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Courtney E. Smith

15 Essential Dallas Bakeries

Where to find the city’s best breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and more

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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A selection of treats from Lubella’s Patisserie.
| Courtney E. Smith
by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

From flaky croissants to buttery brioche loaves, there’s no denying the appeal of freshly baked pastries and bread. Whether in search of pretty layered cakes, decorated cookies, pies, or a perfectly-baked loaf of bread, Dallas has plenty of bakeries that exist solely to ply us all with delicious, delicious carbohydrates.

Instead of getting another cheap cookie from the supermarket to satisfy a sweet tooth, consider one of these essential Dallas bakeries. Macarons, freshly made pop-tarts, beignets, and more are also on offer, and that’s just scratching the surface.

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Bresnan Bread and Pastry

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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.

301 E Louisiana St Suite B, McKinney, TX 75069
(214) 578-1979
(214) 578-1979

Hive Bakery

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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. 

360 Parker Square Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
(972) 316-7625
(972) 316-7625

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La Casita Bakeshop

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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.

580 W Arapaho Rd Suite 230, Richardson, TX 75080
(440) 462-2078
(440) 462-2078

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Henk's European Deli & Black Forest Bakery

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This hidden gem specializes in German-style baked goods, so look no further for one of the city’s finest Black Forest cakes. For those needing a cocoa fix, go for the decadent chocolate amaretto cake.

5811 Blackwell St, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 987-9090
(214) 987-9090

Haute Sweets Lake Highlands

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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.

10230 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 856-0166
(214) 856-0166

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Unrefined Bakery

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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. 

6464 E NW Hwy #326, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 414-2414
(214) 414-2414

Empire Baking Company

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This longtime Highland Park favorite has near-legendary status among its devotees. Empire Baking Company’s loaves of bread, pies, and cakes are all top-notch. The milk chocolate sea salt cookie is worth a try, and Empire’s cheese straws are a Dallas classic.

5450 W Lovers Ln Ste 132, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 350-0007
(214) 350-0007

Lubellas patisserie

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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.

10323 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 484-4825
(214) 484-4825

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Society Bakery

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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.

3610 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827-1411
(214) 827-1411

Carte Blanche

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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.

2114 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 434-1538
(214) 434-1538

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Village Baking Co. Boulangerie

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Village Baking Co. is long-established as one of Dallas’ best places to buy bread and other baked delights. In addition to all those beautiful croissants, palmiers, and kouign-amann, find decadent caneles and, on the weekends, perfectly fluffy brioche waffles. 

1921 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-3477
(214) 821-3477

Leila Bakery & Cafe

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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. 

6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 807-6297
(972) 807-6297

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Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie

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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.

3700 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 613-3570
(214) 613-3570

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Kuluntu Bakery

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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.

1201 Haines Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 933-4960
(469) 933-4960

Kessler Baking Studio Bishop Arts

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Biscuits, cookies and cinnamon rolls are on offer at Kessler Baking Studio in Oak Cliff, in addition to so many different kinds of baked goods, gifts and nuts, all made from scratch and available to pick up.

1129 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 948-7412
(214) 948-7412

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Bresnan Bread and Pastry

301 E Louisiana St Suite B, McKinney, TX 75069

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.

301 E Louisiana St Suite B, McKinney, TX 75069
(214) 578-1979
(214) 578-1979

Hive Bakery

360 Parker Square Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028

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. 

360 Parker Square Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
(972) 316-7625
(972) 316-7625

La Casita Bakeshop

580 W Arapaho Rd Suite 230, Richardson, TX 75080

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.

580 W Arapaho Rd Suite 230, Richardson, TX 75080
(440) 462-2078
(440) 462-2078

Henk's European Deli & Black Forest Bakery

5811 Blackwell St, Dallas, TX 75231

This hidden gem specializes in German-style baked goods, so look no further for one of the city’s finest Black Forest cakes. For those needing a cocoa fix, go for the decadent chocolate amaretto cake.

5811 Blackwell St, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 987-9090
(214) 987-9090

Haute Sweets Lake Highlands

10230 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238

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.

10230 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 856-0166
(214) 856-0166

Unrefined Bakery

6464 E NW Hwy #326, Dallas, TX 75214

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. 

6464 E NW Hwy #326, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 414-2414
(214) 414-2414

Empire Baking Company

5450 W Lovers Ln Ste 132, Dallas, TX 75209

This longtime Highland Park favorite has near-legendary status among its devotees. Empire Baking Company’s loaves of bread, pies, and cakes are all top-notch. The milk chocolate sea salt cookie is worth a try, and Empire’s cheese straws are a Dallas classic.

5450 W Lovers Ln Ste 132, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 350-0007
(214) 350-0007

Lubellas patisserie

10323 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228

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.

10323 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 484-4825
(214) 484-4825

Society Bakery

3610 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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.

3610 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827-1411
(214) 827-1411

Carte Blanche

2114 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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.

2114 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 434-1538
(214) 434-1538

Village Baking Co. Boulangerie

1921 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Village Baking Co. is long-established as one of Dallas’ best places to buy bread and other baked delights. In addition to all those beautiful croissants, palmiers, and kouign-amann, find decadent caneles and, on the weekends, perfectly fluffy brioche waffles. 

1921 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-3477
(214) 821-3477

Leila Bakery & Cafe

6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206

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. 

6041 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 807-6297
(972) 807-6297

Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie

3700 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

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.

3700 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 613-3570
(214) 613-3570

Kuluntu Bakery

1201 Haines Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

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.

1201 Haines Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 933-4960
(469) 933-4960

Kessler Baking Studio Bishop Arts

1129 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Biscuits, cookies and cinnamon rolls are on offer at Kessler Baking Studio in Oak Cliff, in addition to so many different kinds of baked goods, gifts and nuts, all made from scratch and available to pick up.

1129 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 948-7412
(214) 948-7412

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