At an elevation of 7,000 feet, baking can be a challenge. But let’s be honest, not all of us were blessed with a natural flair for the oven, no matter the altitude. And when we need the inevitable baked goods—pastries for the office, cupcakes for a shower, or bread for dinner—it’s sometimes just easier to place an order than do it ourselves!
Luckily for us, Park City has a plethora of bakeries that craft delicious delights and custom confections to our hearts’ desire. Park City’s talented bakers and bakeries have each perfected their own specialty items, and every bite is a masterpiece. From the perfect “stick bread” to flawlessly risen cakes, these local artisans are here to help.
12 of the Best Bakeries in Park City
Here are some high altitude baking gurus that my team and I love. So next time you need to bake a birthday cake, avoid the “Pinterest fail” and go with the experts!
1. Windy Ridge Bakery
This list isn’t in exact order, but Windy Ridge (also pictured above) is at the top for a reason. From savory quiches and sweet desserts, to artisan breads… all with a French twist, this is one of the original and finest bakeries in all of Park City. https://www.windyridgebakery.com
2. Tina’s Bakery
One of the newer bakeries in town, owners Valentina and Agostina (the “Tina’s”) hail from Argentina and have a location in Old Town and Sandy. They sell empanadas, fabulous sweet treats, bake-at-home items and offer catering. https://thetinasbakery.com
3. Auntie Em’s Baked Goods
“There’s no place liked home baked goods”, and Auntie Em’s has them! Em has moved homes a time or two, but you can now follow the yellow brick road to her bakery on Kearns Boulevard, where she and her team sell delicious pies and cookies. https://www.auntieemspc.com
4. Luna’s Kitchen
With a slogan like “healthyish food for everybody”, you know it’s going to be high quality ingredients baked up just right. This is a gluten-free kitchen that offers a huge assortment of bakes goods like quiche, bread, pop tarts, cinnamon rolls, muffins and so much more. They also have sandwiches, grab-and-go meals and cold pressed juices. https://www.lunaskitchenparkcity.com
5. Deer Valley Grocery Cafe
In true Deer Valley form, the Grocery Cafe offers the highest quality, mouth-watering bakery items and specialty cakes for your next sweet craving. If you have not yet had Deer Valley’s famous carrot cake, drop everything now. https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/dining/deer-valley-cafe
6. Hill’s Kitchen
One of my favorite restaurants in Park City is Hearth & Hill, and Hill’s Kitchen is from the same family of owners. In fact, their operating group is named “Leave Room for Dessert Eateries”. In addition to delicious baked goods and custom cakes, they serve up breakfast, lunch and family style meals
7. LuAnn’s Cupcakes
A small bakeshop with big flavors, LuAnn’s cupcakes are mainly baked to order. Where, you ask? In a shared building behind the Sinclair Station in Silver Creek. If you need cupcakes for a shower, birthday or party, LuAnn is your gal. http://www.luannscupcakes.com
8. Red Bicycle Breadworks (The Market)
Red Bicycle Bread quickly became a phenomenon when it launched years back, and it now calls The Market on Kearns Blvd “home., where they bake seven days a week. They offer sprouted grain breads, specialty loafs and even pizza, although I stand by the trusted “stick bread” with olive oil and sea salt. I dare you to eat just one piece. http://www.redbicyclebreadworks.com
9. Cupla Coffee
Cupla is a small Salt Lake City based chain that opened in Kimball Junction a couple years back. The brunch cafe has an in-house bakery specializing in gluten free, vegan, paleo and keto options.
10. Java Cow Cafe & Bakery
You might think of Java Cow as the ice cream place on Main, but did you know that all of their baked goods are made on site? French macaroons, pastries, brownies, cookies, biscotti, you name it. Fresh challah bread is available Fridays at 1:00.
11. Park City Desserts & Coffee
The name is pretty self explanatory. But I should tell you what Park City Desserts and Coffee has in store for you at the top of Main in the Treasure Mountain Inn. Tarts, mini cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, breads, mousse and macarons are available pre-order or in the shop. https://park-city-desserts.square.site
12. Chip Cookies
Craving a warm chocolate chip cookie? This is the place to be. Inside Park City Mercantile you’ll find this growing franchise that promises to deliver warm cookies with rotating flavors each week. They also cater. https://www.chipcookies.co/pages/gourmet-cookies-in-park-city-utah