07/15/2026
🍞 Mental BakeDown Sourdough -Ocala, FL (serving surrounding areas)
Pre-order only, typically requires 2–3 days notice; limited availability
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587025873964
Phone: (352) 640-5790
A small-batch cottage sourdough bakery bringing creativity, comfort, and a little humor to the local bread scene. Mental BakeDown Sourdough offers handcrafted loaves with both classic and unique flavor options-ranging from traditional sourdough to savory blends like Italian herb & cheese, and even sweet creations like strawberry cream cheese or chocolate chip. Orders are made fresh by request, with pickup and local availability across Ocala and surrounding communities, plus occasional appearances at local events.
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Behind every custom cake, cookie, and chocolate-covered treat is a local baker pouring their heart into edible works of art. These talented cottage bakers create by special order, making every celebration a little sweeter. Give their pages a follow, cheer them on, and enjoy watching their beautiful creations come to life, you might just discover your new favorite baker right here in our community….
🍞 The Simple Loaf
A true local gem, The Simple Loaf is all about bread made with real ingredients and care-no seed oils, nuts, or preservatives, just simple goodness baked fresh. Born from a family tradition and quickly embraced by the community, their organic loaves carry both flavor and heart. With every bite, you’ll taste why this bakery is becoming a beloved stop in Ocala.
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🧁 Everlasting Sweets By Adrienne Link-Serving Marion, Citrus & Levy Counties
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (352) 667-2511
Shipping available
Everlasting Sweets specializes in beautifully crafted custom cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats that taste just as good as they look. From birthday party packs and seasonal dessert boxes to stunning event cookies, every order is a piece of edible art—made with care, precision, and a touch of sparkle.
Offering custom decorated cookies, cupcakes, cakes, brownies & dessert boxes. They also offer holiday & event pre-orders, plus DIY cookie kits & themed sets
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🧁 Sunshine & Sprinkles Bakery-Ocala
Phone: (405) 747-4135
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Order Online: https://bakebug.com/b/sunshine-sprinkles-bakery
Sunshine & Sprinkles Bakery is a home-based Ocala cottage bakery specializing in gourmet sweets made from scratch in small batches. Each treat is crafted with care, bringing together playful creativity and classic bakery comfort.
From beautifully decorated cake pops to soft, chewy cookies and indulgent dessert cups, their menu is filled with treats designed to make any moment a little sweeter. Seasonal flavors and creative combinations keep things fresh and fun, making every order feel special.
Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, party tables, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, Sunshine & Sprinkles Bakery turns everyday desserts into little bites of joy.
Offering gourmet cake balls / cake pops (multiple rotating flavors), fresh baked cookies including chocolate chip, Lucky Charms, and Milky Way varieties, cookie dipper cups with mini cookies and rich dipping sauces, custom orders and specialty desserts available. Order anytime online through Bakebug.
🍞 Mental BakeDown Sourdough -Ocala, FL (serving surrounding areas)
Pre-order only, typically requires 2–3 days notice; limited availability
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587025873964
Phone: (352) 640-5790
A small-batch cottage sourdough bakery bringing creativity, comfort, and a little humor to the local bread scene. Mental BakeDown Sourdough offers handcrafted loaves with both classic and unique flavor options-ranging from traditional sourdough to savory blends like Italian herb & cheese, and even sweet creations like strawberry cream cheese or chocolate chip. Orders are made fresh by request, with pickup and local availability across Ocala and surrounding communities, plus occasional appearances at local events.
🍪 Stuffed Cravings by Cyn
Homemade baked goodies made fresh to order, Stuffed Cravings by Cyn brings creative, indulgent treats right here to Ocala. Specializing in stuffed cookies, cupcakes, and custom desserts, each order is made with care, flavor, and a touch of fun. With rotating weekly flavors and options for events or everyday cravings, this is a sweet stop worth following.
Offerings stuffed cookies (rotating flavors like birthday cake, Nutella chocolate chip, cookies & cream, red velvet oreo, cinnamon swirl), cupcakes, custom desserts & treats
Event and specialty orders
Freshly baked to order, local delivery available (within 15 minutes), custom orders for birthdays, parties, and events
DM to order on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579488000870
🍪 Perfect Potions Signature Sweets
Bringing a little magic to Ocala’s dessert scene, Perfect Potions Signature Sweets offers fresh, homemade treats made from scratch with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love. From indulgent stuffed cookies to soft, gooey cinnamon rolls, each creation is crafted to be both fun and flavorful. With rotating weekly specials and creative flavor combinations, this is a sweet stop you’ll want to keep an eye on.
Offering stuffed cookies (rotating flavors like brown butter chocolate chip, cookie monster, banana pudding, cinnamon roll, and more), cinnamon rolls
Specialty dessert creations
Weekly featured “Signature Sweets” menu
Orders available for events, parties, and gatherings
Call/Text to order: 407-906-6371
Email: [email protected]
Menu & ordering: https://hotplate.com/perfectpotions
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587592749063
🍞 Kait’s Rise & Crumb-Ocala, FL
A small-batch cottage bakery focused on slow-fermented sourdough and handcrafted baked goods made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of care. Founded by a busy mom in a first responder family, this bakery blends passion, creativity, and real-life hustle into every loaf.
Each batch is made from a home kitchen with attention to detail, allowing for both classic sourdough staples and fun, ever-evolving flavor experiments.
Offering artisan sourdough loaves (classic & flavored), jalapeño cheddar,, french onion & specialty loaves, sourdough crackers (fan favorites!), small-batch baked goods & rotating creations. Seasonal and experimental flavors
Everything is made in small batches, so availability rotates, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Pre-orders available, call or text: 352-239-5388
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587698964956
🍞 Sourdough Bliss-Ocala, FL
A small-batch cottage bakery run by a local mom with a love for baking and sharing homemade goodness with the community.
Sourdough Bliss focuses on simple, from-scratch baked goods made with care, bringing that homemade touch to every loaf, cookie, and bagel.
Offering sourdough loaves (classic & flavored), fresh bagels, cookies (including rotating flavors like lemon sugar, cookies & cream, and more), muffins & sweet treats. You’ll often find Sourdough Bliss popping up at local markets and events around Ocala, with menus that rotate and sell quickly.
Preorders available
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573910964203
Also available at local pop-ups & community events
🍪 Ya’ll Knead This-Ocala Area
Run by Amanda & Kally, this mama-daughter baking duo brings heart, hustle, and a whole lot of flavor to everything they create. What started as a local farmstand has grown into a pop-up and preorder favorite, serving up fresh-baked goodness with a side of personality.
This is the kind of stop you follow closely… because when they drop a menu, it doesn’t last long.
From sweet treats to savory bites, everything is made with care, creativity, and that homemade touch you just can’t replicate.
Offering cinnamon buns, oatmeal cream pies, brown butter chocolate chip cookies, strawberry white chocolate cookies, sourdough pizza bites, and more rotating baked goods.
Bread loaves are available by presale only, reach out for specialty orders.
How to shop:
Follow online for pop-up dates, menu drops, and preorder links
Serving the Ocala area through scheduled pickups & events
🍪 Sugar by Steph-Ocala, FL (serving Marion & surrounding counties)
A from-scratch bakery known for beautifully crafted cookies, macarons, cupcakes, and cakes, Sugar by Steph blends artistry with flavor, creating treats that are as stunning as they are delicious.
Behind it all is Steph, a lifelong baker who turned her passion for food and creativity into a full-fledged business after years of honing her craft. What started as a hobby has grown into a go-to for custom desserts and thoughtfully designed sweets across the Ocala area.
From detailed decorated cookies to classic favorites with a creative twist, every order reflects her love for baking and making something truly special.
Phone: (561) 319-7635
Email: [email protected]
Website: sugarbysteph.com
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🍪 Decadent Delights by Cheryl-Ocala (Serving Marion County, Sumter County & surrounding areas)
A cottage bakery serving up sweet, handcrafted treats with a focus on flavor, presentation, and a little extra indulgence in every bite. From cake pops and cookies to chocolate-dipped creations and curated sweet boxes, Decadent Delights by Cheryl brings a fun, giftable twist to classic desserts.
Whether you’re ordering for an event, a celebration, or just because, you’ll find treats that feel just as special as they taste.
Offering cake pops, cookies, chocolate-dipped treats, and rotating dessert boxes ($25–$50)
Local pickup, delivery, or shipping available
Follow for menu drops and availability
Phone: (954) 243-3031
Email: [email protected]
Website: decadentdelightsbycheryl.com
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577946372688
🧁 Ellie's Rico Dulces LLC-Ocala
A hidden gem bringing bold flavor and artistry to Ocala, Ellie’s Rico Dulces LLC specializes in traditional Puerto Rican desserts, custom cakes, cookies, and sweet treats made with heart. From beautifully decorated celebration cakes to rich, homemade classics like tres leches, coconut macaroons, and more, everything is crafted with care and attention to detail.
If you know, you know… and if you don’t yet, this is your sign. You haven’t lived until you’ve had one of Ellie’s treats
Custom orders are available for birthdays, weddings, and special occasions, with a dessert bar option for events. Each creation is as stunning as it is delicious.
🍪 Moonlight Bakery — Ocala, FL, 34476
Small-batch baked goods crafted completely from scratch with a cozy, classic bakery feel and a menu full of comfort flavors. Moonlight Bakery specializes in homemade cookies, jumbo sandwich cookies, and specialty flavors that feel both nostalgic and creative, from toasted chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin to triple chocolate espresso, fluffernutter, and lemon glazed cookies.
Their rotating menu blends familiar favorites with fun specialty options, all made in small batches with an emphasis on fresh baking and homemade quality. Jumbo oatmeal cream pies, chunky bakery-style cookies, and seasonal treats give this microbakery the kind of warm, homemade charm that makes people come back for “just one more box.”
Perfect for dessert tables, gifts, sweet cravings, or slow weekend treats — Moonlight Bakery is another reminder that some of the best things come from small local kitchens, not factory shelves.
Email: [email protected]
Online orders/menu: Linktree available on their page
Specialty flavors, jumbo cookies, and homemade baked goods
🍰 Bake Me Away Confections by Colby-Ocala
Bringing a little southern sweetness to Ocala, Bake Me Away Confections by Colby creates homemade desserts that feel both nostalgic and celebratory. From classic pound cakes and pies to themed cookies and specialty treats, each order is crafted with care, quality ingredients, and a whole lot of heart. Whether you’re planning a holiday gathering, birthday, baby shower, or simply craving something homemade, this is one of those local sweet stops worth keeping on your radar.
Offering homemade pound cakes (old fashioned, sour cream, red velvet, lemon, caramel pecan, sweet potato praline, and more)
Fresh baked pies: sweet potato, apple, pecan, buttermilk, and seasonal favorites
Desserts & specialty sweets: banana pudding, peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake, themed cookies, fresh cookies, and custom treats
Custom dessert orders for events, gatherings, and celebrations
Homemade southern-style desserts
Call/Text to order: 352-857-3035
Email: [email protected]
Online menu & ordering: https://bakemeaway.org/sweettreats,
https://etsy.com/shop/bakemeawaysweets
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🍰 Brown Sugar Lane-Ocala, FL
Specializing in artistic buttercream cakes and beautifully styled dessert creations, Brown Sugar Lane brings bold color, creativity, and celebration to Ocala’s dessert scene. From custom party cakes and themed sweets to playful treats like cake donuts and specialty desserts, every creation feels both artistic and fun. If you’re looking for statement desserts that double as edible art for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and events, this is definitely a bakery to keep an eye on.
Offering custom buttercream celebration cakes, artistic themed cakes for parties and events, specialty dessert creations and sweet treats, custom decorated desserts and event sweets, seasonal and rotating specialty items
Home-based Ocala bakery
Custom artistic cake designs
Great for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and celebrations
Creative colorful dessert styling
Event orders welcomed
Email: [email protected]
Online ordering & menu: https://shop.bakesy.app/b/brown-sugar-lane
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🍪 Sage Sweets-Ocala
Specializing in beautifully decorated custom sugar cookies, Sage Sweets creates fun, colorful treats designed to make every celebration feel extra personal. From birthdays and baby showers to holidays, themed parties, and special events, these handcrafted cookies are made to match your vision while adding a sweet centerpiece to the table. With creative designs, custom themes, and attention to detail, this is a perfect local stop for edible gifts and event treats that feel both playful and memorable.
Offering custom decorated sugar cookies, themed cookie sets for parties and celebrations, holiday and seasonal cookie designs, personalized cookies for birthdays, baby showers, graduations, and events, custom cookie orders based on your theme or color palette
Email: [email protected]
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🧁 Katie’s Crumb Co.-Ocala
Creating cakes, cookies, and sweet treats with a homemade touch, Katie’s Crumb Co. is a local cottage bakery bringing fun and flavorful desserts to the community. From custom cakes for celebrations to cookies and specialty sweets made with creativity and care, this is a great stop for anyone looking to add something sweet to birthdays, gatherings, holidays, or everyday moments.
Offering custom cakes for birthdays, parties, and events, homemade cookies and sweet treats, specialty dessert creations, custom baked goods for celebrations and gatherings
Call/Text to order: 352-800-1301
Email: [email protected]
Follow on FB: Katie’s Crumb Co.
🍪 Ocala Cookie Couture, LLC-Ocala (serves Ocala and Belleview areas)
A longtime favorite in Ocala’s cottage bakery scene, Ocala Cookie Couture specializes in beautifully handcrafted custom sugar cookies that blend artistry with sweetness. From themed party sets and holiday cookies to elegant event favors and personalized creations, every cookie is designed with incredible detail and creativity. Whether you’re planning a baby shower, birthday, wedding, school event, or seasonal celebration, this is the kind of local bakery that turns desserts into conversation pieces.
Offering custom decorated sugar cookies, themed cookie sets for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations, personalized cookies for events and party favors, seasonal and specialty cookie collections, custom cookie artistry for weddings, showers, schools, and corporate events
Established Ocala cookie artist since 2015
Operates under Florida Cottage Food Law
Highly detailed custom cookie designs
Great for gifts, dessert tables, and events
Call/Text to order: 352-875-5079
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cookiecouture.com
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🍪 Little Bite Bandit Bakery-Ocala
Where cookies disappear fast and flavor leads the heist, Little Bite Bandit Bakery is bringing bold small-batch baking to Ocala with an outlaw twist. Specializing in handcrafted cookies, brownies, sourdough, and rotating weekly bake drops, this micro bakery focuses on fresh, naturally fermented, made-to-order goodies that feel both homemade and wildly addictive. From soft lemon crinkle cookies to fresh sourdough loaves and rich brownies, this is the kind of local bakery that keeps people watching for the next menu drop.
Offering small-batch handcrafted cookies, fresh sourdough loaves, brownies and specialty dessert bars, rotating weekly bake drops, seasonal and specialty flavors
Naturally fermented sourdough
Small-batch micro bakery
Weekly preorder menus
ickup and delivery options available
Handmade with bold flavors and creativity
Call/Text to order: 352-843-7310
Email: [email protected]
Online ordering and menu: https://hotplate.com/littlebitebandit
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🍪 Can’t Frost This- SE Ocala
What began as a creative passion has grown into one of Ocala’s favorite destinations for custom decorated cookies, cookie classes, and beautifully crafted sweet treats. For more than six years, Can’t Frost This has been creating handcrafted cookies designed to celebrate life’s special moments, from birthdays and holidays to weddings, baby showers, corporate events, and everything in between.
Known for intricate designs, attention to detail, and creative custom work, each order is thoughtfully designed to be as memorable as it is delicious. Throughout the year, Can’t Frost This also offers seasonal cookie collections, holiday treats, pop-up events, and decorating classes that bring the community together through creativity and fun.
Offering custom decorated sugar cookies, holiday and seasonal cookie collections, special event and celebration cookies, corporate and promotional cookie orders
Gift sets and specialty orders
Custom design consultations
Seasonal preorder collections
Pop-up market appearances
Over six years serving the community
Cookie decorating classes
Email: [email protected]
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🐝 Bee’s Sweets & Treats- Ocala, FL
Serving: Ocala, Belleview, Gainesville, The Villages, and surrounding areas
Offering custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, handmade chocolate truffles, chocolate-covered treats, cookies, dessert shooters, bento boxes, celebration boxes, seasonal desserts & specialty treats
Cash, PayPal, Debit/Credit Card via invoice accepted
Owned and operated by Rebecca Rosa, a Le Cordon Bleu Orlando graduate, wife, mother of three, and lifelong baker. Inspired by years spent baking alongside her grandmother, Rebecca combines professional training with homemade love to create desserts that help families celebrate life’s sweetest moments. In a special connection to her roots, she still uses her grandmother’s original 1960s KitchenAid mixer in her kitchen today.
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🍰 Raye of Sun Sweets- Ocala, FL
Pop up cart open on Saturdays • 10am-7pm (or until sold out)
Open select Sundays
Offering handmade cake pops, funfetti vanilla cake pops, cookie dough cake pops, strawberry crunch cake pops, peanut butter cup cake pops
Seasonal flavors
Specialty sweet treats
Message for pickup location and availability
Follow Facebook for weekly flavors and pop-up announcements
Raye of Sun Sweets brings a fun twist to the local dessert scene with a dedicated cake pop cart serving handcrafted treats throughout Ocala. Their rotating flavors and grab-and-go concept make it easy to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting a local small business.
Fermentally Stable-Ocala, Florida
Pre-orders are accepted Sunday through Wednesday through Facebook Messenger. Baking takes place Thursday and Friday, with pickups available Friday and Saturday. Weekly loaf flavors and specials are announced on their page.
Accepting Cash, Venmo, Cash App & Zelle
Offering naturally fermented artisan sourdough loaves, classic sourdough bread
Weekly rotating sweet & savory specialty loaves
Fresh baked cookies
Active sourdough starter
Fermentally Stable is a veteran-owned, home-based bakery in Ocala specializing in handcrafted, naturally fermented sourdough. Owner Sarah, a disabled Navy veteran and mom of three, including twin babies, first discovered sourdough as a creative outlet and quickly fell in love with the process. Today, every loaf is handcrafted in small batches using traditional fermentation methods that develop exceptional flavor, texture, and digestibility. With rotating seasonal flavors and fresh weekly bakes, her goal is simple: to provide wholesome, homemade baked goods that nourish families and bring people together around the table.
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The Sweet Spot- Ocala, Florida
Made-to-order desserts and party treats. Orders are available by the dozen, with custom designs and character themes available for an additional charge.
Offering cake pops, cakesicles, chocolate-covered strawberries, jumbo pretzels & pretzel sticks, jumbo marshmallows, madeleine cookies, krispie treats, chocolate-covered Oreos, chocolate wafers, cake shooters, cheesecake shooters, mini flans
Party packages for birthdays, celebrations, and special events
The Sweet Spot specializes in handcrafted desserts for every occasion, creating beautiful made-to-order treats that help make birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, and other celebrations even sweeter. From custom party packages to individually crafted desserts, each order is prepared with attention to detail and a personal touch.
🍪 The Brick City Baker-Ocala, FL
Follow their page for weekly menus, pre-orders, and upcoming pop-up locations throughout Ocala and Central Florida.
Offering gourmet cookies, giant fudgy brownies, blondies & cookie bars, banana bread, krispy treats in creative flavors
Gluten-free dessert options
Seasonal and holiday specialties
Limited-edition flavors and rotating weekly menus
The Brick City Baker is all about making life a little sweeter. From oversized chocolate chip cookies and rich 4x4 brownies to creative dessert bars and nostalgic treats with fun new twists, every menu is packed with handmade goodies that are almost too pretty to eat.
Their menu changes regularly with seasonal flavors, holiday creations, and customer favorites, so every visit brings something new to discover. Whether you’re treating yourself, bringing dessert to a gathering, or looking for the perfect sweet gift, The Brick City Baker is serving up homemade happiness, one dessert at a time.
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🧁 Candy’s Confections
Phone: (352) 820-9945
Email: [email protected]
Delivery Available
Offering custom cakes, cupcakes, gourmet desserts, specialty sweets, dessert catering and personal & private chef services
Custom cake options include flavors like: vanilla dream, chocolate lover, strawberry shortcake, lemon blueberry, white chocolate raspberry and cookies & cream
Simple custom cakes start at $100 and include: three 6-inch layers (serves up to 15 guests), choice of cake flavor and filling, up to three coordinating colors, smooth buttercream finish, choice of several elegant design styles
Additional options include edible images, custom cake toppers, fresh flowers, matching cupcakes, and other upgrades to personalize your celebration.
Ordering Information:
Custom cakes require 1–2 weeks notice and a 50% deposit to reserve your date. Most other custom orders can be completed with approximately 48 hours notice, making Candy’s Confections a wonderful option for birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holidays, and life’s special celebrations.
Candy’s Confections creates handcrafted desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you’re looking for an elegant custom cake, cupcakes for a party, or decadent desserts for your next event, every order is made fresh with quality ingredients, creativity, and attention to detail.
Beautiful desserts. Thoughtfully handcrafted. Made fresh just for your celebration.
🍪 VÉRA Foods & Co. – Ocala, Florida (SW Ocala Pickup)
Local delivery available
Healthy desserts don’t have to mean sacrificing flavor! VÉRA Foods & Co. specializes in handcrafted baked goods made with thoughtfully selected ingredients-free from refined sugar, refined flour, and inflammatory oils. Every dessert is created with the philosophy of “Made with intention,” giving you delicious treats you can feel good about enjoying.
Orders can be placed online or by sending a direct message. Most orders are ready within 24-48 hours, depending on product availability. Pickup is available in SW Ocala, with local delivery also available.
Offering cookies, cakes, brownies, seasonal desserts and specialty baked treats
Gluten-free options
Sugar-free desserts
Desserts made with ingredients like almond flour, oat flour, monk fruit, allulose, Irish butter, nuts, and other wholesome ingredients
VÉRA Foods & Co. is dedicated to proving that healthier desserts can still be indulgent. Every bake is handcrafted in small batches using real ingredients and innovative recipes that deliver incredible flavor without relying on refined sugars or flours. Whether you’re looking for an everyday treat or a special dessert, you’ll find thoughtfully crafted sweets made with quality, care, and intention.
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Order Online: verafoods-co.square.site
WhatsApp: (407) 536-3780
🧁 Mad Batter’s Sugar Shack – Ocala, Florida
Orders can be placed through their website or page. Whether you’re looking for a custom celebration cake, cupcakes, dessert cups, or sweet treats for a special occasion, every order is made fresh and tailored to your vision. Local pickup and delivery are available throughout Marion County.
Website: https://madbatterssugarshack.com
A deposit reserves your order date, with final payment due one week before pickup.
Offering custom cakes for birthdays, weddings & special events, gourmet cupcakes, dessert cups, mini cakes, cake pops & push pop cakes, seasonal specialty desserts, custom dessert tables
Local pickup, Marion County delivery
Mad Batter’s Sugar Shack is an Ocala home-based bakery where every dessert is handcrafted with creativity and heart. Owner and baker Jaimie discovered cake decorating in 2020 while caring for her premature newborn during lockdown. What began as a creative outlet quickly became a passion, eventually growing into a thriving small business dedicated to helping families celebrate life’s biggest milestones.
Every cake, cupcake, and dessert is custom-designed using fresh ingredients and made-to-order for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, holidays, and everything in between. Beyond creating beautiful desserts, Jaimie is passionate about giving back to her community, regularly partnering with local organizations and fundraising efforts to help families facing difficult circumstances. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, Mad Batter’s Sugar Shack creates desserts that are every bit as memorable as the occasions they’re made for.
🍰 TofuSugar – Asian-Inspired Micro Bakery (Ocala, FL)
Handcrafted with care, culture, and just the right amount of sweetness — Tofu Sugar is a micro bakery by Tiffany Dang, a medical student blending science and art through her passion for baking. She specializes in soft milk breads and Asian-inspired pastries made fresh each week with no preservatives.
Featured Items include:
Hokkaido Milk Bread Loaf ($10)
Bolo Bao (Pineapple Bun) ($4)
Vanilla Crème Milk Bun ($4)
Matcha Cookies coming soon!
Pickup: Fridays near HCA West Marion
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🥐 Briar Patch Oven — Historic Downtown Ocala, FL (34471)
Small-batch cottage sourdough bakery specializing in artisan breads, sweet rolls, and baked goods made by pre-order. Briar Patch Oven is a regular vendor at local markets and also offers porch pickup and scheduled orders.Menu favorites include folk loaves, brioche, cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, cookies, brunch bundles, and seasonal specialty breads (including holiday and star breads). They also offer limited releases and rotating flavors throughout the year.Orders are placed online with pickup coordination. Watch their page for market appearances and order windows.
Website: briarpatchoven.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 352-207-3486
Porch pickup in Downtown Ocala Historic District
Check page for upcoming events and availability
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095430994350
🎂A Floured Surface
Delicious baked goods including custom cakes, cookie cakes, number cakes, custom cupcakes (including floral cupcakes!), artisan breads, bagels, tasty treats and more.
Keeping things fresh, this cottage bakery only accepts pre-orders for pickup. Get signed up for SMS notifications and learn how to place orders via: www.hotplate.com/aflouredsurface
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🌞 The Sunny Manatee Bakery – Silver Springs Shores, FL
A small-batch sourdough cottage bakery bringing a little Florida sunshine into every loaf. The Sunny Manatee Bakery specializes in slow-fermented, handcrafted breads and baked goods with bold flavors and that perfect artisan texture you just can’t get from the store.
Known for creative flavor combinations and colorful, thoughtfully made loaves, this local favorite is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their everyday bread or treat themselves to something special.
With rotating offerings and custom options, it’s a great stop to follow and catch fresh drops.
Offering classic sourdough loaves, specialty sourdough (flavors like jalapeño cheddar, lemon blueberry, Italian herbs & more), sourdough bagels (plain & topped varieties), cookies & sweet treats (including brown butter chocolate chip), oatmeal cream pies & seasonal baked goods
Custom orders available upon request
Phone: (352) 454-1952
Email: [email protected]
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Flourish & Flour Baking Co.
Pre-Order Only
Pickup & delivery options available, see Facebook for current ordering information.
Phone: 443-722-2139
Email: [email protected]
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Offering:
Artisan sourdough breads
Fresh bagels
Cinnamon rolls
Gourmet cookies
Red velvet cookies
Candied pecans
Sourdough cheese crackers
Seasonal baked goods
Bakery gift baskets
Custom charcuterie boards & grazing tables
Charcuterie cups
Event catering
Holiday & special occasion orders
Veteran and woman-owned, Flourish & Flour Baking Co. creates handcrafted artisan baked goods and beautiful charcuterie for everything from everyday treats to special celebrations. Whether you’re ordering fresh sourdough, warm cinnamon rolls, a thoughtfully curated bakery gift basket, or an elegant charcuterie spread for your next gathering, every order is made with care and attention to detail. Follow their page to see seasonal menus, specialty offerings, and the latest delicious creations.
🥐 Kat’s Scratch Bakery & Confections
Located in the Historic District, Ocala, FL
Kat’s Scratch Bakery & Confections is a pre-order artisan bakery offering local pickup, free delivery within Ocala city limits, and shipping on select items. Seasonal menus are updated regularly, and many specialty items are available while supplies last.
Pre-order. Pickup and delivery available by arrangement.
Online ordering: https://katsscratchbakery.square.site
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatsScratchBakeryConfections
Kat’s Scratch Bakery & Confections specializes in handcrafted artisan baked goods made with traditional techniques and thoughtfully selected ingredients. Their ever-changing menu includes:
Custom cakes
Artisan sourdough breads and bagels
Olive oil loaf cakes
Jumbo Toasty Pastries
Almond Croissant Cookies
Churros
Gluten-free pastries and desserts
Seasonal bakery collections
Japanese Crystal Candy (Kohakutou)
Rotating specialty desserts inspired by the seasons
With new seasonal creations appearing throughout the year, there’s always something new to discover.
Kat’s Scratch Bakery & Confections blends old-world baking techniques with creative, modern flavors to create desserts that are both comforting and unforgettable. They also place a strong emphasis on accommodating dietary needs, offering an impressive selection of gluten-free pastries and desserts without sacrificing quality or flavor. Many of their seasonal specialties highlight locally inspired ingredients, including Florida-grown citrus and wild blackberries, celebrating the flavors that make our state unique.
Founded by pastry chef Katie Greene, Kat’s Scratch Bakery & Confections was born from a passion for handcrafted baking and the belief that exceptional desserts begin with quality ingredients and careful technique. Rather than following trends, Katie focuses on creating small-batch pastries, breads, and desserts that tell a story through flavor, craftsmanship, and seasonality. Every menu is thoughtfully curated to celebrate the changing seasons while giving customers something exciting to look forward to with each visit.
