Best Bakeries on Nantucket
5/30/2024
Nantucket may be best known for its cobblestone streets and coastal views, but its bakery scene is just as worth exploring. From downtown favorites serving fresh sourdough and pastries to cozy cafés near the beach, these are some of the best bakeries on Nantucket to visit during your stay. Perfect for breakfast before a day of exploring—or a sweet treat after the ferry ride.
Born & Bread | 35 Centre St., Nantucket | (508) 228-3700
Born & Bread is a year-round artisanal bread bakery and mercantile space situated in the historic downtown of Nantucket, 30 miles out to sea. The bakery offers freshly baked, artisanal breads made with traditional methods. In their mercantile, they curate a selection of local artisanal goods, clean living products, practical kitchen wares, and quality sustenance. At their core, they are dedicated to providing high-quality, locally sourced products to both residents and visitors.
Wicked Island Bakery | 147 Orange St., Nantucket | (508) 901-5797
The stone-lined hearth ovens at this bakery mean the bakers make the best pizzas, crusty breads, and their famous morning buns. There's also a wide selection of cookies, muffins, cakes and even donuts, all made by the husband-and-wife team, both with serious culinary chops. Wicked Island Bakery will have what you're looking for, from sandwiches for the beach, a baguette for a cheese plate, or some sweet afternoon snacks.
45 Surfside Bakery and Café | 45 Surfside Rd., Nantucket | (774) 333-3981
Stop by this bakery and café on your way out to Surfside Beach, located on the southern side of the island. The chef is the former head of a well-known Boston bakery and is known for her elaborate and delicious cakes. The pastry case regularly contains brownies, cookies, muffins, and cinnamon buns, and if you're hungry for more, the lunch menu with sandwiches, salads, and pizza will fill you up.
Each of these local favorites captures a different side of Nantucket—historic, artisanal, and effortlessly coastal. Whether you’re grabbing pastries before exploring Main Street or planning a beach picnic, these bakeries are the perfect way to start your day on the island. For more ideas on where to eat and stay, explore our Nantucket travel guides.