The best bakeries & sweet shops in Wauwatosa

Fun, kid-friendly scoop shop featuring rotating flavors, waffles cones, oat-milk options and vegan ice cream.

8334 W North Ave

Coffee shop and bakery with a cute indoor space (and patio), plus croissants, scones, doughnuts, breads, and sandwiches.

6822 W North Ave

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

1417 N Wauwatosa Ave

Retail bakery making a wide variety of hearth-baked breads from scratch.

1417 N Wauwatosa Ave

Bakeshop focused on gluten-free offerings and coffee.

5504 W State St (Milwaukee)

Charming bistro offering French cuisine, pastries & a full bar in a historic, 2-story bank building.

7610 Harwood Ave

Year-round, family-owned stand serving up frozen custard, shakes & casual American eats since 1938.

7515 W Bluemound Rd (Milwaukee)

Bakery offering macarons, cookies, and other treats, including custom-made designs.

1455 Underwood Ave

Local legend featuring burger joint standards, fried snacks & frozen custard cones & concoctions.

4726 W Vliet St (Milwaukee)

Comfortable eatery turning out high-end European-style baked goods, sandwiches & coffee.

8700 W Watertown Plank Rd

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

6923 W Becher St (West Allis)

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

6768 W Lincoln Ave (West Allis)

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

6918 W Becher St (West Allis)

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

6901 W North Ave

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

3131 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

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)

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 (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

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

7312 W Greenfield Ave (West Allis)

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

2215 E North Ave (Milwaukee)

From macarons and cookies to glossy tortes, cakes and entremets, Greige Pâtisserie turns Walkers Point into a sweet spot for coffee-fueled…

408 W Florida St (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Family-owned since 1928, Freese's Candy Shoppe turns out homemade, hand-dipped chocolates and that dangerously addictive Heavenly Roasted…

400 N Water St (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

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

1101 E Brady St (Milwaukee)

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

800 N 68th St

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

5132 W Lincoln Ave (West Allis)

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

7328 W Greenfield Ave (West Allis)

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

211 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

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

817 N 68th St

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

400 N Water St #5513 (Milwaukee)

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

2018 S 1st St Unit 120 (Milwaukee)