Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 3,058 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 bakeries in and around Shelby Township, MI, led by Allergy Free Bakery, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Arnold’s home of sweets. Together they have 3,058 Google reviews; Allergy Free Bakery has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Shelby Township, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A focus on food allergies, backed by a 4.9 Google rating from 636 reviews, earns Allergy Free Bakery the No. 1 spot in Shelby Township, MI. The family-owned bakery on Hayes Road says every product is free from the top nine allergens, gluten-free, vegan and kosher. Reviewers praise its gluten-free bagels and donuts, with families describing repeat trips of more than 25 miles. Its emphasis on helping children with allergies enjoy celebration desserts gives those visits particular meaning.
Family owned
Gluten-free bagels
Vegan and kosher
“What a great place 4 people with allergies. We came over 30 miles the gluten free bagels were the best I have ever eaten. Paired with sundried tomato cream cheese wonderful. They have a long list of anything Ur allergy free heart needs t…”
Whole-grain breads and muffins made with Montana wheat anchor Great Harvest Bread Co.’s No. 2 placement, supported by a 4.8 Google rating from 126 reviews. At 48923 Hayes Rd in Shelby Township, MI, this bakery also draws praise for warm, fresh bread and specialty loaves. One reviewer singles out the shortbread cookies and biscotti for their restrained sweetness. Coffee, takeout and curbside pickup make it a practical stop for baked goods to bring home; dine-in service is not available.
Whole-grain breads
Specialty loaves
Curbside pickup
“A nice option for healthy bread.
The free scone for being a first-time customer ain’t bad either.”
Custom wedding cakes anchor Arnold’s home of sweets at No. 3, with reviewers praising both the finished cakes and the planning process. This bakery at 14227 Rick Dr in Shelby Township, MI says it bakes everything from scratch, including specialty cakes for other celebrations. Customers describe fresh, moist wedding cakes, a tasting process with thorough answers to questions, and cakes that drew compliments from guests. Its 4.9 Google rating across 45 reviews reinforces that record of customer satisfaction.
Custom wedding cakes
Scratch baking
Praised tasting process
“He is the best very nice person and his cake tested very good he did two weeding and engagement cake best choice!!”
Cakes and desserts are the focus at Vita's Cakery, whose 4.8-star Google rating from 33 reviews supports its No. 4 spot. Located at 5919 25 Mile Rd in Shelby Township, MI, the bakery centers its offerings on special occasions, with coffee and takeout available for a quick stop. Listed hours include Thursday and Friday until 6 p.m., Saturday until 4 p.m., and Sunday until 2 p.m. Free lot parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Burek is central to ATKO Market and Bakery Shelby’s fifth-place finish, alongside fresh baked goods and a 4.6-star Google rating from 305 reviews. At 49521 Hayes Rd in Shelby Township, MI, the bakery shares space with a market stocking Eastern European and international groceries. One reviewer singles out the burek and cevapi while praising friendly employees and the European grocery selection. Daily 8 a.m. opening hours, in-store pickup and delivery add practical reasons to visit or order.
Burek and baked goods
Eastern European groceries
Open daily
“Best burek and cevapi in Michigan hands down. Employees are all super friendly! They've got a great selection of European grocery options including a bunch of non pork options which is also a plus!
Their hot food and bakery selection is…”
A bakery stop can double as a grocery trip at Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, at 55178 Van Dyke Ave in Shelby Township, MI. Its bakery department, daily hours and 4.5-star Google rating from 1,744 reviews support its No. 6 spot. Alongside the bakery, shoppers will find imported cheeses, produce and prepared meals. The market opens at 8 a.m. every day, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday; pickup and delivery are also available.
A broad decorating inventory and reviews praising helpful staff earn Party Cakes & Decorating Supplies, Inc. its No. 7 spot. Located on Hayes Road in Shelby Township, MI, the bakery and supply business carries Merckens Chocolate, chocolate molds, thousands of cookie cutters, frosting, and rolled fondant. Reviewers describe the store as clean and well organized, with knowledgeable employees and a large selection of cake and cookie decorating products. Its Google rating stands at 4.5 from 62 reviews.
Thousands of cutters
Cake decorating supplies
Helpful staff
“This store carries a lot of baking items. I usually find exactly what I need. This store is clean and very well organized. Employees are very helpful.”
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A 4.4-out-of-5 Google rating from 39 reviews gives IL Fornaio Bakery a positive review record and earns it the No. 8 spot on this list. Located at 13689 23 Mile Rd in Shelby Township, MI, the bakery pairs a local address with a favorable overall customer score. Its placement rests on that rating and review count, rather than on any individual product or specialty.
Gluten-free baking gives Ethel's Baking Co. its focus and earns it the No. 9 spot among bakeries in Shelby Township, MI. Reviewers praise its campfire cookies and raspberry crumble bars, with one noting that the bars don’t taste like they’re missing gluten. The women-owned bakery has a 4.3-star Google rating from 66 reviews. Founder Jill Bommarito and her daughter, Lily, continue a baking tradition inspired by Grandma Ethel. Find it at 15000 Commercial Dr, open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gluten-free baked goods
Raspberry crumble bars
Women-owned bakery
“I bought these for the first time today since I am celiac I got the campfire cookies and I’ve bit into one and there was hair tangled in the cookie and some went in my mouth. I spit it out right away. I will not be buying this brand agai…”
Custom cake options and daily fresh bread earn Walmart Bakery its No. 10 spot. At 51450 Shelby Pkwy in Shelby Township, MI, the bakery offers cakes and cupcakes for celebrations, with cake orders customizable by size, flavor, filling, icing color, message, and decorations. Orders can be started in person or by phone, with a pickup time arranged ahead. Daily hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., in-store pickup, and free on-site parking add practical reasons to stop here.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each bakery is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Shelby Township category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bakery has the highest Google rating in this guide?
Vita’s Cakery at 5919 25 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI has 4.8 stars from 33 reviews. IL Fornaio Bakery has 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, while Walmart Bakery has 4.0 stars from 2 reviews.
Where can I order a personalized celebration cake in Shelby Township, MI?
Walmart Bakery offers custom cakes and cupcakes with personalized sizes, flavors, fillings, icing colors, messages, and decorations; call 586-997-9532 to begin an order and schedule pickup. Zinah Cake and Sweet accommodates custom themes, sizes, and dietary requests by pre-order at 716-547-9335.
Which bakeries in Shelby Township, MI are open on Sundays?
Walmart Bakery opens Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Zinah Cake and Sweet from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Vita’s Cakery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where can I get coffee or bread made fresh daily in Shelby Township, MI?
Vita’s Cakery at 5919 25 Mile Rd serves coffee alongside its cakes and desserts. Walmart Bakery at 51450 Shelby Pkwy offers bread made fresh daily and opens at 7 a.m. every day.
Which bakeries in Shelby Township, MI have wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking?
Walmart Bakery, Vita’s Cakery, and Beaver Creek Bakery list both wheelchair-accessible entrances and wheelchair-accessible parking. Walmart Bakery also lists a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Custom Cake Boutique and Zinah Cake and Sweet list wheelchair-accessible parking.
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