Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company

I wish we had a bakery like this in the northern suburbs of Chicago! European-style pastries, a…read moregreat selection, and best of all, the moment you walk in, you're greeted by that wonderful smell of fresh-baked pastries -- just like I remember from childhood. So, if you miss real European croissants, I definitely recommend stopping by this place!

Im a bread snob! The artisan breads, sourdough, sourdough…read moreparmesan, polish rye! The chocolate croissant are a work of art. From opening that brass door knob you know its legit!

Quiche!

Smiley cookies

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Cookies

Scrumptious Cupcakes and Sweetery

4.9(7 reviews)

1.8 mi

I ordered 36 Blackberry Lime cupcakes for my bff's baby shower and they were a huge hit! The…read morecupcakes are the traditional small size and were absolutely delicious. Everyone loved the frosting and the filling. I would definitely order from Scrumptious again. Easy appointment to pick-up them at the Downtown Market.

We ordered these cupcakes for a birthday party and I could not have been happier with the results!!…read more The flavor selection is amazing, and the creativity/style presented in the cupcakes was above and beyond what we expected! The only slight complaint I might have is that I would have like to try all of the flavors, so only being able to order one flavor per dozen was less than optimal- but still delicious!

Creamsicle Cupcakes

Assortment box

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Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Steenstra Royal Dutch Bakery

3.8(53 reviews)

7.5 mi

The bakery was fully stocked during my afternoon visit! I was surprised at the amount of options…read morethis bakery had to offer. I received excellent customer service and the team member was able to answer all of my questions given I was a first time customer. Prices are the same or more reasonable than other bakeries. Everything was priced individually and I liked they displayed the prices of each item! If you buy day old cupcakes they come at a discount! But you do pay a 4% fee if you use your credit card! My favorite was the cherry turnover it was so crispy and the cherries were nice and tart! It was not soggy at all!

Not impressed. The doughnuts & pastries look & taste like…read morethe average store bought variety. Service was adequate- nothing special. There is no seating area inside as well. Try Marge's Donut Den on 28th for a better experience.

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Banket - filled with almond paste

Ludwick's Bakery

4.6(10 reviews)

3.1 mi

This place is one reason I am overweight. It is a very…read more good reason though. Great place, friendly helpful staff, cheap fatty baked goods. Heaven......

While living in Michigan off and on as a child, I got to experience the culinary deliciousness of…read moreLudwick"s Sour Cream Donuts. Each time I return to Michigan for family gatherings, I stock up on the donuts. They are amazingly good!

Ludwick's Bakery - Shop at store or online now and have shipped directly to your home fresh in multiple quantities for any size gatherings or personal snack!

Shop at store or online now and have shipped directly to your home fresh in multiple quantities for any size gatherings or personal snack!

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Rise Authentic Baking Co

4.4(173 reviews)

2.9 mi

I've been consistently impressed with Rise in my five years here in GR. I have not been dedicated…read moreto anything like vegetarian or vegan exclusively, but I was raised with a whole lot of alternative food options and what's so amazing how absolutely yummy everything they have on their menu truly is with less of the bad-for-you stuff. Sure it's a little pricey, but you're going to pay more for premium crafted fare. They also have an awesome little patio hidden in the back, which is just delightful on the nice days that we have in the spring and summer and fall in Grand Rapids. They're very convenient to the Zoo so you can include them in making a day out of your excursion on West Fulton. The coffee beverages are top-notch and the baked goods are right there with them. Rise is a highlight of the John Ball hood. Now, this might not be the place for thin-skinned MAGA b*tch-boys with fragile egos and issues -ahem- compensating... but for grownups with regular-sized brains (and other parts) who love an amazing local shop with values that are shared by the city and neighborhood around it? Spot-on. More places like this, and few like union-busting Starbucks, etc. Three cheers, and five stars!

Delicious GF choices & fantastic espresso drinks. Service is pleasant…read more There is seating available inside or out in the sunny backyard to choose from.

Inside and bar top

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Ordering counter plus seating

Field & Fire

4.5(150 reviews)

2.1 mi

VERY VERY fresh, well balanced, and delicious! I had the turkey club which was savory tasting made…read morewith high quality ingredients. It came with a petite salad made of leafy greens, yellow bell pepper slices, and dragon fruit shavings coated in a lemon salad dressing. Myyyy goodness was it goodT! It was so filling, I walked around downtown for the next four hours feeling satisfied. I had their free water, even it was cold and super fresh tasting. I'm just blown away by this place, I didn't expect for it to be this amazing. The owners must have an anointed divine understanding of fresh food or something. The price was fair aswell. 100/10 rating

I've had the vegan scramble a few times and absolutely love it, such a well-balanced and clean…read morefeeling meal. Only con is that adding eggs on top is quite pricey :( Have recently ventured to try their breakfast sandwiches and, WOW. Honestly the best breakfast sam I've ever had. 100000/10!!

Bakery case

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Nantucket Baking Company

4.6(50 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great local bakery. Wide selection of pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. They have 50% off day old…read moreitems if you get there early and some coffee (limited). We had cranberry rhubarb pie with crumble crust, chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins. All were great!

One of my fave spots in Grand Rapids. Their baked goods are so insanely addicting. No matter what…read moreyou try, it's bound to be amazing. They do some limited holiday themed desserts, have their everyday offerings like different flavors of croissants, breads, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and sooo much more including sandwiches also! The people working the counter are always so friendly! I always have a pleasant conversation with them. Some of my faves include their chocolate cupcakes, carrot cake (which is gluten free!) and their biscoff cronut. I try to get something new to me every time I'm there. They have a nice large parking lot so there is typically no trouble parking and people are coming and going quite quickly. Pricing is very fair for the quality you get. This will always be my go to bakery :)

Baguette sandwich

Grab and Go items - January 2023

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Gaby's Gourmandise

4.9(30 reviews)

3.6 mi

I can't pass up a French bakery, especially when it is stocked with so many delicious-looking…read moregoodies. Baby's Gourmandise is located inside Grand Rapids Downtown Market, and it has some of the prettiest desserts in the whole joint. There were lots of pastries, but it looks like maybe cream puffs are the stars here. There were a few different flavors of cream puffs, including chocolate and even matcha. I'm not the biggest fan of choux pastries, though, so I didn't pick a cream puff. Instead, I got a pistachio creme brûlée! I love that first tap to break the hard, sugary crust. Underneath is smooth and creamy pistachio custard, just the slightest shade of light green. It was decadent but not too much! If I lived in Grand Rapids, Gaby's would be getting visits from me frequently. But as it is, I'm glad I discovered this little gem in the market.

Absolutely the BEST baked goods that I've ever had. I lived down the road and would stop in all the…read moretime. Even after moving two hours away, I still stop in. Gaby is so kind and all the workers are amazing & they make sure you leave feeling good & eating good! The fraisier cake is my favorite but anything here is a 12/10!

Gaby's Gourmandise

Butterscotch pot de creme

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Cream puffs

Marge's Donut Den

4.6(176 reviews)

6.4 mi

This is an absolute must-visit! I enjoyed the delicious donuts and a hot cup of coffee here. Marge…read moreis truly a pillar in her community, and the team that works there is wonderful as well. It's clean and spacious! Thank you, Marge, for adding so much sweetness to the community!

Marge's may be my favorite doughnut shop in the area. Nothing beats the charm of the kind women and…read morestaff who work there and the lively communal buzz of people sitting drinking coffee and running in and out for doughnuts. The place is not the most Instagram-worthy but holds a charm and appeal that transcends the digital age. The doughnuts are always quality and the staff are always eager and willing to give you a great mix or a wonderful suggestion. I always love going here and it's dangerous to my wallet that I live nearby

Cute labeled boxes.

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Two glazed, lemon filled and chocolate with chocolate icing.

Deboer Bakkerij North

4.7(573 reviews)

26.3 mi

I had the cinnamon roll pancakes and the Dutch strudel…read more The cinnamon roll pancake was excellent. Not too sweet, great texture, and a wonderful experience all around. The strudel was also excellent with a perfectly balanced gravy, well done potatoes, and eggs. The flavors and textures were perfect. The server was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was average. Not bad average, just fine average. No complaints. Just a basic farm style diner vibe. I highly recommend this place.

Wow! I wished I lived nearby so I could visit here often!…read more The bakery itself had cases filled with beautiful goodies. The line to purchase the sweets, bread and more was out to the entrance. We sat in the cafe for a little breakfast before heading back to Chicago. The dining room was charming, with a ton of varnished wood. Big booths and tables made it so comfortable. Our server made great suggestions. She was very nice and attentive. I will definitely stop in the next time I'm in town.

Beautiful selection

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Cait is phenomenally talented and creative. Her birthday cakes are fun and original--a big hit with guests. The Cars themed cake I ordered for my son's birthday was yummy and moist! read more

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I buy yummy treats and quiche from Sugar Mommas all the time. I went in looking for a gift item for…read morea family with kids. They had the cutest box of cut out sugar cookies. It came with three containers of icing and two containers of sprinkles. The cookies were a big hit. The kids loved decorating them.

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4.6

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Great local bakery. Wide selection of pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. They have 50% off day old…read moreitems if you get there early and some coffee (limited). We had cranberry rhubarb pie with crumble crust, chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins. All were great!

One of my fave spots in Grand Rapids. Their baked goods are so insanely addicting. No matter what…read moreyou try, it's bound to be amazing. They do some limited holiday themed desserts, have their everyday offerings like different flavors of croissants, breads, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and sooo much more including sandwiches also! The people working the counter are always so friendly! I always have a pleasant conversation with them. Some of my faves include their chocolate cupcakes, carrot cake (which is gluten free!) and their biscoff cronut. I try to get something new to me every time I'm there. They have a nice large parking lot so there is typically no trouble parking and people are coming and going quite quickly. Pricing is very fair for the quality you get. This will always be my go to bakery :)

Sara's Sweets Bakery

4.2

(62 reviews)

I am a lover of all baked goods and hold celebratory cakes sacred in my heart. Therefore, trust me…read morewhen I say, I have tried many a cake in this city and I can unabashedly confirm that Sara's Sweets Bakery provides the most delicious tasting cakes, (from the cake itself to the frosting and filling,) that can be found in Grand Rapids. Possibly in all of Michigan. And their decorator is an absolute artist. I would 100% recommend.

Sara's Sweets exceeded every expectation for our baby shower cake!…read more The cake was absolutely stunning and fit our floral theme perfectly. It was truly a centerpiece that guests admired all afternoon. But as beautiful as it looked, it tasted even better. It was moist, flavorful, and one of the best cakes many of our guests had ever had. From start to finish, Sara's Sweets was wonderful to work with. Communication was excellent, every detail was handled with care, and they even made sure the cake was designed to accommodate the fresh flowers from our florist. Our guests couldn't stop talking about it--first because of how beautiful it was, and then because of how delicious it tasted. If you're looking for a bakery that creates cakes that are every bit as delicious as they are beautiful, I highly recommend Sara's Sweets. We couldn't have been happier with the experience.

Steenstra Royal Dutch Bakery

3.8

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The bakery was fully stocked during my afternoon visit! I was surprised at the amount of options…read morethis bakery had to offer. I received excellent customer service and the team member was able to answer all of my questions given I was a first time customer. Prices are the same or more reasonable than other bakeries. Everything was priced individually and I liked they displayed the prices of each item! If you buy day old cupcakes they come at a discount! But you do pay a 4% fee if you use your credit card! My favorite was the cherry turnover it was so crispy and the cherries were nice and tart! It was not soggy at all!

Not impressed. The doughnuts & pastries look & taste like…read morethe average store bought variety. Service was adequate- nothing special. There is no seating area inside as well. Try Marge's Donut Den on 28th for a better experience.

Ryke's Bakery

4.3

(4 reviews)

A great selection of goodies!!! Every sweet treat we have tried has been good. Their cake is too…read morenotch and I really enjoy their strawberry cream muffins.

Stopped in and they were running specials for 50% off various pastry items! We scored Creme puffs,…read morecheesecakes, and danishes for around 2.50 each. Their pastries are huge and so good. Definitely give them a try!

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The cake tasted amazing! But the attention to detail was just not there I'm sorry. This was for my…read moremom's 50th birthday so I wanted it to be nearly perfect. This was done sloppily and I was extremely disappointed since the prices are high. That being said, we will still continue to get cakes from here because the lemon blueberry was so good!

The Salted Cupcake

4.6

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The interior isn't terribly inviting but the product is great. Salted caramel choices were way too…read moresweet, but all others were awesome: key lime, strawberry, chocolate. The creme brulee donut was a knockout. Incredible taste and texture. The employee was not engaging, but the food distracted nicely.

An absolutely amazing cupcake experience. Every week you can find their flavors online and on their…read moreFacebook. They offer a reserve ahead option by texting them your order. Prices vary by quantity not flavor. It is located in Kentwood and if you drive too fast you could miss it. There is easy parking. It's a cute shop with only a pick up option. Their decor includes a line up of the cupcake flavors and a wall of sprinkles! The cupcakes are delicious. The most unique combinations and they ALWAYS seem to work well! They cupcake is a good size with lots of toppings. I ordered 7 and was able to split them up between my group where we all tried them. They have Prices are as followed 1-5 cupcakes $4.75 a piece 6-11 cupcakes $4.50 a piece 12+ cupcakes $4.25 a piece

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5.0

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