When you’re looking for something sweet to satisfy your cravings, absolutely nothing else will do. You simply have to get your hands on cookies, cakes, and the like or your sweet tooth will keep on nagging you. Thankfully, you have many amazing dessert restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, to consider — and we’re here to help you find the best ones. Take a peek at this list of the top ten options, and then head out to try the ones that speak to you the most.
Baked Pie Company
At the Baked Pie Company, you can get every filling imaginable baked up into a light, flakey crust. They have everything from baked pies and cream pies to sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan fare. They make all their offerings fresh each and every day, starting well before the break of dawn. You can buy their pies whole and by the slice if you cannot choose just one flavor. They even have a sample flight of pies that will let you taste three flavors of your choice.
Rhubarb
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Although Rhubarb is a full-service restaurant, there’s no reason why you can’t stop by for just dessert. Whether you want fruity or chocolatey creations, they have it all. They also have rich and buttery pound cake served with salted sorghum whipped cream. Out of all their options, the Dark Chocolate S’mores Cake is the clear winner, however, as it offers the best combination of flavors in every single bite.
Kilwin’s Ice Cream & Chocolates
If you’re in the mood for fudge, ice cream, and everything in between, hightail it to Kilwin’s Ice Cream & Chocolate. All-day long, they make their candies and other treats right front and center where you can watch in awe. You can also browse through their endless displays of ready-made treats that are up for grabs. Some of the fan favorites at this store include pecan pralines, caramel corn, and Mackinac Island fudge. Before you select your ice cream and fudge, ask for samples to pin down your favorite flavors.
Hole Doughnuts
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At Hole Doughnuts, you will never be disappointed with cold donuts sitting on the shelf. They make all their creations when you order them, never putting the dough near the fryer until you say the word. In order to do that, they keep their toppings simple but endlessly sweet. They have cinnamon sugar, vanilla glaze, and toasted almond sesame cinnamon always on tap. If you want to go big on the flavor, don’t hesitate to pair your selections with coffee, hot cocoa, or chocolate milk.
The Blackbird
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With a skilled pastry chef onsite always, The Blackbird offers a plethora of tantalizing treats that’ll keep you coming back again and again. Their most popular offerings include:
- Southern Custard Coconut Cake
- Maple Carrot Cake
- Blackbird Cobber
- Brownie a la Mode
If you need a gluten-free option, you cannot go wrong with their Mocha Mousse. They also have a killer Vegan Chocolate Cake that features two decadent layers filled with seasonal berries.
Old Europe Pastries
Old Europe Pastries make it its mission to provide you with all the Hungarian desserts you could ever want. They have cookies, cakes, pies, and much more, always made fresh and served with a smile. You can treat yourself to eclairs by the boatload or sample their chocolate truffle cake, crème Brulee, or peanut butter mousse. They have altered many of their recipes to be vegan and gluten-free. Don’t be afraid to take home a dozen macarons or a whole cake for later if you feel so inclined.
Twisted Crepe
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Twisted Crepe is here to let you know that crepes are no longer just for breakfast. They artfully build every flavor of crepe imaginable, using all your favorite ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques. Their most popular flavors include:
- Peanut butter and Nutella
- Lemon and sugar
- Bananas and cinnamon sugar
- Nutella, bananas, and caramel
You can even build your own sweet crepe by selecting your favorite fruit and topping from the lot. Each of their dessert crepes are big enough to share, especially if you already filled up on their savory options.
Sunshine Sammies
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If ice cream sandwiches are your jam, then you’re going to love Sunshine Sammies. They make all their sweet treats using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal fare whenever possible. On their menu, you’ll find pints of ice cream in nearly every flavor, including their ever-popular blueberry basil, plus loads of ice cream sandwiches. You can buy single sammies or take home a half dozen or dozen for later. No matter what you try, make sure to order the Dough Sammie and Strawberry Patch Sammie at least once.
The Hop Ice Cream Café
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For the classic ice cream shop experience, go to The Hop Ice Cream Café for dessert. While there, you’ll find your favorite flavors of homemade ice cream, available by the scoop or put in cones, milkshakes, sundaes, and more. You can even have your ice cream of choice put over a brownie or chocolate fudge cake. If you love their flavors, you’re going to have to grab an ice cream cake for your next special occasion. They have them available by the ¼ sheet and smaller with the crust of your choice.
The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk
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The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk treats you to a blast from the past while serving up sugary creations of all kinds. Through their redesign in 2001, they retained all the most iconic elements of this 1938 diner while infusing it with 50s flair. Although they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, their ice cream alone is well worth the visit. You can get a single, double, or triple scoop, then select from more than a dozen toppings and syrups to go over the top. If you want to take it to the next level, you can get an ice cream soda, hand-dipped ice cream, or banana split.
Now that you know just where to get all the sweets you can eat, it’s time to head out to give them a try. Whether you choose the one that sounds the best or pick one at random, you really cannot lose.
