No matter where you book your South County vacation rental, a trip to South Kingstown will undoubtedly be part of your holiday. After all, this community is home to downtown Wakefield-Peacedale, South County’s most prominent commercial center, which is full of great restaurants and local retailers to explore.
As you wander, you’re sure to come across a variety of bakeries. Downtown Wakefield-Peacedale has an abundance of these shops, with each offering different types of baked goods. Whether you’re searching for a fresh loaf of bread or some sweet treats, this region has you covered.
A few bakeries in this area stand out from the crowd because of their quality. Here are five South Kingstown bakeries you simply have to check out during your South County vacation.
1) South County Bread Company
For the best bread in coastal Rhode Island, take the time to visit the South County Bread Company on Main Street in Wakefield-Peacedale. This small bakery makes everything on-site and has items like sourdough, multigrain, rye, baguettes, croissants, and dinner rolls, giving you all kinds of selection as you buy bread for your vacation rental.
They have sweet treats at the South County Bread Company, too, including Danishes and cinnamon buns, and you can grab coffee beans from Seaworthy Coffee Roasters, as well. South County Bread Company gets busy and closes at 1:00 PM on most days, so get there early to avoid disappointment.
2) Sweet Althea’s
Just south of Wakefield-Peacedale’s Main Street in the Quo Vadis Shopping Center is Sweet Althea’s, a cake and cupcake shop that focuses on using fresh, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible. You can order custom cakes and cupcakes through the retailer, but they also have regularly stocked items you can choose from when you visit.
Some of the most popular items at Sweet Althea’s include fresh-baked cinnamon buns, bagels, cookies, brownies, cake pops, muffins, and scones. They serve Dave’s Coffee, too, if you want a cup of South County’s best java first thing in the morning. This shop is open between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM seven days a week, so you’ll have more than enough time to check them out.
3) Cakelicious Bakery & Cafe
As you might expect when you read the name, Cakelicious Bakery & Cafe specializes in cakes. Whether you need a custom cake or are fine with a pre-made option, this shop in downtown Wakefield-Peacedale has you covered.
That’s not all, though, as Cakelicious Bakery & Cafe makes fresh-baked scones, muffins, cookies, and cupcakes daily and even has a lunch menu featuring grilled sandwiches and soups. You can also get a cup of Jim’s Organic Coffee, which is roasted in nearby West Wareham, Massachusetts, while you enjoy your food.
4) Bagelz of Wakefield
When you want a freshly baked bagel, nothing but Bagelz of Wakefield will do. This shop on Pershing Avenue in Wakefield-Peacedale is perhaps South County’s top bagel spot, as they make everything on-site each morning and have nearly every bagel variety imaginable.
The bagels at Bagelz of Wakefield are boiled and then baked, creating the perfect texture and flavor every time. You can choose between about a dozen different toppings or get your bagel as a breakfast sandwich, too, and enjoy it with a cup of house blend or fair trade coffee to create the perfect breakfast.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better bagel anywhere in South County than at Bagelz of Wakefield.
5) baked. by Jessica
Before all else, you should know that baked. by Jessica is predominantly a custom cake shop where you can order a personalized cake for a special occasion. In that case, you’ll need to give the shop four to five weeks’ notice to ensure it’s ready for you.
However, you can also pick up some pre-made goods at this small bakery in downtown Wakefield-Peacedale, including cookies and pretty much any flavor of cupcake imaginable. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, stop by the storefront to see what they have in stock on that particular day. You won’t be disappointed.
Make the Most of Your Time in South Kingstown
If you choose to take a day away from the beach to visit South Kingstown, you’ll want to make the most of it. Checking out a restaurant or two and some boutique retailers should be on your list; it’s also a good idea to make at least one of these bakeries a priority.
Your South County vacation will be busy, but grabbing some baked goods from one of these bakeries will help you slow down in the morning because you’ll have breakfast ready to go at your vacation rental. The result is a far more relaxing Rhode Island vacation.