26 Best Bakeries in Durham

“The pound cake has the most delicious flavor and was the most amazing moist texture!“

“Porque venden Deliciosos pasteles .“

“I just had my BEST birthday cake EVER for my 76th birthday! Thank you, Shayda! You clearly love what you do, and I know love making people happy! COUNT ME IN! Grandma Pam C“

“I ordered my birthday cake online: lemon with cream cheese frosting. This was the first birthday cake I’ve ever ordered for myself so I wanted it to be special. The cake was simply beautiful and absolutely delicious. The cake to frosting ratio was perfect for me and it was moist with just enough lemon flavor. I haven’t had a “go to” bakery since I lived in NJ so it’s nice to have a great bakery so close. I’ve returned twice since my birthday🙂 looking forward to my next visit!“

“This is an amazing bakery! Love all the food!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 recommend the burn cake experience! 🎂🔥 Not only was the cake beautiful and delicious, but the surprise reveal made it even better! Watching the top layer burn away to uncover the hidden message had everyone laughing, talking, and pulling out their phones. It was the perfect mix of creativity, fun, and great taste. If you’re looking for a unique cake that will make your celebration memorable, a burn cake is definitely the way to go. The presentation was amazing, the cake was moist and flavorful, and the reveal was priceless! 🎉✨“

“Hands down this is the best bakery in Durham! All the items are well crafted and tasty. I'm often happily surprised by a new flavor combination, twist, or exceptional version of a baked good!“

“Yummy pastries! 🥐 🥮 Definitely recommend this place! 🥰“

“The food here is always amazing!! I enjoy every item and the workers are so nice“

“I have had a design for my future wedding cake picked out for YEARS. This weekend, I finally saw my vision come to life. Ro created the most beautiful cake I have ever laid eyes on. It tasted delicious, she was accommodating with communication, and even helped with a request to add an extra layer. I cannot recommend Ro Cake Studio enough. Thank you so much for making our day that much better!“

“The store is a 'plain-jane' donut shop, nothing really unique about the decor or atmosphere... but who cares! The donuts are absolutely incredible. I HIGHLY recommend the apple fritters and maple donuts. This will be a regular on my donut rotation.“

“(Translated by Google) I really like this place, the bread they sell is delicious, also because the people who serve are very friendly.(Original)Me gusta mucho este lugar, el pan que venden es riquísimo, también porque las personas que atienden son muy amables.“

“Delicious! We tried the strawberry crunch, reeses, banana pudding, and cherry. All were creamy and fresh! Definitely get to this place close to opening time because they sell out quick.“

“You need these cookies! The first scent as it wafts towards your nose is like heaven. The texture is undeniably amazing. I have had the double chocolate chip and the dark chocolate pistachio toffee cookies and both were absolutely delicious! Supporting local never tasted so good 💜“

“I just wanted to thank you for the kindness you gave to my friend who was asking for a cupcake for her son’s 6th birthday. You went out of your way to bless them both when you made up 6 cupcakes for his special day. Thanks for blessing them both. You’re an absolute earth angel. May the Lord bless you more than tenfold. ❤️✝️😇“

“Bella and Maddie are probably the best employees at crumbl. I’ve been in there a few times but it always seems to be the best when Bella and Maddie are on the shift, they greet all costumers and explain the flavors of the week perfectly! They definitely make the experience worth the trip!“

“Best bagels in NC! Looking forward to their new store.“

“Absolutely outstanding! The owner is a lovely woman who truly enjoys engaging with patrons, swapping stories and sharing world experiences + hearing yours. We tried several chocolates (Dominican, Key Lime, Raspberry) and a fruit pastry—all were absolutely delicious! She serves espresso, matcha and chai as well. A hidden gem and we will be back!“

“Great place to pick up a loaf of bread at a good discount. I often pickup Dave's bread and maybe some pita or hot dog buns here. The rest of the stuff may or may not be a good deal. Some things like the canned goods and soups are waaay too expensive. The snack food can be a good deal on most days.“

“Great staff! Great service! Excellent food! Ambiance atmosphere superb. My family of 6 were all very happy! Owner is kind and friendly! Presentation of food well done!“

“This was my first time using Happily Deserted for my cake order. Shrimi was so thoughtful that she agreed to make a Rasmalai cake for my Birthday on short notice. The cake was delicious and my family loved it!! I can tell she worked very hard on this cake seeing the details, she has some talent! Thank you Shrimi!!“

“Tried the caramel and coffee ice cream, and both were really good! The caramel was smooth and just the right amount of sweet, and the coffee flavor tasted rich without being too strong. Super creamy and fresh. Definitely worth trying—I’ll be back for more!“

“Full service bakery that just happens to make great sandwiches! I had the chicken curry salad on sourdough which had the right amount of curry flavor with just a little kick. Cole slaw that came with it was good, and the pickle spear had a nice crunch. I'll definitely return to try their other sandwiches, and maybe one of their soups as well!“

“Little Barb bakery is one of the best small businesses to ever come to Durham! Barb and her team are filled with kind, talented, helpful, and creative. Individuals who are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure your treat is perfect. I have Barb and her team do my birthday cake every year and not only is it delicious and an absolute crowd pleaser, but they go above and beyond to execute my vision for whatever crazy and elaborate theme I have that year. I also love popping by to see what goodies they have in the case especially on Sundays. The Biscoff cinnamon roll has got to be the number one way to my heart! But really you can’t go wrong with trying whatever new fun creation they have made that week. also, if you pop by their storefront, they have a pay forward board, which just adds even more to the level of community they bring to this little neck of the woods. barb and her team also host cake decorating classes. I have been to a few of these and have even worked with her to host a private one and wow what an incredible afternoon!! Definitely not too stressful, but you still walk away having learned a thing or two! It was such a great way to gather with all of my girlfriends and do something hands-on with a delicious take home afterwards! all in all, I really cannot recommend little Barb’s bakery enough, truly a gem, and I couldn’t imagine working with any other bakery, moving forward. Barb and her team not only create delicious and wonderful treats, inclusive too, plenty of gluten-free options. But they also have incredible customer service, attitudes and energy. Never once have I had a run in with anybody working there that was anything less than incredible. Do yourself a favor and swing by Barbs and get yourself a treat ASAP.“

“Estupendo“