Craving something sweet? No matter how much you may try to ignore it, we all know that sometimes, your sweet tooth is far too large to ignore. When that happens, why not treat yourself to some of the finest baked goods to be found in our larger community? Here are 3 locally-owned bakeries you must try, the next time you need a little bit of sweetness in your life – and your belly.
The Upper Crust
7943 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
“Pie” oh my – The Upper Crust is Overland Park’s ultimate destination for freshly baked pies! No matter what type of pie you’re craving, you’ll find it at this beloved bakery, which welcomes preorders placed online, and also stocks a good selection of freshly baked pies in-house at their storefront on Santa Fe Drive. Grab full-sized pies, mini pies, pie slices, or cookies at this bakery, which also houses a small selection of curated home and lifestyle goods and offers pie flights on Fridays.
The Pantry KC
7769 Quivira Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66216
Deepal Patel and Joanna Young are the two women behind the endlessly appetizing The Pantry KC in Lenexa, and you better believe that they know what they’re doing, when it comes to delicious cakes, pastries, and baked goods, in general. Head to this bakery for a filling breakfast alongside a delicious scone, muffin, cinnamon roll, or any number of other treats, which range from classic sugar cookies to decadent macaron-topped cakes. They also offer nationwide shipping for select products.
Clock Tower Bakery
7911 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
For a taste of Britain right here in Kansas, look no further than Clock Tower Bakery. Specializing in English-style scones, muffins, macarons, and teas, Clock Tower Bakery prides itself on its menu of gourmet, freshly made treats. Their menu also boasts plenty of café-style fares, so you can enjoy a full meal and a dessert or two afterward. They also offer curbside pickup and delivery services, via apps like GrubHub and Seamless.
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