December 2022 is full of sweet surprises. The month starts with National Pie Day on December 1. National Cookie Day is on December 4 and National Cupcake Day falls on December 15.
Enjoy sweet treats all month long at the 10 best bakeries in Orlando.
Delicious Pies
Sister Honey’s
serves both baked and cold pies to hungry Orlando visitors and locals. These pies, plus other amazing confections, have earned several awards since the bakery opened in 2012. In 2022, Sister Honey’s won the Orlando Sentinel’s critic’s choice award for Best Bakery. It also earned a spot in Orlando Magazine’s Dining Hall of Fame in 2020.
P is for Pie
is a boutique bakery in Audubon Park. They specialize in small-batch artisanal pies plus sweet and savory treats. The bake shop uses seasonal ingredients to create twists on classic American desserts.
Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery
has served Orlando for over 50 years. Voted “Best Bakery in Orlando” several times by various outlets, Charlie’s serves a variety of sweet treats. Their menu includes a huge selection of pies plus seasonal items.
Tasty Cookies
Gideon’s Bakehouse
has received accolades from Orlando Sentinel, Business Insider, and the New York Times. And for good reason. The Gothic-themed bakery is famous for cookies of monstrous size and flavor. Gideon’s Bakehouse sells delicious half-pound cookies at several Orlando locations.
Gou-oui Cookies
(pronounced “gooey”) offers a rotating menu of fun and tasty cookies. The “Bon Voyage,” “Florida,” and “Cinna-Crumb” are must-tries.
Valhalla Bakery
serves delicious cookies and other desserts at two Orlando locations. Their egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly goods are sure to please.
Sweet Cupcakes
Sweet by Holly
offers more than 30 award-winning cupcake flavors. Year-round favorites include chocolate cake, Oreo cheesecake, and s’mores. They also make a variety of specialty flavors in limited batches.
Sugar Divas Cakery
is a female-owned shop that has been in Orlando since 2014. With more than 20 flavors and 16 fillings, Sugar Divas offers a unique experience with their tasty cupcake creations.
Smallcakes Orlando
focuses solely on cupcakes. Their location in the heart of Orlando makes it easy for any local or tourist to stop in for a snack-sized bite.
Red’s Deli
is located in the Rosen Centre hotel. Red’s operates 24/7 and offers a variety of sweet treats. Come by for tasty cakes, muffins, tarts, and cookies.
Enjoy a Sweet Stay at Rosen Centre
Sweeten your Orlando vacation with a stay at Rosen Centre on International Drive. Rosen Centre provides affordable luxury and comfortable amenities. Our hotel puts you close to Orlando’s top restaurants, bars, and attractions.
