Best Bakeries near me in Orlando, FL
Looking for the best bakeries in Orlando? This list covers cookie shops, cake makers, French and Latin bakeries and a few cafes where the pastry case is the main draw. Gideon's Bakehouse makes oversized cookies that often sell out, Se7en Bites pairs pies with Southern brunch, and Light on the Sugar mixes French technique with ube and matcha.
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Gideon's Bakehouse
Bakery in Audubon Park, Orlando
Its hefty cookies take more than a day to make by hand, and seasonal releases tend to sell out. The original shop sits inside East End Market in Audubon Park, with a second at Disney Springs.
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Se7en Bites
Bakery in Milk District, Orlando
Chef-owner Trina Gregory's Milk District bake shop pairs scratch pies with Southern brunch plates like chicken and waffles. It has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
- Southern
- Breakfast
- Desserts
- Brunch
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The Glass Knife
Bakery in Winter Park
Named for a collection of Depression-era glass cake knives, this Winter Park cake shop serves donuts and tall layer cakes along with breakfast, brunch and lunch. It takes reservations, which few bakeries do.
- Desserts
- Donuts
- Coffee
- Breakfast
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Light on the Sugar
Bakery in Winter Park
French pastries baked daily with Asian flavors like ube, taro, matcha and black sesame. It started in Winter Park in 2019 and now has a Waterford Lakes shop too.
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Sister Honey's
Bakery in SoDo, Orlando
A SoDo bakery on East Michigan Street baking pies, cheesecakes, pound cakes and magic bars fresh each day. Holiday pie orders go through an online system, so plan ahead for Thanksgiving.
- Desserts
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Rosallie Le French Cafe
Bakery in Downtown Winter Garden
Croissants, artisan breads and quiche on Plant Street, with espresso and wine for a slow brunch. A good reason to make the drive to downtown Winter Garden.
- French
- Desserts
- Coffee
- Breakfast
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Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Bakery in Downtown, Orlando
Colombian breads like pan de bono, plus arepas, empanadas and Colombian coffee, at about nine shops around metro Orlando. App ordering and a rewards program make it an easy daily habit.
- Colombian
- Coffee
- Desserts
- Breakfast
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Valhalla Bakery
Bakery in Orlando
Every doughnut, cupcake and buttercream cake here is free of eggs and dairy, which makes it Orlando's go-to vegan bakery. The kitchen is not gluten- or nut-free.
- Vegan
- Desserts
- Donuts
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Southern Home Bakery
Bakery in College Park, Orlando
Hand-decorated sugar cookies for holidays, weddings and parties are the specialty, with shops in College Park and on Plant Street. A monthly cookie subscription box ships too.
- Desserts
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Blue Bird Bake Shop
Bakery in Audubon Park, Orlando
A retro cupcake shop in the Audubon Park Garden District near Leu Gardens that also pours its own Top Hat Coffee. Try a cupcake with the toasted marshmallow latte.
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Phat Ash Bakes
Bakery in Milk District, Orlando
Small-batch, rotating themed cookies from a speakeasy-style shop in the Milk District. Gift boxes and corporate boxes make it a smart pick for sending something sweet.
- Desserts
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Charlie's Bakery & Creamery
Bakery in Curry Ford West, Orlando
Baking in Orlando since 1971, this Curry Ford Road shop makes cakes, pies and its own ice cream from scratch. It is a dependable choice for birthday cakes.
- Desserts
- Ice cream
- Vegan options
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Soni's Bakery
Bakery in Orlando
An Argentine bakery on North Semoran Boulevard where owners Soni and Pablo make every recipe from scratch. Come for Argentine pastries and coffee, or order a custom cake.
- Desserts
- Latin
- Coffee
- Takeout
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Sun Pearl Bakery
Bakery in Orlando
A West Colonial Drive bakery with a bilingual English-Chinese name selling cakes, breads and sandwiches. It is a different style from the American bakeries on this list.
- Desserts
- Sandwiches
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The Naked Cupcake
Bakery in Lake Nona, Orlando
A Lake Nona scratch bakery where you can build your own cupcakes or book a decorating party. Gluten-free options and a dessert truck rental suit events.
- Desserts
- Gluten-free options
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Jeff's Bagel Run
Bakery in Winter Park
Bagels boiled and baked from scratch daily, with a rotating bagel of the day and flavored spreads. The chain started in nearby Ocoee in 2020.
- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Takeout
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David Ramirez Chocolates
Bakery in Downtown Winter Garden
Not a bakery in the classic sense, but its handcrafted bonbons and macarons at Plant Street Market make a fine stop on a Winter Garden pastry crawl.
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Mecatos Bakery & Cafe (Lake Nona)
Bakery in Lake Nona, Orlando, $
Lake Nona-area branch of the Orlando-born Colombian bakery chain, baking pan de bono, pastries and cakes in house. It opens early for coffee and breakfast and serves arepas, empanadas and sandwiches through the evening.
- Colombian
- Coffee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Mecatos Bakery & Cafe (Waterford Lakes)
Bakery in Waterford Lakes, Orlando, $
East Orlando location of the local Colombian bakery-cafe chain near Waterford Lakes. It bakes breads and pastries daily and serves Colombian breakfasts, arepas and coffee from 6 AM.
- Colombian
- Coffee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Bakery 1908
Bakery in Mills 50, Orlando
Bakery 1908 is an Asian bakery and dim sum cafe on East Colonial Drive selling Chinese-style buns, dumplings, boba and custom cakes. It is a small Florida brand with a second Orlando shop near Disney.
- Chinese
- Dim sum
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Croissant Gourmet
Bakery in Hannibal Square, Winter Park, $$
French bakery-cafe with two Winter Park shops, on Morse Boulevard and North Orange Avenue, baking croissants and pastries from scratch each day.
- French
- Breakfast
- Desserts
- Coffee
Where to find the best bakeries in Orlando by neighborhood
Audubon Park and the Milk District, just east of downtown, form Orlando's best bakery stretch. East End Market on Corrine Drive holds Gideon's Bakehouse, with Blue Bird Bake Shop down the street. A few minutes south in the Milk District, you will find Se7en Bites and Phat Ash Bakes. SoDo has Sister Honey's on East Michigan Street, and Curry Ford West has Charlie's. East End Market is a good base, since you can grab coffee, browse the other vendors and walk to Blue Bird in a few minutes.
Winter Park has The Glass Knife and Light on the Sugar, and Jeff's Bagel Run covers the morning bagel crowd. Downtown Winter Garden is worth a dedicated trip: Rosallie Le French Cafe, a Southern Home Bakery shop and David Ramirez Chocolates are all on or near Plant Street. In east Orlando, look for Soni's on Semoran Boulevard, and in Lake Nona, The Naked Cupcake.
What to get at Orlando bakeries
Cookies are a local strength. Gideon's oversized cookies have a near-cult following, Phat Ash Bakes rotates small-batch flavors, and Southern Home Bakery is known for hand-decorated sugar cookies. For pie, go to Sister Honey's or Se7en Bites. For layer cakes, The Glass Knife is the classic Winter Park choice.
Orlando's Latin and Asian bakeries add range. Mecatos sells Colombian pan de bono and empanadas, Soni's bakes Argentine pastries, and Sun Pearl offers Chinese-style breads and cakes. Light on the Sugar blends French pastry with ube, taro and matcha. Vegans should head to Valhalla, where everything is made without eggs or dairy.
Tips for visiting bakeries in Orlando
Go early, especially on weekends. Popular items at Gideon's often sell out, and next-day cookie preorders are the safest way to get what you want. Sister Honey's handles holiday orders through an online system, so book well before Thanksgiving and other big holidays.
For celebration cakes, give at least a week's notice and longer for weddings. Charlie's, The Glass Knife, Soni's, Valhalla and The Naked Cupcake all take custom orders. In summer, bring a cooler bag for buttercream cakes and chocolates, since a hot car can ruin them in minutes. If you plan a cafe brunch at The Glass Knife or Se7en Bites, expect weekend waits.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 21 bakeries in Orlando. You'll find them in Audubon Park, Milk District, Downtown Winter Garden and Lake Nona, spread across Orlando, Winter Park and Winter Garden.
Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range, with a handful at $$.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Cupcakes, Custom cakes, Cakes, Wedding cakes and Event catering.
The longest-running place here has been open since 1971.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bakery in Orlando?
Gideon's Bakehouse is the most talked-about, known for oversized hand-made cookies from its original shop inside East End Market. Se7en Bites in the Milk District is a strong pick for pies and Southern brunch, and The Glass Knife in Winter Park is a favorite for layer cakes and donuts.
Where can I order a custom cake in Orlando?
Several local bakeries take custom orders. Charlie's Bakery & Creamery has baked cakes since 1971, Soni's Bakery makes custom and wedding cakes, The Glass Knife offers wedding cakes, and The Naked Cupcake specializes in cakes and cupcakes for events. Valhalla Bakery makes fully vegan buttercream cakes.
Where are the best cookies in Orlando?
Gideon's Bakehouse is famous for its oversized cookies, which take more than a day to make by hand. Phat Ash Bakes sells rotating small-batch cookies from the Milk District, and Southern Home Bakery is known for hand-decorated sugar cookies for holidays and events.
Is there a vegan bakery in Orlando?
Yes. Valhalla Bakery on Old Cheney Highway is fully vegan, making doughnuts, cupcakes, pies and custom cakes without eggs or dairy. It is not a gluten-free or nut-free kitchen, so check with them about allergies. Charlie's and Kelly's also offer dairy-free ice cream.
Where can I find Latin bakeries in Orlando?
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe has about nine metro Orlando shops selling Colombian breads like pan de bono, plus arepas, empanadas and Colombian coffee. Soni's Bakery on North Semoran Boulevard is an Argentine bakery making pastries, cupcakes and custom cakes from scratch.
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