Whether it's because they're gift services apps that exist only as online bakeries or because they display a unique, quirky retro aesthetic in their interior decor, these unconventional bakeries are each innovative in their own way.
Sweetness is a gift services app that allows users to send baked goods from a local bakery to a recipient of their choice. They can even personalize the delivery with a video message sent through the app -- much better than your standard, non-cupcake-accompanied card.
Online bakery Mah-Ze-Dahr has no physical retail location, instead, it delivers mouthwatering gourmet treats through its site and app.
On the other end of the spectrum, Bake Shoppe is a quirky local Toronto bakery that proves that interesting decor and a friendly environment draw customers in.
Be it by revolutionary delivery and retailing concepts or unique themes and products, these bakeries prove that the world is still hungry for pastry in its many forms.
30 Unconventional Bakeries
From Padded Bakery Pop-Ups to Baked Goodies Gift Services:
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — Sep 14, 2015 — Art & Design
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Mobile Bread Boutiques
Pump Street Bakery's Food Truck Offers Meals On the Go
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Gallery-Style Patisseries
The À La Folie Pastry Shop Displays its Sweet Treats Like Works of Art
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Spacious Oak Bakeries
Skyle Bakery Features an Industrial Design
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Cookie Shot Glasses
This California Cafe Serves Delicious Cream-Filled Cookie Cups
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Glass-Encased Pastry Displays
NKA's Nadege Patisserie Interior Boasts Clear and Contemporary Cases
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Quirky Nostalgic Bakeries
Bake Shoppe is a New Toronto Bakery with a Playful Attitude
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Depression-Fighting Pop-Up Bakeries
The Depressed Cake Shop Raises Depression Awareness
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Couture Pastry Shops
Prada Not Only Sells Clothes, But It Will Soon Sell Prada Pastries
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Abstract Graffiti Interiors
Bulka Cafe and Bakery Boasts a Vibrant Wall Mural
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Retro Bakery Interiors
The New Sugar Mama's Bakeshop Location is Infused with Nostalgia
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Renovated Domestic Bakeries
This Homestyle Bakery Was Formerly a Residence
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Slatted Wooden Bakeries
This Montreal Bakery Features a Latticed Design
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Drive-Through Bakeries
This Drive-Through Provides Customers with a Freshly Baked Cornish Pasty
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Mobile Gluten-Free Bakeries
The CoCo Bakery Heads to Kickstarter to Help Fund its Mobile Bakery
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Padded Bakery Pop-Ups
Belvita's 'Soft Bakes Bakery' Pop-Up Doles Out Free Product Samples
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Hybrid Bakery Bistros
The Fire, Oak & Barley Wood-Fired Bistro Restaurant Serves 'Fine Fast' Food
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Gourmet Donut Shops
Blue Star Donuts Offers a Myriad of Artisanal and Guilt-Free Recipes
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Workshop Bagel Boutiques
Best Ugly Bagels Bakes Their Dough in Wood-Fired Ovens
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Sustainable Tropical Coffee Houses
Head to Hawaii for One of the Best Artisanal Roasters of Coffee
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Medicated Desserts
Kittys Kakes Offers Marijuana Dank Pops and Mini Dopenuts
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Chitchat-Encouraging Cakes
The Gossip for 2 Dessert by Julie Hinault is Meant for Sharing
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Baked Goodies Gift Services
Sweetness Allows You to Give the Incomparable Gift of Baked Goods
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Gourmet Online Bakeries
This Online Bakery Delivers Exquisite Pastries All Over the U.S.
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Cozy Industrial Store Designs
Henry Wilson Studio Turns an Old Bakery into a Aesop Store
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Temporary Vegan Bakeries
The Raw-Vegan Pixie Pop-Up Bakery Operates Out of a Doorway
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Charming Bread-Based Eateries
San Francisco's Marla Bakery Will Serve More Than Bread and Pastries
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Erotic Body Bakeries
The Erotic Bakery Serves Decoated Desserts in the Shape of Private Parts
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Pet Food Bakeries
The Pet Pleasers Bakery Makes All-Natural Pet Treats, Cookies and Cakes
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Sweet-Resembling Cupcake Stores
The Cupetit Concept Store Looks Like the Delicious Dessert
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Old-Fashioned Bakeries
The Reopening of The Hearth Indicates an Expansion into the Artisan Market
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Fold-Out Food Trucks
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Authentic Gourmet Grocers
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Monogrammed Bakery Branding
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Code-Scanning Chat Apps
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Industrial Hidden Bars
The Victoria Brown Coffee Shop Features a Hidden Bar
Shipping Crate Cafes
The IT Cafe in Athens was Designed to Reflect Food Packaging
Luxe Potato Chip Branding
This Smithuis Flavoured Chips Packaging is Designed by Peter Braakhuis
Mobile Bus Markets
FoodShare's Fresh Produce Programs Include a Travelling Market on Wheels
Gallery-Style Patisseries
The À La Folie Pastry Shop Displays its Sweet Treats Like Works of Art
Spacious Oak Bakeries
Skyle Bakery Features an Industrial Design
Rustic Dockside Bars
The Dockyard Bar's Reclaimed Materials Design Uses Authentic Finishes
Mobile Champagne Bars
Veuve Clicquot's Pop-Up Bar Concept Offers Luxury On the Go
Mobile Juice Bars
This New Boston Juice Bar is Adapting the Food Truck Business Model
Hand-Written Wrappers
Hornea Bakery Packaging Would Come Personalized with Ingredients and Recipes
Rustic Bakery Branding
Scott Naauao's Breadshop Brand Identity Features Stamped Details
Oceanic Food Court Eateries
This Fast Casual Eatery Depicts Freshness Through Interior Design
Cafe General Stores
The Lucky Penny is a Hybrid Store and Cafe
Buffet-Style Sushi Restaurants
Mainland Poke is a New Dining Concept Offering Custom Sushi Bowls
Mobile Barber Shops
Salon Le Barber Brings Men's Grooming Services on the Road
Luxe High Tea Experiences
Rhodes W1 Offers Afternoon Tea That Is Authentically English
Seafood Spaghetti Menu Items
This Dish by Jamie's Italian UK is Topped with Mussels and Octopus
Glass-Encased Pastry Displays
NKA's Nadege Patisserie Interior Boasts Clear and Contemporary Cases
Fast Food Pop-Ups
The In-N-Out Burger Pop Up Brings a Teasing Taste to Torontonians
Sugar-Free Donut Packs
Noshu's Handmade Desserts Feature No Added Sugars
Roving Bicycle Bars
The Travelling Gin Company's Mobile Bar Quenches London's Thirst by Cycle
Artisanal Frozen Desserts
Dominique Ansel Revolutionizes Ice Cream With Sweet and Savory Flavors
Mason Jar Pies
Jam Jar Bakery Offers Customers an Easy Way to Enjoy a Messy Baked Good
Wholesome Pet Food Packaging
Iams Healthy Naturals Pet Food Packaging Lays Out All Its Ingredients
Cozy Cupboard Cafes
The Flipboard Cafe in Melbourne is a Relaxing and Inventive Place to Relax
Multi-Purpose Social Cafes
Giraffe Perth Offers, Food, Gifts and Art, All for a Cause
Shirt-Pressing Cafes
This Unique Cafe in Japan Has Maids That Will Iron Your Garments
Macaron Donut Hybrids
The Macaronut From Pix Patisserie in Portland Combines Two Global Desserts
Rubberized Rainbow Sneakers
These Toddler Nike Shoes are Made With Colorful Neoprene Uppers
Charismatic Timber Cafes
The Coffee Cake Cafe in Russia Boasts a Quaint Wooden Interior
Retro Bakery Interiors
The New Sugar Mama's Bakeshop Location is Infused with Nostalgia
Contemporary Urban Workspaces
The VARA Workspace Takes History into Account
Fast Casual Burger Joints
Silver Lake's Hache is a Must-Try in the Pursuit of the Best Burger
Mobile Gifting Stores
Woohoo.in is India's First Integrated Mobile-Responsive Gifting Store
Delightfully Picturesque Cafes
The Kale Cafe Embodies a Suburban Charm
Contemporary Kosher Food Retailers
Brooklyn's Breadberry Supermarket is Ethnically Authentic
Pop-Up Grocery Stores
The Market Mobile in Ottawa Brings Healthy Foods to Underprivileged Areas
Fast Food Bike Carriers
'McBike' is a Carryout Container Designed to Hook onto Handlebars
Handleless Veggie Peelers
This Elegant Vegetable Peeler Has No Handle to Ensure Precision
Origami Pet Bowls
This Pet Food Packaging Design Unfolds into a Handy Bowl
Renovated Domestic Bakeries
This Homestyle Bakery Was Formerly a Residence
B2B Gift Card Services
DataCandy Helps Businesses Enter the World of Online Gift Cards
Slatted Wooden Bakeries
This Montreal Bakery Features a Latticed Design
Canned Ice Cream Sundaes
Dominque Ansel Teams Up with Lisa Perry for an Unusual Frozen Treat
Dishwashing Diners
This Unique Pop-Up Restaurant Has Diners 'Pay' by Washing Dishes
Steel Bar-Clad Cafes
Penda Designs a Forward-Thinking Cafe in Beijing
Pet-Feeding Recycling Bins
This Unique Pet Feeder Trades Recycled Items for Pet Food
Jambalaya Pasta Dishes
This Southern-Inspired Pasta is a Menu Item at Bertucci's
Mystical Pastry Shop Branding
The Secret Donut Society's Brand Identity Boasts Illuminati Imagery
Sustainable Fast Casual Dining
Be Leaf is a New Fast Casual Dining Concept Launching in Chicago
Surreal Poolside Pop-Ups
The Shinebright Studio Showcases Creative Talent
Internet Influencer Discounts
The OnePiece Pop-Up Uses Social Shopping to Offer Customer Discounts
Craft Beer Delivery Services
'Riip' Beer is Delivered to Your Doorstep by the Brewers Themselves
Hybrid Bakery Bistros
The Fire, Oak & Barley Wood-Fired Bistro Restaurant Serves 'Fine Fast' Food
Gourmet Dessert Shops
Belgrade's Mandarin Pastry Shop Boasts Artisanal Treats and Bold Branding
Beer-Branded Fashion Shops
Heineken's Fashion Pop-Up Shop Celebrates Underground Talent
Custom Donut Creations
California Donuts' Latest Service Lets Consumers Design Their Dessert
Corner Store Cafes
Cafe Fargo is a Pristine New Cafe in a Buffalo Residential Area
Pop-Up Pasta Restaurants
This Temporary Restaurant Served a Variety of Gluten-Free Pasta Dishes
Newspaper Bread Packaging
L'Amande French Bakery's Newspaper Packaging is Graphic and Sustainable
Decorative Bespoke Biscuits
Antolpo's Icing Cookies Can Be Customized by Consumers
Handprinted 3D Wallpaper
This London Patisserie is Brought to Life with Graphic Wallpaper
Coffee Brewing Fridges
The GE Cafe Series Comes with an Integrated Keurig Machine
Bacon-Wrapped Donuts
This Fried Donut Recipe from Oh, Bite It! is Extremely Easy to Make
Superfood Quinoa Breakfasts
Pastry Affair's Coconut Almond Quinoa is a Healthy Homemade Cereal
Hot Sauce Doughnuts
These Sriracha Doughnuts Are the Latest Menu Addition at a Harlem Bakery
Indulgent Pasta Flights
Italian Fast Casual Chain Fazoli's Offers a Selection of Samplers
Chocolatey Platypus Eclairs
These Delicious Chocolate Pastries are Decorated to Look Like Animals
Baked Goodies Gift Services
Sweetness Allows You to Give the Incomparable Gift of Baked Goods
Vintage Biscotti Packaging
The Biscotti Brothers Bakery Branding has an Especially Artisanal Look
Elegantly Topographic Eateries
The Finefood Karlek Och Mat Restaurant Design is Landscape-Themed
Bagel Hot Dog Buns
Einstein Bros.' Asiago Hot Dog Bun is Made with Cheesy Bagels
Small-Batch Artisan Edibles
Denver's Sweet Grass Kitchen Has a Medicinal and Recreational Menu
Gourmet Online Bakeries
This Online Bakery Delivers Exquisite Pastries All Over the U.S.
Deli Ice Cream Sandwiches
This Pastrami Ice Cream Sandwich Flavor Boast Bold Savory Seasonings
Advantageous Biking Infographics
This Chart Shares Several Reasons Why Bicycling is Good for You
Hybrid Dessert Donuts
Krispy Kreme Japan Now Makes Donuts Out of Waffles and Cream Puffs
Child-Bribing Cookie Campaigns
Kids Get Cookies for Doing Chores During Bribe Your Child Week
Temporary Vegan Bakeries
The Raw-Vegan Pixie Pop-Up Bakery Operates Out of a Doorway
Indian Gift Portals
The Indian Gifts Portal Lets You Ship Indian-Themed and International Gifts
Sculptural Sharing Gifts
Nomadic Gifts' 'The Messenger' is Designed to Be Regifted
Vietnamese Donut Recipes
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Charming Bread-Based Eateries
San Francisco's Marla Bakery Will Serve More Than Bread and Pastries
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Wholesome Granola Breakfasts
This Cranberry Granola Recipe is a Healthy Morning Treat
Fresh Fruit Side Dishes
This New Campaign Encourages Customers to Eat More Fruit
Crocheted Tea Kits
Miss Pigeon's 'High Tea Society' Kit Boasts Wool-Made Treats
Social Downtime Campaigns
KFC's In-Store Promotion Provides Free Meals when Social Media is Down
Customizable Entree Combos
This Applebee's Menu Makes Trying Different Dishes Affordable
Calorie Currency
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Asian-Inspired Pastries
The Dominique Ansel Bakery in Tokyo Touts a Japan-Themed Menu
Remixed Burgers Menus
The #BigBurgerBash Encourages Consumers to Share Creations Via Social Media
Ad-Blocking Phone Apps
The Adblock Browser Powered by Adblock Plus Eliminates Ads on Phones
Flowery Bavarian Desserts
A Tokyo Bakery Sells Sweets to Pretty to Eat
Wage Worker Perks
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Savory Croissant Pastries
Starbucks' Breakfast Pastry Items Are Wrapped in Flaky Croissant Folds
Easter Breakfast Donuts
This Easter Dessert Recipe is a Sugar Lover's Dream
Vegan Bagel Alternatives
Silver Hills Bakery's Sprouted Grain Bagels Come in Tasty Flavors
Futuristic Campus Makeovers
This New Bergen University College Building is Collaboration Focused
Honey-Baked Ham Gifts
You Can Now Ship a Gift of HoneyBaked Ham to Friends and Family
Surprising Waffle Donuts
This Very Sugary Donut Waffle has a Hidden Chocolate Bar Inside
Lunch Box Restaurants
The Pop-Up McDonald's in Sydney is Part Art Installation
Mexican Donut Mashups
The Taco Donut Hybrid Comes with Queso "Frosting" and Sour Cream "Icing"
Old-Fashioned Bakeries
The Reopening of The Hearth Indicates an Expansion into the Artisan Market
Education-Gifting Services
College Savings Bank Lets You Contribute Towards College Funds
Tea-Infused Mini Muffins
The Earl Grey and Blackberry Muffins From Tasty Yummies are Grain-Free
Sponge Cake Donuts
The How Sweet It Is Donut Recipe Includes a Tres Leches, Triple Milk Glaze