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The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die
Little Tart Bakeshop is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

1. Little Tart Bakeshop

7.6
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Inman Park · 9 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Don’t leave Atlanta without trying one of their crisp and light, yet buttery and decadent, croissants. Choose from plain, chocolate, almond, or ham and cheese. Read more.

Pie Shop is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

2. Pie Shop

3210 Roswell Rd NW Ste E, Atlanta, GA
Pie Shop · Buckhead · 11 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Peanuts may be Georgia’s state crop, but we actually reign supreme pecan production. Honor this fact with a slice of pecan pie from the absolute best pie maker in town. Read more.

Sublime Doughnuts is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

3. Sublime Doughnuts

8.9
535 10th St NW (Hemphill Ave NW), Atlanta, GA
Donut Shop · 155 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Since you’re in Atlanta, you should respectfully try the A-town — a classic cream-filled doughnut shaped exactly like you would expect. Read more.

Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

4. Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream

9.2
749 Moreland Ave SE (at Ormewood Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Ice Cream Parlor · Ormewood Park · 92 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: You could try one of their many famous exotic flavors or stick with their most popular item, salted caramel. Read more.

West Egg Café is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

5. West Egg Café

8.7
1100 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Brady Ave), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 255 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: No one makes a Coca Cola cake better than West Egg Café. Geniusly incorporating soda into the cake and frosting adds an extra layer of unique sweetness and makes it incredibly light and airy. Read more.

Wright's Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

6. Wright's Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe

5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (in The Shops of Dunwoody), Dunwoody, GA
Deli · 22 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The chocolate cake has perfectly proportioned layers of cake and frosting that expertly balance dense fudginess with airy creaminess. Read more.

Alon's Bakery & Market is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

7. Alon's Bakery & Market

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE (at Perimeter Center E), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · 106 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Compared to some of their other options, the Opera Cake may appear unassuming, but it packs a mouthful of taste. Read more.

4th & Swift is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

8. 4th & Swift

621 North Ave NE (at Glen Iris Dr.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 75 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: People often think of fruit desserts as light and refreshing, but this is not the case with 4th and Swift’s sticky toffee pudding. This date-based dessert takes indulgence to a whole new level. Read more.

Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

9. Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand

881 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Marietta Street Artery · 37 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Cake Batter Milkshakes sure sound delicious. Milkshakes made with Madagascar vanilla and homemade double chocolate or red velvet cupcakes? Now that sounds like the dessert mashup of dreams. Read more.

Canoe is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

10. Canoe

9.2
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The Popcorn Sundae begins with a base of popcorn that’s been infused with ice cream. On top, you have more than a drizzle of caramel, tangy crème fraîche, and crunchy caramel corn. Read more.

Miller Union is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

11. Miller Union

8.7
999 Brady Ave NW (10th Street), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Miller Union has discovered the perfect way to turn an ice cream sundae into a neat, parchment-wrapped dessert. Make sure to get there early, because they only sell these babies around lunchtime. Read more.

Cacao is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

12. Cacao

7.4
1046 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Café · Virginia Highland · 35 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: You can purchase many of their high quality chocolates online, but you can only enjoy their incredibly thick, slightly spicy, hot chocolate in-store. Read more.

Kimball House is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

13. Kimball House

9.2
303 E Howard Ave (at N Candler St), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 65 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: By torching the crème brûlée lowly from afar, chef Maitre d’ William Bubier warms the dessert in order to bring out the vanilla flavor and give it a homey touch. Read more.

Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

14. Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe

8.8
5150 Buford Hwy NE Ste A100 (Ste A-100), Doraville, GA
Bakery · 87 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Similar to sponge cake, the hokkaido cupcake is a Japanese-inspired dessert with a cloud-like texture and mild sweetness that makes it the perfectly light, after-dinner treat. Read more.

Ali's Cookies is one of The 15 Desserts to Eat in Atlanta Before You Die.

15. Ali's Cookies

7.8
4511 Olde Perimeter Way, Dunwoody, GA
Dessert Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Cookies seem like such a simple dessert, but even the most decked out recipe can’t compare to Ali’s cookies. Each one has a perfectly soft center, a nice crisp outside, and a bucket load of flavor. Read more.