50 Best Bakeries in St. Louis

“Best Bread I have ever had, and I have been chasing down good bread for 50 years. I have had six different breads, all great. But the trading pane and the sesame are my favorites. Splurge for the tempered butter, it is worth it. Fantastic salads and soups, too. And the smoked beets are to die for!! Worth it to go just for that.“

“Super friendly when I walked in and greeted me. I placed a mobile order and there was about 15 min wait, not too long. I didn’t get the guy at the counters name but he was super nice showing me my order and then bagging it up for me. Definitely gonna order again. Me and my kids love crumbl cookies.“

“Had them make a traditional New York style cheesecake for my daughter’s bday. This by far was the best homemade cheesecake I’ve had in
Life. They were all so sweet from the initial phone call all the way to the pick up. Already looking forward to the next time I have an excuse to order more!“

“This place is amazing!!! I cannot say enough great things about it!! Everything was fresh and full of flavor!!! My kids loved the doughnuts, my husband’s breakfast sandwich was the best we’ve ever had, and my summer vegetable sandwich was out of this world!!! We will be back as soon as we can!!“

“The Cakery pulled of my daughters wedding vision and took it to the next level. Not only was the cake gorgeous, but truly one of the most delicious cakes I have had. The buttercream was sweet and rich but not too sweet. The cake was moist and so tasty, even the next day! I cannot recommend them enough for weddings or any reason!“

“Love the sweets and the savories at SweetArt. Our favorite burgers are the Sweet Burger and the Make it Funky Burger. I love the Big Mama cinnamon bun and always have to check out their cupcake selection. Their new location is spacious and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Updated from previous review on 2025-10-31“

“Please go here! Not only are the cupcakes delicious, but the staff was so kind. Our group was walking back to our car when the tornado sirens started going off and the green suddenly turn nasty green. It was terrifying. We dashed into their storefront. The staff was calm and went out of their way to make sure everyone was safe.“

“This bakery is amazing. I know I've reviewed this bakery in the past, but they continue to be a staple in my daily life. They have the best birthday cakes, bread, and any other sweet pastries you can think of. They even make cookies for dogs!“

“Wonderful bakery! We are visiting from Michigan and had to try the gooey butter cake and chocolate drop. We also purchased a slice of NY cheesecake and some macarons. All were EXCELLENT 😋 and the young ladies behind the counter were super nice and helpful!“

“My family and I have frequented Pint Size since they first opened…and there has not been one thing we didn’t like there. From the regular offerings to the seasonal fun bakery items, Pint Size has every taste bud and craving covered. 🤌🏻“

“We ordered a stitch cake, cookies and cupcakes and they turned out beautifully for our daughter’s 6th birthday. Everyone loved it and they tasted great. We can’t wait to order again for the next birthday🥳♥️“

“The King is the greatest thing ever to enter my mouth hole! This place is amazing and the customer service is beyond wonderful.“

“Wonderful donuts, the person who is usually there works so hard and is very personable. I do wish they would update their hours and closed times on Google. On more than one occasion I have made the time before work to pick up donuts for my office and have found it closed. They sell out of things early but that just shows how good they are and are trying to not have a bunch of waste at the end of the day.“

“Just got an amazing bacon egg and cheese sandwich. I wish I would have taken a picture. The pastry was delicious and buttery. They have a good selection of essentials as well. Groceries, TP, health items. In a convenient place to walk to in the neighborhood.“

“This is the absolute best vegan cheesecake I have ever had!! We ordered the strawberry shortcake for thanksgiving and it perfect! I placed an order online and it was delivered the day before Thanksgiving with no problems whatsoever. The presentation was beautiful and everyone was so impressed. I cannot recommend this place enough!“

“I love this store. The employees are nice, it’s always stocked and the prices are very competitive.“

“What a yummy addition to Spanish Lake! I stopped by on a whim and walked out with three items to share with my family - a slice of caramel cake, a gourmet cookie, and banana pudding. They’re gone…devoured quickly, which means I’ll have to make the 40 minute drive to try other desserts for myself! The banana pudding is the best we’ve ever had…yum! The shop is clean and neat, and the service was amazing! I enjoyed talking to Alley’s daughter to hear about the move and establishing of the shop in Spanish Lake. While I’m not in the area often, this will be my go-to place for bakery items! Best of luck to your family!“

“The Tres Leche cake is to die for!!! Was my first visit with my niece and we enjoyed every single item we bought, I will be back!“

“My Philo Sisters were there for our Central Region conference & put these in our gift bags...these cookies ARE delicious!“

“Excellent pain au chocolate and great place to hang out. The Vietnamese coffee was divine!“

“Great bakery that goes above and beyond to satisfy the customer. The staff is amazing and everything is delicious 😊“

“Najbolja usluga u gradu,kolači i hrana izvrsni.“

“I've stopped in the Cottleville location a couple of times and have really enjoyed the sausage and gravy and the sausage, bacon and cheese ones. It's a very good, very quick breakfast that's a little different from the norm.“

“When I'm close to the bakery, and they are open, I try to stop by and pick up some of their excellent pastries for my girlfriend. she loves every one of them. The problem is that they're not open past 8AM or so and I'm not normally going past them at that time. I need to find out who else sells their products.“

“The best cheesecakes in town. Everything is so fresh and homemade. I was there last Friday and I ordered the chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake. When I say it was so delicious!!!!! Patty’s makes the best cheesecake ever. They’re way better than Cheesecake Factory, etc.“

“We dined here for lunch today and had the best experience! The food was amazing and such a great atmosphere. The main reason I’m leaving this review is because of the staff. Marybeth took my order and was a gem! My baby had a blow out all over my shirt, and Mary Beth went above and beyond to help me. Her passion, kindness, and efforts were beyond what most employees would have done. I was so grateful for her help and support during a stressful moment. It’s hard to find people like her that go the extra mile. I will definitely be back and be making a call to the store manager to recognize her.“

“Got some very cute St Patrick's Day cookies from the adorably costumed staff - one of whom tried to give me the tie-dyed hat off her head when I admired it! Great cookies and wonderful staff.“

“Great bread! Amazing deep dish pizzas on Friday and Saturday after 11am.“

“Dunkable deliciousness! I love it!“

“First time ordering and won’t be my last! Thank you for the perfect birthday cake for my coworker. My friend who picked up stated there was no sign indicating where the door was so she did go in a few circles so that would be my only suggestion is adding a sign! (I did not pick up this order so I am going by word of mouth)“

“we went to the soda fountain last night and our server Abby F. was amazing. we were a party if 10 and she was there fir all of our needs. Manager was Miranda- Randi and she was great as well. very friendly staff. we will definitely go back!“

“LOVE LOVE LOVE 💘 💗 💕. If you have never ordered from Cookies by Design you really need to. You will not be disappointed. Everyone at my gathering loved them and asked where I ordered them from. The design and most importantly the taste was unbelievable. We will definitely be using them again.“

“Best old skool bakery around. Period. They make kiddos feel so welcome and everything is just delicious“

“We love El Chico so much! We asked them if they would provide cookies for our wedding (after a different dessert vendor stopped responding to us), and we are honestly so happy we ended up with them! El Chico was so easy to work with, so kind, and so helpful. We already knew their baked goods were delicious (we always stop for some cookies at the Tower Grove Farmer's Market), but our guests raved about the empanadas. I couldn't recommend them enough - whether it's an order for an event or just stopping in and grabbing some treats while you're on Cherokee! (photo is by Rachel Myers Photography)“

“My 10YO daughter and I get our chocolate making & cookie supplies at Karen Ann's. we love the selection of molds and cookie cutters! The staff is always helpful and very friendly.“

“Customer Service is awesome! Thanks for helping me surprise my Granddaughter for her 8th Birthday! Sherry-Jersey Village TX“

“I've stopped in the Cottleville location a couple of times and have really enjoyed the sausage and gravy and the sausage, bacon and cheese ones. It's a very good, very quick breakfast that's a little different from the norm.“

“I needed a MIRACLE and Ms. Nikki provided a delicious one. Long story short I did an emergency cake search on google which led me to this kind and talented woman. In less than 24 hours she gave us exactly what we needed for my dad's 65th bday party and it was so good! Everyone enjoyed it! I thank you again Ms. Nikki for your time, service and caring spirit. She was such a pleasure to work with. You literally saved the day! I will be back!“

“Awesome place, great donuts & staff. I’ve supported them for years. This is a really great Black Owned Business. Please support them. You won’t be disappointed!!“

“I've stopped in the Cottleville location a couple of times and have really enjoyed the sausage and gravy and the sausage, bacon and cheese ones. It's a very good, very quick breakfast that's a little different from the norm.“

“Received the most delicious box of deserts from a longtime, good friend. Cravings Gourmet Desserts - exceptional!“

“The best chai tea lattes and chocolate chip cookies ever! I just read the back story of the owner and now I am more enthused to wholeheartedly support this shop.“

“very nice and clean. Enjoyed being six feet apart but close enough to socialize and make new friends. True to the time schedule but not feeling rushed. very nice Fusion establishment. Don't sleep on it!“

“This place is AMAZING!!!! My first time visiting and definitely will not be my last. Very busy place because of the great variety and selections and service. I HIGHLY recommend this spot to everyone. 🤩“

“I stumbled across this by accident and I'm glad that I did. The basic country loaf is great. All of the variants so far have been great--the olive and herb is fantastic. The focaccias are wonderful. That Funeral Potato version is killer for a crowd. Can't wait to try the mushroom.“

“great store full of idiot Trump voting customers who are banned from Walmart for theft also this guy thinks jokes are his to complain about“

“I recommend the chocolate chip cookies! So big and delicious..!“

“Unequivocally one of the best Bosnian bakeries in St Louis. They bake their lepinja breads fresh on saturdays and the pitas will literally be hot to the touch and fresh out of the oven. There’s no menu but the bakers also make delectable burek that is sold out within minutes of opening at 9am, so you’ll either need to call in advance to order or get there right at opening time!“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“