Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Arkansas

"Although the Community Bakery has had a few different owners throughout the years, it is still famous and most visited for its homemade cakes and recipes its bakers have been using for 60 years. Serving everything from breakfast, sandwiches and warm soups, to scrumptious wedding cakes or typical European pastries, the place is never empty, especially during holidays when its seasonal desserts come into play."

"They also have the most delicious cakes and loaves of bread you can imagine. Its long history means that many of the recipes used 60 years ago are still in use today. Their cake cabinet is a sight to behold and I had to fight the urge to buy “all the cakes”."

"King cakes come in three varieties: cream cheese, raspberry and praline and pecan at $19.95 each. They also have fleur de lis sugar cookies for 60 cents a piece or $6 for a dozen."

"Try: House-made maple syrup in a hot or iced latte — just the right amount of sweet!. For Kids: Pull-apart monkey bread is a sweet and tasty treat."

"Grant St., Little Rock1417 S. Main St., Little RockBoulevardBread.com. Try: Head over for brunch and enjoy fried chicken and grits with your coffee. For Kids: An outdoor patio area at The Heights location on Grant Street lets you not worry about kids playing while you sip your drink."

"You can call to order or just pop in to indulge with Boulevard's delicious spin on this Mardi Gras classic. To order: Call 501-663-5951"

"You can grab a ready-made cake or pick up a King Cake kit you that you can bake and decorate at home. To order: Call 501-375-2257. Location:323 S. Cross St., Suite B, Little Rock"

"Dempsey's king cakes are dairy- and egg-free at $21.95 per cake. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Dempsey Bakery (@dempseybakery) on Jan 30, 2020 at 8:28am PST"

"Like their namesake, Cinnaholic offers a create your own Cinnamon Roll or Cinnastack where you can choose your own frosting and topping, as well as frosting and topping on top of a full-sized scoop of Cookie Dough if you choose to go for the Cinnastack. Another special treat that Cinnaholic offers is a Signature Gift Box where you can get 2 customized Cinnamon Rolls, 2 Chocolate Strawberries, 2 Mini Cookies, and 2 Brownie Bites. Cinnaholic is also 100& Vegan and Kosher and makes their nutrition and allergen information transparent so anyone can enjoy."

"Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan!. Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between."

"Creating custom Cookies for all of central Arkansas, Whimsy Cookie Co Little Rock creates custom-designed cookies for people to come and get as well as order through the 4 different delivery apps that Whimsy has partnered with. Whimsy Cookie Co offers a great variety of specialty cookies that can be eaten or brought to all kinds of events. There are traditional Cookies as well as Cookie Sandwiches, and then there are ones like Bachelorette Party Sugar Cookies, Father’s Day Cookies, Graduation Cookies, and even Quarantine Cookies."

"Although you may pay a premium for the idyllic location central Hillcrest provides, this trendy neighborhood is located just west Little Rock’s downtown area and acts as the home to many of the city’s most beloved restaurants and bars. The neighborhood belongs to the National Register of Historic Places for its dedication to conserving the architecture and character of many of the city’s most unique bungalow-style homes. Hillcrest has recently been named one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city thanks to the prominence of historically preserved homes and parks in the neighborhood, as well as its abundance of renovated homes and businesses in the area."

"Source: Photo by user viviandnguyen_ used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Are you craving some donuts?. Shipley Do-Nuts has lots of mouthwatering donuts that are perfect to accompany a cup of coffee for a delicious breakfast!"

"Keeping little kids engaged the entire day can be difficult, but a visit to The Wonder Place will keep them happily exploring all the fun activities that are designed for children up till eight years old. Safely leave them in the 5700 square foot playground where they’re able to make noise in the musical treehouse or play veterinarian and treat an animal. Then there’s the water table, art studio, and so many more."

"The Wonder Place is an indoor playground created for children eight years old or younger. With 5700 square feet to explore, children are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity throughout their visit. Children will enjoy making their way through the Wonder Place, from hands-on play equipment to arts and crafts."

"Another great activity among the list of free things to do in Little Rock is to visit the Arkansas Art Center. The center is home to many local pieces and art history. Admission is free with the exception of some ticketed events and exhibits."

"We ate around 4 in the afternoon so there wasn't alot of fresh stuff out. Everything we tried was good though. I especially liked the coconut shrimp..."

"Personally, I think Proof is one of the most underrated bars located in Hillcrest Historic District of Little Rock. It provides just what you need in time for an evening of drinking with your friends. Always gotta stop here for that nightcap."