The Best Bakeries in Tucson

Barrio Bread puts the ART in Artisan. They are dedicated to exceptional quality bread, created with centuries-old baking techniques and locally grown heritage grains. The menu features fresh baked loaves for nearly every occasion and every pallet, from Apricot-Cranberry, to Jalapeño Cheddar, and of course beloved classics like focaccia and olive loaves. Make sure to stop by next time you want to level up your grilled cheese or morning toast with something a little extra special!

Beyond Bread has served the community since 1998, offering handmade breads, sandwiches, and pastries in a welcoming setting. The space pairs bright, comfortable seating with a bakery-front display that invites browsing and lingering. The aroma of freshly baked bread serves as a hallmark of the visit.

Popular favorites include Brad’s Beef sandwich and a side of Tomato Basil Soup. Also get their cookies. All locations are listed here. They also have a cousin business specializing in pies, Back Dough.

Café à la C'Art, nestled within the historic 1865 Stevens House on the Tucson Museum of Art grounds, offers a serene dining experience. The Monet-inspired garden patio, adorned with lush greenery and mosaic tile accents, provides a tranquil setting.

With its combination of cuisine and charming atmosphere, Café à la C'Art has earned accolades, including being listed among the top ten museum restaurants in the U.S. by Food & Wine magazine. ​Make sure to grab something to-go from the pastry display case.

Cal’s Bakeshop brings playful creativity to Broadway with a bright, family-friendly atmosphere and a focus on handmade pastries. The space features cartoon-style art of Cal on the walls and modern glass cases filled with colorful treats. Pops of seasonal décor and cheerful lighting give it a cozy, upbeat feel.

The menu centers on brioche donuts, cronuts, and croissants made fresh each morning. Conchas and other Mexican-inspired pastries balance the lineup with familiar comfort and a local touch. Also try the ube latte.

The local bento cake shop created by Christa Lebron is all-things tasty, bright, and creative. It’s a bright pink palace with pink walls, pink flowers decking those walls, pink flowers dangling from the ceiling, pink furniture, etc.

If you want some stellar gluten-free pastry options, Dedicated is the place for you! The menu includes a variety of gluten-free breakfast and lunch options including classic breakfast sandwiches, quiches, salads, and lunch sandwiches. The real showstopper though is dessert. Make sure to sample any of their cream puffs, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, and cupcakes — all made fresh daily.

Nestled along the quiet lanes of Old Nogales Highway lies a gem cherished by locals: El Triunfo Bakery. This cozy spot is a haven for aficionados of empanadas and fresh Bolitos. Though it may be a bit of a hidden treasure, those who venture off the main path are met with a heap of pastries at prices that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

Gourmet Girls has been a go-to spot for not only folks seeking gluten-free baked goods and meals but for those looking for great-tasting food. In 2023, Mary Steiger and Susan Fulton celebrated their 12th year as an entirely gluten-free bakery. From cupcakes to cookies and pies, you’ll discover freshly baked and rotating selections each week.

This cottage bakery offers goods with an Indian influence. The most popular items are the Saffron Tres Leches, the Chai Chocolate Chip Cookie, and the Rose Pistachio Crumble Cake.

Contact them directly to order.

The struggle to find irresistible vegan treats ends here! Houlden’s Rise Above is a 100% vegan operation — a heaven for vegans and non-vegans alike. Stop in and try their rotating selection of delightful pastries and treats including croissants, flaky bear claws, Poptarts, savory turnovers, and wonderfully vegan cheesecakes.

Located inside the beloved Ghini’s French Caffe, this French bakery serves bread, breakfast pastries, and savory treats including an incredible assortment of croissants, quiches, and cinnamon rolls. You’ll find everything your heart and sweet-tooth desires from cakes to muffins, cookies, and even pies.

Craving a taste of France on the east side of town? La Baguette Parisienne offers a wide variety of delicious French-inspired breads, delectable pastries, beautiful custom cakes, and more! Try their classic croissants, cookies, and tarts, or if you’re in the mood for something savory, grab one of their jalapeño cheddar bagels. In addition to single-item delights, La Baguette Parisienne also provides wholesale baked goods.

If you’re looking for authentic Mexican pastries, you have to try La Estrella Bakery. Since 1986, this family-owned business has been serving up a delicious selection of cookies, bread, donuts, tortillas, tamales, and much more. There are plenty of incredible pastries to choose from with multiple locations around Tucson.

If you’ve ever dreamed of fresh authentic pastries, just like on your last European vacation — or the one you are looking forward to — then look no further. Opened February 2022, co-owner Deb Tenino, a native Tucsonan, spent two decades living in Italy before bringing the Locale concept back home to Arizona — and we’re so glad she did. It’s always best to come early before items sell out for the day, but rest assured, tomorrow brings another fresh batch of goodness.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls features wooden furnishings, warm lighting, and a display of house-made baked goods, creating a cozy environment for guests. This setting complements their focus on providing hearty, plant-based comfort food in a casual dining experience.

Breakfast items, such as their strawberry cheesecake pancakes, are available from open until 3 p.m. daily. They also offers a selection of house-made desserts, such as strawberry pop-tarts, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate cake​

Looking for a pastry that is as unique as it is delicious? Try Mona’s Danish Bakery and discover Danish-inspired pastries like their Danish Donuts and Danish Triangles. The traditional almond wedding cake Kransekage and the Danish Kringles are their specialties, but they also serve a variety of cinnamon rolls and croissants for you to snack on!

Nadine’s Bakery is Tucson's premiere kosher bakery. They specialize in wedding cakes and an assortment of tasty pies, cupcakes, and other assorted goodies. Also known for their custom cakes, colorful selection of sugar cookies, sprinkle cookies, and M&M cookies, Nadine’s has been a neighborhood staple since 1979 — when your sweet tooth kicks in, give them a visit!

Okashi Ice Cream & Confections, a Japanese-inspired cottage bakery, is a pre-order + pickup business only. Favorites include their butter mochi, kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice), and onigiri.

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Rosebud Bakery is a family-run artisanal bakery located in the historic Five Points area in Tucson. The sisters behind it draw inspiration from their grandmother’s Montana-based baking traditions and use heritage grains and locally sourced ingredients.

Favorites include the sourdough loaves, especially the whole-grain versions and focaccia slices, which often sell out by noon. They also offer dairy-free and vegan options.

Hands down some of the best pies in Tucson. Choose from their phenomenal selection of handmade cream and fruit pies featuring classic favorites like lemon meringue and cherry pies as well as unique flavors like vanilla almond cream and blueberry sour cream. Or if pies aren’t your thing, try their Sour Cream Cheesecake or Texas Sheet Cake. It was  also voted Tucson's “Best Dessert” in 2020 and “Best Bakery” in 2021, 2022, and 2023 by the Arizona Daily Star.

Time Market offers a warm, rustic ambiance with exposed wood beams, polished floors, and ample natural light. The space combines a café, bakery, and grocery store, creating a bustling yet cozy environment. Known for its artisanal bread, wood-fired pizzas, and curated wine selection, Time Market has been a neighborhood staple since 1920.

For an elegant sandwich showing off their artisanal bread, try the Tonno Capero on a baguette with yellowfin tuna, marinated fennel, Gaeta olives, and preserved lemon. Pair it with their timeless Kale Salad, and if you have room, a slice of pizza.

Tooley’s Café sits in Tucson’s Lost Barrio, offering a cozy spot for breakfast and lunch. Its interior mixes vintage-warehouse aesthetic with reclaimed wood, chilled lighting, and a shady patio under a tall tree.

Signature dishes include the shredded turkey tacos and burritos and fluffy corn cakes. Their baking program also offers pies to-go for the holidays.

Viro’s Real Italian Bakery serves Sicilian breads, pastries, and homestyle meals in a casual neighborhood setting. The interior features a nostalgic deli counter stocked with fresh cookies and meats. They are also behind the bread served at many Tucson restaurants ranging from rolls, baguettes, and even banh mi bread.

Favorites include the meatball sub, sausage and peppers sandwich, gelato, and cannoli.