Bree’s Sweet Treats is an old-fashioned dessert bakery in Waldorf that makes homemade desserts and fresh fruit arrangements for online pickup and local delivery. Baker Bree Britt began the business at age 12, drawing on traditional recipes from her great-grandmothers Lillie and Eva, and today chocolate chip cookies remain its best seller. The bakery prepares orders as they come in rather than operating as a walk-in retail shop.
Martha’s Country BakerySince 1969, Martha’s Country Bakery has baked cakes, pies, and other desserts for special occasions and everyday sweet cravings. With locations across Queens and Brooklyn, the bakery draws on recipes perfected over time and serves its treats in a warm, neighborhood coffeehouse setting. It describes its approach as bringing the family’s table to its customers, with classic specialties such as tres leches and layered cakes.BAYSIDE, NY
Desserts by RitaSince Rita Curry began baking for Ocean City’s Garden Restaurant in 1977, Desserts by Rita has made custom cakes and signature desserts from its Bishopville bakery. Curry, who remains hands-on in the kitchen, created the original Lemon Lust and Rita’s Delight before opening her first shop in 1985; those creations remain central to the bakery’s local identity. The bakery has also been named “Best Desserts” multiple times in Metropolitan Magazine’s Best of the Eastern Shore contest.HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Brown Betty Dessert BoutiqueNamed for Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Hnton, Brown Betty Dessert Boutique is a Philadelphia bakery founded in 2004 by mother-and-daughter team Linda and Norrinda Brown, making cakes and other desserts from family baking traditions. Betty’s Sunday biscuits, apple pies, and mile-high poundcakes inspired the recipes, while Norrinda pushed the bakery toward a modern pastry shop where special-occasion cakes are designed to look as good as they taste. The Northern Liberties confectionary was named one of Philadelphia Magazine’s best bakeries just one year after opening.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Kupcakes & CompanyBorn from Michelle Kupiec’s family baking tradition, Kupcakes & Company is an Elkridge boutique bakery making cupcakes, custom cakes, cookies, and other desserts for everyday treats and celebrations. Michelle’s twin daughters began baking alongside her as children, and the family’s shared talents eventually grew into the business, with husband Bill now working full-time alongside her. The bakery also gives back locally through weekly cupcake donations to the Howard County Food Bank and homeless shelters, plus fundraising for pediatric care.ELKRIDGE, MD