With the stress of schoolwork piling up as the semester is slowly coming to an end, there is one solution to ease all of your stress – desserts. Here at Pitt, there are so many different dessert destinations to choose from. Here are the top five dessert destinations to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!
- insomnia Cookies
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Late-night cookie cravings? Head over to Insomnia Cookies anytime until 1 AM without even having to leave the Pittsburgh campus. You will be greeted by an aroma of freshly baked cookies that will already have your mouth watering. Choose from a variety of cookies including smores, snickerdoodle, the classic chocolate chip and more. The cookie chain also serves ice-cream sandwiches and cookie cakes. So whether you’re having a bad day or celebrating an A on your last exam, grab a warm freshly baked cookie from Insomnia Cookies.
- Milkshake Factory
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If there was ever a place to splurge on a decadent milkshake, it would be at the Milkshake Factory. Known for its rich flavors, the Milkshake Factory is a one-stop-shop for milkshake and chocolate enthusiasts located right on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Walking into the Milkshake Factory, the smell of chocolate will surround you as well as the sight of what seems like an infinite amount of topping and ingredients. The shakes here expand from the classic flavors of chocolate and vanilla as they offer shakes such as smores, salted caramel and in fall spirit, pumpkin pie.
- Treats n’ beans
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If you are ever craving a good crepe, Treats ‘N Beans is the place to go. Located right on campus, Treats ‘N Beans was founded by three people with the mission of redefining waffles, crepes and other treats. At Treats ‘N Beans, you will be able to build your own crepe to your standards and watch as it is being made. You are able to choose a variety of toppings ranging from fruit to all sorts of chocolates and candies. This place is definitely a must-try!
- millie’s homemade ice cream
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With three locations in Pittsburgh, and one located inside the University store on campus, Millie’s ice cream is definitely the ice cream to get in Pittsburgh. Millie’s originated as former chef Chad Townsend was looking for a career change. Buying an expensive Paco-Jet machine that can turn almost anything into ice cream, Chad and his wife started producing homemade ice cream right from their kitchen. Eventually, they were able to expand and that was how Millie’s came to be. Today, Millie’s serves the greater Pittsburgh area with flavors ranging from cookie dough to mango.
- waffles incaffinated
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Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Waffles INCaffeinated serves gourmet waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With the mission of bringing fine dining and breakfast together, Waffles INCaffeinated serves artistically plated breakfast plates. You are able to make your own waffles, sweet or salty, with numerous options for toppings. This destination is perfect even for those who don’t have a sweet tooth.
