Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 2,482 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 bakeries in and around St. Clair Shores, MI, led by The Cheesecake Shoppe & Café, Detroit Cookie Company and Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop. Together they have 2,482 Google reviews; The Cheesecake Shoppe & Café has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in St. Clair Shores, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Cheesecake takes the lead at The Cheesecake Shoppe & Café, earning it the No. 1 spot with enthusiastic customer praise and a 4.7 Google rating from 217 reviews. One reviewer singled out blueberry, strawberry, and cherry compotes; others praised the desserts, friendly staff, and clean shop. This women-owned bakery at 23411 Greater Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores, MI also serves cold brew, cappuccinos, and espresso. Dine-in, takeout, and in-store pickup offer several ways to plan a cheesecake stop.
Cheesecake and compotes
Coffee selection
Women-owned bakery
“Cheesecake is out of this world! Currently eating a slice for dinner because I'm an adult and why not? But seriously, got my cheesecake with blueberry, strawberry, and cherry compotes and they were delicious. Almost didn't want to share …”
Cookies, coffee, and a family’s Sunday cinnamon-roll tradition help earn Detroit Cookie Company the No. 2 spot. This women-owned bakery at 25600 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI has a 4.5-star Google rating from 414 reviews. One reviewer praised a captain crunch berry cookie and described everyone as friendly; another called the cinnamon rolls a family favorite. Takeout, delivery, and in-store pickup offer practical ways to order, with hours extending to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Cookies and coffee
Family-favorite cinnamon rolls
Women-owned bakery
“We go there on Sundays to get their cinnamon rolls. They are my family favorite”
Donuts and fritters give Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop its strongest case for rank 3 in St. Clair Shores, MI. Reviewers praise coconut cream and cherry-filled donuts, a muffin, and a cherry fritter described as large enough to share. Its 4.4-star Google rating from 272 reviews adds support, while breakfast, coffee, and dine-in or takeout options make it a practical stop. The Harper Avenue bakery opens at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; one reviewer recommends arriving early before items sell out.
Donuts and fritters
Breakfast and coffee
Early weekday opening
“Earlier you arrive, higher the odds of them not being sold out. Delicious from every last bite. Great pricing as well.”
Pastry baskets give DeRos Delicacies a distinct reason for taking the No. 4 spot. One five-star reviewer says the pastries are made daily and the baskets are done beautifully, highlighting an option for gifting. The bakery at 24440 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI has a 4.1 Google rating from 10 reviews. Delivery and takeout add convenience, while seven-day hours include Sunday service from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking are also listed.
Pastry gift baskets
Delivery and takeout
Open seven days
“The pastries are made daily.The baskets are done beautifully”
Customization is the reason For the Love of Cake, LLC takes the No. 5 spot in this St. Clair Shores, MI bakery guide. The women-owned business focuses on customized cakes and desserts, making that approach the defining feature of its offerings. Delivery is listed as an available service, and its Monday-through-Saturday hours run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Together, those details give it a place on the list for readers seeking customized baked goods.
Daily hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and drive-through service help Tim Hortons at 23825 Harper Ave earn the sixth spot. This bakery in St. Clair Shores, MI serves pastries alongside coffee, tea, and breakfast sandwiches, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. One five-star reviewer describes employees recognizing regulars and knowing their orders. Its 3.7-star Google rating from 912 reviews provides context for the rank, while seating and Wi-Fi add practical reasons to stop inside.
Coffee and pastries
Daily extended hours
Drive-through service
“SOME THE EMPLOYEES KNOW WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU WANT WHEN THEY HEAR/ SEE YOUR CAR”
Daily 6 a.m.–9 p.m. hours and a drive-through give Tim Hortons at 28101 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI a practical reason for its No. 7 spot. Pastries share the menu with coffee, light fare, and breakfast sandwiches, and the low price level supports a budget-minded stop. Dine-in seating and Wi-Fi offer an alternative to takeout or delivery. Its 3.4-star Google rating from 657 reviews is mixed, though one reviewer specifically praised an employee’s patience with a large order.
Daily early opening
Drive-through available
Pastries and coffee
“I ordered some food around 5:30 pm it was kind of a big order and it was a new tall guy there he’s so patient and kind he made my day keep him❤️ he seems like a responsible young man.”
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 St. Clair Shores 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.
Bakeries in St. Clair Shores, MI: common questions
Where can I order a celebration cake in St. Clair Shores, MI?
Sweet Life Cake Shop at 27317 Harper Ave specializes in cakes and cupcakes. Reviews describe birthday cakes, a baby-shower cake, and a cake design discussed by phone. The shop offers in-store pickup and delivery; call +1 586-350-0303.
Which places open earliest for coffee and pastries?
The Tim Hortons locations at 23825 and 28101 Harper Ave both open at 6 a.m. daily and offer coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches. Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop at 23000 Harper Ave opens at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.
Where can I sit down with dessert and coffee in St. Clair Shores, MI?
The Cheesecake Shoppe & Café at 23411 Greater Mack Ave offers cheesecake, coffee, dine-in service, a restroom, and Wi-Fi. Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop also offers coffee, dine-in service, a restroom, and Wi-Fi. Detroit Cookie Company and Sweet Life Cake Shop do not offer dine-in service.
Which bakery options are open on Sunday?
Detroit Cookie Company opens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sweet Life Cake Shop from 1 to 4 p.m.; and DeRos Delicacies at 24440 Harper Ave from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both Harper Avenue Tim Hortons locations open at 6 a.m., with 23825 closing at 10 p.m. and 28101 at 9 p.m.
How do the Google ratings and review counts compare?
The Cheesecake Shoppe & Café and Sweet Life Cake Shop each have a 4.7 rating, based on 217 and 150 reviews respectively. Detroit Cookie Company has 4.5 from 414 reviews, while Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop has 4.4 from 272. Jonah’s Bakery at 22323 Gordon Rd has 5.0 from one review. The Tim Hortons at 23825 Harper Ave has the largest review count among these St. Clair Shores, MI entries: 912 reviews and a 3.7 rating.
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