10 Sweet Spots That Serve Up Dessert in Savannah
By Brittany Howard
Savannah is the ultimate spot to treat yourself! The city is filled with bakeries, cafes, ice cream parlors and candy shops that have a variety of confections to satisfy your sweet tooth. No meal is complete without dessert, so here are a few spots to savor the sweetness.
Embark on a journey of flavor exploration at The Baked Bear Savannah, where the art of ice cream meets the indulgence of cookies. Their signature creation, the Ice Cream Sandwich, is a symphony of flavors and textures; each bite a delightful dance on your taste buds.
One of the best ways to end your night is with a dessert martini! Indulge at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, a chic dessert bar with dozens of dessert martinis as well as homemade desserts like cheesecake and fresh creme brulee.
Home of the World Famous Pralines, River Street Sweets offers gourmet Southern-style candies that are guaranteed to satisfy. Fill a bag with your favorite candies, sample bear claws or make your way over to their array of gelato and ice cream to make your day in Savannah even sweeter.
This bright and cheerful cafe has a sweet for everyone! Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe offers a variety of vegan desserts and drinks like an Affogato made with Leopold’s Ice Cream horchata ice cream that you can enjoy in the fun art space or outside in Savannah’s pleasant weather.
House-made gelato? Yes, please! District Gelato is serving up a favorite Italian-style treat in Savannah’s thrilling entertainment venue, Plant Riverside District. Choose from 24 rich flavors, such as Georgia Peach, in an exclusive bubble waffle cone. Cookie sandwiches, shakes, sundaes and biscotti are other decadent choices that you’re sure to enjoy as you sit or walk along historic River Street.
Twisted Sugar is renowned for its fresh, high-quality cookies and unique flavors. Located in the Landmark Historic District, the shop also offers ice cream, milkshakes, brownies and a full espresso bar, all in a bright, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff.
Located on Ellis Square, Goose Feathers Cafe offers a serious selection of made-from-scratch sweets including cookies, cakes, palmiers award-winning bread pudding, and, of course, their original Whoopie Pie.
Located in the Historic Landmark District, the Gryphon Tea Room offers an elegant dining experience to indulge in a sweet guilty pleasure. Known for its fresh and seasonal dishes as well as high tea service, the Gryphon Tea Room does not disappoint with their dessert options. Choose from cakes, French apple pie and seasonal fruit cobbler. The Chocolate Opera Cake with chocolate ganache and espresso buttercream will have you “singing” with joy. See what we did there?
With its beautiful display of colorful macarons, Le Macaron will catch your eye from the street. Step inside and choose from over 20 macaron flavors like Lemon Cream, Passion Fruit Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Key Lime.
Have you ever anticipated the cookie food truck spotted at Starland Yard? No, just us? Impossible! Once you've tried Jonny Boy Cookies, you'll understand why. These aren't just "cookies"; these are hand-crafted yumminess. Attempting to pick a favorite flavor will be difficult because this cookie wagon is a game changer. Enjoy their chocolate chip, maple bacon bourbon, jalapeno corn, vegan white chocolate cherry almond and more. Or, sample them all.