23 Best Bakeries near Gainesville

“O.M.G! Had my first cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and my tastebuds have never been so happy! I got the strawberry cheesecake and had to stop myself from eating the entire bundtlet in one sitting. Absolutely delicious. I recommend 100 stars!“

“Best cookies ??“

“This is my husband and I’s favorite walkable date spot! The cupcakes are AMAZING, the coffee is great, and the employees are so friendly and welcoming. We go here so often that many of the employees know us personally! We also got our gender reveal cupcakes from here and they were perfect! 10/10 recommend!“

“I was asked "What were some of the highlights of Pampa’s Catering?" In order to answer this question, I must begin with one name: Juanita Olson, Senior Sales & Event Coordinator. She is a true jewel and a "must have" in the hospitality industry. Her attention to the wants, desires, wishes, needs, limits, boundaries, budget, and dreams of the wedding family was exceptional. She was intentional with her advice and direct with her communications. Juanita embraces an old-school personal hands-on approach to customer service that's missed in this digital society we must tolerate now. we discovered that Her staff marches to the same beat. They are responsive and intuitive. On the day of the wedding... OMG... it wasn't enough that the food was delicious, but THE STAFF'S PROFESSIONALISM AND SUPERB SERVICE was outstanding!!! Bravo. "Juanita and Pampas's did a wedding good!"“

“Lemonade Bakery is the only bakery I go to. Everything is delicious and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. Plus added bonus they are dairy and nut free so don’t ever have to worry about allergies. Hands down the best place in old town. Support for local businesses!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We needed crowd-pleasing sweets for meetings and community events Honey & Ivy delivered. Easy ordering, great communication, and a polished presentation that’s perfect for client gifting. Most importantly, the treats taste amazing and include thoughtful GF options so everyone feels included. Small business excellence from kitchen to handoff. Highly recommend @honeyandivygf.“

“I ordered a cake and couldn't have been happier with the result! The cake was not only beautiful but also absolutely delicious. It turned out perfectly in every way and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for both taste and presentation; you won't be disappointed!“

“The dolce de leche cake was delicious! Everyone in the family enjoyed it. We will be ordering again.“

“WOW is right!! I am a first-time customer and ultimately ordered a dozen construction-themed cookies for my son's 3rd birthday party. Melissa messaged me back straight away and offered two different cookie options -- screen-printed vs hand-cut with pricing. I sent her a link to the party decorations I bought, and she was able to create AMAZING screen-printed cookies using images from a digital invitation. Melissa answered all of my questions thoroughly, particularly about how long the cookies would stay fresh, and provided tons of advice about how to display the cookies and how to best freeze them if we wanted to keep a couple for after the party. I am not exaggerating when I say these are the thickest, most delicious sugar cookies I have ever tasted. My husband and I sampled one after pick-up, and they are truly out-of-this-world good! Melissa has absolutely gained a customer for life, and I cannot wait to work with her again.“

“I went to an event lovingly catered by Pampa’s Fox and was so very impressed with the attention to detail and all of the wonderful offerings. Food is an expression of love. If you want people to feel that, look no further. Highly recommend!“

“I stopped by Sweet Pearlz Cheesecakes on a whim and decided to try their Apple Crumble Cheesecake and wow, it was worth it! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the crumble on top added the perfect mix of sweetness and crunch. The apple flavor came through beautifully without being too strong, and every bite felt perfectly balanced.“

“This cake was DELICIOUS!!! My friend purchased a Randy Cake for my twins 1st Birthday. Hands down the best tasting cake I have ever had. The picture doesn’t do it justice. It was lemon cake with almond buttercream. It looked amazing and was scrumptious to eat. In addition, she made gluten free carrot cake cupcakes that were equally tasty. Everyone was able to enjoy a treat. I will be purchasing more in the future. ❤️❤️❤️“

“We tried the empanadas today at the Dumfries Farmers market and they were delicious! Lots of flavor. We will be back for sure!“

“First visit earlier today and really enjoyed the offerings. Will be sure to stop by next time.I am in the area“

“Best durian doughnuts and other pastries“

“I had a wonderful experience with SprinkleSpark cakes . Sandhya is extremely professional and her baking is beyond perfection! Taste of the cake is out of this world!! I would highly recommend sprinklespark cakes for any occasion.She will help you come up with more ideas. My daughter was a lil confused with the design, however Sandhya helped her out and it was beautiful!!
Each and everybody who tasted it loved it so much! Any future birthday parties or any occasion I know I will be reaching out to SprinkleSpark Cakes!!“

“My daughter was diagnosed with food allergies and we suddenly found ourselves in need of a vegan cake for her birthday. Rosa Bakes came through for us! Not only was the cake delicious, but the communication and service was top notch. Thank you so much for helping to make my daughters birthday memorable!“

“Heavenly pastries!!! I absolutely love the almond croissants and pain au raisins. Their pastries remind me of true European pastries. Best quality, light and fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. DELICIOUS and quite addicting.“

“I recently discovered this hidden gem of a bakery stand at the Manassas farmers market, and let me tell you, their baklava and basbousa are absolutely to-die-for! Every time I go, I can’t help but feast since they’re so delicious. Not only are the pastries outstanding, but the woman who runs the bakery stand is incredibly friendly and welcoming. She creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, make each visit a great experience. The prices are also very reasonable, which is an added bonus.

I can confidently say that I will be a regular customer at this bakery stand. It has become a highlight of my farmers market trips. If you’re a fan of Middle Eastern sweets or simply appreciate exceptional baked goods, make it a point to stop by this bakery stand. You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to return!“

“liberal, loving, very human, home for me and a range from Atheists through Christian, Wiccan to Agnostic. A safe community for seeking and service. We are a weird bunch and an acquired taste. It may time to get us, but please give us a chance!“

“Worst location. I have never been in Panera Bread this dirty before. I visit this chain few times a week all over norther VA, this place was bad…every table was dirty and greasy, filthy bathroom..it was horrible. I felt like getting up and leaving right away. I told one of the employees that tables need to be wiped and he acknowledged the issue. Ten minutes later I saw one of employees running around spraying tables barely wiping them dry. I had to get up and finish the job myself. Panera Bread, this is not up to your standards! Very disappointing. Will avoid this location at all cost.

UPDATE: Gave this location another try and was pleasantly surprised with an improved service and cleanliness of the place so I am updating my review rating. Please keep it up for your customers.“

“I would definitely recommend this bakery! We had a delicious tres leches cake for our bridal shower fiesta and everyone wanted to know where it was from. It was almost too beautiful to eat! The bakery is full of yummy treats, and the staff is also very friendly and helpful.“