The Definitive Little Rock Baked Goods Guide
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Everyone needs to treat themselves to a sweet treat or freshly baked bread from time to time. This Little Rock baked goods guide will help anyone scout out the best in bread makers, cake decorators, or pastry purveyors. Step into one of these locations for the sights and smells of classic bakeries, and be prepared to make some tough decisions.
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Cinnamon Crème Bakery
17200 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72223
501.821.0002
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The top of the class is Cinnamon Crème Bakery in West Little Rock. The cinnamon rolls are the best cinnamon rolls a person may ever taste. Being there when a fresh batch comes out is as close as one can get to winning the lottery. Walking into this classic no-frills bakery is like entering a candy store for a small child. The cakes, loaves of bread, cookies, and massive donuts are all absolute winners. Make sure to order in advance on major holidays. This ensures you get your order before they inevitably sell out.
The Bagel Shop
1501 S. Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Proprietors Myles and Trevor have fixed a long time hole in the Little Rock food scene. Finally, a legitimate bagel shop has arrived. The new kids on the block will be opening a permanent SoMa location in the Summer of 2022. What started as pop-up shops around town quickly blossomed into a massive following of bagel lovers. The new location will feature a full menu and pastries. While the bagels are the best in town, but do not sleep on the cookies. The citrusdoodle is a fun refreshing take on a classic, while the chocolate chip cookie is masterfully crafted to be dunked into your favorite milk.
Fidel & Co
500 Shall Ave. Ste B
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.712.6891
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This coffee shop also houses one of the finest pastry cases in the city. A full offering of cookies, monkey bread muffins, and shortbreads sit alongside weekly and seasonal gems. Large slices of cakes such as the banana chiffon or apple crumble cake make wonderful weekly debuts but arrive early to guarantee a slice before they are gone again. All of the pastries work with their outstanding house-roasted coffee and open air environment, making for a relaxing and delicious trip.
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Boulevard Bread Co.
1920 N. Grant St
Little Rock, AR 72207
501.663.5951
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If you are looking to upgrade your daily bread game, look no further than Boulevard Bread. This restaurant and bakery boast a selection of seven breads baked fresh daily. Boulevard is the place to buy fresh ciabatta, sourdoughs, or one of their rotating daily sweet pan breads. The chocolate brioche is also a wonderful weekend option. Beyond that, the cookies, pies, and giant cakes are all very popular and available for pre-order.
Dempsey Bakery
323 S. Cross St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
501.375.2257
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If anyone is sensitive to gluten, or has any sort of allergy, then Dempsey bakery is a must visit. Started in 2011, Dempsey bakery is proudly 100% gluten, wheat, soy, and nut free. They can also accommodate a variety of other allergy requests. Even with these special baking techniques, this bakery is not short on flavor. Make sure to order a cupcake while you decide which flavor of macaron to take home and enjoy later.
Blue Cake Company
315 N. Bowman Rd. #14 Little Rock, AR 72211
6800 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock, AR 72207
501.868.7771
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Blue Cake specializes in custom-order cakes, but that’s not all that is appealing here. The chocolate brownie is one of the best in town. All of the wonderful pies are available in mini single servings, meaning a pie flight can easily be created. The petit fours and macarons are also scratch-made and outstanding, with nearly a dozen varieties of each to sample.
Nona Bakes at Nexus Coffee & Creative
301 President Clinton Avenue Suite AB
Little Rock, AR 72201
501.295.7515
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While the coffee is some of the best in town, Nona Bakes inside of Nexus Coffee is in the top tier of baked goods makers as well. If a danish is your pastry of choice there is no other place to go, as Nona Bakes tops them all. The scones are another delicious option with coffee, as well as the assorted cupcakes, cookies, and massive brownies that rotate daily.
The Croissanterie
14710 Cantrell Road A5
Little Rock. AR 72223
501.412.4244
The award-winning chef duo of Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald are creating some of the finest pastries in their West Little Rock location. The croissants are perfection. They are the perfect blend of flaky, decadent, and masterfully baked. Make sure to arrive early before the case of assorted pastries sells out. The Shoppe also boasts a full breakfast and lunch menu, with nearly every dish being anchored by one of the namesake croissants.
Community Bakery
1200 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.375.6418
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Community Bakery has been around since 1947, and they know what works well for this bakery. Walking the large case to select the perfect pastry is always a tough decision. The doughnuts are consistently delicious here. The talented team specializes in cake decorating, offering custom orders for any occasion. A fun treat to order is the DIY cookie kit to try your hand at frosting their wonderful sugar cookies.
