Best Bakeries in Bowling Green

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Bowling Green

Quick answer

Our top picks are Riley’s Bakery, Great American Donut Shop and Awaken Bakery.

These eight currently listed shops are physically located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The selection includes local bakeries and donut shops, along with a few established chain locations; descriptions are based on customer reviews or shop information.

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The list

  1. 1

    Riley’s Bakery

    $ · 819 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Riley’s is a local bakery selling baked goods and desserts. Reviewers mention cheesecake bites, lemon squares, and pecan pie squares.

    Best for: pastries and dessert bars

  2. 2

    Great American Donut Shop

    $ · 901 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Great American Donut Shop is a Bowling Green donut shop that operates around the clock. Local coverage describes it as a longstanding local favorite, and customer listings highlight its donuts.

    Best for: donuts at any hour

  3. 3

    Awaken Bakery

    $ · 300 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Awaken Bakery is a dedicated gluten-free bakery that also serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, and desserts. Reviewers mention cinnamon rolls, biscuits, and birthday cakes, and the bakery emphasizes avoiding gluten cross-contamination.

    Best for: gluten-free baking

  4. 4

    Best Donuts

    $ · 1428 U.S. 31 W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Best Donuts is a locally listed shop making donuts and offering savory kolaches. A local donut guide notes that its fresh-made donuts draw an early-morning following.

    Best for: early-morning donuts

  5. 5

    Parlor Doughnuts

    $ · 133 Three Springs Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Parlor Doughnuts is a doughnut and coffee shop offering its signature layered doughnuts along with vegan- and gluten-friendly options. Customer listings describe it as a craft doughnut shop.

    Best for: layered doughnuts

  6. 6

    Krispy Kreme

    $ · 798 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Krispy Kreme is a doughnut shop on Campbell Lane that also serves coffee. Its Bowling Green listing describes the shop as serving fresh doughnuts, and local diner listings include it among the city’s donut options.

    Best for: classic doughnuts

  7. 7

    Nothing Bundt Cakes

    $$ · 2825 Scottsville Rd, #2, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Nothing Bundt Cakes sells Bundt cakes, Bundtlets, and Bundtinis at its Bowling Green bakery. The company says this location has served the community since fall 2023.

    Best for: Bundt cakes

  8. 8

    Gigi’s Cupcakes

    $$ · 760 Campbell Ln, Unit 107, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    Gigi’s Cupcakes is a cupcake shop that also makes cakes for birthdays and weddings. Reviewers mention its range of cupcake flavors and gluten-free cupcake options.

    Best for: cupcakes