Go just about anywhere in Denver and quickly, you’ll realize locals love to include their canine companions whenever possible. Happy hounds of every breed hang out on park paths and dog-friendly patios. These days, even the bakery counter isn’t off limits to the city’s pups.
From everyday training biscuits to celebratory cakes and “yappy birthday” treats, these places offer plenty of ways to spoil your pooch. Even seniors and those with sensitive tummies can chow down on several options made from wholesome, tasty ingredients. Time to leash up and take a w-a-l-k to these top dog bakeries in Denver.
Cosmo’s Dog Bakery
For more than thirty years, Cosmo’s has crafted a range of nutritious dog treats. Recipes center on natural ingredients and are free from added salt and sugar. Baked low and slow, its biscuits last up to a year. However, we would be shocked if your pup doesn’t devour them long before then.
This shop also crafts custom cakes with your choice of colors and theme, with designs featuring squirrels, tennis balls, and the outdoors. Yappy Birthday Bones and Pupcakes will also get their tails wagging. Fair warning: Cosmo’s hosts adoption events every Saturday so you might just come home with another pooch. 10111 W. 26th Ave., Wheat Ridge, cosmosdogbakery.com
Bite Me Dog Bakery
If your four-legged friend’s birthday snuck up, never fear. This local dog bakery’s freezer is always stocked with bone-shaped cakes featuring wholesome ingredients like shredded carrots, peanut butter, and apple sauce. For pint-sized pups, pick up a mini cake donut topped with rainbow sprinkles. Housemade cookies add to the selection at this store, which also offers pet supplies and a self-serve dog wash. 9820 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, bitemedogbakery.com
Two Pals & A Pup
This boutique pet store and dog bakery in Cherry Creek is sure to put some pep in your pup’s step. Noses will be drawn straight to the cookie case filled with a rotating selection of cute, frosted treats. The shop also crafts carrot cake squares, goodies dotted with canine-safe carob chips, and birthday cakes made from organic wheat flour, applesauce, and yogurt frosting.
Two Pals & A Pup also offers a variety of healthy dog food, plus toys, apparel, and accessories. Stop in to meet owners and mother-daughter duo Jeanette Simmons and Stacey Bennett the next time you’re in the neighborhood. 2800 E. 6th Ave., Denver, twopalsandapup.com
Biscotti Hound Dog Biscuit Bakery
Head to Biscotti Hound for dog-friendly gelato, cannoli treats, and charming made-to-order birthday cakes. This South Park Hill bakery uses a signature carrot cake recipe that canine companions are sure to love. A variety of biscuits are also available and sold in one-pound bags. Select from flavors like apple, coconut, and carob, along with a breath-freshing mint and parsley combo. There are also paw-shaped pumpkin treats, perfect for the autumn season. 1575 Hudson St., Denver, biscottihound.com
Good Dog Bakery
Formerly a Three Dog Bakery franchise location, this shop in the Highland neighborhood recently relaunched as an independent concept by locals Chris Hunt and Amy Sakalian. But regardless of the rebrand, many of the four-legged regulars’ favorites remain: Carrot Cake, Margarita Pupcakes, and Drooly Dream Bars packed with peanut butter.
Along with a rotating variety of treats, round and bone-shaped cakes are baked fresh in-house. Personalize your order for your pup’s birthday, or create one for a wedding or gender reveal. Good Dog also offers premier pet food, toys, and a self-serve dog spa, plus community events like its upcoming Growl-o-ween celebration. 1503 Boulder St., Denver, gooddogbakery.com
Canine Candy Dog Biscuit Co.
If your pooch has a sensitive tummy, pick up a pack of Canine Candy. Its all-natural treats are free of common allergens including soy, wheat, and corn. Rather, the key ingredient is spent barley sourced from Colorado breweries. Bonded with coconut flour, the result is a protein- and fiber-rich biscuit that promotes gut health and easily crumbles, meaning even seniors with missing teeth can enjoy these baked bites.
Flavors include banana, blueberry, sweet potato, peanut butter, and pumpkin. Order online from this Loveland-based cottage bakery or find its goods at local metro area retailers like Dog House Denver and Chewy’s Bonetique. Multiple locations, ccbiscuits.com
SC Bakery
You know you’re in good company when you step inside Seasons Creations Bakery, a strip mall gem tucked away in Aurora. Though decorated with a collage of dog photos, most of the goods behind the counter are actually for pastry-loving people. Fill a box with strawberry croissants, cake donuts, giant cinnamon rolls, and sticky buns, but get a treat for your pup, too. Frosted Pooch Cakes and crunchy dog biscuits round out the selection, with flavors like pumpkin, peanut butter, and bacon. 15200 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, instagram.com/sc_bakeryco
P.C.’s Pantry for Dogs & Cats
This locally-owned pet store has been serving Boulder since 1998. Step inside to discover a deli offering housemade meatloaves, as well as a bakery with a wide variety of dog treats crafted from human-grade ingredients. Recipes are also free from added salt, sugar, and preservatives. Sixteen flavors of biscuits are sold in amounts as small as a quarter-pound, allowing you to ensure fido is a fan of your picks. But more than likely, they’ll happily chow down on P.C.’s Pizza treats, Bark-B-Que Cookies, Snicker Doggies, and more. 2828 30th St., Boulder, pcspantry.com
B Sweet Cupcakes
After years of operating in Loveland, this local bakery has moved and is set to reopen in downtown Berthoud this October. Stop by the new location for treats for the whole family. In addition to frosted Pup Cakes made from peanut butter, carrots, and whole wheat flour, B Sweet bakes yummy goods for the humans of the house. Choose from decorative cookies, mini pies, and a variety of cupcakes with flavors like lemon poppy seed, almond cherry chip, chocolate orange, and more. 425 E. 4th St., Loveland, bsweetcupcakes.com
Smart Cookie Barkery
Back in 2012, Smart Cookie established itself as Colorado’s first “food truck” for dogs. Its treat-carrying tricycle popped up at local dog parks, farmers’ markets, and other events before founders Scott and Bri Bradley opened their commercial kitchen in Golden. Now, the brand sells treats nationwide, though its use of wholesome ingredients hasn’t changed.
Novel proteins star in its soft and chewy packaged treats, which come in flavor combos like Rabbit Pumpkin, Trout Apple, and Wild Boar Sweet Potato. There’s also a selection of vet-approved functional recipes that support dogs’ hips and joints, as well as skin and coat health. Shop online or find these locally-made goods at metro area Whole Foods locations, Two Pals & A Pup, and many other retailers. Multiple locations, smartcookietreats.com
