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    38 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Bakery Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    Bronx, NY

    21 Bakery businesses

    35
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    76%
    No Website
    2,981
    Reviews
    2

    Idaho Falls, ID

    21 Bakery businesses

    30
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    62%
    No Website
    2,719
    Reviews
    3

    Los Angeles, CA

    72 Bakery businesses

    23
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    17,287
    Reviews
    4

    Miami, FL

    62 Bakery businesses

    23
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    26%
    No Website
    17,348
    Reviews
    5

    Orlando, FL

    74 Bakery businesses

    22
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    10,119
    Reviews
    6

    Providence, RI

    32 Bakery businesses

    22
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    31%
    No Website
    6,885
    Reviews
    7

    San Jose, CA

    37 Bakery businesses

    22
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    6,832
    Reviews
    8

    Salt Lake City, UT

    42 Bakery businesses

    21
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    26%
    No Website
    6,012
    Reviews
    9

    Philadelphia, PA

    22 Bakery businesses

    20
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    27%
    No Website
    4,638
    Reviews
    10

    Milwaukee, WI

    27 Bakery businesses

    20
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    26%
    No Website
    3,312
    Reviews
    11

    Phoenix, AZ

    41 Bakery businesses

    20
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    7,966
    Reviews
    12

    Atlanta, GA

    42 Bakery businesses

    20
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    21%
    No Website
    7,160
    Reviews
    13

    Chicago, IL

    60 Bakery businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    15%
    No Website
    17,718
    Reviews
    14

    Las Vegas, NV

    31 Bakery businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    23%
    No Website
    8,004
    Reviews
    15

    Dearborn, MI

    20 Bakery businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    25%
    No Website
    5,330
    Reviews
    16

    San Francisco, CA

    35 Bakery businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    6,732
    Reviews
    17

    Oklahoma City, OK

    23 Bakery businesses

    18
    Score
    4.2
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    2,621
    Reviews
    18

    Missoula, MT

    26 Bakery businesses

    18
    Score
    4.1
    Avg Rating
    19%
    No Website
    3,535
    Reviews
    19

    Boston, MA

    26 Bakery businesses

    17
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    15%
    No Website
    4,564
    Reviews
    20

    New York, NY

    40 Bakery businesses

    16
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    10%
    No Website
    8,161
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 38 US cities with at least 20 Bakery businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Bakery businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.