It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time for enjoying holiday decor, watching a tree lighting, spending time with family and friends, and, best of all, eating festive goodies!
Whether you are looking for a coffee and a sweet treat or ordering a pie for a holiday party, these five Wilmington bakeries have you covered!
100% women-owned, Hell’s Belles has some of the best holiday cookies in the city!
Our It’s Time Reporter Jill witnessed the magic behind the holiday cookie-making process! Owners Stephanie and Hannah took us into the kitchen to show us how they make their delicious white chocolate peppermint cookies! Check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
They have other Christmas offerings such as tarts and pies that are available to preorder for your holiday parties. Pre-order your holiday goods by Wednesday, December 18th.
You can visit Hell’s Belles Bake Shop at 600 N Union Street or at the Brandywine Festival of the Arts to grab one of their holiday cookie boxes!
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Who doesn’t love a big warm cinnamon bun on a cozy winter day? And no one does cinnamon buns better than DOPE Doughs!
Based out of Ristorante Attilio, Juliana Papili’s DOPE Doughs offers a ton of different bun flavors this holiday season. Rum Raisin, Buttery Pecan, Cookie Butter Crunch, and the list goes on!
Christmas orders are now open, and make sure you get your order in before Thursday, December 19th.
Follow and direct message them on IG to order then pick up at 1900 Lancaster Avenue.
In need of a new Christmas tradition? Try building a gingerbread house!
Sweet Somethings is having its very first Gingerbread Workshop on December 18th! Taught by Chef Victoria and Bakery Director Ashley, it’s the perfect activity to add to your winter bucket list. Hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served, so you won’t want to miss this!
Can’t make the workshop? Head over to their shop at 1006 N Union Street to try their seasonal cookies, such as Raspberry Sable and Russian Tea cookies!
Follow them on IG to stay up to date on events and more!
The perfect spot for coffee and a little sweet treat!
Not only do they have delicious pastries like doughnuts, but they also have winter latte flavors! Try their Gingerbread Cookie, Andes Mint Mocha, and Eggnog Caramel flavors.
If you are more of a savory person, they have brand-new Salted Maple Pecan Cream Cheese to pair with your morning bagel.
Visit them at 3111 Miller Road and stay up to date on their festive flavors by following them on IG.
Crust us when we say you will love the holiday pies from Riverfront Bakery!
They have pumpkin, apple, cherry, and more flavors that everyone will love. Pies need to be preordered, so make sure you give them a call or email ahead of time.
Every great holiday party has to have a pie, so get yours and other holiday treats at Riverfront Bakery.
Follow them on IG for an up-close look at their delicious pastries or stop by 313 S Justison Street.
