Alameda's Best Sweets, Desserts, & Ice Cream Spots

From baked treats and cookies to ice cream and more, we've rounded a concise, orgnanized list of Alameda's best places to indulge your sweet tooth, focused first on locally owned businesses.

Sweets, Desserts, & Baked Goods

• Crispian Bakery / 1700 Park St #120, Alameda, CA 94501
  An artisan French-inspired American bakery founded by Thomas Keller alumnae pastry chefs. A popular Park Street fixture known for small-batch sourdoughs, laminated croissants, sticky bun bread pudding, and seasonal tarts.

• Doodlecakes / 647 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  This boutique bakery specializes in custom event cakes, cupcakes, and sweet jars. Known for creative designs and flavor combinations. Also offers daily gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

• Ones Cafe & Bakery / 1926 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
  An East Bay Asian-fusion bakery and cafe expanding from its original Castro Valley location. Offers elaborate, flaky pastries—like stuffed croissants, croffins, and kouign-amanns—paired with lattes and drinks. Has a shady outdoor courtyard.

• Like Dat Vegan / 1101 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
  This black-owned local bakery in Marina Village specializes in delicious, 100% plant-based and organic sweet treats. Offers custom vegan cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and gluten-free desserts.

Donuts

• Lee's Donuts / 660 Central Ave # B, Alameda, CA 94501
  This local strip-mall shop serves up straightforward pastries, classic glazed donuts, hot coffee, and iced drinks. A wallet-friendly stop for quick morning coffee, huge croissant breakfast sandwiches, and donut holes.

• Donut Petit / 711 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  This popular spot crafts artisanal, small-batch donuts and espresso drinks. Enjoy inventive, gourmet options like crème brûlée rings, ube cake donuts, and vegan or gluten-free treats.

• Hometown Donuts / 1930 Main St, Alameda, CA 94501
  Another low-key joint focused on traditional daily-fresh pastries and coffee. Find everything from classic glazed rings and apple fritters to affordable breakfast sandwiches.

Frozen Finds

• Tucker's Ice Cream / 1349 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
  An Alameda institution serving super-premium, house-made ice cream, old-school sundaes, and milkshakes since 1941. A historic downtown staple famous for its huge portions, nostalgic parlor vibe, and hidden back patio.

• Loard's Ice Cream / 2265 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
  A South Shore Center staple representing an iconic East Bay ice cream brand dating back to 1950. A classic, pink-hued parlor known for retro atmosphere, traditional scoops, milkshakes, and old-school candy treats.

• Cookiebar Scoop Shop / 1608 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
  A West End favorite founded by two Encinal High School alumni. A popular neighborhood spot for warm cookies, custom ice cream sandwiches, and scoops featuring Asian-inspired flavors like Dan Tat, ube, and Thai tea.

• Roll & Bowl / 2302 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  A locally owned spot on Encinal Avenue specializing in hand-rolled ice cream, egg waffles, and boba drinks. Offers playful, custom thai-style ice cream rolls made to order with fresh toppings alongside savory snacks.

• Yogofina Frozen Yogurt / 1335 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
  Part of a small East Bay regional chain, this downtown Park Street spot offers self-serve frozen yogurt, boba, and smoothies. A pay-by-weight stop featuring rotating froyo flavors, dynamic topping bars, and late-night treats.

• Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard / 417 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
  An East Coast dessert chain location open at South Shore Center since 2018. A popular playground-adjacent stop for kids' treats, fruit-flavored Italian ice, and layered custard gelatis.

• Yogurtland / 2640 5th St B, Alameda, CA 94501
  Located in Alameda Landing, this chain offers self-serve frozen yogurt, sorbet, and soft serve ice cream. A bright, family-friendly stop for custom pay-by-weight cups piled high with rotating flavors and self-dispensed toppings.

• Cold Stone Creamery / 2229 S Shore Center Unit 250, Alameda, CA 94501
  A popular ice cream chain located in South Shore Center, famous for custom creations folded on a frozen granite slab. A high-energy spot for personalized scoops, milkshakes, pre-made ice cream cakes, and custom mix-ins.