3 Best Bakeries in Topeka, KS

I come here regularly enough. Everything is always fresh! The people are welcoming And the prices are very affordable.

Their products and employees were top notch, the atmosphere is amazing outside of it being a tiny place. The priced were very low, I don't understand the current report that it's $10-20 a person. We spent $20 for three people and have enough items for breakfast for a couple days.

Stopped here while visiting Topeka based solely on Google reviews and it did not disappoint. Fantastic selection and very reasonable prices (cash only). Got a variety of items and it was all fantastic. Definitely plan on visiting again when back in Topeka.

Everytime I am in Topeka I stop by the mall and get a sugar cookie for my mom and I. Best cookies ever.

I absolutely adore this bakery. I always leave with more than I intended because there’s always something new that catches my eye. The people working here are so sweet and patient. I’m always going to come back.

My first time in Topeka, Kansas found the wind gusting into the 40’s. Once I dropped off the highway, instead of being relegated to the hotel treadmill, I was able to wander across the parking lot to the Westridge mall. Two miles in, and a handful of laps behind me, I finally slowed my pace to a crawl and then to a stop in front of this wholesome cookie shop. What kept crossing my mind as I passed it was how vibrant and full the cases looked, in a mall that has seen better days. It was obvious someone or multiple someones were keeping this business busy! When I stopped, I found out the “why” of that curiosity. Gayla does a little walk in business, but catering and corporate orders have kept her busy for the past 11 years! My sugar tooth kept directing my mind to the frosted sugar cookies. As she was bagging a little luck of the Irish up, the banana crumble caught my eye and that was added to the bag as well. A little more conversation and a picture later, and I was back to walking. I did not make it far before I had to open up the bag. First was the banana crumble. I will never claim to know baking, other than I can consume copious amounts of cookies, but it was light and the banana was very pronounced. Would recommend trying it! One, (or two) would pare perfectly with a morning cup of coffee or tea. Next up was the sugar cookie. The first bite, I could feel the snap of the cookie. It surprised me a little as I am used to a soft sugar cookie but then all curiosity was lost and the frosting coated my palette…. Again I know so very little about baking and even less about frosting. But this frosting was absolutely delicious. I can say it is the best frosting I have ever tasted! Light and balanced; not too dense or too sweet, but a perfect mouth feel and taste! If you are in Topeka, please stop by and try Gayla’s cookies! These small businesses need our support, especially in spaces like Westridge mall.