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The Absolute Best Bakery In Each State By Khelil Bouarrouj Sept. 15, 2025 3:40 pm EST

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , over 220,000 Americans considered themselves professional bakers as of 2023. That is a lot of people whipping up bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Theoretically, that means that, wherever you go in the U.S., you're bound to find plenty of good bakeries.

Narrowing a list down to just one exceptional bakery in every state is no easy feat. We're blessed with so many options. Nonetheless, some bakeries deserve the extra praise for their inventive and beautiful creations, commitment to high-quality ingredients, and, in some cases, their longevity.

Some of the best bakeries are well-known establishments that have been a

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