50 Best Bakeries near Independence

“When I say this are the best cup cakes I ever had I am not making this up. Not only are you getting a delicious cupcake but you are getting a beautiful work of art. The double chocolate melt in your mouth and the pumpkin strudel were amazing I can’t wait to order more for xmass. And the way her packaging is perfect thank you so much for making this for me and my friend and family 😊 thank you“

“We have a fabulous contractor on our property who has brought us treats from your amazing bakery…chocolate croissants and today, delicious cupcakes...almost too beautiful to bite into! We are new to the area but a visit in person is a must. A big thanks to John for his generosity and the best bake goods we have ever had. Baking from scratch with fresh ingredients and your skill produces the ultimate treat!“

“their Sammie's, their quiche, their baked yummies all are amazaballz! I'm so happy they are in Larchmere & pray they are a smashing success & stay a part of our community.“

“Ordered the Tiarmisu Cake for my parent’s Anniversary and it was absolutely gorgeous, right down to a beautiful red ribbon around the bottom . It was absolutely delicious . Thank you so much ! Highly recommend!“

“Best place to buy hungarian strudels in Cleveland / köszönöm!“

“My cookies initially we're lacking the strawberry topping. I asked if they could be touched up some and the employee was so nice about it! I told her it's the best part and she agreed. I really appreciated her kindness. The cookies were perfect and absolutely delicious.“

“The quiche is unbelievable, the lemon chicken soup is light and perfect, the pastries drove my coworkers crazy! Despina's is literally unbeatable“

“They did a last minute order for me after someone canceled , made beautiful and delicious cookies for my baby shower after I asked them on a Saturday afternoon about getting the cookies done by Sunday afternoon and they made it happen and the cookies were exactly what I had hoped for! Highly recommend👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼“

“Boba tea in so many flavors! Chicken teriyaki is delicious, as is all the buns and treats.“

“The pumpkin Napoleon OMG, amazing. The owner is so friendly and explained all of the pastries. We were visiting from out of town and stumbled onto this bakery, so glad we did!“

“Highly recommend trying! Soo good!“

“Leslie is my literal hero! School starts back up tomorrow and I was late to the game securing a custom cookie for my daughter. I posted on a local Facebook page that I was in need and within five minutes she messaged me and had it waiting up at the shop. I’m going to have a happy Bluey loving first grader tomorrow morning!“

“If you want BAKED empanadas, this is the place! They are perfectly filled and flaky, and so delicious. Thank you so much! 😊“

“We visited today and had a fabulous experience. The staff was helpful and friendly. The cafe itself was well appointed (actual silverware, not plastic), water carafes available along with lemon slices for no extra charge, clean, bright - even the soap in the bathroom smelled wonderful! But the almond croissants were amazing. Not to sound pretentious, but we've eaten almond croissants in Paris and they didn't even come close to the greatness of what we ate at Sophie's. The latte I had and the espresso my husband had was also delicious. We were in the area, traveling across the great divide from the west side of the county, and are so glad we stopped in. It would be a challenge to the waist line if we lived closer but we will certainly add regular visits to Sophie's even if it's just for coffee and an almond croissant. Also, the painting of Sophie at the front door is wonderful. Our own Sophie-dog crossed over the rainbow bridge last year so the painting was extra special to us. Run, do not walk, to this wonderful cafe.“

“This bakery is OUTSTANDING. It's the best bakery ever. The selection is phenomenal and the quality exceptional. I have to drive from eastern Lake County and my mouth waters all the way there...“

“Todo riquisimo y el servicio al cliente 💯💯💯💯❤️ y cuando entras una paz 🥰🙏🏻“

“Great service and amazing cupcakes 🤩“

“The cinnamon raisin loaf I've been dreaming about my entire life. Fresh baked, it's beyond comprehension. The French loaf is equally delicious. A culinary treasure in our backyard.“

“Always very good service! Cookies always look great! Last week however, (not the workers fault though) online it said on Tuesday (very early like 3am) that they still had the biscoff Dubai brownie (sometimes they have them leftover from previous week) but I ordered it online for pick up in morning…. Mind you getting Dubai anything costs an extra $1.50… I ordered 3 & when I got there they told me that they didn’t have it bc it was for previous week. Every other store online didn’t have it online shown but they did. I ended up picking 2 cookies that weren’t anything I wanted but I never got refunded or anything. I spent an extra 4.50 for the Dubai brownie but was still owed $ for the other one I didn’t get. Super bummed“

“We just had the best experience at Michael's Bakery. The cheese and apricot folded croissants were delicious, the adorable flower cupcake moist and beautifully decorated, and the bread loaf perfect with our lunch. We went for our son's birthday and the clerk was incredibly kind and professional, and even gave him a cookie for the occasion. We will definitely be back!“

“word cannot even describe how heavenly these cookies and baked treats are. The smores bars instantly transport me back to my grandma's house, in front of the wood stove putting together that messy concoction, yet all you need is a napkin. I found them at UH farmers market but will definitely be ordering more.“

“Hi - My wife (Polish) and I (Czech) grew up in Lakewood, OH. We have fond memories of visits to the West Side Market where we would find delicious Polish and Czech kolaches - the sweet bowtie pastries filled with all sorts of great fruit and cheese fillings.

We have been in Texas now for the past 30 years, and while the Texas-Czechs make excellent round kolache and savory klobásníky (and call them all kolache)...we have never been able to find a local bakery that makes the ones like we remember.

We just received our package delivery from Stosh's Kolaches last week and these kolaches are just as delicious and exactly as the ones we remembered!! We can't thank Stosh and Kelly enough for following their dream - and keeping ours alive!

This was our first order from Stosh's Kolaches, and we shared them with another couple here in Buffalo, Texas who were also from the Lakewood/Bay Village area. Everyone is raving about how good the kolache are.

We will be ordering again very soon!“

“I don’t write reviews often, but this place absolutely deserves it.

From the moment you walk in, you can tell this isn’t just another coffee shop—it’s part of the community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the kind of place where you can settle in for a few minutes or a few hours and feel completely at home.

The coffee is consistently excellent—rich, smooth, and clearly made with care, winter, spring, summer and fall! Whether you’re grabbing a quick cup on the go or trying something new off the menu, you can taste the quality. And the owners? Genuinely some of the kindest people you’ll meet. They remember faces, take the time to chat, and make every visit feel personal.

What really stands out is how much heart goes into this place. Supporting a locally owned business like this feels good, especially when they put so much back into the customer experience.

If you’re anywhere nearby and haven’t stopped in yet, you’re missing out. This is the kind of spot that turns first-time visitors into regulars.“

“I called early in the morning, last minute unfortunately because that’s just what happened. Slices was able to accommodate me, I ordered a praline cheesecake and it was SOOO GOOD! Thank you so much for taking my order last minute and making this amazing cake!“

“We ordered cupcakes and a sheet size Cassata cake for our wedding and it was AMAZING!!! Best Cassata cake we’ve ever had. Everyone kept talking about how good the desserts were. Thank you so much Bakery 57 for making our special day even sweeter!!!“

“I had me a Carmel Ribbon Frappe. Really good. I can't make it home with the cookies I eat all of them.“

“Thank you for supporting the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and CHANGING MY LIFE with your sweet potato cheesecake!“

“Stopped by today,ham and cheese croissant that was great. Only problem was my dog was trying to intercept bites which created a dicey ,situation,but he got some and was quite happy.“

“We moved from the area 7 years ago so we hadn't been in for a long time. We purchased a nut roll, 1 apricot Danish, a pound of nut kolachkis, 2 cupcakes, 1 chocolate bomb, 1 brownie and 2 dozen pierogies. Firs, the good....the apricot Danish was the best I have ever had. My son enjoyed the chocolate bomb.The cupcakes were average and we were definitely expecting more for $4.50 each. The kolachkis are very dry and disappointing. My husband tried 1 bite of the brownie and threw it away. 3 of the 4 sides were rock hard. We haven't tried the pierogies, but I'm hoping they are as good as in years past. Fingers crossed for the nut roll tomorrow morning as well. After spending over $77 we had hoped for a better experience.“

“I ordered mini sweet potato pies from Ms. Anita and they were very delicious. The crust was flaky and tasty and the sweetness of the filling was just right. These were the perfect treats for the Thanksgiving holiday. Ms. Anita is very professional and had the treats ready on time. I will be ordering again. If you’re reading this review- don’t delay, try Anita’s Sweet Treats today!“

“It’s been awhile since we have gone to little Italy, Presti’s has been our favorite, they did not disappoint. Took the grandkids & eat so much great stuff! Great prices. Dinning area clean & bright. Restroom room is a 7 out of 10. Chose their pasta, meat Stromboli, spinach & sausage Stromboli, eggplant, red tortellini pasta & of course their cannoli, lady locks - the young man who help was sweet & kind, warmed up everything. Love the self serve water.“

“Everything they serve is amazing! Cassata cakes, cannoli, tiramisu, cookies… all the best. Staff is wonderful and welcoming.“

“I love this place! Parma has great employees that are always smiling and so cheerful. The cookies are heavenly!“

“I had me a Carmel Ribbon Frappe. Really good. I can't make it home with the cookies I eat all of them.“

“Best biscotti ever! We love them and will be ordering online. Discovered them at the Pittsburgh home show. Highly recommend you try these, you will be glad you did!“

“Challah_at_Meg is amazing!!! I ordered the chocolate Nutella with sprinkles and it was the best freshly baked Challah I've ever had. The Loaf is enormous and filled to match. I would recommend Meg to Everyone and I will definitely order again!“

“Loved this bakery and we were customers for years - even driving over from Fairview Park for their yummy bread, pizza and treats. Just found out they are open for holiday orders and we WILL be ordering from them because we haven't found any place that compares!“

“My husband and I used Reinecker’s for our rehearsal dinner and wedding! The whole crew was amazing at accommodating food we wanted and covering all the services we need. If you are looking for a caterer that makes your life stress free and covers both food and alcohol you’ve come to the right place! My guests couldn’t stop talking about how great all the food was!“

“It is a bit late but they made my wedding cake. When I say it was perfect I can't not even express how amazing of a job they did. They gave me a Husband and wife donuts topper, had nailed the very specific cake flavor I wanted and made it look so beautiful. I can not praise them enough for this. It made my wedding day even better.“

“Always such good cakes! I usually order their Cassata cake and it's always great, and have gotten the cupcakes and chocolate covered strawberries on occasion and they have always been amazing as well! This year I ordered the chocolate lovers cake and it was just as delish as the other items I've ordered! I deff reccomend them! 🍰🎂“

“Great service, good price and wonderful customer service.“

“We have ordered before and always get yummy things. Today, she saved the day. We have our big FUNraising event this evening. Problem elsewhere with a photo cake. She helped us at the last minute to make it all work out. A pleasure to work with and sooo wanting a happy customer. Will definitely order again. Thanks again for your kindness and help❤️❤️❤️“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people!“

“My husband and daughter visited for the 1st time yesterday and I benefited with a box of baked good they brought back! The best cookies and brownies we have gotten yet! I cannot wait to return and try a sandwich! My husband said the sandwiches looked amazing!!!“

“JazzyCakez is done with so much creativity. Whatever you want JazzyCakez can do it from personalized picson cake all the way to infused cupcakes LOVE. JAZZYCAKEZ“

“Great variety and quality! Very pleasant staff. They have the best pumpkin cheesecake I've ever had. Perfection!“

“Stopped into Unger's for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. It looks like they’re doing some renovations, so parts of it have that old-school charm while other areas are getting a bit of a refresh. Other spots look like they need scrubbing. The donuts were excellent—fresh, flavorful. Self-serve. You can tell this place has been around a while. Some unique candy options I have not seen before. A payphone too!? No longer in service, I checked.“

“I LOVE this small discounted bread store with both day old & fresh items. Items vary by day. They also carry popcorn, snacks, pasta noodles, condiments, soup mixes, cookies, candy bars & candy, chips & and the list goes on. I only purchase my bread, buns & sweets here at these amazing prices. Schewebel's is worth the stop, even if a bit out the way with grocery store prices these days check them out.“

“Their Pound cake is great, homemade by somebody's Momma. Stopped for some crusty soft bread to go with some beef stew they had only one available and it was the rightone, it was crispy and flakey on the outside heated it just touch and butter and it was on. Yes I had forgot about this place almost went out the way then it hit me in my neighborhood. What a gem. Have tried many items I can't pronounce but it was GOOD all the same. Don't miss out. Only draw back no parking, park in postoffice lot.“