Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 653 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 bakeries in and around Waterford, MI, led by Amy Cakes Bakery, April's Famous Bakes and Sheila's Bakery Waterford. Together they have 653 Google reviews; Southern Moon Biscuit Company has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Waterford, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Celebration cakes put Amy Cakes Bakery at No. 1 in Waterford, MI, backed by a 4.8 Google rating from 110 reviews and specific praise for taste, decoration, and service. At 2615 Dixie Hwy, its offerings include custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes, baby shower cakes, and cupcakes. One wedding-shower customer praised moist cupcakes, precisely colored frosting that wasn’t too sweet, and an order ready on time. Another reviewer returned for a second family cake and again praised the results.
Homestyle and Southern cakes, cookies, and bars give April's Famous Bakes a clear focus, while a 4.8 Google rating from 51 reviews supports its No. 2 spot in Waterford, MI. The bakery says it bakes in small batches without preservatives. Reviewers praise the coffee and baked goods at its Oakland County Farmers Market cafe, and one describes a generous slice of carrot cake that was hard to stop eating. The nearby production kitchen also opens to the public on Fridays.
Homestyle Southern cakes
Farmers market cafe
Small-batch baking
“Wonderful coffee and baked goods! And the proprietor is so pleasant. Ver glad to have this as part of the farmer's market.”
Large baked goods, a varied selection, and sweet bread give Sheila's Bakery Waterford its case for rank 3 in Waterford, MI. Reviewers praise the baked goods’ size, selection, and prices, while one specifically mentions buying sweet bread. This family-owned bakery on Elizabeth Lake Road holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Coffee, ice cream, and Mexican cuisine round out the offerings. Daily hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., takeout, and free parking add practical reasons to stop in.
Sweet bread
Coffee available
Open daily
“I ordered a quesa birria and it was just birria with beans and rice. I was disappointed because on the menu it showed a totally different presentation of what I thought i was going to get. But I didn’t get queso nor tortillas. Search up …”
Detailed custom cakes put The Bakery Waterford at No. 4, with reviewers praising birthday designs, flavor and how closely finished cakes matched their requests. One customer reported that a bumpy cake bought Saturday was still moist on Monday; another highlighted quick communication on a custom order. The bakery at 4698 Dixie Hwy in Waterford, MI also lists cookies and cupcakes. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 219 reviews supports the selection, while Tuesday–Saturday hours of 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and free lot parking help with planning a visit.
Custom birthday cakes
Cookies and cupcakes
Free lot parking
“Purchased the bumpy cake at the last minute. Bought on Saturday, I had a taste on Monday. The cake was still moist, which most chocolate isn’t.
Very good, will be back to taste other flavors.”
Scratch-made baking in a party-store setting distinguishes Brunch Babes Bakery, ranked fifth among bakeries in Waterford, MI. This micro bakery and cafe makes bakery items alongside breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with reviewers praising its bread, sweets, and pizza. One customer singled out a breakfast pizza for its flavor and generous size. A 4.9 Google rating from 38 reviews supports its placement, while delivery and Tuesday-through-Friday hours until 7 p.m. offer practical options for picking up or ordering food.
Scratch-made bakery items
Micro bakery cafe
Delivery available
“This place doesn’t disappoint! 5 stars across the board!”
A birthday cake ordered with less than 24 hours’ notice gives Klever Kreation a specific reason for earning rank 6 among bakeries in Waterford, MI: the reviewer called the cake delicious and the service outstanding. Another reviewer praised the owners, while its Google rating stands at 4.5 across 67 reviews. Located at 3177 Dixie Hwy, the bakery offers takeout and delivery rather than dine-in service. Hours run Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Custom celebration cakes and weekly preorder treats earn Southern Moon Biscuit Company the No. 7 spot among bakeries in Waterford, MI. The bakery at 6625 Hatchery Rd makes Southern-inspired cakes, cupcakes, and signature desserts for private and corporate gatherings, including full dessert tables. Reviewers praise balanced chocolate flavor, frosting, and a wedding cake created from just a few inspiration photos. Its 5-star Google rating comes from 10 reviews, while individual preorders give customers a reason to order beyond special occasions.
Custom celebration cakes
Weekly preorder treats
Event dessert tables
“It was SO delicious! I’m super picky about sweets—especially cake frosting—and this absolutely nailed it. The chocolate flavor was perfectly balanced, rich without being overpowering. Truly a taste of heaven! I would 100% order again (an…”
A bakery stop can share a shopping trip at Kroger Bakery, located at 5111 Highland Rd in Waterford, MI. Its No. 8 spot reflects that convenience, a 4.8-star Google rating from four reviews, and service options that include delivery, in-store pickup, and takeout. The bakery sits within a supermarket with a deli department, making it practical for combining errands. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add to its usefulness for a quick visit.
Vintage piping and whimsical cake designs give Golden Hour Cakes a clear focus, earning it the No. 9 spot among bakeries in Waterford, MI. The bakery at 2985 Lacota Rd offers custom cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops. One reviewer praised a heart-shaped bridal shower cake for matching their inspiration, while others highlighted both decoration and taste. Repeat customers also described consistently satisfying orders. Its 5-star Google rating comes from six reviews, and takeout is available.
Vintage cake designs
Cupcakes and cake pops
Takeout available
“I had requested a cake super last minute and she DELIVERED!!! it was sooo cute and our family loved it! 10/10 professionalism!”
Custom cakes and a helpful pickup experience earn Meijer Bakery the No. 10 spot in Waterford, MI. One reviewer praised a half-chocolate, half-vanilla sheet cake with whipped frosting and described how the baker helped correct a mistake in the requested writing. At 4200 Highland Rd, the bakery also offers cookies, pies, and artisanal breads baked fresh daily. Daily hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., along with curbside pickup and delivery, make it a practical option for everyday baked goods and occasion cakes.
Custom cake designs
Bread baked daily
Curbside pickup available
“Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I got a 1/4 sheet cake, half chocolate and half vanilla with whipped frosting and it was SO delicious. I made a mistake on the writing but the baker fixed it as best she could when I picked it up…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each bakery is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Waterford category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bakeries in Waterford, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Southern Moon Biscuit Company has 5 stars from 10 reviews, Golden Hour Cakes has 5 from 6, and Meijer Bakery has 5 from 2. Brunch Babes Bakery follows with 4.9 from 38. Among bakeries with more than 100 reviews, Amy Cakes Bakery has the highest rating at 4.8 from 110.
Where can I order a custom celebration cake in Waterford, MI?
Amy Cakes Bakery at 2615 Dixie Hwy offers wedding, birthday, anniversary and baby shower cakes. The Bakery Waterford at 4698 Dixie Hwy also makes custom cakes. Golden Hour Cakes at 2985 Lacota Rd specializes in vintage and whimsical designs and offers cupcakes and cake pops. Meijer Bakery at 4200 Highland Rd offers custom cakes, including licensed-character designs.
Which bakeries in Waterford, MI are open early or on Sundays?
Dunkin’ at 4399 Highland Rd opens at 5 a.m. every day. Panera Bread at 5175 Highland Rd opens at 6 a.m. Monday–Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Meijer Bakery opens daily at 7 a.m., and Sheila’s Bakery Waterford opens daily at 7:30 a.m. Southern Moon Biscuit Company lists daily hours of 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Which bakeries in Waterford, MI offer delivery or pickup?
Sheila’s Bakery Waterford, Klever Kreation, April’s Famous Bakes and Southern Moon Biscuit Company offer delivery and takeout. Southern Moon also offers curbside pickup. Kroger Bakery and Meijer Bakery offer delivery and in-store pickup. Amy Cakes Bakery offers in-store pickup and takeout, while The Bakery Waterford offers takeout; neither lists delivery as available.
Where can I sit down with coffee and baked goods in Waterford, MI?
Panera Bread at 5175 Highland Rd offers dine-in seating, outdoor seating, coffee, tea and free Wi-Fi. Dunkin’ at 4399 Highland Rd also offers dine-in service, coffee and Wi-Fi. Both are listed as suitable for working on a laptop. April’s Famous Bakes has a cafe inside the Oakland County Farmers Market, and reviewers mention stopping for coffee and baked goods.
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