While Nashville is most famously known for its hot chicken, country music and bustling nightlife, the city is home to many dessert spots bound to satisfy your sweet tooth as well. From filled cookies to cocktail-flavored milkshakes, the city is filled with options for the inevitable sweet treat o’clock. Here are some of the best, must-try spots in Nashville for your next dessert.
The Baked Bear
Homemade ice cream sandwiches
The Baked Bear is a must for every cookie and ice cream lover. The Midtown staple is famous for its homemade, customizable ice cream sandwiches. You can choose your bottom cookie (or brownie!), ice cream and top cookie flavors. Or, if the combo isn’t your thing, you can stick to just ice cream or a cookie. The options are endless at The Baked Bear, making this an ideal dessert spot for anyone. If I were to recommend only one dessert spot in Nashville, the Baked Bear would be it.
Sundae Club
Milkshakes, dessert cocktails and more
The Sundae Club serves a modern take on the classic milkshake. The club has several extravagant, original flavors, frequently mixing up its menu with new ones. Its deserts look as good as they taste as they never fail to have a creative spin on their concoctions. Additionally, they have many alcoholic dessert drink beverages available for those old enough to enjoy!
Tempered
Specialty chocolates
Tempered sells gourmet chocolates, pastries and coffees. Its homemade chocolate selection offers a variety of flavors and decorations, making the perfect destination if you need a sweet gift for any occasion.
Susie’s Cakes
Cookies, cupcakes and special occasion cakes
Susie’s Cakes is the perfect place for any birthday or special occasion. With customizable cake and cupcake options, the bakery is bound to complete any special day! The cakes’ incredibly rich, sweet taste and decorative appearance sets them apart from other bakeries. You can order custom cakes at any time with as little as a few hours’ notice. Also, Susie’s has grab-and-go cupcakes, cookies and more available at any time.
Whitney’s Cookies
Specialty homemade cookies
Whitney’s Cookies sets itself apart from other cookie locations with its gooey fillings that combine the perfect amount of richness and crispness. The specialty cookies contain fillings such as brownie batter or jelly, adding an extra element to each bite. Whitney’s also has miniature cookie cups with 12 of their signature flavors.
Pink Door Cookies
Decorative cookies
Pink Door Cookies is not your typical cookie shop. The shop is known for its unique flavors and extravagant decor, with flavors ranging from blueberry pancake to PB&J. Each cookie is uniquely decorated to enrich its flavor profiles. Think of Pink Door Cookies as a more authentic, homemade version of Crumbl Cookies.
Five Daughters Bakery
Donuts
Owned by the same group behind Sundae Club, Five Daughters Bakery offers a wide range of eccentrically decorated donuts for any hour of the day. The bakery takes donuts from just a breakfast item and turns them into a decadent dessert you will not forget soon by going beyond the classic donut and making croissant-style donuts with “100 layers” of flavor. The bakery offers its classic flavors year-round, such as vanilla cream and king kong, as well as monthly flavors like strawberry lemon shortcake and cinnamon cream cheese.
Dozen Bakery
Baked goods
Dozen Bakery locally sources all of its ingredients and therefore produces high-quality pastries. The bakery has what feels like an endless supply of pastries, chocolate chip cookies and freshly made bread daily. While not a classic dessert spot, the pastries and baked goods are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
