Last updated September 19, 2026 · ranked from 1,828 Google reviews · How we rank
This is a ranked list of the best bakeries in Ferndale, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how recent the reviews are. Top spots go to bakeries with specific praise for their baking, well-executed custom orders and useful services. Secret Bakery takes the lead with a 4.9 Google rating from 85 reviews. At 821 Livernois St in the West Nine Mile neighborhood, it offers takeout, free street parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. A reviewer singles out its chocolate chip cookie and miso sourdough bread.
Kelsey’s cakes follows with a 5-star rating from 35 reviews. This women-owned home bakery at 240 Allen St makes custom cakes, cookies and cake pops. Reviews repeatedly highlight design work, including cakes that matched customers’ inspiration; other praise covers responsive communication, creativity and on-time wedding cake completion. The Red Hook earns its place with specific praise for banana bread and oatmeal cream pie, plus indoor seating, outdoor seating and takeout.
Top picks at a glance
1Secret BakerySecret Bakery reviewers praise its chocolate chip cookie and miso sourdough bread; takeout and free street parking are available.
2Kelsey’s cakesKelsey’s cakes makes custom cakes, cookies and cake pops, with reviewers praising designs that matched their inspiration.
3The Red HookThe Red Hook earns reviewer praise for banana bread and oatmeal cream pie, with indoor seating, outdoor seating and takeout.
4.9(85)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 85 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · $ · West Nine Mile
Closed today
A chocolate chip cookie and miso sourdough bread get specific praise from a Secret Bakery reviewer, giving its 4.9 Google rating from 85 reviews a concrete point of reference. That feedback supports its No. 1 spot among bakeries in Ferndale, MI. At 821 Livernois St, the bakery offers takeout and is listed as suitable for a quick visit, with free street parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Listed Wednesday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Praised chocolate chip cookie
Miso sourdough bread
Free street parking
“Very much worth it. Delicious, I like that a business like this can thrive.”
5.0(35)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · Downtown Ferndale
Custom cake work earns Kelsey’s cakes the No. 2 spot, with reviewers describing designs that matched their inspiration and cakes made for weddings and Mother’s Day. This women-owned home bakery at 240 Allen St in Ferndale, MI also makes cookies and cake pops. One cookie customer praised the flavor, texture, and design, while a repeat customer highlighted responsive communication and creativity. A wedding customer specifically noted on-time completion. Those accounts complement a 5-star Google rating across 35 reviews.
Custom celebration cakes
Cookies and cake pops
Women-owned home bakery
“The cookies were a huge hit. I was so pleased with the flavor, texture and design. I was so sad when we finished the last one. Already craving more. I will absolutely order again. Thank you again, Kelsey!”
4.6(458)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · $$ · Downtown Ferndale
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Banana bread and an oatmeal cream pie give The Red Hook specific bakery praise behind its No. 3 spot in Ferndale, MI. One reviewer calls the banana bread among the best they’ve tried; another notes the cream pie’s soft cookie and generous filling. Cookies, pastries and cakes round out the offerings alongside coffee and tea. Its 4.6 Google rating from 458 reviews adds support, while indoor seating, outdoor seating and takeout make it useful for both a coffee-house pause and a quick stop.
Praised banana bread
Oatmeal cream pie
Outdoor seating
“Great coffee with kind and open workers. Really fast service as well even when it is busy. I usually get a chai and an egg sandwich.”
4.3(502)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 502 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · $$ · Downtown Ferndale
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
A broad pastry selection and daily café hours earn Bakehouse 46 the No. 4 spot in Ferndale, MI. At 301 W Nine Mile Rd, it offers cupcakes, donuts, cheesecakes, and breakfast pastries, plus vegan-friendly options and custom cakes. Its Google rating is 4.3 from 502 reviews; one reviewer praised the coffee, while others found the sweets less distinctive. Opening at 8 a.m. daily and staying open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday makes it useful for both breakfast and evening takeout.
Vegan-friendly options
Custom cakes
Open evenings
“Shoutout to Robyn and her team for supporting Ferndale High School once again!! Go and support your Ferndale Bakehouse 46”
3.5(748)· Google3.5 out of 5 from 748 reviews (Google rating)
Bakery · $ · Downtown Ferndale
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Long listed hours and several ways to order give Dunkin’ its practical appeal at rank 5. This bakery at 22451 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI serves breakfast items, coffee drinks, and dessert, with posted hours of 4 a.m. to midnight daily. Dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery cover different routines, while free parking adds convenience. Its 3.5-star Google rating from 748 reviews accompanies a casual, quiet setting with wheelchair-accessible seating and an accessible entrance.
Breakfast and coffee
Free parking lot
Curbside pickup available
“I went here to try to get doughnuts at 5:30am before work, said they're open at 4am and the "Open" sign was on but the doors were locked and nobody was there. First and last time I'll try to go here.”
3.5(748)3.5 out of 5 from 748 reviews (Google rating)
$
Downtown Ferndale
Open
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 Ferndale 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 are covered in this Ferndale, MI guide?
Bakehouse 46, Kelsey’s cakes, Secret Bakery, Dunkin', and The Red Hook are the five places covered.
What earns a bakery a top spot in Ferndale, MI?
The baking should lead the comparison, followed by selection, consistency, and dependable ordering and pickup. Name recognition alone should not determine the top spot.
How should I plan a cake order in Ferndale, MI?
Contact the business directly before setting your pickup plans. When contacting Kelsey’s cakes or another bakery, confirm whether it accepts your requested order, how much notice it needs, and the quantity and pickup time.
What should I check before visiting a bakery in Ferndale, MI?
Confirm current hours and availability of the item you want. Do this for Bakehouse 46, Secret Bakery, Dunkin', The Red Hook, or Kelsey’s cakes rather than assuming their schedules or selections match.
How do I check dietary requirements at bakeries in Ferndale, MI?
Ask the bakery directly about ingredients and preparation before ordering. For an allergy, ask specifically about shared equipment and cross-contact rather than relying on an item’s name.
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