5 Best Bakeries in Downtown, Fort Collins CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 bakeries in Downtown, Fort Collins CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks bakeries and dessert shops in Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado, for readers choosing where to pick up bread, pastries, cookies or cakes. Places are ordered by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, so a high score backed by many reviews ranks above a perfect score with only a few. Each entry draws on the listing's category, hours, address, price range where shown and what reviewers say. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered.
#1
Persimmon
★ 4.9 (375 Google reviews)Tapas bar
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Listed on Google as a tapas bar, Persimmon sits at 251 Jefferson St in Downtown Fort Collins and carries a 4.9 rating from 375 reviews. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, with Monday, Tuesday and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention a welcoming vibe, gluten-free choices and a dessert they describe as heavenly. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Gluten-free options and sharable dishes
- Address
- 251 Jefferson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 3–9 pm
#2
Waltzing Kangaroo
★ 4.8 (961 Google reviews)Australian restaurant
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Waltzing Kangaroo, an Australian restaurant at 1109 W Elizabeth St, has a 4.8 Google rating from 961 reviews. Its hours run Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm. It lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise the steak and pepper gravy pie for hot, flaky pastry and tender meat, and they also mention sausage rolls, pastries and desserts such as profiteroles. One reviewer found the flat white decent but less notable than the pies.
Best for: Pies and pastries with a sit-down lunch
- Address
- 1109 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#3
The Bread Chic
★ 4.8 (284 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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The Bread Chic is a bakery and cake shop at 130 W Olive St Unit b with a Google rating of 4.8 from 284 reviews. Listed prices fall in a $10 to $20 range, and it is open daily, with hours from 8 am to 4 pm and a shorter Sunday schedule. The bakery offers delivery, in-store pick-up, coffee and breakfast, and it lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention sourdough loaves, a ham and gruyere croissant, carrot cake and sandwiches. One reviewer describes a disappointing visit because of a cashier's attitude.
Best for: Sourdough, croissants and sandwiches
- Address
- 130 W Olive St Unit b, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–4 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
#4
Mary's Mountain Cookies
★ 4.7 (421 Google reviews)Cookie shop
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In Downtown Fort Collins, Mary's Mountain Cookies at 123 N College Ave Ste 106 is a cookie shop with 4.7 from 421 reviews. It opens every day, and weekday hours run from 9 or 10 am to 9 or 10 pm. Wheelchair access features include parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention cookies that change regularly, oatmeal creme pies and a shop that served a wedding dessert table well. Others say waiting in line felt rushed.
Best for: Fresh-baked cookies for events or a quick treat
- Address
- 123 N College Ave Ste 106, Fort Collins, CO 80524, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#5
The Cakery
★ 4.8 (187 Google reviews)Cupcake shop
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The Cakery is a cupcake shop at 2842 Council Tree Ave #141 with a Google rating of 4.8 from 187 reviews. It is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm, and it lists wheelchair-accessible parking. Reviewers mention mini cupcakes that suited a party table, a birthday cake ordered by phone with a custom design, and gluten-free options that included filled flavours. Several describe the cupcakes as beautifully displayed and delicious.
Best for: Mini cupcakes for parties and custom cakes
- Address
- 2842 Council Tree Ave #141, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 22 bakeries in Downtown, Fort Collins CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Bread Chic opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
Persimmon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 375 reviews. Waltzing Kangaroo is second at 4.8 from 961 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Fort Collins CO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Mary's Mountain Cookies, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Bread Chic $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Bread Chic.
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