As the temperature starts to cool, people dine on heartier fare like casseroles and chilis, but dessert is always in season. This fall, satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious delicacies from these wonderful bakeries near Belleville homes for sale. 

• The Happy Bakery - 102 W. 6th St., O'Fallon, IL 62269
  With their bite-sized shape and optimum ratio of icing to base, cupcakes just might be the perfect sweet treat. The Happy Bakery turns out these delicacies in more than a dozen house flavors, including carnival confetti cake, snickerdoodle, and salted caramel. Still not enough variety? Choose from peanut butter cup, maraschino cherry limeade, or nine more specialty flavors. All cupcakes and other baked goods are 100 percent free of dairy and other animal products. Stop by after a day of viewing O'Fallon homes for sale. Hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.
  
  
• Joe and Onie's - 18 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220
  A five-star rating isn't good enough for Joe and Onie's. This family-owned business aims to provide a ten-star experience, one for each of the children the couple raised in their Belleville home. Every day they serve freshly baked donuts, cookies, and pastries to go with their gourmet sandwiches and handcrafted coffee drinks. Sign up for a session on their 88-key keyboard and microphone to show off your musical skills for an appreciative audience. Joe and Onie's is open 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
  
  
• Lizzie Bob's Bakery - 5500 N. Illinois St., Suite C, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
  Lizzie Bob's Bakery, only minutes from Fairview Heights homes for sale, is a match made in heaven in more ways than one. The name comes from the husband and wife who own and operate the bakery. Bob handles the bread while Lizzie masterminds the pies, cakes, and pastries. In 2018, Lizzie added homemade ice cream to her repertoire and sold it by the pint year-round. Can't live by sweets alone? Lizzie Bob's sells frozen pot pies, lasagna, and pizza to go. Don't forget to pick up a dozen doggie treats or place an order for a doggie birthday cake. Hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. - noon Saturday.
  
  
• Sugar High Bakery & Cafe - 100 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62221
  In 2020, while many businesses were dealing with uncertainty, Amber Weiss decided to fulfill her lifelong dream by launching Sugar High Bakery & Cafe. After learning the art of baking at her grandmother's side, Amber developed her skills in making hundreds of cakes for family and friends. If you have a particular vision for a custom cake, no challenge is too big for Amber's creativity. Grab one of their convenient hand-held items for breakfast or lunch on the go. Hours are 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
  
  
• Gluten Free at Last! - 2906 Marysville Rd., Collinsville, IL 62234
  Do special dietary needs have you staring longingly at displays of luscious baked goods? Eat as many as you want, thanks to Gluten Free at Last! This cottage bakery is completely gluten-free. Many items also come in dairy-, egg-, and sugar-free or low-carb keto versions. If you need treats for a school function, Mary is happy to accommodate any special requirements. Place orders online for pickup at the bakery.

Whether you're buying or selling a home in Belleville, our real estate agents will make it a sweet experience. Contact us at Strano & Associates to learn more.