The 10 Best Bakeries in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 459 bakeries in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · CinnaholicDes Moines

Mon-Sun 10am-9pm

(515) 644-7491 Website View listing

#2 · The Collective Food HubBurlington Custom cakes

Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

(319) 759-3527 Website View listing

#3 · Lisa's Bake ShopSpirit Lake CupcakesCookiesBreadGluten-free

Sat 7am-12pm

(712) 336-8410 Website View listing

#4 · Take The Cake DessertsCoggon CupcakesCakes

Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm

(319) 382-2936 Website View listing

#5 · Iowa Orchard and Pie BakeryUrbandale

(515) 276-0852 Website View listing

#6 · Brad's Bakery BistroOrange City

(712) 707-9170 Website View listing

#7 · Deluxe Cakes and PastriesIowa City Cakes

(319) 338-5000 Website View listing

#8 · Roux & Lucia BakeryDubuque

(563) 552-7141 Website View listing

#9 · Feedwell Kitchen & BakeryCedar Rapids

(319) 409-6905 Website View listing

#10 · Hiland Park BakeryDes Moines

(515) 282-4059 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (cupcakes, cakes, custom cakes, panadería, french, italian, asian, kolaches, cookies, bread, gluten-free, vegan, open sunday, opens early), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.