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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Sewell Sweets

Salem, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 89 2026
Sewell Sweets

Downtown Salem bakery run by Chad and Cat Sewell sells baby cakes, brownies, cookies, macarons and dessert cups from a case that changes daily. Its cakes use meringue buttercream that is less sweet, and custom wedding and birthday cakes make up much of the business.

Highlights

  • Baby cakes and couch cakes
  • Cheesecake brownie and cheesecake bombs
  • Custom wedding and birthday cakes

Good to know

  • Menu changes daily
  • Baby cakes can sell out by afternoon
  • Small shop with about four seats

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