Jenna and Matt Bresnan moved their operations to the Square in McKinney and have continued making pastries, bread, and bagels worth driving to get. The pastry menu is ever-changing, and the options for bread rotate daily — and they’re all available for pre-order.

This woman-owned business is focused on one-of-a-kind desserts that are custom-made to order for special occasions of all sorts. Sweets lovers can also drop in any old time for cookies, cupcakes, fruit bars, death-by-chocolate brownies, banana pudding, scones, slices of cake, and all kinds of goodies. 

A little bakery with immense creativity is tucked inside a strip mall in Richardson. La Casita has created a fiercely loyal fan base of lovers of their themed baked pastries, bread and sweets, such as Gansito-flavored cruffins, strawberry concha sandwiches, and savory jalapeno popper croissants.

Macarons are an obvious choice at this sweet shop, but neighborhood-beloved cupcakes and pastries are also available. On the weekends, folks line up starting at 10 a.m. for freshly-made beignets and coffee — and it’s worth the wait.

Gluten-free eaters can feel a little left out when looking at the spread of gluten-filled pies and pastries across the city, but this bakery doesn’t have to happen anymore. Find lemon, chocolate and strawberry cupcakes, cookies, and other gluten-free sweets. 

Looking for a moment of intricate perfection for the eyes and mouth? Stop by this East Dallas bakery run by Maria Becerra, formerly of Bullion and Flora Street Cafe, and her husband, Ismael Trejo. The croissants are buttery, the egg-filled pastries make for a great alternative to a breakfast sandwich, and the cookies are thick and soft.

Not only is Society Bakery a local favorite, but it has gained national notoriety and the affections of celebrities thanks to its customizable goodies. Score a massive sugar cookie studded with rainbow sprinkles or M&Ms, or splurge on a light, fluffy, frosted cupcake.

Pastry chef Amy LaRue is responsible for the incredible pastries found at Carte Blanche. Before closing to prepare the place for the nightly multi-course dinners, LaRue wakes up early to prepare some of the best croissants, donuts, and cookies in town.

East Dallasites can find cakes, cupcakes, danishes, quiche, kolaches, loaves of bread and more inside this small bakery in an unassuming strip mall. Need help deciding what to order? Consider the vegan banana muffin, a kolache stuffed with ham and muenster cheese, or a decadent seven-layer dream bar. 

Bisous Bisous went from being a favorite farmer’s market to serving classic baked goods from its decidedly French West Village home. Though it’s probably best known for signature macarons in a rainbow of flavors, inventive specials like cruffins are well worth the trip.

Kuluntu is a bakery making some of the city’s great pastries, loaves of bread, custom cakes, and all the goodies — but it’s also a place with a mission. Its operation is geared towards dismantling the patriarchy, centering marginalized voices, and building community. Founder Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen uses her store to teach, host community events and bakes, and sources her ingredients with sustainability in mind. Because food can both taste and feel good.