13 Sweet Dessert Places Around Dallas-Fort Worth

Vanessa M.:  If a slice of homemade pie alongside a steaming cup of coffee or a tall glass of iced tea is Mom and Dad's idea of nirvana, bring the family to Emporium Pies for a sweet dessert. Handmade pies are lovingly baked with fresh ingredients in seasonal flavors like Smooth Operator (French silk chocolate with pretzel crust), Lord of the Pies (classic apple pie with cinnamon streusel topping), and Mellow Yellow (lemon chiffon with gingersnap crust). Kids will love the Pi Scream, handmade ice cream rippled with real pieces of pie.

Vanessa M.:  Award-winning, gourmet cinnamon rolls are custom made to your specifications at Cinnaholic with a wide variety of available flavors and toppings. What could be better? Oh yes, it is all vegan! It's great for family members who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or have dairy/egg allergies. Kids enjoy the infinite choices that come with 20+ frosting flavors such as caramel, chai, marshmallow, and orange, as well as 20+ toppings including brownie bites, fresh blueberries, pie crumbles, and sprinkles. The cinnamon roll possibilities are endless!

Vanessa M.:  The Haute Sweets display counter is a feast for the eyes! Rows of vibrantly colored macarons, mini cakes, whoopie pies, chocolate tarts, and much more are laid out before you, each dessert intricately detailed so that it looks as good as it tastes. Dietary restriction options are available like the Vegan Chocolate Cake, the gluten-free Chocolate Pot de Crème, and the Paleo Almond Butter Brownie, making Haute Sweets a good choice for families with special diet needs. Seating is limited, so carryout is a good option.

Vanessa M.:  Sometimes eating humble pie can be a good thing! Humble: Simply Good Pies is a sweet place to share handmade, freshly baked pie with your family. Plenty of indoor seating with brightly colored chairs and decor makes it a fun place for families to visit. Flavors like Emma's Texas Lime Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, and the classic Southern favorite Buttermilk Chess are sold by the slice or as a whole pie, and evoke fond memories of the pies Grandma used to make. Gluten-free dessert options are available.

Vanessa M.:  Come to Kate Weiser Chocolate for a one of a kind chocolate experience. The open kitchen at the Trinity Groves location invites guests to watch as colorful chocolate creations are expertly made by hand. Each piece of brightly painted chocolate is a work of art, and is the result of a long, multi-step process. Gorgeous ice cream creations like macaron ice cream sandwiches are uber photo-worthy! Feeling artistic? Chocolate classes are also offered for adults.

Vanessa M.:  Whether you are in the mood for a single serving cheesecake in a jar, a thick slice of cheesecake, or want to bring a whole cheesecake home for the family to share, Val's Cheesecakes has it all in luscious flavors like Lemmon Avenue (lemon poppyseed cake crust, lemon cheesecake, and lemon curd), Turtle (vanilla topped with chocolate ganache, caramel syrup, and pecans), and even savory cheesecakes like Brisket (cornbread crust, savory brisket filling, garnished with bbq onions).

Vanessa M.:  Remember making cookies with your Mom, and sneaking a little taste before baking it? Now imagine a baseball-sized scoop of cookie dough with sugary toppings, and eating it with a spoon! The Dough Dough makes everyone's childhood fantasy a reality with their safe-to-eat-raw cookie dough creations. Try flavors like The Chocolate Grizzly (brownie batter dough, Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips, and crushed Oreo pieces), Nutella Wipe Out (sugar cookie dough swirled with Nutella), and Cinnamon Roll (snickerdoodle dough mixed with chunks of freshly baked cinnamon rolls).

Stephanie W.:  Stop in a SusieCakes bakery for some of the best baked goods in the metroplex! Susie serves up everything from cakes and cookies to cupcakes and puddings (and so much more!) so everyone in your family can easily find something that will satisfy their sweet tooth. They always have staples like carrot cake, whoopie pies, red velvet, and key lime pie, plus seasonal flavors that change throughout the year. Your family will love their experience at SusieCakes!

Vanessa M.:  You're going want to snap a few photos of your dessert at Sablon Chocolate Lounge before digging in. Each decadent Grand Chocshake, Sugar Waffle Wonder, and Igloo Waffle is a veritable tower of sweetness! Inspired by Belgian desserts, Sablon Chocolate Lounge delights families with their premium, indulgent, and often chocolate-based creations. The menu also includes coffee drinks, chocolate fondue, and sweet crepes. Kids will enjoy the Chocpizzas!

Vanessa M.:  Bird Bakery offers fresh, made from scratch breakfast, lunch, and baked goods at their pretty bakery restaurant. Pies, cookies, bars, brownies, and cakes taste as sweet as they look. Kids love that the popular mini cupcakes are served in an adorable egg carton. Family favorites include the Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, Coconut Cupcake, and their award-winning Carrot Cake Cupcake. Plenty of indoor seating and even outdoor seating is available.

Vanessa M.:  Cake Bar offers a wide selection of Southen style, made from scratch cakes, sweet breads, and cookies, plus ice cream and coffee. Don't miss their popular Strawberry Cake made with fresh strawberry filling and iced with cream cheese frosting. Other family favorite cake choices include Hummingbird Cake, Old Fashioned Chocolate (with its many layers), and Neopolitan. Cakes are sold by the slice, 5 or 8-inch rounds, and in half or full sheets.

Vanessa M.:  To walk into Kookie Haven is to smell the sweet scent of heaven! Three sisters own and run Kookie Haven, where they create delicious cookies and cakes using their mother's extraordinary recipes. Daily cookie flavors such as Butter Toffee Crunch and Chocolate Chip Pecan are offered alongside a rotating assortment of specialty flavors like Muddy Buddy (mud chocolate loaded with chocolate chips) and Snickerdoodle (soft cinnamon cookie). Cakes are offered in full-size, square bites, and dinky bites in flavors like Italian Cream, Oreo, and Wedding Cake. Vegan options are available.

Vanessa M.:  9 Rabbits Bakery & Boba House is a Korean bakery and tea shop creating fun and tasty drinks and desserts. Popular items include specialty character macarons, such as Winnie the Pooh and Wonder Woman, the Green Tea Slice Roll Cake, and the Milk Tea Bingsu, a shaved ice creation topped with red beans, ice cream, slivered almonds, and almond cookies. The spacious inside has ample seating for families! The menu also includes breakfast, lunch, boba teas, coffee, and "blendies" (smoothies).