The best bakeries & sweet shops in Milwaukee

18 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 Bake Sale

Bakeries & Sweets

Baked goods and pies from over 10 bakeries alongside house-baked cookies, pasties and donuts.

6923 W Becher St (West Allis)

“Baked goods and pies from over 10 bakeries alongside house-baked cookies, pasties and donuts.”

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Elevate Coffee & Piece of Love

Bakeries & Sweets

Relaxed café for coffee drinks and baked goods, including pastries and custom cakes.

6768 W Lincoln Ave (West Allis)

“Relaxed café for coffee drinks and baked goods, including pastries and custom cakes.”

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Scratch Ice Cream

Bakeries & Sweets

Creamery for scoop-shop treats, plus burgers at the adjacent restaurant (Archie’s Flat Top).

6918 W Becher St (West Allis)

“Creamery for scoop-shop treats, plus burgers at the adjacent restaurant (Archie’s Flat Top).”

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Cranky Al's

Bakeries & Sweets

Combo business offering donuts & breakfast sandwiches till noon, pizza & Friday fish-fries after.

6901 W North Ave (Wauwatosa)

“Combo business offering donuts & breakfast sandwiches till noon, pizza & Friday fish-fries after.”

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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

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

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National Bakery & Deli | East – Milwaukee

Bakeries & Sweets

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

“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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Lucy Bakes

Bakeries & Sweets

Lucy Bakes is a custom cake and cookie studio turning Milwaukee milestones into edible art, from themed birthdays to weddings and…

133 W Pittsburgh Ave · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Lucy Bakes is a custom cake and cookie studio turning Milwaukee milestones into edible art, from themed birthdays to weddings and everything in between. Order online for pickup in Walker's Point this week, or snag a class spot if you’re finally ready to level up those piping skills.”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Freese's Candy Shoppe & Heavenly Roasted Nuts | West Allis

Bakeries & Sweets

Small outfit offering handmade chocolates, nuts & old-fashioned confections since 1928.

7312 W Greenfield Ave (West Allis)

“Small outfit offering handmade chocolates, nuts & old-fashioned confections since 1928.”

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Blooming Lotus Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Bakery specializing in gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free treats, plus breakfast options.

2215 E North Ave

“Bakery specializing in gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free treats, plus breakfast options.”

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Greige Pâtisserie

Bakeries & Sweets

Coffee shop for wedding cakes and cookies featuring a variety of pastries, desserts and scones.

408 W Florida St · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Coffee shop for wedding cakes and cookies featuring a variety of pastries, desserts and scones.”

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Peter Sciortino Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Established resource for housemade breads, Italian pastries, specialty cookies & some deli meats.

1101 E Brady St

“Established resource for housemade breads, Italian pastries, specialty cookies & some deli meats.”

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Ultimate Confections

Bakeries & Sweets

Familiar and inventive treats, from chocolate toffee and caramel apples to gummy bears and sugar-free options.

800 N 68th St (Wauwatosa)

“Familiar and inventive treats, from chocolate toffee and caramel apples to gummy bears and sugar-free options.”

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Grebe's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Family-owned bakery/deli since 1937 offering homemade desserts & American breakfast & lunch staples.

5132 W Lincoln Ave (West Allis)

“Family-owned bakery/deli since 1937 offering homemade desserts & American breakfast & lunch staples.”

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Aggie's Bakery & Cake Shop

Bakeries & Sweets

Charming standby offering baked goods ranging from donuts to special-occasion cakes, plus espresso.

7328 W Greenfield Ave (West Allis)

“Charming standby offering baked goods ranging from donuts to special-occasion cakes, plus espresso.”

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Indulgence Chocolatiers

Bakeries & Sweets

Small-batch chocolate shop making truffles, bars, and other treats in creative flavors.

211 S 2nd St

“Small-batch chocolate shop making truffles, bars, and other treats in creative flavors.”

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Simma's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Established, family-owned bakeshop whipping up cakes, cheesecakes & pastries in casual digs.

817 N 68th St (Wauwatosa)

“Established, family-owned bakeshop whipping up cakes, cheesecakes & pastries in casual digs.”

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C. Adam's Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Popular bakery for cookies, cakes and cupcakes in a sweet stall.

400 N Water St #5513

“Popular bakery for cookies, cakes and cupcakes in a sweet stall.”

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Melt Chocolates

Bakeries & Sweets

Local shop selling gourmet, handcrafted chocolates in classic & specialty flavors.

2018 S 1st St Unit 120

“Local shop selling gourmet, handcrafted chocolates in classic & specialty flavors.”

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