Sweet Spots

A dozen places guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth

BY LISA MOWRY

Frozen Goodness

Kremo Ice Cream Rolled ice cream is a visual treat as well as being yummy. At this Duluth shop, locally sourced cream is poured onto a frozen pan, then sculpted into tubular taste treats. You pick the add-ins, which include everything from mango-strawberry to hazelnut crunch.

Dazzle Dogs Don’t let the name fool you: This hot dog eatery in Buford is as revered for its signature shakes as it is for its frankfurters. The creative shake concoctions always include gravity-defying cookies, doughnuts, or other accoutrements hanging off the side; look for seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Spice Dazzle Shake.

Roll It Up Frozen concoctions both rolled up and made with liquid nitrogen fill this lively Snellville destination. Creative offerings include Dulce de Leche (where caramel is the star) and Funky Monkey (bananas and Nutella rule); non-dairy options are available as well.

Berens Frozen Custard Frozen custard machines freeze ingredients faster than traditional ice cream machines, resulting in a creamier texture, say the folks at Berens Frozen Custard, a 20-year-old business in Grayson (it first opened in Doraville). Choose from dozens of options or the flavor of the day.

Coughman’s Creamery This Lawrenceville destination promises something for every dessert lover, including a creative mix of ice cream treats, as well as cakes, cookies, candy, and doughnuts. There are lots of fun flavors and creative toppings, too.

Coughman’s Creamery

The Chocolaterie

Special Treats

Mac Lab Bakery There’s no store to walk into, but the online elves at Mac Lab in Duluth will ship out an impressive array of macarons, those gluten-free tasty bites in all sorts of flavors. You’ll find everything from lavender-honey to matcha green tea.

The Chocolaterie Look for the 70-foot-long “chocolate lady” mural, and you’ll know you’ve come to the right place; The Chocolaterie has been a mecca for chocolate lovers since 2006. The historic Duluth store houses gourmet truffles, fudge, and other bitesized treats.

SunO Dessert “Low-calorie” and “delicious” don’t always go together, but that’s definitely not the case at SunO Dessert in Duluth. Pronounced like “snow,” the store offers Asian shaved ice, bubble tea, milk tea, specialty coffee drinks, and slushies. Guests can create their own concoctions (choose your base, toppings, and syrups), or opt for one of the store’s signature combinations.

Simply Done Donuts Blue Rooster Bake Shop

Baked Goods

Blue Rooster Bake Shop This charming establishment in downtown Lawrenceville has been serving up specialty cakes since 2001, but also sells pies, pastries, and sandwiches. Grab a boxed lunch, and you’ll be sure to have a sweet treat inside.

The Baking Grounds This family-owned business (since 1958!) specializes in cakes for all occasions. A cafe in Buford is a relaxing destination for breakfast, lunch, and baked goods to-go.

Simply Done Donuts Once a popular food truck, this charming store in Duluth celebrates all things doughnut-related, with cake-style doughnuts available in a variety of flavors or as a sundae. Specialty coffee drinks are a welcome addition for dunking.

Sarah Donuts Multiple locations in Gwinnett County provide a sugar fix for many, including the signature apple fritters and sunflower doughnuts. Sausage rolls are a popular savory option.