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There are a wealth of bakeries scattered around Florida, where fresh bread, pastries and cakes are baked fresh and dessert lovers are treated to decadent treats. Satisfy your sweet tooth at these delightful bakery spots, where you’re spoiled for choice in choosing from time-honored traditions and over-the-top modern creations. From a bakery that serves the best cookie in the state to a shop that serves up centuries-old Cuban recipes, here are some of the best bakeries in Florida.
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Miami
Located in the heart of Wynwood, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop has captured the heart of dessert fans with their decadent menu full of freshly baked pies, cakes, cheesecake and cookies. You’ll probably want to plan a cheat day so you can properly indulge in the sugary goodness at this shop, where it’s impossible to resist their Funfetti birthday cake, guava berry pie and key lime pie, while those looking for an overdose of chocolate shouldn’t pass up a slice of cookie monster pie.
Gideon’s Bakehouse, Orlando
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Orlando has been crowned as having the “Best Cookies in Florida” by the national foodie website Delish and the “Best Cookie in the World” by TravelPulse, and it’s not hard to see why. Their gooey chocolate chip cookie is their biggest hit, as they specialize in small-batch baking so they can keep them high-quality. Don’t miss also sampling their Pistachio Toffee Dark Chocolate cookies, pumpkin cheesecake or the 8-inch-tall slices of cake that come in flavors like peanut butter cup, salted caramel and Andes mint.
La Segunda Central Bakery, Ybor City
Located in Ybor City, the La Segunda Central Bakery has been in operation since 1915, specializing in fresh Cuban bread and pastries. A century-old landmark, this bakery uses time-honored traditions to ensure quality that lures in regulars throughout the state. Visit this bakery to indulge in Flan Pudding, Tres Leche and guava and cheese turnovers and coconut turnovers, and wash it all down with an authentic cafe con leche. Don’t forget to bring home a loaf of their famous Cuban bread.
Cinotti’s Bakery, Jacksonville
Known for their scrumptious seasonal donuts, Cinotti’s Bakery in Jacksonville has been serving up sweet treats since 1964. This 5th generation family business is known for their offerings of coffee, strawberry, key lime and pumpkin donuts, while it’s hard to pass up sampling their cakes, pies, cookies and pastries as well. Take fresh baked hot rolls, croissants and bread back home with you or feel like a kid again with unicorn donut filled with buttercream.
Buttermilk Bakery, Winter Park
A small batch bakery in Winter Park, run by a mother-daughter-son team. Using seasonal ingredients, Buttermilk Bakery consistently whips up some of the prettiest bakery items, from strawberry rhubarb tarts to double-baked croissants and fluffy brioche donuts. Start your morning off right with an almond croissant, pop tart or lemon poppy tea cake, or if you’re not into sweet treats, you can’t go wrong with the speck ham and gruyere croissant or one of their crumb pies.
Bunnie Cakes, Miami
It’s tough to find a high-quality vegan, organic or gluten-free bakery as good as Bunnie Cakes in Miami, who are known for their mini cupcakes that come in flavors like coconut, guava and cinnamon sugar, gooey brownies and pretty cakes. A great place for conscious eaters, there are no animals involved in the making of their cookies, cupcakes and other baked goods. They’ve even got a Bunnie Cakes Studio where you can decorate your own cakes and cupcakes.
Fortuna Bakery & Cafe, Orlando
Try something new at Fortuna Bakery & Cafe in Orlando, where an array of Colombian baked goods, pastries and desserts will tempt you. The welcoming staff is on hand for any newbies to the delightful treats, but it won’t be a challenge to pick a few from the glass cases filled with Colombian and Venezuelan desserts that range from bunuelos and pastels de manzana to tres leches, which pair well with flaky empanadas and crumbly arepas.
Yalaha Bakery, Yalaha
Nestled in the countryside just 45 minutes northwest of Orlando, Yalaha Bakery is a local favorite known for its high-quality German products. This family-owned bakery uses organic natural sources to make its traditional bread and pastries. Indulge in their selection of treats on the pleasant outdoor area with picnic tables where you’ll often find live entertainment, then sit back and create a picnic from a selection of carrot cake, black forest cake, peach streusels and apple strudel, or go for the traditional Bavarian Creme croissants.
Mauricio Faedo’s Bakery, Tampa
Located in Tampa, Mauricio Faedo’s Bakery is a cash-only establishment that is considered the best place to get authentic Cuban bread in Florida. In operation since 1955, it is worth a drive across the state to dig into the divine bread, where it’s crispy crust on the outside is only made better by its warm, fluffy interior. In addition to their famous bread, they serve donuts, eclairs, apple fritters and cheese and guava pastries. It’s also open 24 hours, so you have no excuses to visit this gem.
Blue Bird Bake Shop, Orlando
An award-winning bakery in Orlando, Blue Bird Bake Shop is a local favorite, winning dessert lovers over with their baked goods of the sweet variety, from cupcakes and brownies to cookies and scones. You’ll have the difficult task between picking from over 50 cupcake flavors, cheesecake brownies and fresh-baked muffins in the quaint little shop, where you can wash it all down with a cup of Top Hat coffee. If you’re craving something different, try their delectable whoopie pies, mini pies and peanut butter bars with chocolate ganache.
Tupelo's Bakery & Cafe, Monticello
Around a 30-minute drive from Tallahassee, Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe in Monticello is a locally owned small bakery and cafe with a real sense of community. They whip up homemade bread, pastries and sweets from wholesome ingredients and believe in supporting the local, sustainable farmers. Eclectic decor adorns the walls, while the real showstopper is the array of phenomenal baked goods on offer, from their pecan bars and blueberry scones to coconut cream pie.
