The best bakeries & sweet shops in Outagamie County

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

Whether you need a custom cookie cake for a birthday, sugar cookies for the office, or a from-scratch showstopper for a Fox Cities wedding, Hope’s Sweet Treats turns ideas into beautiful, delicious desserts from a local cottage kitchen. Warning, the cake parfaits disappear fast.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 26, 2026

Voyageurs Bakehouse - Appleton turns flour, water, salt, and time into naturally leavened loaves with that tangy, chewy magic, plus hand-crafted pastries, sandwiches, and expertly brewed coffee. Pre-order for pickup so your favorite doesn’t sell out, then settle in at the open-concept bakehouse with neighbors.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 12, 2026

Wilmar Chocolates Appleton is that cozy, old-school chocolatier locals swear by, crafting small-batch truffles, caramel apples, and those golden-box signature assortments using original recipes. You can even build a custom chocolate bar, then gift it... or pretend to and keep it.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 10, 2026

Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio keeps Appleton sweet with a daily-changing lineup of from-scratch cakes, pastries, scones, and macarons made with real, high-quality ingredients and, yes, a lot of butter. For extra celebrations, their custom cakes and cookie cakes make birthdays and random Tuesdays dangerously memorable.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 19, 2026

Plotting a wedding, big birthday, or any excuse to eat buttercream, Cake Anatomy LLC is a husband-and-wife duo right here in the Fox Cities shaping dream designs into edible centerpieces. Bring your inspo pics and they’ll craft a custom cake that looks amazing and tastes even better.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, September 28, 2026

Crazy Sweet is your local candy-and-ice-cream playground, serving scoops and sundaes alongside piles of classic candy, rich chocolate, hot cocoa bombs, and wildly fun freeze-dried treats. When this week needs a pick-me-up, this spot basically hands it to you with a spoon.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 17, 2026

Happy Bellies Bake Shop has your donut-and-coffee cravings handled with all-natural, dye-free bakes that just happen to be gluten free, plus plenty of dairy-free and vegan options. Seasonal donuts, cookies, and bars, house-made syrups, locally roasted organic espresso, and even soft serve...

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 5, 2026

Appleton Bundt House turns any random Tuesday into a mini celebration with made-from-scratch Bundt Bites, single-serve Bundt Delights, and fresh full-size Bundt Together or Bundt Celebration cakes. Need a showstopper for a birthday or office thing? Their custom cakes and sweet treats deliver pure crowd joy.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, September 21, 2026

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