Freshly Baked Delights and Local Favorites
Palm Springs is home to a delightful array of locally owned bakeries where the aroma of fresh-baked breads, pastries, and desserts fills the air. From French-inspired patisseries to traditional American bakeries, these neighborhood favorites craft everything from artisanal sourdough to decadent cupcakes. Whether you’re searching for a flaky croissant, a perfect loaf of rye, or a celebratory custom cake, these are the best bakeries in Palm Springs ready to satisfy your cravings.
Aspen Mills Bakery & Bread Co.
A local mainstay for breads and treats, the bakery offers daily breads including 9-grain, sourdough, cranberry spice, jalapeño cheddar, cinnamon swirl, and two types of rye. Additional breads are available on different days.
What to try:
- 9-grain, sourdough, cranberry spice, jalapeño cheddar, cinnamon swirl, and rye breads
- Muffins, cookies, brownies, specialty breads
- Lunch Box (sandwich, potato salad, pickle, cookie)
- Lunch Box Salad (with fresh-baked bread and cookie)
Address: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #101
Bread & Flours
One of the best bakeries in North Palm Springs is open only Thursday through Saturday. Their signature bread is their sourdough. This is a small, locally owned bakery, and while they have limited hours, they work on bread all week. They craft only additive-free, preservative-free selections. The flour is stone-milled, and all parts of the seed are used in the loaves. Each loaf takes 36 hours to craft before baking.
Hours:
Thur. - Sat, 10 am - 3 pm
Address: 211 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 105
Carousel Bakery
This is family-owned and located very close to the Palm Springs International Airport. Carousel Bakery is run by the husband-and-wife team of Alberto and Elizabeth, who have been baking for over 35 years now. It's a small bakery, great for morning baked goods and pastries. A great stop before your flight. Pies are made seasonally.
What to try:
- Giant sticky buns
- Ham, feta, and spinach croissants
- Cheese and guava turnovers
- Seasonal pies
Address: 440 El Cielo Road, #5
Over The Rainbow Desserts
This is a trendy Palm Springs bakery for cupcakes and cakes. The menu changes frequently, and there are extensive selections. Master Menu.
What to try:
- Chocolate-covered potato chip cupcakes
- Custom cakes and celebration orders (pre-order recommended)
- Gluten-free and vegan options available
They receive many orders for weddings and special events, so we highly recommend submitting any custom order as soon as possible. Place a custom order by emailing orders@overtherainbowdesserts.com or calling 760.322.2253.
Address: 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr., #150
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
Peninsula Patisseries handcrafts their breads and pastries using authentic French products, including imported French flour and butter. Owners Helene & Christophe Meyer are from France and opened this Palm Springs bakery in 2015; Christophe is a maître pâtissier (a pastry genius).
What to try:
- Classic French pastries: croissants, sticky buns, butterscotch pecan twists
- Artisan baguettes with gruyere, bacon, or olives
- Seasonal specialties
Note: They close in the summer; check hours.
Address: 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, #1
Townie Bagels Bakery
This fantastic bagel store is locally owned by Andy Wysocki and his husband, Bill Sanderson. They serve authentic, traditional water-boiled bagels in the flavors of a New York bagel bakery. This gives them that crispy, crackling exterior and a soft center. In addition to bagels, the bakery offers a variety of breads, including French baguettes, sourdough, and rye, among others. Menu
What to try:
- Water-boiled New York-style bagels (24 flavors)
- Breakfast sandwiches with egg, cheese, and protein options
- Lunch sandwiches: B.L.T., turkey, chicken salad, ham
- French baguettes, sourdough, rye
Address: 650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd, #5
Online Palm Springs Bakeries
These bakeries are in Palm Springs but do not have storefronts. Orders can be placed by phone or online, and you can choose curbside pickup or local delivery.
Crown Town Cakes
Crown Town Cakes, locally owned by Jim and Eric, bakes custom cakes to order. You choose a size, flavor, filling, and design. They will work with you to develop all the elements to make the cake beautiful and flavorful. Start Your Consultation.
What to try:
- Custom cakes, cupcakes, and layered cakes
- Signature “Fabulous Flamingo” design
- Flavor and filling customization
Address: 1050 Ramon Road
The Butter Cake Studio
The owner, Nathan, believes that every custom cake showcases your taste, your vision, and beyond. He will work with you to help you create your story through the art of buttercream, fondant, sugar paste, and wafer paper. Each cake is made from scratch to your requirements.
Delivery around Palm Springs is free.
Palm Springs Bakeries in Restaurants
Billy Reed’s Restaurant & Bakery
Billy Reed's is an old-school restaurant (opened in 1975) serving generous portions of American fare in an antique décor. They make all their pastries, breads, cakes, and pies in their little bake shop. The fruit pies are seasonal.
What to try:
- Lemon meringue, Boston cream, southern pecan pies
- Rum, carrot, coconut, German chocolate, and dark chocolate raspberry cakes
Address: 1800 N. Palm Canyon
Sherman’s Deli & Bakery
Sherman's has an on-site bakery and makes its bread in-house daily. The selections are constantly changing. This is a long-standing, locally owned, family-run business that's very popular. It's not uncommon to see a line of people waiting outside the door for a table.
What to try:
- Cheesecakes, pies, cookies, specialty baked goods
Address: 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
L’Atelier Café Palm Springs
This is a beautiful hidden gem that features Parisian-style light breakfasts and lunches. Check them out on Instagram.
What to try:
- Parisian-style breads and pastries
- Artisan breakfast and lunch pastries
Address: 129 La Plaza
Manhattan’s of the Desert
Manhattan’s of the Desert is a Jewish deli-style restaurant like Sherman’s Deli. Upon entering, you will be greeted by numerous full cases of baked goods and desserts. These can be ordered individually or as whole cakes and pies.
What to try:
- Danishes, tiramisu, bread pudding
- Cream puffs, apple strudel, jumbo brownies
- Whole cakes and pies for order
Address: 2665 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs Donut Shops
The Jelly Donut
The Jelly Donut is in an interesting location right next to the Steel Gym. You can enjoy a donut and then work it off. It's locally owned and run by Nick and Lyna Fong.
Opens at 5 am.
Address: 1753 N. Sunrise Way
Swiss Donut
Swiss Donuts is in the same complex as Aspen Mills Bread, which is also locally owned and run. In addition to a wide selection of donuts, they also have sandwiches and a drink menu. It's another hidden gem outside downtown and is worth a visit. The bacon maple bars are popular.
Address: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #102
Winchell's Donut House
Located in the Sunrise Vista Chino complex, this is part of the donut chain founded by Verne Winchell in 1948.
Open 24 hours
Address: 1717 E. Vista Chino
From artisan breads and French pastries to decadent cupcakes and classic American pies, enjoy some sweet treats at the best bakeries in Palm Springs.