Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 1,407 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 bakeries in and around Oak Park, MI, led by forest bakery, Zeman's Bakery and Star Bakery. Together they have 1,407 Google reviews; forest bakery has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Oak Park, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Pastries, zucchini bread and a curated pantry/fridge selection give forest bakery several reasons to take the top spot. Located at 8140 W Nine Mile Rd in Oak Park, MI, it holds a 4.8 Google rating from 113 reviews. Reviewers praise the pastries and pleasant service, while one highlights careful ingredient sourcing and preparation. Another calls it a weekly staple. Arriving early is a practical choice for the widest selection, especially for egg sandwiches, which reviewers report can sell out quickly.
Praised pastries
Zucchini bread
Pantry/fridge selection
“Tip top. Lovely service. Delightful pastries 🥐 so many treats to try!”
A pull-apart cinnamon bun, chocolate bear claw, and honey cake draw specific praise from one reviewer at Zeman's Bakery, while another calls its brownie one of the best they’ve had and notes that it traveled well in its box. Those product-level endorsements, alongside a 4.6 Google rating from 284 reviews, support its No. 2 spot. Located at 25258 Greenfield Rd in Oak Park, MI, Zeman’s also falls in the lowest listed price tier.
Praised cinnamon bun
Travel-ready brownie
Lowest price tier
“Everything I got was horribly stale, dry and inedible.
Called for a replacement and was told their items have a “1 week shelf life”, and it wouldn't be replaced. The Blondies tasted like cardboard, and the Honey Cake like sawdust.
The pl…”
Bread earns Star Bakery its No. 3 spot: one reviewer singles out the Kaiser rolls, seeded rye bread, and challah breads and rolls, calling the challah exceptional. Another praises the baked goods and urges readers not to judge by the exterior. Located at 26031 Coolidge Hwy in Oak Park, MI, the bakery has a 4.5 Google rating from 240 reviews. Its lowest-tier price listing adds another practical reason to consider it alongside the specific praise for its breads.
Seeded rye bread
Challah breads and rolls
Lowest price tier
“Don't let the exterior affect your perception. Great baked good”
Specific praise for cakes and cookies earns BT'S BAKERY SHOP the No. 4 spot. At 25294 Greenfield Rd in Oak Park, MI, the bakery has a 4.1-star Google rating from 132 reviews. One reviewer calls the sour cream pound cake excellent; another praises the chocolate chip cookies and double chocolate cake slices. A separate review highlights vegan options and friendly conversation, while another notes the shop’s cleanliness and customer service. Together, those accounts support a stop for baked goods and a welcoming counter experience.
Sour cream pound cake
Vegan options
Friendly customer service
“I love BT's! I love that they offer vegan options! I love that I'm greeted with a smile and polite and friendly conversation! Yum!”
Syrian pastries and baklava give Princes' Pastry Inc its strongest case for rank 5 among bakeries in Oak Park, MI. One reviewer praises pastries that are neither overly sweet nor oily, singling out the roasted nuts and pistachios and balanced ingredients. Another names it among their favorite baklava spots. Located at 24711 Coolidge Hwy, the bakery holds a 4.2-star Google rating across 13 reviews. That positive feedback sits alongside complaints about mold on purchased pastries and smaller trays at higher prices.
Syrian pastries
Baklava favorites
Roasted nuts praised
“Excellent, "Syrian", Pastries! They're a bit different than, "Lebanese", Pastries. Not too Sweet, nor Oily!! Nuts & Pistachios are Roasted to perfection. A very well balanced mix of ingredients. Cakes are made to order, ONLY!! The owner …”
Weekday openings at 5:30 a.m. give Tim Hortons at 22211 Coolidge Hwy in Oak Park, MI a practical reason for its seventh-place spot: early access to pastries, coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Its low price level and drive-through add everyday convenience, while dine-in seating and Wi-Fi offer an alternative to taking breakfast away. Curbside pickup is also available. The location’s 3.3-star Google rating across 627 reviews keeps the case focused on affordability and access rather than standout baking.
Early weekday openings
Drive-through service
Low price level
“If i could give it a 0 i would worst tim hortons out of all the branches just complete trash dont recommend to anyone”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each bakery is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Oak Park category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bakery in Oak Park, MI has the highest Google rating?
Forest bakery at 8140 W Nine Mile Rd has the highest rating among the listed Oak Park, MI businesses, at 4.8 from 113 reviews. Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes and Zeman's Bakery both have 4.6 ratings, with 704 and 284 reviews respectively.
Where can I find bread and rolls in Oak Park, MI?
Star Bakery at 26031 Coolidge Hwy is the bread-focused choice supported by the review excerpts. A customer specifically praises its Kaiser rolls, seeded rye bread, and challah breads and rolls.
Which bakery in Oak Park, MI has vegan options?
A reviewer specifically notes vegan options at BT'S BAKERY SHOP, 25294 Greenfield Rd. Contact the shop at +1 248-541-2253 to ask about the day's selection.
Where can I get pastries early in the morning in Oak Park, MI?
Tim Hortons at 22211 Coolidge Hwy serves pastries, coffee and breakfast sandwiches. It opens at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Closing time is 1 p.m. Monday, 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon on weekends. Drive-through, takeout and dine-in service are available.
Where should I look for pound cake in Oak Park, MI?
Reviewers praise strawberry lemon poundcake at Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes, 13835 W Nine Mile Rd, and sour cream pound cake at BT'S BAKERY SHOP, 25294 Greenfield Rd. Peteet's has a 4.6 Google rating from 704 reviews; BT'S has a 4.1 rating from 132 reviews.
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