From family recipes passed down generations to innovative confections, these Black-owned bakeries are making their mark when it comes to decadent sweets in the USA!
Layla’s Cool Pops
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, this bakery is a mother-daughter venture fueled by a passion for baking and helping others, donating a portion of profits to local homeless resource organizations and offering business training to middle and high schoolers through their intern program. Get chocolate-dipped cookie pops, sprinkle-coated pretzel sticks, and crunchy puppy chow shipped anywhere in the US. Order scrumptious cupcakes in over 20 unique flavors, from Confetti Explosion to Grandma’s Sweetie Pie.
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery
Down in San Antonio, Texas, Southern Roots Vegan Bakery accomplishes the impossible: offering mouth-watering treats that are both plant-based and allergy-friendly. Bite into dense, decadent baked donuts with a heavy, moist cake crumb and a thick layer of glaze. Celebrate special occasions with jumbo Volcano Cakes with a frosting-filled core in classic flavors like red velvet. Access limited-edition flavors when you join their dessert subscription service and get treats delivered monthly!
DC Sweet Potato Cake
Drop into DC Sweet Potato Cake to see why their confections were voted Best Cake in Washington, D.C. Step up to the counter and check out the case to pick from cupcakes, full-sized creations, or sweet potato pie. You’ll instantly be treated to the smell of caramel, rum, and chocolate emanating from the ovens. Experience the luscious, velvety texture of the sweet potato cake recipe passed down through generations, paired with the rich, complex flavors of the homemade frosting.
Brown Sugar Bakery
Brown Sugar Bakery is Southside Chicago’s best-kept secret—though with fans like Steve Harvey and Vice President Kamala Harris, the word is definitely out. This cozy spot on 75th Street, housed in a renovated candy factory, serves up fresh cupcakes, bread pudding, cobbler, cheesecake brownies, and cake by the slice. Staying in? Have a dreamy pastel Rainbow Sherbet layer cake or artisanal chocolates shipped straight to your door.
Good Cakes and Bakes
In Detroit, Good Cakes and Bakes is serving up pure joy—one sweet treat at a time. Owners April and Michelle have turned their sugary pink bakery into a must-visit spot. Swing by their Columbia Street location for quiche, biscuit sandwiches, and hot soup, or dive straight into the desserts. Savor ice cream between two fresh-baked cookies on the sunny patio, dig into a jar of cake, or go all out with a custom gourmet celebration cake made just for you.
Cheesecake Funk
Cheesecake Funk in Minneapolis has a serious claim to fame—Prince himself was a fan of their turtle cheesecake, and once you try it, you’ll get why. Treat yourself to bite-sized mini cheesecakes in flavors like espresso, cookie butter, and chocolate rain, or grab a full-sized one to share (or not). No time to stop by? You can still get your fix at spots like the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, Oak 19, and plenty of other local favorites that stock these legendary slices.
27th Street Bakery
Head over to 27th Street Bakery in Los Angeles, where Olympic gold medalist-turned-baker keeps a family legacy alive with perfect pies and vintage charm. Step inside, soak up the retro vibes, and make the tough call—pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate-frosted yellow cake, pecan pie, or old-fashioned lemony tea cakes? Whatever you do, don’t leave without their specialty: homemade sweet potato pie, made from an old Louisiana family recipe that’s been winning hearts for generations.
Sublime Doughnuts
At Sublime Doughnuts in Atlanta, Navy vet-turned-pastry chef Kamal takes donuts to the next level with bold, creative flavors. This 24-hour hotspot has you covered, whether it’s an early-morning pick-me-up or a late-night craving. Go for classics like strawberry & cream, or push your limits with wildcards like salt & vinegar. Feeling extra indulgent? Scoop up some crème brûlée or peach riesling ice cream—or go all in with an ice cream-donut burger. Because why not?
