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Fall’s Sweetest Flavors: Harrisburg Bakeries to Try

Published: Oct 6, 2025
Cookies stacked up in a bakery in Harrisburg

Looking for the best fall flavors in Harrisburg? From pumpkin spice cookies and apple-filled pastries to warm artisan breads, the city’s bakeries are serving up seasonal treats you won’t want to miss. Here’s where to find your fall flavor in Harrisburg and what to try at each stop.

Raising the Bar

Why go: Scratch made classic treats with a twist!
Try this: Croissants, Focaccia Bread or seasonal favorites like Apple Cardamom Sticky Buns
Location: 1507 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Check out their Instagram for the latest menu items

Raising the Bar Pastries

Bonus: Raising the Bar is hosting a Pie-Pop Up on November 1st from 2-5pm. Spend the afternoon with a slice of pie, coffee and good vibes!

Salted Butter

Why go: Simple, Premium Baked Goods
Try this: Assortment of cookies and cupcakes or their new seasonal treats, Snickerdoodle Cheesecake or Pumpkin Spice Sweet Rolls
Location: 1224 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Check out their Instagram for the latest menu items

Cookies stacked up in a bakery in Harrisburg 

Wake and Bake Café

Why go: Fun, colorful café known for breakfast pastries and a variety of morning drinks
Try this: Try the signature Avocado Toast and a biscotti 
Location: 240 N 3rd St Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Check out their Instagram for the latest menu items

Wake & Bake Cafe

Just Baked Cakes & Pies

Why go: Specialty cakes and pies made for the season located inside the Midtown Scholar
Try this: Apple Crumb Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Strawberry Cheesecake
Location: 270 Verbeke St, Harrisburg, PA 17102

Just Baked Cakes & Pies

Alvaro Bread & Pastry Shoppe

Why go: Artisan breads and pastries with an old-world touch.
Try this: Harvest breads with seeds and grains, Sundried Tomato Tuscan, or cannoli for dessert.
Location: 236 Peffer St, Harrisburg, PA 17102

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Anna Rose

Why go: A Parisian style cozy cafe with a variety of sweet treats
Try this: Pumpkin Spice Cookies and Cupcakes
Location: 100 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Check out their Instagram for the latest menu items

Yellow Bird Cafe

Why go: Cozy café vibes with fresh, house-made baked goods.
Try this: Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie or a variety of muffins 
Location: 1320 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Check out their Instagram for the latest menu items

Inside the Broad Street Market:

Taylor Chip – Giant, gooey cookies (try the seasonal pumpkin spice cookie).

Seasonal Pumpkin Cookie from Taylor Chip at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg

Coffee and Crumbs – Coffee paired with pastries (try their chocolate croissant or seasonal Danish).

Lil’s Pretzels – Fresh, hand-rolled pretzels (try a warm cinnamon-sugar pretzel for a fall twist).

Lil'z Pretzel

Location: 1233 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102

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Author: Syeda Tayyeba

Director of Marketing & Communications, ExploreHBG