50 Best Bakeries in St. Louis

“The building is super cool and has a historic, very classy vibe, plus a nice patio. It was packed with people and there was even a line outside, so they are clearly the trendy spot right now. Good luck to them, but the prices really make you wonder. Why does it have to be so expensive? After all, it’s bread.
Because they are doing so well, they almost seem a bit indifferent to running out of stock. They were nearly completely out of bread when I went, and I was only able to buy four small loaves. Later on, I found one of their loaves at a shop on The Hill, but it cost me $8.50. For a loaf of bread, that feels a bit excessive.
To the owners: it might be worth looking at places like France, Italy, or Spain, which are great examples of how to make amazing, healthy bread at a much more reasonable price.
But yes, why not? I still recommend giving it a try!“

“The place where I normally purchased my daughter’s birthday cakes, was not available to create one this year. In a pinch, we googled places to make cakes and found this place. It turned out to be phenomenal. Our guest loved the cake and preached about it a lot we plan to order again in the future. It was absolutely delicious and beautiful.“

“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.“

“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 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 highly recommend the sourdough class! So informative and the executive chef was open to answer any and all questions!“

“They Have BEST cakes, sweets. Love it. Boss is the best she trying the best of the time. Love her.“

“The items from this est. truly scrumptious! The staff is very courteous and helpful.The snickerdoodle cookie isn't pintsized. At least 5 in. across. And delicious, too! I recommend this place.“

“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.“

“We went here after seeing it on Netflix Fresh, Fried and Crispy. Let me begin by saying I am not vegan, I just love food. It did not disappoint! The chikn tasted like real chicken. The crispy breading was golden and flavorful and the fries were amazing! They were sprinkled in a spice blend that wasn't over powering.

Even if you're not vegan, I would highly recommend checking this place out.“

“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🥳♥️“

“Federhofer’s is our go to bakery for everything we need. Every time I go, they pulled me away. Most recently I was blown away by my kids birthday cake for his fourth birthday. Not only was it adorable, but it was equally delicious. If you’re second-guessing yourself about going here, don’t. This bakery is the bomb.“

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

“First off I wanna start off by saying Miss Alley is a very sweet lady, worked with us with everything we wanted for the cake!
The cake was great and thick. Not airy at all! The presentation and handling on the cake was great too! My daughter enjoyed the cake and we will definitely be ordering more from here.
You will not regret ordering from here!“

“Such a friendly store, and the food is great. 👍🏻 my fav market!“

“Absolutely amazing cheesecake! The texture is perfectly creamy, and the flavor is rich without being too heavy. You can really tell it’s made with care and high-quality ingredients. Every bite was delicious—I’ll definitely be coming back for more!“

“First time here and it absolutely lived up to the hype! We actually made a detour on our way back from a fishing tournament just because someone highly recommended their Gooey Butter Cake. I had never even heard of it before, but wow—it did not disappoint! Everything was incredibly good and we’re so glad we stopped. We will definitely be back!“

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

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

“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.“

“Dunkable deliciousness! I love it!“

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

“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.“

“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)“

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

“This place has amazing pastries!“

“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.“

“I purchased a box to take into my office. Everyone loved it and several asked where they could buy the items and to let them know when I would see the truck again.“

“I have been vegan for over 17 years, and have traveled worldwide as a foodie. Yummy Sweetcakes makes one of the BEST vegan cheesecakes that I have EVER tasted. And if you add flavor selections and the vegan plus gluten-free stuff??!! She then ascends to the number 1 spot WORLDWIDE! I also have a gluten allergy which causes some pretty painful symptoms, so it is beyond satisfying for me to be able to indulge in such sweet deliciousness as peach cobbler and Biscoff VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE CHEESECAKE. (Yelling in all caps for those in the back!!) Even the omnivores love her vegan cheesecakes! (Yes, she does make regular cheesecakes too.)

Whenever I stumble across a Yummy Sweetcakes stand at a fair, I make sure to stop by, and the owners are always so professional and polite. You can also order in advance for local pickup. They make it too easy for me to get my fix when I’m in town. Whole cheesecakes, slices, personal size cheesecakes, and even cupcake cheesecakes are available. My favorites are: orange dreamsicle, peach cobbler, Biscoff, triple chocolate, key lime, salted caramel, strawberry, and all the pumpkin varieties. This woman-owned small business has my gratitude and unwavering support. Be sure to try some for yourself and discover your favorites.“

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

“The best meat you will have in US. Smoked meat, smoked sausages are amazing. Roasted lamb is perfectly salted, soft, juicy and delicious. 💯 recommend“

“Very cute shop, I've been many times and gotten lots of great desserts. I recently came in for a birthday cake off of their shelf for my mom. It was a light whipped cream frosting and fruit filled, very tasty and not overly sweet like most cakes. We really enjoy this bakery!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is pretty much the only kind of bread of any kind that I eat anymore! This is the kind of Syrian bread my neighbor had when I was a kid. Nothing you can get in a supermarket (other than this, which I get I Dierberg's) even comes close!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“I visited for the first time yesterday, on Mother's Day.
It was so busy! But let me tell you, the line wait was so smooth and efficient.
The Register person was so good at her job! The wait for food was so efficient!
And we made a mistake, our fault, and they fixed the coffee order so quickly.

Now the food: 🙂‍↕️ omg. I love when I can taste passion.
The sourdough bread for our bacon, egg, cheese sandwiches were great.
The egg was so good and bacon quality.
We also shared a toffee pecan cookie that was Soo balanced in flavor, the dipped chocolate side was so yummy.
But the item I can't get out of my head is the chocolate croissant! Holy wow! Sometimes, when it comes to pastrys, it's about executing a classic correctly. And these bakers know ball. I felt I could taste every layer, the chocolate wasn't too sweet and perfectly laid along the center.
And our lattes were perfect as well!
Can't wait to visit again.
Overall, it was such a great experience.“

“Omg! My first year ordering Christmas Eve dinner from Dierbergs! An easy, friendly and fast pickup on Dec 24th before the store closed! We ordered the succulent prime rib dinner! Best Christmas Eve dinner ever served!! The prime rib was the best I’ve had in a long time! And each and every side with it was incredibly delicious! Thank you Dierbergs for giving us an unforgettable Christmas Eve dinner! I so hope you do this year after year, because I want this meal as my new holiday tradition! Thank you so much! And happy New Year!! I’ll be giving you my business in the new year! ❤️“

“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“

“Wonderful store, cone here often.“

“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!“

“Wonderful store, cone here often.“

“We got one of each Black Forest cake and a few cinnamon rolls and mini pies and all were amazing. The cakes cut so smoothly and tasted even better. Couldn’t have asked for better for my dad’s birthday.“

“I lost 28 lbs. using Joseph’s Flax Seeds bread. I was eating at least two pitas a day.“

“Had a cake and flower order for an office celebration and with the coronavirus pandemic, their hours had changed. The very kind people at the door of this Dierbergs were able to go in and get my cake and flowers. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it to work on time and or not been able to deliver on the surprise. Just wanted to say thank you!!! Other than that, this store always has friendly, helpful workers, is well-stocked and very clean. I’ve gone in This store many times in the mornings before work for a cookie cake or last minute items and they are always a wonderful help.“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“

“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!“