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Top 5 Dessert Destinations in Fairfield

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Going to school at a university like Fairfield is an amazing experience. Having your school located in a town filled with unbelievable restaurants and stores is also a huge plus. Fairfield’s town is filled with some of the coolest restaurants with menu items we can’t live without. Fairfield takes the dessert game to a whole new level with its amazing cultural variety and down right yummy options. Here are the top 5 Fairfield dessert destinations you need to check out.

1. Saugatuck Sweets

Cookie Monster Ice Cream

This new ice cream & candy bar is located in a prime location right next to Firehouse Deli. Its delicious ice cream flavors as well as ice cream concoctions will leave a smile on your face for the entire day. This sweet spot is also home to every type of candy you could think of. Whether you like anything covered in chocolate or the tart taste of Sour Patch Kids, Saugatuck Sweets has the candy you desire. This is the perfect place to stock up on your goodies either for studying or watching The Bachelor.

Sensational Sweet Sightings: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Caramel Squares and Cookie Monster Cookie Dough.

2. Martel

Chocolate Fondue For Two

This French-American restaurant located right on Post Road incorporates our favorite mixtures of French and American cuisines that you just can’t live without. Aside from the amazing lunch and dinner menu items, the dessert list is to die for! Martel incorporates a taste of both nations in our favorite desserts for one sweet outcome. Between the fondue and beignets you can’t go wrong!

Sensational Sweet Sightings: Banana Maple Crème Brûlée and Pots de Crème Trio

3. Isabelle et Vincent

All The Pastries

This sweet spot is the very best in chocolate and French pastries and is located right on Post Road! Between the bread, cakes, pastries, ice cream, and chocolate, there is something for every dessert lover. Whether you are just there to shop or you are there to cozy up by the fire with your sweet selection, the amazing aromas will take you over and you will feel as if you are actually in France!

Sensational Sweet Sightings: Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate!

4. Molto

Cannoli Dip

With its traditional Italian cuisine, you know the desserts are going to be delicious! Located on Post Road, this high-end restaurant does not disappoint with its selection of our favorite desserts. With its sprinkle of American favorites incorporated into each dessert, one will always be satisfied with whichever they choose.

Sensational Sweet Sightings: Molto Cannoli Dip

5. Tazza Osteria and Bar

Gelato Sliders

Located on Post Road, this NYC restaurant atmosphere filled with amazing food will become your new favorite destination. Enjoy traditional Italian desserts with a creative spin. Between their chocolate martini and delicious tiramisu, anything you order will leave you wanting more.

Sensational Sweet Sightings: Gelato Sliders

 

 

Jackie has been an active member of Her Campus Fairfield over the past two years and is the new Co-Campus Correspondent for Fairfield's chapter. She is a junior communications major with a minor in marketing. She loves baking, sports, sushi, and her Jack Russell Terrier Tipper.
Gabriella is currently a junior at Fairfield University, where she is majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communications. She is Co-Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Fairfield with her roomie/best friend Pamela Grant! Gab can most likely be found with a Venti Starbs in hand, while wearing obnoxiously large sunnies (no shame), reading the most recent issue of Glamour Mag.