5 Best Bakeries in Tucson AZ
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 bakeries in Tucson AZ considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers bakeries in Tucson, Arizona, ranked by Google rating, weighted by review count, with a minimum of 300 reviews for each business. Eleven businesses qualified and the top five are shown here. One entry is listed under the restaurant category on Google, but its reviews focus on pastries and desserts. Each guide entry uses listed hours, addresses and service options, along with what reviewers say about the baked goods. Hours can change, so check with each business before you visit.
#1
Barrio Bread
★ 4.9 (699 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Listed as a bakery with a 4.9 rating from 699 reviews. It is at 18 S Eastbourne Ave and open daily from 9 am to 1 pm, so the morning window is short. Listed options include in-store pick-up and takeaway, and the listing notes a quick visit. The price range is listed as $10 to $20. Reviewers mention sourdough, whole wheat bread, rosemary and cinnamon bagels, Cuban bread and tomato and cheese focaccia. Several describe a crisp crust with a soft inside and say the bakery has strong roots in the community.
Best for: Sourdough, bagels and focaccia
- Address
- 18 S Eastbourne Ave, Tucson, AZ 85716, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–1 pm
#2
Houlden's Rise Above
★ 5 (304 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Listed as a bakery with a 5 rating from 304 reviews. It is at 5029 East 5th Street and open Friday from 8 am to noon, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so plan around those hours. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention vegan pastries with creative flavors, including strawberry jam and lemon curd filled options, and a blueberry cronut. Several said the baked goods were worth the trip.
Best for: Vegan pastries and filled treats
- Address
- 5029 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun 9 am–2 pm; Thu Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#3
La Estrella Bakery Inc.
★ 4.8 (1,802 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Listed as a bakery with a 4.8 rating from 1,802 reviews. It is at 5266 S 12th Ave and open daily from 6 am to 6 pm, with Sunday hours ending at 1 pm. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Reviewers mention that everything is made fresh in the store, with some dairy-free and vegan options among the donuts and other items. They also point to conchas, tortillas and a good variety of pan. Several recommend arriving early because the bakery gets busy.
Best for: Conchas, tortillas and early pastries
- Address
- 5266 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 6 am–1 pm; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#4
La Estrella Bakery Inc
★ 4.7 (603 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Listed as a bakery with a 4.7 rating from 603 reviews. It is at 120 South Avenida del Convento, Suite 100, and open daily from 7 am to 6 pm, with Sunday hours ending at 2 pm. Listed features include coffee, breakfast, takeaway, on-site services, Wi-Fi and a quick visit option, along with a free parking lot. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed. Reviewers mention conchas, a space where customers can sit and enjoy coffee, and staff who are friendly and helpful. Some say the Mexican breads are consistently fresh.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast with pastries
- Address
- 120 South Avenida del Convento #100, Tucson, AZ 85745, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–2 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#5
Woops! Bakeshop (Main Gate Square)
★ 4.7 (364 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Listed under the restaurant category with a 4.7 rating from 364 reviews. The shop is at 845 E University Blvd. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. Listed features include takeaway, dine-in, outdoor seating, delivery, vegan and vegetarian options, breakfast, and a women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly listing. The price range is listed as $10 to $20. Reviewers mention macarons, coffee and tea, chocolate chip walnut and red velvet cookies, and a hazelnut cake.
Best for: Macarons, coffee and vegan options
- Address
- 845 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–9 pm; Mon 7:30 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7:30 am–9 pm; Tue 7:30 am–9 pm; Wed 7:30 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 bakeries in Tucson AZ 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 Estrella Bakery Inc. opens at 6 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?
Barrio Bread ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 699 reviews. Houlden's Rise Above is second at 5 from 304 reviews.
Which bakeries in Tucson AZ are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Woops! Bakeshop (Main Gate Square), at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Barrio Bread $10–20; Woops! Bakeshop (Main Gate Square) $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Barrio Bread, La Estrella Bakery Inc and Woops! Bakeshop (Main Gate Square).
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