With finals quickly approaching, the stress levels of SMU students have increased significantly. Everyone is currently finishing up final projects and papers, but will soon be spending even more hours in the library to prepare for their exams.
To stay sane during this stressful week, we must take study breaks. Some people decide to go out, others take naps, and students like me will go out to eat. Dining hall food becomes repetitive and sometimes you just deserve a treat after completing a nine-hour study session or finishing an impossible exam. Here are seven of the best dessert places in Dallas to treat yourself to during this week.
1. Emporium Pies
Located in the Bishop Arts District in an adorable little cottage, this will be hands down one of the best pies that you will ever taste. Their menu changes seasonally and each pie is handmade daily. Go get a hot cup of coffee and a delicious piece of pie for a mid-afternoon study break.
2. JD's Chippery
This small cookie shop offers a variety of cookies and muffins. Baked fresh every day, it is not surprising that their cookies are highly rated by Dallas newspapers and magazines consistently. Run across the street to JD's (located on Hillcrest) after finishing an exam in Dallas Hall or Umphrey Lee. You deserve it.
3. Pokey O's
This is an SMU favorite. Located right on Mockingbird, it is common to see this place full of SMU students and families on a Friday or Saturday night. Their signature cookie sandwich, where you can make your own combination of cookies and ice cream, can be messy to eat, but it is totally worth it.
4. Steel City Pops
This is the perfect way to cool off on a hot spring day in Dallas. You can have fruity, creamy, or cookie pops in a variety of flavors. It is an amazing after-dinner treat. It is located in Lower Greenville, which is also a great place to walk around and explore.
5. Creme de la Cookie
Are you in the mood for macarons, cake balls, or both? These are just a couple of the more popular menu options at Créme de la Cookie in Snider Plaza. Stop by here if you want a small treat after studying all afternoon or if you want to surprise your roommate with a box.
6. Sprinkles
This is by far one of the most popular places to go for dessert in Dallas. The line is often out the door and it is easy to see why. Sprinkles is known for their delicious cupcakes, but you can also get ice cream or cookies at this location too. Calories don't count during finals week, so you should opt for a Sprinkles Sundae, which is a scoop of ice cream between a cupcake top or bottom.
7. Val's Cheesecakes
Val’s is a unique dessert shop in Dallas. It is a small shack where you order at the window, but the best part is that each cheesecake is served in a mason jar that you get to keep! It is just the right amount of dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth after a long night in the library.
It's going to be a long week of studying and there's no better brain food than dessert, right?
