The 15 Best Bakeries In Raleigh

Updated: June 14, 2022

Can you smell that? It’s the aroma of fresh bread, cinnamon rolls, and cookies from Raleigh's best bakeries. We incorporated millions of critic and diner reviews in our analysis of top review sites for Raleigh’s top bakeries. Do yourself a favor and pop in on these local gems for perfect pies, gourmet cupcakes and fresh sandwiches.

Find the perfect spot

Check out 5 best low-priced bakeries in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
3 Best Bakeries in Raleigh, NC
Three Best Rated

Check out 5 best low-priced bakeries in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
3 Best Bakeries in Raleigh, NC
Three Best Rated

Raleigh's 4 top bakeries (that won't break the bank)
Hoodline, 2020

Your guide to the 3 top spots in Raleigh's East Raleigh neighborhood
Hoodline, 2020

Why these restaurants?

We know how tough it is to find the best restaurant in Raleigh. We analyzed 3295 Raleigh restaurants on Yelp and Google, 823905 Raleigh restaurant reviews, and 212 lists and articles – looking closely at what Hoodline and Three Best Rated had to say – and applied our boam magic. For example, we considered Hoodline - Your guide to the 3 top spots in Raleigh's East Raleigh neighborhood, Hoodline - Raleigh's 4 top bakeries (that won't break the bank) and Three Best Rated - 3 Best Bakeries in Raleigh, NC as we sourced this ultimate list. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal as the industry adapts to COVID-19. Every restaurant shown earned its spot fair and square. With boam, money never makes the list. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.

Parking tips

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