4 Sweet Spots for Dessert in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL is famous throughout the state for its great restaurants and excellent food. Not surprisingly, considering the state gave us the key lime pie, there are also many amazing dessert parlors, too. From classic American sweets to international pastries, this is our definitive list of the tastiest treats around town. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love these.

4 Sweet Spots for Dessert in Jacksonville, FL

Southern Dessert Plate

Voted Jacksonville’s best sweet shop 3 years in a row, Southern Dessert Plate’s reputation precedes it. Serving up a variety of small bites, tarts, pastries, specialty cookies, and cakes, this bakery is a must-try when you’re in town. Favorites among the regulars include the pumpkin pie, Mississippi mud bars, and eclairs. There is also a huge selection of cakes that are sold by the slice, all of which are delicious and beautifully decorated.

Having a special event? Get in contact with the bakers at Southern Dessert Plate and they will be happy to provide a cake for you. Simply head into the store at St. John’s Avenue or drop them an email for more information.

Five FX Ice Cream and Waffles

If you’re looking for a truly decadent ice cream parlor, head on over to Five FX. Located on Baymeadows Road, this quirky joint serves up homemade ice cream in a variety of creative flavors; warm, freshly-cooked waffles; and some incredible coffee to boot, making this a great spot to hit up for breakfast or after a heavy meal elsewhere.

Cookies and Creme Jax Beach

Located just off the beach, Cookies and Creme is a perfect place to hit up after a day with the family at the seaside. The spot is open until midnight too, so it’s also an ideal place to head to after a night on the town. All the cookies are baked in-house, and all the ice cream is also handmade on-site, so you won’t get a taste like this anywhere else.

The main attraction here is the built-your-own ice cream sandwiches. Select from a wide variety of cookies, ice creams, and toppings to build your perfect sandwich. Vegan ice cream and gluten-free cookies are also available, so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Mixed Fillings Pie Shop

Out of sight at the back of a building on Oak Street, Mixed Fillings Pie Shop is a hidden gem. Voted the number 1 pie shop in Florida and Top 5 key lime pies in the state, you know you are in for a treat with this speakeasy-style social spot. The chef, Natasha Burton, comes from Dallas and brings a bit of that Texan flair with her, making each bite truly unforgettable.

And there you have it, this was the list of our favorite spots for yummy sweets around Jacksonville, now it’s time to go out there and try some for yourself. Afterward, drop by and visit us at Tom Bush BMW Jacksonville to let us know what you think and check out our showroom of exciting new and

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