21 Best Bakeries near Durham

“I had the pleasure of working alongside sweetened memories as a vendor and I am very impressed by them! Their attention to detail is apparent. The display they had for this wedding was so beautiful! I am obsessed with the flowers they had on the wedding cake. I tried a few cupcakes and wow! Highly recommend!“

“I’ll be straight: I’m addicted to AJs Rush & I promised my husband I wouldn’t get one again after drinking one everyday for far too many days. That shit gets your blood pumping & they taste so damn good! That said, I still sneak them when I can because they are that good. Don’t tell my husband!“

“The owner is one of the sweetest people I know. I was there on Saturday and bought cupcakes. The best cupcakes I've ever had!“

“Two Bees was such a delightful find! Everything about them was perfection. Walking into the cafe, the decor is lovely with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river. The staff was so sweet and just lovely authentic people. But the offerings they had were simply divine. Their croissant was reminiscent of European quality, all their ingredients were fresh and tasty, but the best thing was their passion fruit tart- outstanding! Very highly recommend this place!“

“We had an amazing experience with My Friend’s Bakery for our wedding on 10.10.25! Lara was incredibly pleasant and easy to work with from start to finish. She patiently answered all of my questions while I was figuring out exactly what I wanted for our cake and dessert options. My husband and I really enjoyed our tasting—it was so helpful in narrowing down our flavor choices and everything was delicious.

On the day of our wedding, I was absolutely thrilled when I saw the dessert table. The presentation was beautiful, and Lara’s team did an amazing job setting everything up. The cake and treats looked stunning and tasted just as good. While everything was a hit, the pumpkin whoopie pies were truly to die for—perfect for our fall wedding!

We couldn’t have been happier and would highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for beautiful, delicious desserts and exceptional service.“

“Three Sisters Cake Shop was an absolute dream to work with and exceeded every expectation we had. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well organized — exactly what you hope for when planning a wedding.
They went above and beyond by offering excellent gluten-free options for my now husband, who has celiac disease. Knowing that his needs were not only accommodated but treated with such care and attention meant so much to us and gave us complete peace of mind on our wedding day.
And the desserts — truly unforgettable. Three Sisters created the most delicious and beautifully curated array of desserts we could have ever asked for. Every single item was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely loved by our guests. We received countless compliments on how incredible everything tasted, with many people going back for seconds (and thirds).
If you are looking for a bakery that combines professionalism, thoughtfulness, and exceptional quality, Three Sisters Cake Shop is it. We couldn’t recommend them more and are so grateful they were part of our celebration.“

“first try vegan, delicious 😋“

“What a sweet addition to Newmarket! This friendly family has made a beautiful space with delicious food - the Key Lime Pie is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! This new spot is not to be missed!“

“Picked up some treats to try. they were delicious. They even have dog treats that my pup loved too.“

“This is such a cute place and quick to order. They have such unique cookies made to order. Very good cookies too my husband loves them. I'm gluten free so sadly I'm not able to eat them unless they create a gluten free option from time to time.“

“Delicious cake and cupcakes! Divine cookie dough icing! Never had anything like it ~ can’t wait to order from Heather again 💫✨🙏🏻😋“

“I want everyone to know how amazing this place is…… but I also don’t want anyone to know! 🤣“

“The Olde Craft Bakery : My daughter had been gluten free for a long time. We purchased this bread at the beginning of the summer farmers market and continued to purchase it weekly. It is fermented which breaks down the gluten. Not only could she eat it and not have her belly hurt but it tastes amazing as well! The whole family is hooked on The Olde Craft Bakery bread. We’ve tried just about every bread they’ve offered - all delicious. Another plus, unlike processed breads, one slice is filling. The loaves freeze well too. Thank you For making delicious, healthy bread for my family!“

“A great solution from a distance
I did not see the gift as I ordered from Europe for delivery in the USA, but I received appreciative photos and the recipient was thrilled with the Happy Birthday chocolates. Timely delivery and great service.
Just a word of warning: I did go back to order another gift but at very short notice - 48 hours - and it was SO expensive that I gave up and ordered flowers elsewhere instead. If you can order in advance, it seemed reasonable - not so much if you have not been organised!“

“James and Ashley are some of my favorite baristas! One day they were out of egg white veggie bite things and she reccomended (cause I’m vegetarian) to take the bacon off one of the sandwiches. I ended up getting what I needed to start my day so thank you so much for the help.
And James is always friendly and I get stoaked when I see him WERK.“

“Bekah is awesome she is a huge asset to the company and provides the best customer service. She always greets us in the morning with a smile and always knows what the order is going to be. We keep coming back because of her customer service skills. If she would leave I would recruit her. Ashley is great too. The music in the cafe is the best ! It’s always the right volume and the music fits the scene.“

“I always get my normal 24 oz beach bum lil extra peach. Larkin, always remembers my order and doesnt take forever to make my drink. She also was very generous and gave me a free rush and is understanding when i go back if theres an issue.
Maybe if your nice, you can get a free rush or 3 :)“

“This is a 5 star restaurant the food is excellent my dad had the salmon in teriyaki glaze the seafood is very good. I had the chicken tenders they're very good as well cooked to perfection the waitress was personable and thorough the prices are fair and reasonable. Overall a great experience“

“i just came through the drive thru at this location the lady at the window told me her name was maizy and she was phenomenal definitely deserves a raise i have never experienced this level of quality service at any other aroma joes location before my drink was delicious and she was nothing but sweet to me i complimented her on her service and she shared with me that someone had just left a bad review about her and i think that’s extremely preposterous this was by far my best aroma joes experince i have ever had whoever left that review on her has no idea what they are talking about!!“

“Not all AJ 's have a dine-in setup.
But the coffee is the best and the staff at every AJ's I've been to are friendly and wonderful. I stopped going to Dunkins now that they all seem to be operated by unsupervised and untrained children. Dunking Donuts has changed considerably and for the worst.“