We happen to think dessert is always a good idea, and we even advocate eating it first. If you happen to stumble upon Helena’s Vanilla Bean Bakery, though, we think you’ll agree. This neighborhood gem serves made-from-scratch treats that are worth every calorie (and then some).

The Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe is located on Gallatin Avenue in Helena, where it has been charming the locals for years.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook The bakery got its start in 2008 on Rodney Street, but recently moved to a larger location in Helena’s Historic Sixth Ward.

While the bakery is currently only accepting pickup orders (which you can order online ahead of time), they’ll soon be open for business full-time again.

Michael Touchette / Google The team is doing their part to keep everyone healthy so we can all be enjoying decadent desserts for years to come.

Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast sandwich piled high with eggs, meat, and greens.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook As you can tell, only the freshest ingredients are used here.

When lunch time rolls around, indulge in a hearty sandwich or salad…

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook

…but definitely make sure you save room for dessert, particularly if it’s a cupcake.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook We’re not kidding when we say this place has perfected the art of the cupcake.

You can order a single cupcake, or treat your family to a delicious dozen.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook Obviously, we recommend buying these beauties in bulk.

Cupcakes are far from the only dessert you can order here, of course.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook These are brioche filled donuts, and they taste even better than they look. This place is also known for having the best peanut butter cookies on the planet. Everything is baked from scratch daily.

The Vanilla Bean Bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zac Berg / Google Place your order online, pick it up, and enjoy your treats wherever you’d like.

Ready to treat yourself? Place an online order at Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe here.

Vanilla Bean Bakery And Cafe LLC / Facebook

The bakery got its start in 2008 on Rodney Street, but recently moved to a larger location in Helena’s Historic Sixth Ward.

Michael Touchette / Google

The team is doing their part to keep everyone healthy so we can all be enjoying decadent desserts for years to come.

As you can tell, only the freshest ingredients are used here.

We’re not kidding when we say this place has perfected the art of the cupcake.

Obviously, we recommend buying these beauties in bulk.

These are brioche filled donuts, and they taste even better than they look. This place is also known for having the best peanut butter cookies on the planet. Everything is baked from scratch daily.

Zac Berg / Google

Place your order online, pick it up, and enjoy your treats wherever you’d like.

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Address: 1324 Gallatin Ave, Helena, MT 59601, USA