Pensacola Bakeries Vie for Best Pastry Title

Readers invited to nominate their favorite local bakery in annual contest

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:20am

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The Pensacola News Journal is launching its annual search to find the Pensacola area's best pastry. Residents are encouraged to nominate their favorite local bakery, with the winner to be announced after a community voting period.

Why it matters

Pensacola has a thriving food scene, with many independent bakeries offering unique and high-quality pastries. This contest celebrates the local baking community and allows residents to support their favorite neighborhood spots.

The details

The Pensacola News Journal's "Best Pastry" contest is open to all bakeries in the Pensacola metropolitan area. Readers can submit nominations through the newspaper's website, with the top vote-getters advancing to a final round of community voting. The winner will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Pensacola News Journal.

  • Nominations are open from March 16 to April 15, 2026.
  • Voting for finalists will take place from April 16 to May 1, 2026.
  • The winner will be announced on May 15, 2026.

The players

Pensacola News Journal

A daily newspaper serving the Pensacola, Florida metropolitan area.

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What’s next

Readers can submit their nominations for the best pastry in Pensacola through the Pensacola News Journal's website starting on March 16, 2026.

The takeaway

This annual contest highlights the vibrant local food culture in Pensacola and gives residents a chance to support their favorite independent bakeries.