5 Best Bakeries in Fort Collins CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 bakeries in Fort Collins CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks bakeries and dessert spots across Fort Collins, Colorado, for people looking for pastries, cakes, cookies or a sit-down treat. Places were ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, with a minimum of 300 reviews, and 9 qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry is built only from the listing's category, hours, address, price range where shown, accessibility features and what reviewers mention. Some listed businesses are restaurants or creperies rather than traditional bakeries.
#1
Persimmon
★ 4.9 (375 Google reviews)Tapas bar
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Persimmon is listed on Google as a tapas bar at 251 Jefferson St, with a rating of 4.9 from 375 reviews. Listed hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, with Monday, Tuesday and Sunday closed. It lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a lively atmosphere, dishes such as arancini and arepas, a dessert called the Love Cake, and gluten-free options that staff handled carefully.
Best for: Small plates and a standout dessert
- 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 is an Australian restaurant at 1109 W Elizabeth St with a Google rating of 4.8 from 961 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and closed on Sundays and Mondays. It lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention savoury pies with flaky pastry, including steak and pepper gravy and lamb rosemary, along with sausage rolls, profiteroles and a flat white.
Best for: Savoury pies and sausage rolls
- 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
Mary's Mountain Cookies
★ 4.7 (421 Google reviews)Cookie shop
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Mary's Mountain Cookies is a cookie shop at 123 N College Ave Ste 106 with a Google rating of 4.7 from 421 reviews. It is open every day, with hours from 9 or 10 am until 9 or 10 pm. The shop lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a menu that changes regularly, oatmeal creme pies made in store, an ice cream cookie sandwich, and cookies made for a wedding dessert table. Some say the service felt rushed on a busy first visit.
Best for: Rotating cookie flavours and ice cream cookie sandwiches
- 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
#4
La Creperie & French Bakery
★ 4.6 (1,771 Google reviews)Creperie
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La Creperie & French Bakery is a creperie at 2722 S College Ave with a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,771 reviews, the largest review count on this list. It is closed on Mondays and opens at 7 am on other days, closing at 3 pm on Fridays to Sundays. It offers outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention buttery croissants, a wide range of French pastries and crepes, and long waits for a table at busy times.
Best for: Croissants, crepes and a French breakfast
- Address
- 2722 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun 7 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–2:30 pm; Tue 7 am–2:30 pm; Wed 7 am–2:30 pm
#5
Retreat Bakery Bar
★ 4.7 (301 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Retreat Bakery Bar is a bakery and cake shop at 2601 S Lemay Ave Unit 21 with a Google rating of 4.7 from 301 reviews. Its listed price range is $10 to $20, and it is open daily, closing at 4 pm on Sundays. It lists indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, breakfast and coffee, and it is identified as women-owned. Reviewers mention a custom strawberry pavlova, biscuits and gravy, and treats for dogs. One reviewer found the cake ordering experience unwelcoming.
Best for: Custom cakes, breakfast and coffee
- Address
- 2601 S Lemay Ave Unit 21, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 bakeries in Fort Collins CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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, La Creperie & French Bakery opens at 7 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 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: Retreat Bakery Bar $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for La Creperie & French Bakery and Retreat Bakery Bar.
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