice cream since 1962.

468 State St (Madison)

Old-fashioned, family-owned store serving up more than 100 flavors of ice cream since 1962.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

7414 Mineral Point Rd (Madison)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

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Baked Lab

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery offering custom-designed cakes for weddings and other special occasions, plus macarons.

2044 Atwood Ave (Madison)

Bakery offering custom-designed cakes for weddings and other special occasions, plus macarons.

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