Moving to Tallahassee from South Florida was a complete culture shock. I used to have endless sweet treat options, all within five minutes of my house. So, when I got to Tallahassee, I believed the days of grabbing my keys and grabbing a quick sweet treat after school or right before bed were long gone.
Or so I thought. After three semesters here, itās safe to say Iāve figured out my way around, and luckily for you, Iāve found some of the best sweet treat options Tallahassee has to offer.
- Beignets & Brew
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This is a place to check out if youāre looking for some New Orleans-style beignets. Beignets & Brew is a little farther, a 16-minute drive from FSUās campus. However, itās so amazing that it’s worth the drive.
It’s excellent for an afternoon sweet treat or a place to go on the weekend for some study time in a new environment. They offer a variety of flavors, but I never stray from my original beignets.
They also have sauces like caramel, chocolate, or blueberry that you can add on to dip your beignets in. While youāre here, you can also pick from their various drinks; they have cold brew, flavored lattes, chai lattes, and even energy drinks.
- Brusterās Real Ice Cream
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I think Brusterās is one of the most incredible things to exist because it’s open until 11 p.m. and has a drive-through, making it the best late-night sweet treat. Not to mention, itās only a six-minute drive from campus.
There are a ton of flavors and toppings, and their milkshakes are to die for. You’re missing out if you havenāt already been to Brusterās!
- Donut Kingdom & Mo Cookies
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Iām not the biggest donut gal; however, I think the glazed donuts from Donut Kingdom may be better than Krispy Kreme. Itās important to note that I havenāt had a donut from Krispy Kreme in years, but I genuinely believe these glazed donuts are just as good, if not better.
And if you arenāt a huge fan of donuts, the Donut Kingdom location on West Tennessee Street is also a Mo Cookies. I consider myself a cookie connoisseur, so trust me when I say these cookies are amazing.
If you donāt believe me, check out theirĀ Instagram, and the videos will convince you.
- Smallcakes Cupcakery
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Nothing in this world cheers me up like a good cupcake or piece of cake, and Smallcakes is just the place to get it. There are so many flavors and options, and you can never go wrong. Fun fact: they were actually on Food Networkās Cupcake Wars, which means they are qualified to distribute sweet treats.
Whether youāre looking for a late-night quick trip to Brusterās or a cute Sunday activity with a visit to Beignets & Brew, thereās no shortage of sweet treats in Tallahassee!
When I first got to Tallahassee, I thought I would feel like there wasnāt enough or anything to do. However, that wasnāt the case. I find new things to do all the time. Thereās always a new restaurant, a new sweet treat, or a new store. There are many options; you just have to look for them!
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