50 Best Bakeries in St. Louis

“I have had a lot of food from Loafers over the past few years but never had enough information to write a review! They serve a more cafe-style menu during lunch, offering amazing soups, sandwiches and salads. I have eaten lunch at Loafers many times and loved every experience. During dinner service, they serve their amazing pizzas, which I only got to experience for the first time recently. We went with another couple and ended up getting their spinach pizza and their seasonal pizza, which had far too many elements to name. Both pizzas were amazing. The service was great, though they did seem to want to turn the table quickly, understandably, as they are quite busy constantly. Highly recommend this space, as it is not unreasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food and service you receive.“

“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.“

“You walk into a charming establishment and greeted with a friendly smile, and then your eyes go straight to the display case full of yummy looking sweets. I have had a little of everything and never disappointed. I was able to get a cake at the last minute during one of their busiest holidays and was amazed how it turned out, it was so delicious and beautifully decorated. If you’re looking for something sweet you must go there. My favorite is the cannoli cookie. Their wedding cakes are phenomenal.“

“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!“

“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 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!!“

“Sunday brunch menu. Biscuit sandwich, with a side of biscuits and gravy….yes, please. I’m a sucker for biscuits. These were pretty great, I liked that the sandwich used fried tofu instead of an egg replacement and the sausage was flavored well. Biscuits and gravy was good, not great, maybe a little too sweet for me? But I did, basically, lick the plate clean Got some hybrid pastry thing to go for my hotel/road tomorrow and a peanut butter cookie I haven’t tried yet. Man, the cinnamon rolls were tempting. Looked huge and delicious. Tons of frosting etc. they were flying off the shelf. And def vegans and non-vegans alike from my line convos. Nice space, good vibe too. Rounded up from 4.5.“

“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.“

“I walked into this bakery and was instantly taken back to the German bakery I grew up with. It smelled heavenly. I've never seen so many beautiful cookies! I got the coconut pineapple cheese coffeecake and an old fashioned cheesecake. Plus I got a cheese Danish for the road. It's all so good.“

“Delicious pastries, Very trendy, Very friendly, very cute bakery, great parking lot on the side, I loved the experience and go very often 😀 😋“

“Tried a few of the smaller ones strawberry, salted caramel and chocolate, and pumpkin. Also got a slice of gooey butter cake cheesecake. Perfect texture for cheesecake and great balance in taste just enough salt.

Parking: There is some walking involved if parking. Free public lot with security patrolling“

“The cutest little bakery. Was recommended to me to try gooey butter cake while in STL and this was the closer place to us. It was busy on a Thursday at 3pm, so you know it’s a staple in the area! So many options, it was hard to choose. The man that helped us was so friendly. The cherry gooey butter cake and cream cheese muffin were SO SO good. I will be 10000% back for another butter cake when back in STL!“

“such a great experience. wonderful flavors, friendly staff! I recommend trying a little of everything!“

“Baked by Ashley created a beautiful and delicious cake and custom cookies for my daughter’s baby shower. So delicious and decorated to match the space theme so perfectly!“

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

“Svaka cast gazdi,hadziji Alen za gostoprimstvo,usluga svih zaposlenih,ljubaznost i kvalitet hrane i proizvoda uvijek na vrhunskom nivou!Sa velikom zahvalnoscu i zadovoljstvom cu uvijek doci ponovo i svakome id srca preporucujem da posjetr ovo mjesto!“

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

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

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

“My husband and I visited the bakery for the first time last week. We both enjoyed our lunches (chicken chili, towering.club sandwich, autumn crunch salad, and chicken salad on a croissant). We also purchased pastries to take home. My kids can't stop thinking about their cinnamon rolls, and the cherry strudel was absolutely delicious. We are already planning our second trip!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The best bakery around. Love this place. I have to stop in everytime I am in the area“

“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.“

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

“I am always so excited to see Cham Bakery at the WashU Farmer's Market. The first time I went I spent quite a bit of money but not because they are expensive but because I bought a lot. The Zaatar bread, Cheese Pide are exceptional. (I would have taken a picture of the Pide I bought today but sadly it was gone too soon. No, I didn't drop it. I ate it. ) The pita was great, the eggs were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was fantastic! The woman working the table is so polite and friendly. I believe her husband gets up early in the morning to bake. YES!! It's THAT fresh!!I'm looking forward to trying their hummus and other tasty morsels.I honestly can't recommend this food enough!!“

“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.“

“Dunkable deliciousness! I love it!“

“I recently ordered a traditional white birthday cake and it was truly the best tasting sheet cake I’ve ever had. The almond flavor was amazing and the icing was perfect and not overly sweet. We will never order a cake anywhere else. Thank you!“

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

“This vegan yellow cake with chocolate buttercream might be the best birthday cake I’ve ever had (sorry, Mom!).“

“This was the best cheesecake I have had in over 6 years. The flavors were balanced. I got an peach cobbler cheesecake. It was overly sweet, it was rich with a nice balance of spices. That is hard to do with flavored cheesecakes. Usually the added flavor is too dominant or the cheesecake is sort of sour. They have a loyal customer here. Great job.“

“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)“

“We've been going to this family business for many years. They have stayed the course, friendly, caring, great service, great food and great prices. A blessing to our community to have a black own family business like this for over 50 years.

Wheelchair accessibility: You can just roll right into the store. No steps etc.“

“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.“

“I have gone three times and tried the authentic Korean dishes I have been wanting close to home for so long. I love the foos and I can’t wait when new items appear.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I loved the Turtle Latte Omj“

“The pistachio pastry is beyond amazing!! I am loving this wonderful addition to the neighborhood!“

“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.“

“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 am so glad I decided to try "something new" while in St. Louis for a doctors visit ! EVERYTHING was absolutely DELICIOUS, FRESH and HOMEMADE ! Super satisfied and highly recommend !“

“What’s not to love? Fresh produce. Clean store. Friendly staff. Huge selection.“

“I really like Schnucks stores. Having grown up on Schnucks and then having moved out to the country some 30 years ago, I was having to wait till I went to St. Louis metro to visitSchnucks stores. I’ve been very happy with the new store in our town. I just have one question. What is yellow number five doing in my Schnucks Pickle Spears? I will not buy any food with synthetic food coloring. Imagine my surprise when I found it in the ingredients…. FYI, I also will not buy any products such as breakfast cereals with vitamin B12 made out of cyanide. The official name for it is Cyanocobalamin and it is a harmful synthetic. You wouldn’t believe what it’s made out of. Please get with your manufacturers and ask them to use vitamin B 12 in its natural form known as B12 Methylcobalamin. I represent a growing number of people that are simply choosing to do without products that have synthetic food additives. We can do better.“

“Bosnian bakery, Home to some of the freshest and most delicious lepinja pitas I’ve ever had. You really need to get there early before the bread is sold out. Sometimes I’ve gone at 6:45-7am to find out they are already out. It’s a stunning sight to occasionally see the hot fresh bread on the sidewalk being loaded into vans, destined for local bakeries and stores“

“Rudest employees in the coffee house business. Only person who is friendly is the Boss or owner can't figure it out. Act like they are doing you a favor for being awake.“

“Everything is on point, especially the Breakfast Menu!! No Pork!!! Yes!!“