Best in Town:
Bakeries in Lowell
In Lowell, the city's history isn't just something you read - you taste it. Generations of people from around the world have made Lowell home, bringing their traditions, creativity, and community spirit to every neighborhood bakery. From beloved family institutions to innovative new makers, each spot adds its own flavor to Lowell's rich cultural story.
At this year's Lowell Bakery Showcase at WinterFest celebrity chef Buddy Valastro sampled the best from each bakery, met the talented teams behind them, and even named his favorites.
Now it's your turn to explore. Dive in, discover something delicious, and experience a world of flavor in one city.
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Sugar Sparks Bakery
Specialties: brown butter chocolate chip cookies, mini donuts, coconut cupcakes with guava
Sugar Sparks Bakery is celebrated their 1-year anniversary on March 15, 2026. Sugar Sparks is a two-woman show - best friends since high school blending cultures and baking for the community.
Their coconut cupcake with guava filling earned Sugar Sparks Bakery first place in the WinterFest Bakery Showcase.
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Olympos Bakery
216 Broadway Street
Specialties: Greek pasteries
Alethia’s great-grandparents emigrated from Greece to Lowell and opened the bakery in 1915, celebrating their 110th anniversary this past year. Four generations later, Olympos Bakery is still going strong as a Greek bakery built on tradition and excellence. Olympos Bakery specializes in Greek pastries, but also offers a variety of Italian treats and, of course, sandwiches, which are a customer favorite you won’t want to miss!
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Good Thymes
1278 Gorham Street
Specialties: Pavlova, Boston Creme Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Raspberry Chocolate Coconut Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Bailey’s Chocolate Cake, Coconut Lemon Shortcake, Tiramisu-Pistachio
Since 1998, Good Thymes has proudly served the Lowell community using simple, high-quality ingredients. The Good Thymes menu is rooted in classic American favorites, and the kitchen has expanded into international recipes to reflect the evolving taste of their customers. What Good Thymes loves most about Lowell is its diverse culture and rich traditions, which continue to inspire everything they make.
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The Artisan at Greater Lowell Tech
250 Pawtucket Boulevard in Tyngsborough
Specialty: Flour-less chocolate cake, with whipped cream, white chocolate ganache dipped strawberry and shaved chocolate
Greater Lowell Technical High School is a Chapter 74 culinary arts program with a baking component.
A student-operated bakery and restaurant. Open to the public, giving students hands-on culinary and hospitality experience while contributing to the community.
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Kim's Donut
56 Branch Street
Specialties: homemade donuts and kolaches (a Texan treat not typically found in New England!)
After relocating from Texas, Kim opened her bakery in 2021 with a simple goal: to bring the taste of fresh, homemade donuts to a community she felt deserved them. What began as a small dream quickly grew into something much more meaningful, as the people of Lowell welcomed the family with open arms from day one. Today, Kim and her family remain deeply grateful to share a little piece of home with a city that has embraced them.
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Little Delights Bakery
138 Merrimack Street
Specialties: artisan cupcakes
Little Delights Bakery has been creating delicious desserts in Lowell and the Merrimack Valley since 2013. Every creation is made from scratch and made in small batches to maximize freshness and taste.
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Lowell Asian Bakery
369 Broadway Street
Specialties: Mooncakes (Lotus and Red Bean), Fresh Fruit Cakes, Pork Buns
Sally has operated her bakery in Lowell for six years, a business shaped directly by the community’s requests for an Asian bakery in a neighborhood that had none. What began as plans for a computer store or even a Chinese restaurant evolved into a place that reflects the diversity of the community they love.
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Mochinut
183 Dutton Street
Specialties: Mochinuts, a fusion of Japanese mochi and traditional American donuts
Mochinut has been in business for three years. They chose Lowell for its diverse community.
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Pizzelle Bakery
201 Market Street
Specialties: European pastries, including pizzelles, tarts, and breads
Pizzelle is a small-batch bakery utilizing local and seasonal ingredients to bring traditional European recipes to life. They opened in 2023 at Mill No. 5, and established a permanent home on Market Street in February 2025. Pizzelle loves being part of this community because the other small business owners are so quick to collaborate, and their regulars are enthusiastic about all things food.
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Saigon Sandwich House & Bakery
507 Dutton Street
Specialties: croissants with custard, sweet buns, cupcakes, and custom cakes
The Nguyen family has owned and operated several businesses in Lowell since the early 2000s, and Saigon Sandwich House and Bakery is the chapter they are most proud to share. Thanh Thanh expanded the sandwich shop with a bakery next door, offering light, delicate desserts inspired by her trip to Vietnam to study Bánh bông lan, the airy, subtly sweet Vietnamese cloud cake. Lowell is the place they love most because of the unmatched sense of community and culture.
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Sophia's Greek Pantry
201 Market Street
Specialties: baklava, kourambiedes, melomakarona
Sophia’s Greek Pantry proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary in Lowell this April. Responding to the strong demand for a true Greek market in the Merrimack Valley, the family opened its Lowell location, owned and operated by Sophia’s daughter, Valerie, which now serves as a hub for Greek pastries, goods, and warm hospitality.
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Valentina's Portuguese Market
888 Central Street
Specialty: pastel de nata, a Portguese custard tart
Valentina’s is known for their selection of ingredients, wine, and Portuguese snacks, but they also bake their own treats! Pastel de nata is one of their specialties, with it being a favorite of customers.