36 bakeries · 30 towns · updated

Independent Bakeries in NJ’s Skylands, by Town

We list 36 independent bakeries across 30 towns in Sussex, Morris, Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset counties that bake on the premises: bread, pastry, pies, cakes and cookies. No chains. Each one below is checked against its own website or social pages and its Google Business Profile, with the date we last checked.

Sussex (4)Morris (9)Warren (7)Hunterdon (6)Somerset (10)

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Bakeries in Sussex County 4

Andover

Croissants, scones and pastries fresh from the Café Pierrot bakeryWalk in

Bakery · Andover, Sussex

Café Pierrot

Café Pierrot’s Andover bakery bakes French breads, croissants and pastries every morning, plus custom cakes, cupcakes and macarons from a Cordon Bleu-trained chef.

Made here: Country French sourdough, baguettes, semolina and rye bread, Croissants, including almond and chocolate, Scones and apple turnovers and more

Lafayette

Golden rosemary sourdough focaccia torn open to show its airy crumbBook ahead

Bakery · Lafayette, Sussex

The Bread Boutique

A licensed sourdough microbakery in Lafayette selling naturally fermented breads, focaccia and bagels by preorder, plus a Sunday stand at the Lafayette Farmers Market.

Made here: Classic sourdough boules, Sourdough focaccia: jalapeño cheddar, garlic parmesan, rosemary garlic, Sourdough bagels and more

Wantage

A tray of classic and chocolate-dipped cannoli at Clove Brook MarketWalk in

Bakery · Wantage, Sussex

Clove Brook Market

A Wantage bakery, deli and caterer on Route 23 that bakes pies, doughnuts, scones and cupcakes on the premises every morning, open from 5:30 AM on weekdays.

Made here: Fruit and cream pies, including Dutch apple and pumpkin, Doughnuts, crumb cakes and Danish, Scones and muffins and more

An iced, almond-filled Dutch ring loaf, sliced, with a cup of coffee at Holland American BakeryWalk in

Bakery · Wantage, Sussex

Holland American Bakery

A Dutch family bakery on Route 23 near Sussex, open since 1954, baking speculaas, banket and almond pastries from recipes the founders brought from Friesland.

Made here: Speculaas windmill cookies, Krakelingen and Jan Hagel cookies, Banket almond rings and almond stollen and more

Bakeries in Morris County 9

Chatham

Assorted artisan loaves, including a semolina twist, a floury Italian loaf, a seeded batard and a chocolate loafWalk in

Bakery · Chatham, Morris

Woodland Bakery & Café

A Chatham bakery and café on Shunpike Road baking artisan breads, including sourdough, along with custom cakes, cookies and pastries.

Made here: Sourdough bread, Italian bread, French baguettes and ciabatta, Seven grain rounds and semolina bread and more

Chester

Pistachio biscotti drizzled with white icing and topped with chopped pistachiosWalk in

Bakery · Chester, Morris

Linda's Biscotti

A Chester biscotti shop baking a family Sicilian and Neapolitan recipe in more than 25 flavors, including pumpkin, caramel apple and gluten-free biscotti, sold in the shop and shipped.

Made here: Biscotti by the pound: almond, anise, cappuccino, pistachio, lemon, coconut, Nutella, vanilla bean, French toast, s'mores, spumoni, cranberry white chocolate and more, Fall biscotti: pumpkin and caramel apple, Gluten-free double-baked biscotti: funfetti, coconut, lemon, fudge, walnut chocolate chip and mixed and more

A case of fresh croissants and pastries at NinaLou PatisserieWalk in

Bakery · Chester, Morris

NinaLou Patisserie

French pâtisserie on Chester’s Main Street run by a fifth-generation pastry chef from Béziers, for croissants, macarons, sourdough and French cakes.

Made here: Croissants and Danish, French pastries, including opera cake, Macarons and more

Dover

A sugar-crusted pan de muerto on a wooden board with orange marigoldsWalk in

Bakery · Dover, Morris

Laura's Coffee & Restaurant

A Dover coffee shop and Mexican and Colombian bakery on East Blackwell Street that bakes hojaldras for Día de Muertos and rosca de reyes for Three Kings Day.

Made here: Hojaldras and pan de muerto (October), Rosca de reyes (late December to January 6)

East Hanover

Caramel-topped pastries and rainbow cookie slices in the case at Sorrento BakeryWalk in

Bakery · East Hanover, Morris

Sorrento Bakery & Deli

Family-run Italian bakery and deli in East Hanover since 1975, open every day of the year, for custom cakes, Italian pastries and fresh bread.

Made here: Italian bread, Custom and layer cakes, including rum, cannoli and Napoleon cakes, Cannoli and Italian pastries and more

Ledgewood

Cannoli filled with ricotta and pistachio (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Ledgewood, Morris

Giancarlo’s Bakery

Italian bakery, deli and pizzeria in a Ledgewood shopping center on Route 10, for bread and rolls, Italian cookies and pastries, and custom cakes.

Made here: Bread and rolls, plus stuffed breads to order, Italian cookies and pastries, Custom, tiered and layer cakes and more

Morris Plains

Pains au chocolat cut open to show their layers at ChocolatineWalk in

Bakery · Morris Plains, Morris

Chocolatine

French bakery and café in Morris Plains from a Lyon-trained pastry chef, for croissants, chocolatines, macarons, apple tarts and afternoon tea.

Made here: Chocolatines and croissants, Viennoiserie, French macarons and more

Morristown

Croissants, hand pies, focaccia and a meringue pie from Kirshenbaum Baking Co., seen from aboveWalk in

Bakery · Morristown, Morris

Kirshenbaum Baking Co.

Bakery café off the Morristown Green from pastry chef Uyen Kirshenbaum, with house-made breads, cookies, pastries and sandwiches on their own rolls.

Made here: Hearth-baked breads and Parker rolls, Cookies, Croissants, babka and turnovers and more

Golden croissants on a baking tray (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Morristown, Morris

Swiss Chalet Bakery & Café

Morristown bakery and café on South Street, open since 1970, for custom cakes, pies, croissants and pastries plus an all-day halal breakfast and lunch menu.

Made here: Custom and everyday layer cakes, Cupcakes, Pies, including apple, blueberry and key lime and more

Bakeries in Warren County 7

Belvidere

A flour-dusted sourdough boule with a wheat-stalk score on a wooden boardBook ahead

Bakery · Belvidere, Warren

The Rustic Roost

A licensed cottage bakery on a small goat farm near Belvidere, baking sourdough loaves and bagels with organic unbleached flour and a homemade starter for a Saturday farm stand and pickup orders.

Made here: Sourdough bread, plain and everything, Sourdough bagels, plain and everything, Gourmet chocolate chip cookies

Blairstown

Iced cinnamon buns on a wooden boardWalk in

Bakery · Blairstown, Warren

Marksboro Mills

Home of River Valley Community Grains and New Jersey's only commercial stone mill, with a Saturday pop-up bakery baking sourdough, cinnamon buns and pastries from its own flour.

Made here: Stone-milled flours: einkorn, hard red wheat, spelt, rye and more, Sourdough breads: country loaves, cranberry walnut and focaccia (Saturdays), Cinnamon buns, cookies, muffins, sweet breads and brownies and more

Hackettstown

Loaves of Irish soda bread cooling on a rack at Harper’s BakeryWalk in

Bakery · Hackettstown, Warren

Harper’s Bakery

A family bakery on Hackettstown’s Main Street since 1985, baking Danish, croissants, crumb buns, cakes and breads from scratch every day.

Made here: Danish and croissants, Muffins and crumb buns, Cookies and cookie trays and more

Harmony

Sourdough croissants, pain au chocolat and glazed blueberry scones on a white cake standBook ahead

Bakery · Harmony, Warren

Fiddler's Farm & Bakery

A family micro bakery and small regenerative farm in Harmony baking organic-grain sourdough, croissants and cookies, with raw honey from its own hives and chicken and duck eggs.

Made here: Sourdough breads, $10–$15 depending on inclusions (original, everything, cinnamon raisin and more), Sourdough English muffins, rolls and baguettes (at markets and by request), Sourdough pastries: croissants, pain au chocolat and scones and more

Stewartsville

Bakeries in Hunterdon County 6

Califon

Raspberry linzer cookies dusted with powdered sugar at Cookie MavenWalk in

Bakery · Califon, Hunterdon

Cookie Maven

A Califon cookie shop baking scratch-made cookies in small batches, with gluten-free options, cookie cakes, ice cream and coffee.

Made here: Classic cookies, such as chocolate chunk and snickerdoodles, Giant stuffed and specialty cookies, Italian rainbow, black and white, and linzer cookies and more

Flemington

Chocolate-swirled laminated pastries from Bread & CultureWalk in

Bakery · Flemington, Hunterdon

Bread & Culture

A Flemington sourdough bakery on Main Street making naturally leavened breads and sourdough croissants from organic, stone-milled flour, with sandwiches and coffee.

Made here: Naturally leavened sourdough breads, such as country, olive and herb, and sesame semolina, Focaccia, Sourdough croissants and Danish and more

Frenchtown

Lambertville

Rows of glossy, flaky butter croissants on a bakery rack (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Lambertville, Hunterdon

Lambertville Bakehouse

A Lambertville artisan bakery for sourdough and multigrain loaves, focaccia, croissants, babka and homemade jams and butters, with all-day brunch sandwiches on its own breads.

Made here: Sourdough country loaves, demi-baguettes and personal loaves, Multigrain seeded loaf, Sea salt and olive focaccia and more

Ringoes

Whitehouse Station

Fluffy cinnamon rolls with thick vanilla icing dripping down the sidesWalk in

Bakery · Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon

Hopkins Baking Company

A small Whitehouse Station bakery making everything from scratch with organic ingredients, known for its Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls, sourdough, scones, cakes and a menu that changes every 6 to 8 weeks.

Made here: Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls, Sourdough, Volcano Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia and rye sandwich loaves, Scones, including pumpkin and date walnut and more

Bakeries in Somerset County 10

Bound Brook

A sesame pan de muerto beside a bowl of hot chocolate with a wooden molinilloWalk in

Bakery · Bound Brook, Somerset

Melissa's Bakery

A Mexican bakery and restaurant on Bound Brook's Main Street, known for pan de muerto in sesame and sugar styles each fall and rosca de reyes for Three Kings Day.

Made here: Pan de muerto, with sesame or sugar (October), Rosca de reyes (late December to January 6)

Bridgewater

A pile of golden rolled crescent pastries (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Bridgewater, Somerset

Bridgewater Bakery

A small Bridgewater bakery run by owner-baker Donna Tarnovetchi since 2017, known for custom cakes, macarons and Eastern European pastries like kifli.

Made here: Custom and wedding cakes, Kifli and Eastern European pastries, Breads and more

Gladstone

A salted sourdough pretzel on checked paper with two small cups of dipWalk in

Bakery · Gladstone, Somerset

Heated

A vegan sourdough bread shop and café in Gladstone, baking breads, bagels and pretzels and serving a picnic-style menu of small plates and coffee.

Made here: Sourdough breads, Sourdough bagels, including cheddar jalapeño, Sourdough pretzels and more

Hillsborough

Rows of pink French macarons lined up on traysBy appointment

Bakery · Hillsborough, Somerset

Simply Sweets by Lauren

A Hillsborough bakeshop known for French macarons and custom buttercream cakes, with weekend pre-orders of cinnamon rolls, croissants and gluten-free treats.

Made here: French macarons, including custom colors and monthly flavors, Custom buttercream cakes and wedding cakes, Brioche cinnamon rolls and mini cinnamon rolls and more

Manville

A twisted chocolate swirl bun on a white plate (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Manville, Somerset

Manville Pastry Shoppe

A family bakery in Manville since 1966, still run by the Karpinski family on the original machines, baking sourdough rye, babka, Danish, doughnuts, pies and cakes.

Made here: Sourdough rye and French bread, Challah, babka and Irish soda bread, to order or in season, Doughnuts and crullers and more

Peapack

Lemon, crème brûlée and chocolate tarts in buttery shells on a marble counterWalk in

Bakery · Peapack, Somerset

CocoLuxe Fine Pastries

A French-style patisserie on Peapack's Main Street since 2004, baking croissants, baguettes, tarts, tortes and cakes from scratch, with soups, quiche and sandwiches at lunch.

Made here: Croissants, plain, chocolate, almond and savory, Kouign amann, dartois, Danish and apple turnovers, French baguettes and fresh bread daily and more

Somerset

Sunflower cupcakes piped in yellow buttercream at BAM DessertsBook ahead

Bakery · Somerset, Somerset

BAM Desserts

A Somerset dessert shop on Easton Avenue making custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and macarons from scratch, with eggless, vegan and peanut-free options.

Made here: Custom cakes and cupcakes, Decorated sugar cookies, French macarons and more

Somerville

A stack of fudgy chocolate brownies (stock photo)Walk in

Bakery · Somerville, Somerset

Epic Desserts NJ

A small-batch dessert bakery on Somerville's Main Street, open since 2021, known for its cannoli brownie and other brownies, plus cupcakes, scones, layer cakes and coffee.

Made here: Brownies, including the cannoli brownie, Cupcakes and cake slices, Four-layer grab-and-go cakes and more

Warren

A pumpkin-shaped sourdough loaf with a cinnamon stick stem, its sections topped with sesame seeds and dusted with spicesBook ahead

Bakery · Warren, Somerset

Breakthrough Bakery

A Warren Township sourdough microbakery baking slow-fermented loaves, bagels and cookies from a 100-year-old starter, sold by preorder for local pickup.

Made here: Slow-fermented sourdough loaves, Sourdough pumpkin loaves (fall), Sourdough bagels and more

Questions

Which Skylands bakeries bake sourdough?

Bread & Culture (Flemington), Breakthrough Bakery (Warren), Café Pierrot (Andover), Fiddler's Farm & Bakery (Harmony), Hand Baked Treats (Blairstown), Heated (Gladstone), Honey Moon Bakery & Pizzeria (Frenchtown), Hopkins Baking Company (Whitehouse Station), Lambertville Bakehouse (Lambertville), Manville Pastry Shoppe (Manville), Marksboro Mills (Blairstown), NinaLou Patisserie (Chester), The Bread Boutique (Lafayette), The Rustic Roost (Belvidere) and Woodland Bakery & Café (Chatham).

Where can I buy a homemade pie in the Skylands?

Clove Brook Market (Wantage), Giancarlo’s Bakery (Ledgewood), Just Made Bakery at Treelicious Orchards (Hackettstown), Kirshenbaum Baking Co. (Morristown), Maddalena’s CheeseCake & Catering (Ringoes), Manville Pastry Shoppe (Manville), Sunnie's Bake Shoppe (Stewartsville) and Swiss Chalet Bakery & Café (Morristown).

How many independent bakeries are in each county?

Somerset 10, Morris 9, Warren 7, Hunterdon 6, Sussex 4.

Every one at a glance

BakeryTownKnown forVisitingChecked
BAM DessertsSomerset, SomersetCustom cakes and cupcakes; Decorated sugar cookiesBook ahead
Blue Sheep Bake Shop & CreamerySomerville, SomersetCustom and signature cakes; Ice cream cakesWalk in
Bread & CultureFlemington, HunterdonNaturally leavened sourdough breads, such as country, olive and herb, and sesame semolina; FocacciaWalk in
Breakthrough BakeryWarren, SomersetSlow-fermented sourdough loaves; Sourdough pumpkin loaves (fall)Book ahead
Bridgewater BakeryBridgewater, SomersetCustom and wedding cakes; Kifli and Eastern European pastriesWalk in
Café PierrotAndover, SussexCountry French sourdough, baguettes, semolina and rye bread; Croissants, including almond and chocolateWalk in
ChocolatineMorris Plains, MorrisChocolatines and croissants; ViennoiserieWalk in
Clove Brook MarketWantage, SussexFruit and cream pies, including Dutch apple and pumpkin; Doughnuts, crumb cakes and DanishWalk in
CocoLuxe Fine PastriesPeapack, SomersetCroissants, plain, chocolate, almond and savory; Kouign amann, dartois, Danish and apple turnoversWalk in
Cookie MavenCalifon, HunterdonClassic cookies, such as chocolate chunk and snickerdoodles; Giant stuffed and specialty cookiesWalk in
Epic Desserts NJSomerville, SomersetBrownies, including the cannoli brownie; Cupcakes and cake slicesWalk in
Fiddler's Farm & BakeryHarmony, WarrenSourdough breads, $10–$15 depending on inclusions (original, everything, cinnamon raisin and more); Sourdough English muffins, rolls and baguettes (at markets and by request)Book ahead
Giancarlo’s BakeryLedgewood, MorrisBread and rolls, plus stuffed breads to order; Italian cookies and pastriesWalk in
Hand Baked TreatsBlairstown, WarrenSourdough plain loaf; Olive sourdough loafBook ahead
Harper’s BakeryHackettstown, WarrenDanish and croissants; Muffins and crumb bunsWalk in
HeatedGladstone, SomersetSourdough breads; Sourdough bagels, including cheddar jalapeñoWalk in
Holland American BakeryWantage, SussexSpeculaas windmill cookies; Krakelingen and Jan Hagel cookiesWalk in
Honey Moon Bakery & PizzeriaFrenchtown, HunterdonArtisanal sourdough breads; PastriesWalk in
Hopkins Baking CompanyWhitehouse Station, HunterdonFluffy Cinnamon Rolls; Sourdough, Volcano Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia and rye sandwich loavesWalk in
Just Made Bakery at Treelicious OrchardsHackettstown, WarrenApple cider doughnuts; Fruit pies from orchard fruitWalk in
Kirshenbaum Baking Co.Morristown, MorrisHearth-baked breads and Parker rolls; CookiesWalk in
Lambertville BakehouseLambertville, HunterdonSourdough country loaves, demi-baguettes and personal loaves; Multigrain seeded loafWalk in
Laura's Coffee & RestaurantDover, MorrisHojaldras and pan de muerto (October); Rosca de reyes (late December to January 6)Walk in
Linda's BiscottiChester, MorrisBiscotti by the pound: almond, anise, cappuccino, pistachio, lemon, coconut, Nutella, vanilla bean, French toast, s'mores, spumoni, cranberry white chocolate and more; Fall biscotti: pumpkin and caramel appleWalk in
Maddalena’s CheeseCake & CateringRingoes, HunterdonCheesecakes, including gluten-free and no-sugar-added; Decorated celebration cheesecakesWalk in
Manville Pastry ShoppeManville, SomersetSourdough rye and French bread; Challah, babka and Irish soda bread, to order or in seasonWalk in
Marksboro MillsBlairstown, WarrenStone-milled flours: einkorn, hard red wheat, spelt, rye and more; Sourdough breads: country loaves, cranberry walnut and focaccia (Saturdays)Walk in
Melissa's BakeryBound Brook, SomersetPan de muerto, with sesame or sugar (October); Rosca de reyes (late December to January 6)Walk in
NinaLou PatisserieChester, MorrisCroissants and Danish; French pastries, including opera cakeWalk in
Simply Sweets by LaurenHillsborough, SomersetFrench macarons, including custom colors and monthly flavors; Custom buttercream cakes and wedding cakesBy appointment
Sorrento Bakery & DeliEast Hanover, MorrisItalian bread; Custom and layer cakes, including rum, cannoli and Napoleon cakesWalk in
Sunnie's Bake ShoppeStewartsville, WarrenPies; BreadsWalk in
Swiss Chalet Bakery & CaféMorristown, MorrisCustom and everyday layer cakes; CupcakesWalk in
The Bread BoutiqueLafayette, SussexClassic sourdough boules; Sourdough focaccia: jalapeño cheddar, garlic parmesan, rosemary garlicBook ahead
The Rustic RoostBelvidere, WarrenSourdough bread, plain and everything; Sourdough bagels, plain and everythingBook ahead
Woodland Bakery & CaféChatham, MorrisSourdough bread; Italian bread, French baguettes and ciabattaWalk in

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