Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bakeries in Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. The Root Cafe
Topping the list is The Root Cafe. Located at 15118 Detroit Ave., the bakery and vegetarian spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated bakery in Lakewood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 284 reviews on Yelp. The baked goods are made with organic fruits and veggies; gluten-free and vegan items are also available.
The vegetarian kitchen at this eatery serves sandwiches like the homemade hummus wrap full of spinach and fresh vegetable slices; the tempeh Reuben topped with local sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese; and the Clevo, served hot, open-faced and topped with hummus, mushrooms and fresh spinach.
2. Blackbird Baking Company
Next up is Blackbird Baking Company, situated at 1391 Sloane Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 115 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite. It specializes in European pastries and artisan breads.
Boasting house-made baked goods, this establishment offers breads like country blonde, multigrain, wheat and country brown levain; focaccia with rosemary, blue cheese, olives and feta; and focaccia burger buns. In the mood for something sweet? Pastries include scones, pecan sticky buns and croissants filled with chocolate, apricot, raspberry or almond.
3. Breadsmith
Breadsmith is another much-loved go-to bakery, with 4.5 stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 18101 Detroit Ave. to see for yourself.
This joint features 45 made-from-scratch breads including savory choices like challah, country buttertop, French baguettes, honey wheat, multigrain and rustic Italian; and sweet options like cinnamon rolls, cranberry-banana flax muffins, banana chocolate chip dessert bread, chocolate chunk cookies, brioche nut twirls, monkey bread and coffee cake.
4. KB Confections Bake Shoppe
Check out KB Confections Bake Shoppe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp. You can find the family-owned bakery, which offers custom cakes, macarons and more, at 13519 Detroit Ave.
Dessert offerings include cupcakes, banana pudding, cookies, pastries and seasonal treats. A full selection of caffeinated beverages and smoothies are also on offer.
"This is an inviting bakery, with friendly service," Yelper Quinton F. said. "They did an outstanding job on my son's themed birthday cakes. Everything was easy, as promised, and truly exceeded my expectations."
5. The Doughnut Pantry
Finally, there's The Doughnut Pantry, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews. Stop by 14600 Madison Ave. to hit up the doughnut destination the next time a craving hits.
This shop features traditional doughnuts in flavors like glazed, chocolate glazed, chocolate with sprinkles, chocolate-covered cinnamon, blackberry cake, maple glazed cinnamon, jelly filled with powdered sugar and cinnamon rolls.
"Best doughnuts in town especially for the price. If you're in the neighborhood definitely check them out," wrote Yelp reviewer Emily V.
