If you are trying to figure out the best places to buy ice cream, cakes, and cookies in Dayton this post will surely help you out. There are plenty of great shops selling sweets around town and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
We will start off with the best ice cream shops in your area. Anyone that is searching for vanilla, chocolate, gelato, frozen yogurt, malts, ice cream cakes, and other frozen delights has plenty of options to choose from.
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Up next we will get into local bakeries where you can buy cakes, cookies, pastries, and all kinds of sweet treats. Then we will niche down and get into donut shops, where to buy cupcakes, candy stores, and chocolate and fudge shops near you.
Following that we will discuss some healthy dessert options in Dayton like gluten free bakeries and smoothie shops. Our last section will be about restaurants known for must have desserts in town.
Towards the end you will find a map that has all the various venues we are mentioning throughout the post pinned on it. And all of you are welcome to look through our other blogs about cupcakes, donuts, malts, and more around the Midwest there if you like.
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
When you want to eat the best ice cream in Dayton or some healthier frozen yogurt try:
- Graeter’s Ice Cream at 2412 Far Hills Ave
- Cold Stone Creamery at 6815 Miller Ln
- Ritter’s Frozen Custard at 2226 Wilmington Pike
- Jet Freeze at 4014 E Patterson Rd
- The Sweet Retreat at 2613 Smithville Rd
- So Your Yogurt at 971 S Main St
- Yogurt Mountain at 4453 Walnut St
Graeter’s has been making small batch French Pot ice cream for over 145 years and can do catering and events too.
Cold Stone Creamery has been serving the finest, freshest ice cream creations, cakes, shakes, and smoothies for over 30 years.
Ritter’s Frozen Custard makes fresh frozen custard in your area every day and serves cones, sundaes, and shakes.
From tasty ice cream and guilt-free frozen yogurt to smoothies, avalanches, and over 30 different toppings So Your Yogurt has something for everyone.
At Yogurt Mountain you will find a great self–serve frozen yogurt experience near you with 16 rotating flavors and over 50 toppings ranging from fruit to candy bars.
Bakeries In Your Area
These bakeries near you should have great cakes, cookies, pastries, and more:
- Ashley’s Pastry Shop at 21 Park Ave
- Partial To Pie Bakery at 200 Shroyer Rd
- Mehaffies Pies at 3013 Linden Ave
Ashley’s Pastry Shop has been a family-owned bakery since 1982 offering cupcakes, cookies, and other treats including wedding cakes along with gluten-free products ranging from breakfast treats to bread to dessert.
Partial to Pie Bakery specializes in homemade pies, quiche, and a limited selection of other baked goods. They also offer special orders for large events as well as dietary needs and restrictions including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.
Local Donut Shops
Start your morning off right at one of these donut shops:
- American Classic Donuts at 4214 Linden Ave
- Duck Donuts at 1200 Brown St #115
- Bill’s Donut Shop at 268 N Main St
- Stan the Donut Man at 1441 Wilmington Ave
- Jim’s Donut Shop at 122 E National Rd
Duck Donuts serves warm made-to-order donuts as well as coffees, donut breakfast sandwiches, and donut sundaes. You can select from a menu of fan favorites or create your own using a variety of toppings, coatings, and drizzles plus they do catering.
Bill’s Donut Shop is a historic bakery in your area that serves donuts, cookies, pastries, and coffee in an old-fashioned setting. They have a large selection of donuts ranging from traditional to premium.
Where To Buy Cupcakes
There are some really good cupcake shops around town:
- Twist Cupcakery at 25 S St Clair St
- Gigi’s Cupcakes at 3800 Colonel Glenn Hwy
- Cake Hope & Love at 1490 N Fairfield Rd #B
Twist Cupcakery is a one-of-a-kind sweets and confections bakery in your area specializing in cupcakes, cakes, brownies, and other delectable treats. Gigi’s Cupcakes is a bakery chain that serves a rotating selection of gourmet cupcakes as well as frosting-filled cookies who does catering.
Cake, Hope, and Love is a local mom-and-pop bakery that specializes in extravagant cakes, unique flavored cupcakes, opulent wedding cakes, and delectable brownies and cookies. Every day you will find a nice selection of their gourmet cupcakes available on the counter.
Candy Stores Near You
These local candy stores should have a wide variety of sugary treats to choose from:
- Esther Price Candies at 1709 Wayne Ave
- Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop at 42 S Main St
Esther Price Candies also specializes in chocolate products made with premium chocolate, milk and butter produced in the region, premium almonds, pecans, cashews, and succulent cherries. Many chocolates are still handcrafted.
Grandpa Joe’s has over 250 candy bars and more than 100 bulk candies while also selling 225 different flavors of old-fashioned glass-bottled soda. Sweet Sensations from our next list is another outstanding option.
Chocolate & Fudge Shops
Buy homemade chocolate and fudge at these shops:
- Winan’s Fine Chocolates at 6735 Miller Ln
- Sweet Sensations Chocolates & Candy at 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Winans is a great source for premium chocolates, freshly roasted coffees sourced from around the world, and gifts for everyone. Sweet Sensations Chocolates and Candy carries a wide selection of gourmet chocolates as well as over 400 different candies and nuts from your childhood, chocolate covered strawberries, fudge, and ice cream.
They sell bulk candy and chocolates by the pound, as well as individually wrapped candies. Don’t forget that Esther Price Candies from our previous list is another great place to buy home made chocolates near you.
Gluten Free Bakeries
Gluten free bakeries are a good healthier alternative:
- Purely Sweet Bakery at 3375 Dayton Xenia Rd
- The Neighborhood Nest at 313 W Main St
Purely Sweet Bakery is a gluten free, vegan, paleo, and keto bakery and wholesale company with a coffee shop partner. The Neighborhood Nest is a gluten-free bakery in your area that also offers allergy-friendly and keto baked goods.
Smoothies
Smoothies are a good combination of tasty and healthy:
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2307 Far Hills Ave
- Fruit For All Reasons at 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
- Blossom Juicy Bar at 2801 S Dixie Dr
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a laid back health-conscious chain restaurant that specializes in custom smoothies, sandwiches, and wraps.
Blossom Juicy Bar is your areas first bubble tea shop serving healthy recipes made with fresh milk, real tea, and fruit.
Local Restaurants With Great Desserts
Lastly, these restaurants are known for their must have desserts in Dayton:
- Wheat Penny Oven & Bar at 515 Wayne Ave
- Lily’s Dayton at 329 E 5th St
Wheat Penny is a rustic-chic bar and eatery that serves California-style pies and Italian fare made with meats from the region. Their desserts are also delicious with a variety of Assorted Vegan Sorbets and Ice Creams.
In an elegant setting Lily’s Dayton serves seasonal and Southern-influenced American fare with a farm-to-table emphasis. Chocolate Pots de Crème is one of the great desserts they are known for.
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Enjoy Ice Cream, Cookies, & Cakes In Dayton
For now that is all we have to share but check back in because we plan to update this post often. After reading about all these local shops to buy ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, cakes, pastries, other bakery items, cupcakes, donuts, chocolate, fudge, candy, gluten free baked goods, smoothies, and even restaurants with can’t miss desserts in your area you should be ready to find your next sweet indulgence.
Please use the comments to let us know if any shops have closed down, or if we posted anything that is incorrect. Now have fun eating your ice cream, cookies, and cakes in Dayton.