“Sugar” isn’t just a term of endearment around here – it’s also an art form. Dessert and guilt may go hand-in-hand, but one taste of these goodies will have you blessing your taste buds, even though they sinned.
Ali’s Cookies
Technically they’re a few miles outside the city limits in East Cobb County, but we’ve got to give them a shout-out because we order from there all the time for office meetings and corporate gifts. They’ll make you custom cookies that look good and taste good, too, unlike many of their competitors. If you’re in the area, the super-yummy cookies, cakes, cookie cakes and cupcakes are definitely worth a visit, and their great customer service only adds to the pleasure. And if you’re not in the area, they’ll ship anywhere in the nation. Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Friday and 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Sunday. Closed on Saturday. 1255-13 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA 30068, 770.971.8566, 800.220.7644, www.shipacookie.com
Alon’s Bakery & Market
Decadent desserts are among just some of the many gourmet items available at this specialty market. Everything is made from scratch, including the indulgences you’ll see on display at the dessert counter. Two locations: one in Virginia Highlands and one near the Perimeter area. Check the Web site as hours vary by location. www.alons.com
Café Intermezzo
This European-style coffeehouse offers more than 100 different desserts, and even more drinks, for which they are equally famous. Breakfast, lunch and dinner items are also available, but with temptations like these we say skip the entrée and double the sweets! There are two other area locations: one in Concourse B at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and one in Dunwoody near the Perimeter area. Great spot for a late-night sugar fix as they are open 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday. 1845 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404.355.0411, www.cafeintermezzo.com
Chocolate Pink Pastry Café
The décor is nearly as pretty as the pastries here, which almost look too good to eat. Almost. The cupcakes are probably their most popular item, but many other goodies are available. Fans of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” may recognize this spot as the place where Kim held her daughter’s birthday party last season. Open 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Sunday. Closed on Monday. 905 Juniper St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404.745.9292, www.chocolatepinkcafe.com
Jake’s Ice Cream
There are many creative flavors to choose from at this hometown ice cream parlor. “Chocolate Slap Yo Mama” and “Brown Shugah Vanilla” are two famous options, but they offer dairy-free vegan and Agave-sweetened selections as well. Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours vary. 660 Irwin St., Atlanta, GA 30312, 678.705.7945, www.jakesicecream.com
Piece of Cake
Warning: Consuming these cakes may result in incontrollable raving about how good they are. Seriously, people get a little bit loopy when they talk about this place – and we don’t think it’s just the sugar high. If you’re from out of town don’t worry about joining the ranks of addicts, then missing your fix once you leave town; you can order their goodies online and have them shipped to any U.S. destination. Open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on weekdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday. Closed Sunday. Two other metro-area locations in Decatur and Roswell.
3215 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, 404.846.0940, www.pieceofcakeinc.com
Sweet Auburn Bread Company
Home to the famous sweet potato cheesecake once enjoyed by President Clinton. Red velvet cupcakes and many other Southern sweets are also available. Breakfast items include muffins, breakfast sandwiches and salmon croquettes. Open 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM weekdays, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday. Closed Sunday. 234 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, 404.221.1157, www.sweetauburnbread.com
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