I first spied Sophie's last year. I was enamored but not the desired clientele -- I was not a dog nor a dog-owning human. On our annual visit to Hayward this year, I made it a point to go back when we visited downtown Hayward because I now do own a pup, a pug/Boston terrier (a bug!) named Millie. And while I suppose she should be the one to write this review considering she was the one who ate the treats that came from this shop -- how cute would her little paws typing on a computer be!!! -- from all accounts she was impressed. In lieu of stars, five paws for Sophie's Dog Bakery! On our most recent trip, I and Millie's cousin's mom -- my boyfriend's sister -- started by perusing the toys. Sophie's sells a wide array of dog balls, squeaky toys, leashes, collars, dog bowls, etc. Among Millie's nicknames are "Millbug" and "Piggie" -- oh, the snorts! -- so when I spied a toy that looked like a pig with butterfly ears, I think I snorted in glee a bit myself! My Millbug would have a pig-bug! We made our way around to the bakery case, the centerpiece of this shop. It boasts cookies that look delicious to humans too. I got Millie a cookie iced to look like a bee -- keeping with the bug theme -- and my bf's sis got a cookie for her pup too. I also made up a grab bag from the jars of small, baked, un-iced bones and treats that top a table in the middle of the store. Many of these were made with sweet potato, pumpkin and banana. They smelled delicious! I think I spent about $20 for everything. Now, Millie is a bit of a discerning gourmand. She's not the type to eat a treat first, think later. She'll sniff, maybe lick it a bit, leave it on the ground and then perhaps eat it later. But after first giving me an eye that said, "Are you sure you really want me to eat this cookie?" she excitedly chomped her way through the cookie. She now doesn't think twice before eating a treat that comes out of the Sophie's bag. And her pig-bug? It's one of her favorite toys. Millie was impressed, so I am impressed. Can't wait to go back next year! read more

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I've come here every summer for a few years for some decadent and decorated dog treats. It's fun to look in the bakery display window at frosted cookies, sprinkled puffs, and cakes that are all for your pooch. Prices start about .50 for plainer cookies and $2 for fancier items reaching about $5 or $6. Friendly staff often have a cute dog behind the counter. The store also has an extensive boutique of human and dog/cat items. A fun place to browse or buy:) read more

Sophie's Dog Bakery - "Doggie bag" to bring home to my pooches from the bakery! - Bakeries Near Me - Hayward, Wisconsin

This is a very cute shop and I can tell that the owner puts a lot of work and thought into the treats. I did think the prices were a little steep however. I also found that a lot of the treats were extremely hard and crunchy, possibly even stale. My dog had a hard time eating one and I'm not sure if I should even let her try with the others. The treats are extremely cute! They honestly look as if they are human treats and I was tempted to try one. read more

Adorable little shop with a equally adorable selection of dog treats, toys, and clothing.