8 Must-Try Dessert Spots in Downtown Huntsville

By Ainsley Hill, DHI Intern

Downtown Huntsville is a hidden gem for dessert lovers! From decadent cakes to creamy ice cream, there’s no shortage of delicious treats to satisfy your cravings. Here’s some of the best places to grab a treat in the heart of the city.

The Moon Bakeshop
At The Moon Bakeshop, pastries change daily based on the season and what their bakers are inspired by. However, they do have an everyday menu as well. This menu has everything to satisfy your sweet tooth from Cruffins, Honey Cinnamon Scones, Salted Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Cookie Sandwiches, and more.

Cookie Fix
At Cookie Fix you can find every cookie flavor you could imagine, along with a rotating seasonal menu of delicious selections. Some cookie options include Blondie Crunch, Ginger Molasses, Oreo Chocolate Chip, and many more. You can also place an order for custom cookie cakes made to your liking!

Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro
Here each loaf of bread, cake, cupcake and cookie is crafted by hand, not machine. Mason Dixon offers many goodies that are baked fresh daily. Some sweet treats off of their menu include Apple Carrot Muffins, Take & Bake Cinnamon Rolls, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cakes, and more.

Cutes & Cakes
Baking happiness one cake at a time! Located inside of Stovehouse this bakery has cupcakes, cookies, cheesecakes, and more. You can also order custom cakes for any special occasion you have. Cutes & Cakes is also starting their Thanksgiving preorder menu including whole cakes, classics, old fashioned poundcakes, and whole cheesecakes.

L’Etoile Patisserie
This French cafe provides exceptional service and high quality baked goods. Some bakery items available on display behind the glass include baguettes, Pain au Lait, patisseries, viennoiseries, and various kinds of coffees and teas. In the heart of downtown, this is the perfect spot for a sweet treat.

Pizzelles’s Confections
Hand crafted in small batches by their team of chocolate artisans. Some of these beautiful chocolates include the Steel Magnolia, Man on the Moon, Nutty by Nature, and more. With dark chocolate and milk chocolate, every chocolate has other delicious and imaginative ingredients to make it unique. Pizzelles also has candy bars like Mommy Dearest and Bill Effing Murray.

Big Spoon Creamery
Offering handmade artisanal ice cream with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, Big Spoon Creamery is the perfect stop for a sweet treat. The menu includes sundaes, ice cream, and sammies. Some ice cream flavors include espresso hazelnut, goat cheese caramel apple pie, and many more.

Parlor Doughnuts
Small batches, made all day! Parlor Doughnuts offers delicious Famous Layered Doughnuts. Featured donut flavors include french toast, maple bacon, churro, strawberry shortcake, and endless amounts of other flavors. If you’re on the lookout for a sweet treat, Parlor Doughnuts is the place to be.