Life may not always be sweet, but we can always count on dessert to be. Sometimes, nothing but a donut, cupcake, or danish will do. And if you live anywhere near Ferndale, head to Barb’s Pies and Pastries when your next craving strikes. It’s easy to see why this is one of Whatcom County’s most beloved bakeries.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries has been a beloved local favorite since 1999.

DS / Google Over the years, this place has come to be known as Ferndale’s hometown bakery.

Barb’s is best known for creating gorgeous custom cakes for everything from small birthday parties to large weddings.

barbs_pies_and_pastries / Instagram The custom cakes are truly works of art.

But while special occasion cakes have their time and place, it’s the everyday pastries and pies that have made this place locally famous.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries / Facebook Barb’s had to close temporarily due to current conditions, but they’re now open from Wednesday - Saturday (from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for all of your pastry needs.

As the business name indicates, Barb’s pies are absolutely delicious.

Kevin R / Google They bake them fresh daily, and you can always place a custom order.

Barb’s sells standard 9" pies as well as smaller 5" pies known as Cutie Pies.

Kevin R / Google Cutie pies typically come in apple, strawberry, blueberry, rhubarb, and blackberry (and they’re amazing).

In addition to the best pies on the planet, you’ll also find a fantastic selection of freshly made donuts…

Barb’s Pies and Pastries / Facebook

… and don’t even get us started on the melt-in-your-mouth danishes.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries / Facebook This is a Bumbleberry Cheese Danish, and it’s delightful.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

barbs_pies_and_pastries / Instagram This charming little bakery makes life a lot sweeter.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries is the kind of small business that makes Washington unique and wonderful. Check out their current selection here.

DS / Google

Over the years, this place has come to be known as Ferndale’s hometown bakery.

barbs_pies_and_pastries / Instagram

The custom cakes are truly works of art.

Barb’s Pies and Pastries / Facebook

Barb’s had to close temporarily due to current conditions, but they’re now open from Wednesday - Saturday (from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for all of your pastry needs.

Kevin R / Google

They bake them fresh daily, and you can always place a custom order.

Cutie pies typically come in apple, strawberry, blueberry, rhubarb, and blackberry (and they’re amazing).

This is a Bumbleberry Cheese Danish, and it’s delightful.

This charming little bakery makes life a lot sweeter.

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Address: 5679 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248, USA