Found yourself harboring 1 a.m. doughnut cravings or desperately seeking a frozen concoction to cool off from the scorching Hotlanta humidity? Look no further than this list of 10 Atlanta staples known for their delectable treats, complete with recommendations and locations, certain to satisfy all your sugar hankerings (and probably incite some #foodporn envy from your friends, too)!
Revolution Donuts
Sate your coffee and doughnut fix by piling up your metal tray with an array of mouth-watering flavors (orange-pistachio, Nutella cream puff, caramel bacon) in a variety of different styles- cake, yeast, low-gluten, you name it.
Where to find it: Decatur
What to get: The peach-slider, a sugar-coated, yeast-raised doughnut, cut in half, and filled with fresh sliced peaches. It's Georgia. It'd be an abomination not to get it.
Kilwins
It'll be hard enough to simply prevent yourself from walking into this candy-store of your childhood dreams, and even harder to tear yourself away empty-handed.The most insane chocolate-covered confectioneries can be found at this Atlantic station sweet-shop. So, while you holiday shop for others, treat yo'self too.
Where to find it: Atlantic Station
What to get: A caramel apple, obviously. Now to settle on which toppings: Turtle Caramel, Apple Pie, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, M&M's, Oreos, Reese's Cups...
Sweet Hut
Sweet Hut is an Asian bakery brimming with decisions, decisions. Go savory with a panini or pork pastry, or bite into something sweet, like a fruit tart or a taro mochi-filled puff. The beverage menu won't disappoint either; find all of your classic coffeehouse favorites, plus milk tea and Vietnamese-style iced coffee.
Where to find it: Midtown and Bufurd Highway
What to get: A matcha doughnut and bubble tea
Cafe Intermezzo
This old Europe, classical music-inspired restaurant is a must-visit in Atlanta. Don't be toooo overwhelmed by the extensive drink menu. Everything is good, and heads up to the college students whose wallet's might be feeling a bit lighter after eating here: the cake slices are big enough and rich enough to split!
Where to find it: Midtown and Dunwoody, and also Hartsfield Jackson if you need a sip of A-Town before jet-setting
What to get: This one's tough- any hot chocolate or coffee, sorbet, or their tiramisu!
Bon Glaze
This brightly-colored gourmet doughnut spot offers a variety of unexpected flavors (peep the one with the mass of cotton candy piled on top), in addition to bon bons, liege waffles, and candied bacon.
Where to find it: Brookhaven
What to get: Candied cayenne bacon
Georgetown Cupcake
Finally! You don't have to travel to DC for these world-famous snack-sized cakes.
Where to find it: The Shops Buckhead
What to get: The salted caramel cupcake is one of their best-sellers
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
While not an Atlanta business-native, Jeni's is worth the hype. High quality ingredients come together to form incredible flavors like Wildberry Lavender, Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet, and Black Cat Espresso, made with Intelligentsia coffee. Don't forget to ask for a sample or two if you can't decide!
Where to find it: Westside Provisions and Krog Street Market
What to get: Anything, just make it a double-scoop because you'll regret not having more!
Sublime
Sublime is well, sublime. Their yeast-based doughnuts are super soft, and super sweet, and even more- they're open 24 hours. You're welcome.
Where to find it: 10th St NW (near Georgia Tech) and North Druid Hills
What to get: A Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and an A-Town Cream
8 Fahrenheit
You've seen all the Instagram pics, the viral food-making videos fluttering around your Facebook feed. Now cave in and try rolled ice-cream for yourself. (Psst, if you're not feeling the price, you can totally split one of these cups with a friend.)
Where to find it: Buford Highway
What to get: Matcha ice-cream with strawberries and a toasted marshmallow
King of Pops
A frozen bar from King of Pops is about as synonymous to refreshing as those ice-cold Coca-Cola x Six Flags ads that pop up every spring. If sticky Popsicle hands sound too juvenile for you (bah humbug), some locations, like Ponce City Market, will mix up the perfect boozy cocktail (poptail?) for you. Cheers!
Where to find it: Almost every Atlanta grocery and convenient store, coffee-shop, and farmers market will have these stocked. In the warmer months, you're likely to find pop-up carts around town, too! Check the map for specific locations.
What to get: Feeling something fresh and fruity? Spring for the uber refreshing Raspberry Lime or Blackberry Ginger Lemonade. Needing something more creamy and decadent? Try thai iced tea, or one of their most famous, the Chocolate Sea Salt.
