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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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...“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Highly recommend trying! Soo good!“

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

“Everything I’ve tried in this bakery was delicious and I highly recommend them.“

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

“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.“

“The pastries here are so good and so fresh!! Their staff are friendly as well. The cafe itself is very bright and cheery with art made by local artists for sale on the walls. Plenty of seating, with people there for social gatherings as well as working on their laptops. I just wish they were open longer hours/more days!“

“Great service and amazing cupcakes 🤩“

“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“

“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.“

“Their Kolaches are the bomb! Try their "cheese cakes", literally cake with cheese in them. They're amazing!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“Absolutely wonderful bakery, especially for any vegan and gluten free badies! From the cakes to the cookies, everything is delicious!! My bestie has a ton of allergies and I was able to get her so many options. The staff was absolutely amazing and so friendly. They are the absolute sweetest at Philomena Bake Shop!! (Just like their treats 😉)“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“They are the oldest and most authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Ohio which speaks for itself a staple of greater Cleveland. thank you for your services. great employees! great food great atmosphere where you can't get it anywhere else. over 38 years in the business!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Came in from out of town and they were soooo welcoming!! Made us feel right at home and remembered us when we came in every morning. Gave us some yummy sweets for the road. Can’t recommend enough. Will be back here for sure!! 🩷🩷🩷“

“Nice selection of deli items, ready-to-grab meals, sandwiches, and fresh foods. It’s a busy little place, but it has a nice local market ambiance that makes it enjoyable to browse around. Good variety of meats, baked goods, and prepared foods if you need something quick and convenient. Staff seemed friendly and the store has that classic neighborhood market feel. Parking is convenient and easy as well.“

“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!“

“German Bakery🤩😋
Visit for a taste of Europe. I am loving the delicious bakery products that I purchased today. A variety of breads, pastries and more. Top notch quality baked goods. If you love bread like I do,then you must visit soon. It reminds me of the strudel shop that was on the SW corner of Chagrin & Warrensville roads“

“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!“

“We love the nut free bakery items. They are delicious, convenient and safe for my child with peanut/tree nut allergies.“

“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! 🍰🎂“

“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.“

“Hands down my favorite place for ice cream. Unlimited options, and awesome prices.“

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

“I came to Cleveland, Ohio for the first time due to a work trip and was recommended to try Double Nickel by one of the employees at the hotel I am staying at. I came all by myself and had an incredible experience. My waitress Tasha was so nice and knowledgeable about the menu. I had the lobster mac and cheese and it was very seasoned and well flavored. You also get a decently large portion of lobster in the meal. For the drink I got a Morning Mango mimosa and to top it all off I was even gifted second drink on the house! If I am ever in Cleveland again this place will definitely have my business! Great music is played here too. I also found out that this is a Black owned business and that adds to my experience even more. I am not sure when I’ll be back in Ohio, but I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone stopping by downtown. This restaurant added so much to my Cleveland trip and I am very glad this place was recommended to me. 😊“