21 Best Bakeries near Iowa City

“I purchased custom Tres Leches cake from her and babbbbbbbyyyyyyy, the cake was gone before I realized I did not take a picture 😂🤣!!! Elida is very sweet and I will be going back!“

“They have the best cookies EVER!!“

“I enjoyed the food very much. I also like their store.“

“If you want a wedding cake that’s anything but basic, DeLuxe is your place! There are so many flavors to choose from — or, like we did, you can mix and match four different ones. Our cake was layered, moist, and the frosting was not that gross whipped topping stuff you get at some places. The cutting cake was absolutely beautiful, decorated with fresh flowers, perfectly blending our vision with the baker’s creative flair. Now, let me tell you about the lemon raspberry cake… I was talking about it for MONTHS before the wedding! Seriously, it was that good. From the initial tasting and consultation, the staff was super accommodating. We got to sample tons of different cake flavors alongside coffee and tea, which made the whole process so fun. The owner is amazing — friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about guest favorites and portioning, which helped us plan just right (hello, leftovers!). Day-of delivery? Seamless. We even dropped off extra florist stems the day before, and they were flexible and easygoing about timing. On the big day, the delivery was so quick and smooth that we didn’t even get a chance to thank the baker — that’s efficiency! Pro tip for future couples: Don’t stress about saving the top tier for your anniversary because DeLuxe provides a complimentary one. No more dry, freezer-burned cake! Plus, the bakery itself is adorable — a cute pink and white French-inspired spot with plenty of menu options to satisfy every sweet tooth. We make a point to stop by whenever we’re back in town. All glowing, all delicious — we can’t recommend DeLuxe enough!“

“If the Heirloom Deluxe grilled cheese has 1000 fans, I’m one of them. If the Heirloom Deluxe grilled cheese has 1 fan, it’s me. If the Heirloom Deluxe grilled cheese has no fans, I’m dead. This menu item makes my toes curl with 100% certainty ever single time.“

“Tried for the first time today, the queso was incredible. My 7 year old raved about it all night. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. We had burritos and the ceviche. The portions you get for the price is perfect. Basically 2 meals for the price of one. We will definitely return.“

“What do I recommend about Press? The owners, the staff, the coffee, the atmosphere, their ethos and values. This coffee shop is a gem, I am so glad they are in my neighborhood. They support local artists and local events. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Always a delight for any book lover.“

“I randomly found this place a few years ago and I'm very glad I did! This is an Amish ran store which has a nice variety of items. The baked goods are amazing and priced very well! We have also bought plants from there as well, which have been great.
The staff is polite. They are often soft spoken and may seem a little shy, but I think that's a cultural difference for the Amish community in general, in my opinion, but it's a very welcoming place overall.
With it being an Amish store, there are no credit or debit transactions. Cash only, but as long as you know that in advance, there will be no issues. Just bring enough cash because you will certainly find things you want! Prices are reasonable and the quality is great.
If you're looking to purchase Amish baked goods, candy, plants, furniture, home decor, this is definitely a spot to shop!
It's an hour from where I live, but I make sure to go at least a few times a year. It's a very peaceful place in general, which I really like. They have a ton of bird houses so it's nice to see nature and soak in the quiet at the same time.

Side note, the owners are Amish and will not even see the nice things I have to say, so if my review makes anyone go there for the first time, please let them know and share!“

“I got cookies for my bridal shower. They were amazing. The light in my relatives’ eyes as they had the cookies and compared them to Walmart store bought cookies from when they were little brought a warmth to my heart. They’ve already started asking me to order some and mail the cookie to them. I can’t wait to tryout the cupcakes next for my wedding day!“

“For the second year in a row, Paige made a delicious and beautiful cake for our kids’ birthday party! Guests raved about the funfetti and chocolate flavors we had this year. The cakes are always beautiful and perfectly represent what we discuss! Paige is detailed, organized, and reliable. I would definitely recommend her for your cake needs!“

“Always thankful for Amber her talents!!! Not only are her cookies DELICIOUS but her customer service is top notch! Super flexible and was able to accommodate last minute.“

“Jill did an amazing job with my cake for a recent birthday! She really brought my idea to life and she was so easy to work with! I got so many compliments on the look and taste of the cake! I'm so glad that I found her and will use her the next time I need a cake for an occasion.“

“Their almond cookies is what heaven would taste like if it were one particular cookie. I was blown away by the cinnamon, even more by the vanilla and then I got my hands on the almond woowee so delicious, taste just like my ALMOND wedding cake ♥️ Hooked for life!“

“This was my first time trying soft pretzels and I got 2: a classic and a cinnamon sugar. The guy behind the counter was friendly and quickly made my order. The classic one was pretty good, but I found it to be a lot more salty than I expected. The cinnamon sugar one however was really good and I throughly enjoyed it.

Parking: Located in the mall, so use the mall parking.“

“❤ Great place to order your diner from. Very tasty and original menu's and great to work with. I would highly recommend.“

“This is, by far, the best cookie I have ever had in my entire life. I have been coming here since 2023. Better than Crumbl, better than insomnia, better than any other bakery I have ever been to. Love that it’s women owned. Yesterday I had the strawberry pretzel salad cookie. It was gone in like 59 seconds. If you are ever in Bettendorf or Coralville, you absolutely have to try one of these cookies. I have not had one yet that I don’t like.“

“Excellent customer service. They accidentally gave me an 8 inch instead of 10 inch and I had to wait no more than 5 minutes for them to decorate a new one for me but they still offered me a free bundtlette for waiting 💙“

“A fantastic variety of delicious cupcakes!
Of all of the places I've tried in Iowa City, these, to me, are the best! I've stopped here off and on for years and the service is always friendly. Some places are not friendly 😆
I particularly like their filled cupcakes. The filling really adds to it - no matter the flavor.“

“The most delicious red velvet cupcakes I've ever had!“

“Everything they make is amazing!“