Have a vicious sweet tooth? You’re not alone! No meal is complete without a little something sweet. There’s something oh so satisfying and sinful about a good dessert. Whether you like freshly baked cookies, a warm gooey melt in your mouth brownie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, or a moist layered cake, Charlotte has you covered. Get your forks ready because from cakes and cupcakes to donuts and cocktails, here are our picks for the Best Desserts in Charlotte right now.
Jewell Treats
214 N Tryon St
What to get: Strawberry cupcakeÂ
You can’t go wrong with anything from this delightful bakery but our favorite and their best seller is the strawberry cupcake. These are the best cupcakes you’ll find in Uptown. Moist, rich in flavor, not too heavy with a dab of creamy whipped frosting. Go ahead and snag 2 or 3 because these are all natural.
The Gallery
1320 S Church St
What to get: Signature Mille Crepe Cake
The décor alone is reason to make a stop at The Gallery. Clean, modern, and chic this is the place to be. Grab a cappuccino and pair it with their signature mille crepe cake. With what seems like a million tiny layers, this cake never fails to delight. With just the right amount of sweetness, this unique cake will have you feeling just as chic as your surroundings.
Rock Bottom
401 N Tryon St
What to get: Carrot Cake
This cake is big enough to share (but we won’t judge if you don’t). Carrot cake is a wonderful staple and Rock Bottom gets it right. Incredibly moist, well frosted, and sweet enough to satisfy, this is a must for your next dessert.Â
Nothing Bundt Cakes
601 S Kings Dr and 9704 Rea Rd
What to get: Lemon bundtlet
This is without a doubt one of the best cakes in Charlotte. If you like lemon even a little bit, you have to try this bundtlet. It is a piece of heaven. The icing coupled with the moist bundt is enough to make anyone go weak at the knees. They have portions perfect for one person or bigger cakes to share. Don’t like lemon? They have plenty of different options to satisfy your craving.Â
Fumanchu Cupcakes
826 Lamar Ave
What to get: All of them!
Looking for something a little crazy and funky? This is the spot to go. They have alcohol infused cupcakes, normal cupcakes, and an artsy décor that’ll delight anyone. These hand crafted cupcakes will melt in your mouth and the inventive flavors will never disappoint. Don’t forget to try one of their freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. They’re just as good as the artsy cupcakes!
Foxcroft Wine Shop
7824 Fairview Rd.
What to get: Doughnuts
Don’t get us wrong, these aren’t your standard doughnuts. These delicious balls of doughy goodness at Foxcroft are artisan doughnut holes complete with several flavors of dipping sauces. Flavors change on the regular, which just means you have to visit several times to enjoy them all. Pro-tip: they are FREE each Monday!
J. Sams Wine Shop
4625 Piedmont Row Dr
What to get: Coconut Cake
Feel a little tropical with a delicious and light coconut cake. Stop by and people watch on the patio while you enjoy this moist coconut cake with a nice glass of wine.
Barringtons
7822 Fairview Rd
What to get: Chocolate Pudding Cake
Chocolate lovers unite! This lava style cake is rich, moist, and needs to be on your “must try” list. Pair this rich and sinfully delicious dessert with a glass of red and indulge. We’re all about treating yourself.
Edible Art
2908 Selwyn Ave
What to get: Almond Cake slices
This is a 30 year old flavor and customer favorite at Edible Art. Almond pound cake topped with almond infused buttercream and finished off with toasted almond slivers. Be sure to run when the sign is out front because these slices don’t last long.
Craving something even more grown up?
Dessert cocktails are totally in right now and Charlotte features some great spots to get you your dessert + cocktail fix.
King of Pops
2500 Dunavant Street
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St
Crave Dessert Bar
500 W. 5th Street #120
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Finally. Donuts are Everywhere.
Craving some donuts? You’re in luck. Designer donuts are the new cupcakes. Or maybe the new FroYo, and Charlotte has some fantastic options. Try one (or all) of the following
Joe’s Dough
1721 N Davidson St
Joe’s Doughs serves up fresh donuts in their brand new store in NoDa. (our recent write up HERE).
Your Mom’s Donuts
11025 Monroe Rd
MJ Donuts
325 S Polk St, Pineville
Duck Donuts
1710 Kenilworth Avenue
What to get: Customize your own!
Who doesn’t love the idea of picking which of toppings go on your donut? These donuts are fresh and made to order. You can choose toppings from plain vanilla to salted caramel and bacon maple. And you can watch the donuts being made while you wait!Â
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