Looking for decadent baked goods from cookies to crepes and one-of-a-kind cake designs in Columbia, MD? We’ve got a short list of the best places to satisfy that sweet tooth, including how many years in business, services offered, contact information, and what we consider highlights from their website.
These are in order of highest ranked on Google. Find out more about How We Choose here.
1. AppleCore’s Bake Shoppe
Years in Business: 5
Overview:
- Website:Â www.applecorebakes.com
- Featuring:Â unique custom designs for event cakes, cookies, cupcakes, specialty desserts
- Dietary options notated on menu: yes–vegan, gluten-free
Highlights:
- Winner: 2023 and 2024 “Best of Dining” Howard County Magazine
- Their website features several gluten free and/or vegan options
2. Café Columbia
Years in Business: ?
Overview:
- Website:Â www.facebook.com/cafecolumbiallc
- Featuring:Â “a comfortable space for people to connect over a crepe or cup of coffee.”
- Dietary options notated on menu:Â gluten-free options available
Highlights:
- Great menu of sweet and savory crepes, Belgian waffles, hot and cold beverages, ice cream and milkshakes!
3. Bonheur Patisserie & Deli
Years in Business: ?
Overview:
- Website:Â www.facebook.com/bonheurpatisseriedeli
- Featuring:Â “Bonheur Patisserie and Deli is a delicious place full of desserts, sandwiches, fresh bread and homemade ice cream. Stop by for fresh coffee, breakfast sandwiches or take home or to work delicious deli sandwiches or amazing desserts!”
- Dietary options notated on menu: TBD
Highlights:
- Everything is made from scratch and baked on premises.Â
- “Cheese Cakes, Cakes, Ganolis, Eclairs, Macarons, Croissants, Danish Turnovers, and much more.”
4. Oh, What A Cake!
Years in Business: ?
Overview:
- Website:Â www.ohwhatacake.com
- Featuring:Â “A retail bakery located in Columbia, MD, specializing in decorated special occasion and wedding cakes.”
- Custom Cakes, Wedding Cakes, Cupcakes and other goodies!
- Dietary options notated on menu: website indicates no alternatives for soy, milk or wheat, and not a nut-free facility; Facebook page states: vegan and gluten-free available by order.
Highlights:
- All cake designs require a minimum of 10-day notice.
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