50 Best Bakeries in Grand Rapids

“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.“

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

“The tiramisu latte was delicious. The pastries were so to die for extremely moist and just overall presentation was perfect and the taste was there! Super friendly and the service was amazing“

“Absolutely the BEST baked goods. A must-stop if you’re in Grand Rapids!“

“Everything was Delicious! we got a little bit of everything at FoodTruck Fridays & I was definitely impressed!“

“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.“

“I recently took an artisan sourdough bread class and absolutely loved it! 🥖 Pam was so fun, friendly, and incredibly informative throughout the entire class. You can tell she truly enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge. I learned so much, felt comfortable asking questions, and left feeling inspired (and excited to keep baking 🍞). If you’ve been thinking about taking a sourdough class, I highly recommend hers!“

“Tasty macarons and very knowledgeable staff!! Highly recommend. She gave amazing suggestions.“

“awesome bagels, awesome environment, and awesome customer service!“

“Love everything I've ever purchased here! The butter croissants are the best I've ever had! Buttery, flaky layers and so delicious!“

“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!“

“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! 🎂🎉“

“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!!“

“Everything we ordered was amazingly delicious! The everything garlic croissant was divine. I only ordered one to try, and immediately wished I had ordered a dozen.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Love everything I've ever purchased here! The butter croissants are the best I've ever had! Buttery, flaky layers and so delicious!“

“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!“

“Van’s Pastry Shoppe is one of the best local bakeries in Grand Rapids. The owners are incredibly friendly, everything is made fresh daily, and the donuts, pastries, and cookies are amazing. The shop has a really welcoming old-school feel, and the unique cookie jars throughout the store make it a fun place to visit. You can tell they care about quality and their customers. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Grand Rapids and looking for fresh baked goods and great service!“

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

“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!!!“

“Their deserts are the best of baked goods!“

“I just got these cookies today and I had to come and review them. There I was minding my own business when all of a sudden I see a little cart with cookies on it. My eyes absolutely lit up when I saw the beautiful words “GLUTEN FREE”. I got the lemon one and the chocolate chip one and my friends…. Oh my friends it’s sooooo good! She even had a vegan one that my daughter was able to eat and LOVE as well! I am absolutely tickled to have found these. I want to try them ALLLLLL!“

“We did a cookie decorating class that was amazing for Mother’s Day! The ladies broke it down step by step and ensured we were all ready to move on and helped as needed. They were super complimentary and ensured we felt good about our cookies!!🥰“

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

“Yummy desserts! Totally love banana cups!“

“I needed a large order of cupcakes (6 dozen!) for my baby shower somewhat last minute, as my original plan fell through. Pink Daisy Cakes was the only bakery to respond to me and they were wonderful to work with. Communication was great so I felt that my order was in good hands. The cupcakes turned out great! They were beautiful, moist, and not overly sweet. I heard a lot of guests talking about how good they were (and I agree)!“

“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.“

“We stopped by for a sweet treat and weren't disappointed. We chatted with the manager, who employs workers with disabilities. They help her bake, set up displays, and whatever needs to be done. We ordered a lava cake that was divine. It was the perfect size. Baked just right. It was chocolatey but not overly. We also got a Dubai brownie that was also a yum. Moist, ganache frosting with the pistachio crunch. What's not to like? You won't be disappointed. They have chocolates, gelato and alcohol. Enjoy!“

“I had the dark chocolate merlot cupcake and it was delicious. The cupcake was not overly sweet and had fantastic chocolate flavor. It was also moist. Definitely recommend!“

“Rise created the most wonderful cupcakes for our nurses for Nurses Appreciation Week 2026. The cupcakes were decorated with a stethoscope, heartbeat, pills and bandaid. All the nurses loved them. Also, they tasted AMAZING! I highly recommend Rise for your sweet treats and cake needs.“

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

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

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

“Tried the mini dogs with cheese—they were really good. Fresh, warm, and hit the spot.
Their lemonades are some of the best I’ve had—really refreshing and not too sweet.

📍 Inside Meijer, Auntie Anne’s
Definitely coming back again 👍“

“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.“

“NOTE: Any mess ups on the frosting/decoration in the photo is from me 🤣 This cake was PERFECT! We've been enjoying cakes from M&M for years through work and I finally asked my partner for one for my birthday so I could enjoy it all to myself (and freeze some pieces to enjoy throughout the year!). He gave them zero direction and they delivered a simple, elegant and delicious cake that made my birthday special. Great customer service. Easy to work with. And the best cake in town.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Clean, nice, well kept little place that I go to every once in awhile to get coffee & a cinnamon roll with my daughter. Its so soft & perfectly frosted! Coffee is good & different options for drinks available too. Pastries, and what not are offered here. I will return again just for the friendly service alone. I will post a Pic next time to show all the goodies they have! Give this place a try of your in the area. Reasonably priced also so thats always a plus!. Ty“

“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 :)“

“We love this spot. <3😍 If you haven't been, make stop!“

“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“

“Great service,friendly staff. Very accommodating.“

“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!“