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The 5 best Black-owned bakeries in St. Louis, 2026

Ranked by Google rating with at least five reviews. No pay-to-rank. Last refreshed 2026-10-05.

Custom cakes, cookies by the dozen, pie shops in Alton and cupcake counters in the city. Most of these bakers take orders by phone or Instagram, so the listing links both when the business publishes them.

  1. SweetArt Bakeshop + Café
    No. 1

    SweetArt Bakeshop + Café

    4.7(1,519) on Google

    Funky, colorful spot producing sweets & baked goods in a functioning art studio, plus light lunch.

    Grand Center / 3701 Lindell Blvd

    Publicly listed
  2. Patty's Cheesecakes
    No. 2

    Patty's Cheesecakes

    4.7(120) on Google

    Cheesecake Bakery

    Midtown / 3730 Foundry Way

    Publicly listed
  3. Pharaohs Donuts
    No. 3

    Pharaohs Donuts

    4.6(1,467) on Google

    Independent joint behind an unassuming storefront offering a range of old-school & inventive donuts.

    Downtown / 202 N 9th St

    Publicly listed
  4. La Patisserie Chouquette
    No. 4

    La Patisserie Chouquette

    4.6(755) on Google

    Chic French bakery offering macaroons, decorated cakes & other goodies, plus weekly afternoon tea.

    Botanical Heights / 1626 Tower Grove Ave

    Publicly listed
  5. Hank's Cheesecakes
    No. 5

    Hank's Cheesecakes

    4.5(310) on Google

    Long-running spot featuring homemade cheesecakes in over 35 flavors, plus other decadent desserts.

    1063 S Big Bend Blvd

    Publicly listed

Questions about this list

How is this list of Black-owned bakeries in St. Louis ranked?

By Google rating, with a minimum of five reviews, ties broken by review count. We do not accept payment for a position on this list. Featured listings are marked on category pages, never reordered here.

How do you know each bakery is Black-owned?

Each page cites a public St. Louis source, such as a local publication or community directory, that names the business as Black-owned. Owners can verify directly, which adds a green Owner verified badge.

How often is this list updated?

Listings are re-checked against Google Business Profiles on a rolling basis. Closed businesses are removed. Last data refresh: 2026-10-05.

Last updated 2026-10-05. See all 8 bakeries & desserts in St. Louis.