Ok Raleigh, if you’re a local and love all things bakery related, or if you’re visiting Raleigh from out of town and searching on your phone for “best Raleigh bakeries near me”, start with this curated list below.
With the expert help of our kids who are our chief researchers when it comes to all things baked goods, we’ve been indulging in sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cupcakes and breads from the best bakeries Raleigh has to offer, and all locally owned.
When you’re right in downtown, check out the cute Lucettegrace cafe, a contemporary patisserie that specializes in sweet and savory breakfast pastries, and French inspired desserts and light lunches.
Yellow Dog Bread Company is a coffee shop and Raleigh bakery specializing in handmade artisan breads and southern influenced pastries in another of our favorite areas in downtown Raleigh, the North Person Street neighborhood.