27 Best Cleveland Bakeries
Knead more kolacky, nut rolls and sourdough in your life? We're fans of local bakeries — some that use Old World techniques and others that roll out modern, inventive baked goods. Any way you slice it, these 30 spots rise above.
Baraona's Bakery
Seventy years of Italian baking results in perfectly passed down cassata cakes and more in Maple Heights. 15842 Libby Road, Maple Heights, 216-662-8383, bakerycleveland.com
Becker's Donuts, Bakery and Cakes
With evidence in the bear claws, classic doughnuts and more, the Fairview Park pastry shop has been perfecting its bake since 1946. 22088 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 440-734-9856, beckers-donutsandbakery.com
Blackbird Baking Co.
The modern Lakewood bread and pastry shop offers a neighborhood-favorite happy hour. 1391 Sloane Ave., Lakewood, 216-712-6599, blackbirdbaking.com
Breadsmith
Lakewood's bread spot, which pumps out 3,000-5,000 loaves a week, transforms you to Paris via its brioche nut twirl. 18101 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-529-8443, breadsmithcleveland.com
Brimfield Bread Oven
The wood-fired oven in Brimfield spits out pretzels, chocolate chip cookies and other German delights. 3956 state Route 43, Kent, 330-474-7800, brimfieldbreadoven.com
Corbo's Bakery
The Italian bread and dessert store has been a Cleveland classic since 1953. 12210 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-421-8181, corbosbakery.net
Dick's Bakery
All nighters in Berea cook up danishes, coffee cakes and more at this family bakery, which has been open since 1953. 70 Front St., Berea, 440-234-1192, facebook.com
Farakas Pastry Shoppe
Ohio City's Lorain Avenue is home to one of Cleveland's most traditional Hungarian bakery. 2700 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-281-6200, farkaspastries.com
Fluffy Duck Cafe
The Chester Avenue shop is a croissant-focused spot from a veteran chef. 10001 Chester Ave., Cleveland, 216-218-9447, fluffyduckcafe.com
Floressa Cafe
The Clark-Fulton bakery has a passion for gluten-free and vegan-inspired treats. 3328 W. 33rd St., Cleveland, 440-941-1302, floressacafe.com
Fragapane Bakeries
From German kuchen coffee cakes to jelly-filled Polish kolacky, the Bay Village and North Olmsted bakery is as cosmopolitan as it gets. 626 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, 440-871-6340; 28625 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, 440-779-6050
Great Lakes Baking Co.
The owner of this Hudson shop set aside a legal career for a tastier practice. 85 S. Main St., Hudson, 330-342-5878, greatlakesbakingcompany.org
Great Scott's Bakery & Coffee Co.
Brunswick's dough spot offers scones, cookies, pepperoni rolls and more. 5286 Center Road, Brunswick, 330-225-3333, greatscottsbakeryandcoffee.com
Honey Bee Bakery
This Medina spot offers plenty of vegan options and a whole lot more. 23 Public Square, Medina, 330-725-0912, honeybeebakerymedina.com
Kathy's Kolacke and Pastry Shop
The Rocky River shop features a multi-generational, hand-me-down kolacky recipe. 19032 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-835-6570, kathyspastryshop.com
Kelsey Elizabeth Sweets Boutique
These artful Rocky River cakes, cupcakes and macarons are too cute to pass up — which is why cake crazies line up for each new release. 2003 Detroit Road, Rocky River, 216-767-5633, kelseyelizabethcakes.com
Kiedrowski's Bakery
Known for the snoogle, the Amherst confectionery does so much more. 2267 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, 440-282-2700, kiedrowskibakery.com
Koko Bakery
AsiaTown's vendor of Chinese doughnuts and sweet and savory buns doubles as a delicious community center. 3710 Payne Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-7600, kokosbakery.com
Luna Bakery & Cafe
Cleveland Heights' hip bakery has attracted legions of fans, especially with its herb scones and pots de creme. 2482 Fairmount Blvd. Cleveland Heights, 216-231-8585, lunabakerycafe.com
Michael Angelo's Bakery
Broadview Heights' corner bakery is a sanctuary of cakes, pastries, macarons, cupcakes cannoli and other decadent sweets. 8035 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, 440-526-0499, michaelangelosbakery.com
On The Rise Artisan Breads
In Cleveland Heights, one confectionery is pushing the baking game forward by fine tuning even the smallest details on a daily basis. 3471 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-320-9923, ontheriseartisanbreads.com
Presti's Bakery & Cafe
The Little Italy staple has staples of its own, including the sour cream-based doughnut and the holy cannoli. 1210 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-421-3060, prestisbakery.com
Rito's Italian Bakery & Deli
Brunswick's two-story shop is a mega-bakery that's been featured on the Food Network. 1930 Pearl Road, Brunswick, 330-220-3103, ritosbakery.com
Rudy's Strudel and Bakery
The Polish Village bakery in Parma is blazing a new trail without forgetting its immigrant past. 5580 Ridge Road, Parma, 440-886-4430, facebook.com/rudystrudel
Samosky's Home Bakery
Traditional Eastern European baking will never die if this Pearl Road shop has anything to say about it. 6379 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, 440-845-3377, facebook.com/samoskys-home-bakery
Stan's Northfield Bakery
Northfield's family-owned bakery is proof that wisdom is passed down through generations. 9395 Olde Eight Road, Northfield, 330-467-8655, stansbakery.com
Theresa's Bakery
Located in the West Side Market, this 21-year-old stand is named after Sabrina Caitlin's mother, who founded the bakery and created the cinnamon-laced apple fritters and cannoli that give it its name. 1975 W. 25th., Stand D-8, Cleveland, 216-523-1199
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