5 Delicious Upstate New York Bakeries To Check Out This Fall

It’s that time of year when we all begin to crave the desserts that make holiday celebrations special, from pumpkin pie to peppermint bark. But if you don’t want to wait until Thanksgiving to dig into some delicious baked goods, there are some incredible bakeries all over New York delivering the sweet taste of fall to customers in the form of some mouth-watering confections. Here are just a few that are absolutely worth the trip.

Villa Italia Bakery FB Page

Villa Italia FB Page

The specialty cakes and pastries at Villa Italia are as good as you'll find in Schenectady, and they've also got an expansive menu of cheesecake and tiramisu.

Schuyler Bakery FB Page

This is a great one-stop shop in Albany to satisfy your sweet tooth, from doughnuts to custom order cakes. They've been putting out tasty desserts in the state capital for over 65 years.

Leo's Bakery FB Page

This is a bakery, deli and cafe all packed into one. They make more than 20 different kinds of gourmet and homestyle cakes, from carrot to Oreo to Swiss mint. They've also got a huge selection of pies, cookies and bread.

Harrison Bakery Inc.

Harrison Bakery has been crafting baked goods in Syracuse since 1949, when Arthur Rothfeld, a German immigrant, opened the bakery. They've got a variety of pastries, donuts, cakes and breads to enjoy at this longtime community staple for tasty treats.

The Pastry Garden

The Pastry Garden FB Page

The intricate decoration of the cakes made at Pastry Garden are truly a sight to behold. It's worth taking a trip to the shop just to peruse the ornate presentation of high-quality desserts. Just make sure you remember to bring one home.

There are tons of other fantastic bakeries around the state. If you’re looking for some top-notch bakeries in Buffalo, check out Five Points Bakery or Buffalo Cake Pops. If you’re in Binghampton, drop by Chroma Cafe and Bakery or Old Barn Market and Gluten Free Bakery. You won’t regret the trip.