From Friendsgiving to New Year’s Eve and everything in between, the holidays mean food – and let’s be real – dessert is a big part of any gathering. For pies, cakes, cookie trays, and more, leave the baking to the experts so you can spend more time mingling with family and friends. Here’s a handful of exceptional bakeries to consider this season.
This bakery with an old-school dedication to crafting the best tasting treats using tippity top-quality ingredients does not disappoint during the holidays. Borrelli’s has everything from classic cookie and pastry trays to pecan pie and new twists on faves like cheesecake, namely their apple caramel and carrot cake versions. Coventry, Facebook: Borrelli’s Bakery of Coventry
Everything at this family-run shop is yummy: stuffed cookies, brownies, custom cakes, and more. For any festive get-together you’re hosting or attending this season, a pie from Gingersnaps is a must, whether it’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, Banana Cream, or Chocolate Cream. Guests will give these sweets big snaps. Lincoln, GingersnapsBakeryRI.com
In the interest of full disclosure, I’m a super fan of everything I’ve sampled from NAVAD. It’s that good! That being said, their sweets – the babka and rugelach – are hands-down some of the best treats in RI or anywhere, and the chocolate and cinnamon versions would be the perfect complements to an after-din-din coffee or tea. East Providence, NAVAD.co
Pastiche is known for their incredible fruit tarts, and this time of year, everyone starts buzzing about their Cranberry Raspberry Tart, which is only available November and December. Fans say it is the perfect marriage of sweet and tart, not to mention it’s almost too pretty to eat. Providence, PasticheFineDesserts.com
This charming Italian cafe and bakery has terrific Sicilian bread, pizza, and calzones, but it’s the sweets you’ll want to stock up on for all your merrymaking this month. Craving cannoli and wandies? How about some sfogliatelle? It’s the most enjoyable way to add a taste of Italy to your dessert table this season. Smithfield, Facebook: Pastryland Bakery
The wife-and-husband team behind this vegan meal delivery service are always cooking up mouthwatering apps and entrees. They also have fantastic plant-based desserts for all your entertaining needs. Think Pumpkin Cheesecake, Cookie Butter Tiramisu, and pies, all available for pre-order (a la carte) on their site. Narragansett, SoCoVedgeRI.com
In addition to brekkie and lunch fare, this darling bakery cafe on Conanicut Island has an amazing selection of fresh-baked mini fruit tarts and carrot cakes that are sure to impress your dinner guests. If you’re looking for a festive cake, get your order in early – and be prepared to be wowed. Jamestown, SliceOfHeavenRI.com
At this EP mainstay, go for the Bolo Rei (AKA King Cake), the delicately spiced and traditional Portuguese Christmas cake filled with nuts and fruits – or the cherry and coconut cream pies – and stay for a fancy hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and served in a glass mug. East Providence, TauntonAveBakery.com
Gluten-free eaters rejoice – there’s no need to bow out of the dessert course if you’re ordering from a bakery like Three Wishes, a go-to for celiac-friendly and festive cookie trays, chocolate yule logs, DIY cookie decorating and cannoli kits, gingerbread Swiss rolls, and more. Everything is baked from scratch with high-quality ingredients. Johnston, ThreeWishesBakery.com
This bakery is a popular weekend breakfast destination for coffee and pastries. On top of custom orders for any occasion, they also make a mean cheesecake (their apple pie-flavored one sold out in the blink of an eye last year) and mousse pie, including cookie butter, come this time of the year. Providence, WhiskMeAwayRI.com
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