50 Best Bakeries in Grand Rapids

“Amazing Cake!! A great Easter and Birthday celebration.“

“My son just graduated from high school and wanted donuts at his graduation party. I decided to order from Phoenix Rising and I am so glad I did!! The ordering was easy and they were super friendly to work with. I ordered 15 dozen in addition to donut holes. They were delicious and beautiful. They gave us a large variety and it was all ready on time. I am so happy we ordered from here. Couldn’t be happier with the process. We definitely found our new donut place.“

“Best macarons!! so delicious and consistently good. Love the shop too and the coffee!“

“I recommend everything! This is like finding a rare gold coin in your pocket change, or a Monet at the Salvation Army thrift store. Or stepping into Paris from the sidewalk in southeast Grand Rapids. Go slowly! Each nibble fills you with bright, exotic sensations. We go for the scones, cookies and madeleines. Today we tried the financiers, ginger passion fruit and s’more. Yes, it’s a fusion of French and American, but it’s how they’d do it in Paris.“

“I have recently had the pleasure of discovering Gaby’s Gourmandise. One bite of pistachio cream puff and I was hooked, I’ve gone back every week since and cannot wait to return next week. These delicate treats are more than just a dessert they are artistic expressions of passion and love for one’s craft. If you have not been I encourage to make a trip. Merci Gaby!“

“We picked up a few cookies at Return to the River, and we are so glad we found this gem! You can taste the cheer in the Sunshine Sandwich, perfectly balanced wirh sweetness and tart. The snickerdoodle is classic delicious. Find this tent at your next tent!!“

“Everything is delicious. I especially enjoy their breads and quiche. The employees are always pleasant and accommodating. I have not been to the Caledonia location yet but have been to their Cascade location for many years, many years. Very pleased with them.“

“Ordered 3 dozen cupcakes and after snacks and dinner there were only 5 left. Everyone had to try all 3 kinds! I will use this company again!!“

“We are beyond happy with how my son’s birthday cake turned out! I sent just two inspiration photos, and the bakery absolutely exceeded our expectations. The cake was adorable, beautifully detailed, and matched the theme perfectly even better than I imagined. You can truly tell how much care and talent went into it. We will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone looking for a custom cake done right! 🎂🎉“

“We got our wedding pies from Nantucket and they were so yummy and such a reasonable price! We also got some pastries for getting ready. Everything was delicious. Jenna was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!“

“I have been a loyal and happy customer for 15 plus years, hear that, more than fifteen years! And to learn that these B’s have been holding out on me. The absolute nerve! They have been holding out on the carrot cake… keeping it hidden somewhere… away from me! It’s !&$/“?> garbage. I am warning ya’ll right now DO NOT get the carrot cake, you might die of happiness. Heaven on earth right there it is. Here I thought that pie company or the round cake place had the best. No. Just fricken no. This gooey glorious deliciousness. I’m telling ya. You know the worst part!?! They could totally have itty bitty toothpick sample bites and let us know! But NO. It’s like some top secret sauce for their keeping. Ridiculous! I will have you know that my Birthday is coming up and you BETTER save me a piece. The nerve!!! FIFTEEN years! I feel like someone owes me an apology! 5 stars I would share a picture but I ate it all. And than licked the carry out box. Don’t you dare judge me!“

“OMG! I saw this place on the news and had to try it. The pastries I had (Carmel Kouigh-Amann and Chocolate Raspberry Croissant) were absolutely AMAZING! I absolutely recommend Midnight Patisserie, although I would love for it to remain the secret gem that it is!“

“I had such a great experience at Crumbl cookies today.
It was my cheat day for the month and I had been CRAVING. A soft cookie. I decided on Crumbl since it had been a while.
I went in and the store was clean, everyone seemed to be in a good mood, and the employee that helped me was really nice. I didn’t know what flavor to get and I didn’t want to get something and be disappointed, and jokingly told the employee that it would literally ruin my whole day if I took a risk and ended up not liking it. 💀🤣 which I mean is kind of true. So I asked which one was his favorite which was the Oreo one. I got it, waited maybe two minutes. And then a different employee handed me my cookie with a big smile on her face! I told her necklace was so pretty! Because it reminded me of lord of the rings.
Anyway, When I got to the car I opened the box, snapped a pic for the gram, then took a bite. It was SO good!!!! 😊😭🩷
10/10 will return for my next cheat day.
Because the customer service was amazing and the cookie was amazing!
But thank you for making part of my day off amazing!“

“There’s so many delicious options! Perfect perfect is one word to describe Bakery Margo! Best I ever had!“

“I wish they had a storefront 😭😭 Kind crumbs has THE BEST allergy friendly baked goods. I’m so glad the Family Fare in Allendale carries some of their goods. These cinnamon rolls are better than any cinnamon roll I’ve tasted even reheated. Their doughnuts are also amazing.“

“We got our wedding pies from Nantucket and they were so yummy and such a reasonable price! We also got some pastries for getting ready. Everything was delicious. Jenna was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!“

“We just used Pink Daisy Cakes for my twins’ first birthday cupcakes and they did an absolutely amazing job! I gave them pictures of what I wanted and they matched it to a tee. Not only that but they tasted amazing! It was super easy to order, service was great when my husband picked them up, and price is reasonable. We will definitely be using Pink Daisy Cakes for all of their birthdays moving forward! Can’t recommend them enough!“

“Their deserts are the best of baked goods!“

“A 1960s style bakery that is still set up like it's the 1960s and it's the best bakery to do it! Serving up sweets in displays straight from the 60s, Van's Pastry Shoppe has some of the best treats money can buy! Old recipes that never change are the staple here for tasty food! Van's is absolute must for sweet tooths, stop by and try Van's today!“

“I've used NBC for two events now and ordered a variety of flavors in the bundtini's for both events. Each time the bundtini's were a major hit! There have been very few left overs each time, much to my dismay.😉Ordering and pick up is a breeze, you can tell they do catering/orders regularly and they have their systems down. The price point is really affordable in my opinion. I will probably continue to use them if I need desserts at an event again in the future. Easy decision, and very tasty.“

“This is a wonderful bakery!! We served their donuts at a conference this weekend and everyone commented on how delicious they were!!!“

“Due to health issues, my diet is restricted, especially in areas of carbohydrates, sodium, and sugar. A fan of granola but not eating much these days as my diet no nos prohibit much of granolas offered. One day at VG’s in Fenton Michigan I accidentally came across a small Made in Michigan display with some of your product there. Looking at the nutrition analysis, the numbers were favorable. So, began with Dried Cherry and absolutely loved it! Then added Peanut Butter and Original. You make the best Granola. We will be consuming much of your fine product line. Keep it in Michigan! Blessed Christmas Season!“

“Amanda did an amazing job on my daughter's wedding cake. She was very professional in supplying us samples before we ordered, created a delicious and moist carrot cake, decorated it exactly as my daughter wanted and went above and beyond in making sure we had everything we needed at pick up to set up ourselves. I highly recommend Amanda at Frosted Elegance Custom Cakes.“

“Yummy desserts! Totally love banana cups!“

“My son’s first time eating one of your cookies: “It starts off good, then it gets better, then it gets magical.” They are my all time favorite cookies!“

“The Spelt is the best bread I have found since moving here from the east side- Bakeries here are a vast wasteland“

“connie’s cakes tasted AMAZING! best vanilla cake i’ve ever had, we will be saving half for our one year anniversary! communication was good, however we were discussing we get a heart shaped vintage cake for our wedding day and they ended up making a circular cake day of. our coordinator picked it up for us and we were able to pay over the phone for easy pick up! i recommend with how good the cake tasted!“

“Cute little French Pastry shop! I’ve actually never had Macarons before so I figured that I must try them while I’m here! I got a S’mores and a Birthday Cake. The S‘mores was pretty good but the Birthday Cake was incredible! I definitely wish that I got two of those but I’m glad that I tried two different flavors so no regrets!“

“Absolutely loved the Halloween cookie decorating class! The instructions were easy to follow with room for some improvisation if you dare and the cookies are delicious! What a great evening activity! I’ve been to a few other classes from different vendors and this was my favorite by far! I can’t wait to try another!“

“Your bakery came highly recommended for particular dietary restrictions - gluten and dairy free! The cake was beautiful and tasted amazing! Thank you for making my grandma’s 97th birthday we will never forget!“

“One word, yummy! I am a huge fan of Rise, often stopping in for a bagel and latte, so having Rise make the delicious cutting cake was a no-brainer! After we cut our cake, we had the remaining sliced and available for guests. Not a single slice was left, so it’s safe to say our guests also found it to be delicious!“

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio! 💯% recomendado! / The food is very tasty and excellent service! I recommend it 💯%“

“Excellent experience. I may be biased, because my inner child yearns for the mouth-watering pillowy goodness that only Cinnabon&Auntie Anne's can provide. Countless times walking by the Crossroads Mall store, joyously munching away at the generously-provided samples, have culminated in a craving for these foods which leads me to instantly throw whatever money I have at them. This time, my childhood nostalgia was sated to marvelous effect: the staff was outstandingly polite; D.L. particularly handled most of my order, but the female employee was also friendly and helpful. The center rolls were piping hot just out of the oven, and I got to watch D.L. deck them out in generous helpings of the ever-delectable cream cheese icing; and the cinnamon sugar ball on top is a true treat. Equally satisfying were the pretzel dog minis, just as fresh straight from finishing cooking. As good as or better than any experience I've ever had at these locations, and that's from 28+ years of being a frequent flyer.“

“Love town house multigrain can't find them anywhere did you stop making them or what?“

“excellent bagels very large selection and they have unbeatable prices. also very fast and their hours are awesome.“

“Beyond grateful for M&M bakery I totally did not see there business hours my fault and missed the lockup time for my sons 18 b day cake … they lady called me back and came back to the store so I could pick up my cake!!! To top it off this cake is so moist and delicious 100/10 … best costumer and cake I have experienced.“

“Let’s get one thing straight—Auntie Anne’s in the food court is THAT girl. As soon as I caught a whiff of that buttery, golden perfection, I knew I was in for something iconic. The pretzels were soft, warm, and made with love—the kind of love that hugs your taste buds and makes you strut through the mall like you just dropped a surprise album.

The staff? Sweet like cinnamon sugar, sharp like a cheddar dip. Friendly, fast, and flawless under pressure. They made sure my order was hot, fresh, and Beyoncé-level fabulous. I walked away with my pretzel bites in one hand and a frozen lemonade in the other, feeling like I was on a world tour. 🐝✨

If you haven’t stopped by yet, do yourself a favor and upgrade your food court experience. This Auntie Anne’s is giving main character energy, and I’m here for it every single time.“

“Never had a bagel as good as yours!! If anyone out there likes "Everything Bagels" you'll LOVE theirs!!! NO doubt!!!“

“My nephew and I shared a meal here today and our experiences ranged from very good to off the scale great. We tried a Hot Mess breakfast with eggs, potatoes, chorizo,etc; it was perfectly balanced (neither to spicy or bland), super fresh; loved it. We also got a grilled cheese, with pepper jelly. The bread was the best ever (toasted perfectly) and crunchy, and it wasn't to cheesy (some places put too much cheese which makes it messy) with just enough pepper jelly to create an original experience; and one of my favorite sandwiches of my life. The salad was the low point of the meal as it was merely perfect. We also got a chocolate croissant which was great and a pot de creme which was decadent and..can I say perfect again. This is my new favorite place“

“Neighborhood bakery.The townsie rolls are really good i get one every time we come here. Dont skip out on their lunch like items! If you dine in, they deliver the food to your table which I love because it’s a convenience if you’re having a meeting etc

I also favor “yesterdays bakes” its a rack when you walk in full of leftover backgood from yesterday with a discount“

“Arnie's Bakery breads and cakes are the absolute best ever!!“

“We've been there two weekends in a row for lunch because it was so good! The pizza and calzone were fantastic! My husband had two different sandwiches and liked them both (man of few words...) I will always crave that pizza dough!

Down sides are most of the tables we're dirty each time, the bathroom was dirty each time, and the hightop we sat at was very wobbly and so was one of the stools so we moved once another family left. Minor infractions but it distracted from the experience.

I'll definitely be back just for that pizza though!“

“Frequently meet friends and have some of the best brunch in the city. Always busy but for a reason, and the service and hospitality which are already top notch, do not suffer. An example of this is when they bring you your food they remember who ordered which plate. This is one of those underrated hospitality things they do that other establishments don’t reach. I will always be back :)“

“I went off season (no outdoor activities involved) and was so impressed by this little gem in Grand Rapids. The donuts were beautifully soft and so satisfying. Additionally, everyone at the wine cellar was so friendly and so helpful. Though very sweet, I loved their recommendations, and I’m so glad I bought bottles to share of their peach Spumante. They did offer a discount if you buy 4+ bottles. Also, loved hearing that their wines support local MI farmers as all the fruit used for the fruit wines comes from MI farms.“

“Wonderful and friendly atmosphere. Had an iced espresso with Miel and it was delicious. Just what I needed for a morning pick me up. Staff was very friendly and helpful recommending drink options.“

“Great service,friendly staff. Very accommodating.“

“Good Cookie Sweet Shop is THE BEST! Ali is an amazing person who is a clear and kind communicator. She baked hundreds of cookies for our wedding, and each and every one was delicious and beautiful! We also really appreciated that she offers the service of coming to the venue to arrange the cookies - it was so nice that we didn't have to worry about that aspect of the reception amongst all the busyness of the day. Our guests loved the cookies so much that some even drove to the shop in the days following our wedding to buy more cookies! We can't get enough of the Good Cookie Sweet Shop! Order extra - they freeze well! :) Thank you, Ali!“

“Best coffee the service was great and I really enjoyed the outside sitting“

“Stopped in today as I saw a sign on 28th street advertising a $12.99 lunch buffet and was warmly greeted upon entering. The food was of great quality and even had BBQ chicken and ribs in addition to enchiladas, salmon, veggies, build your own tacos, fresh fruit, salad, cookies, and a few more items. The buffet currently runs Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30AM to 4:00PM, and unlike other restaurants, they do not up-charge on Saturdays, which is great. Such a good value! Will definitely be back again soon!“