Food is at the heart of many vacations, and for some of us, it’s dessert we’re seeking. If you are always hunting down the freshest fudge, looking for the richest ice cream, seeking out the sweetest candies, and out to find the best bonbons, Blue Ridge, Georgia, has you covered!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade sweets in North Georgia, with everything from fudge and brownies, ice cream, and old-fashioned caramel apples and candies to decadent dessert drinks, cheesecakes and cakes, and pies and cinnamon rolls. These sweet shops have plenty of charm if you want to stay awhile, but their treats are also perfect for packing up and taking back to your Blue Ridge cabin!
Favorite Blue Ridge Dessert Shops
The Sweet Shoppe of the South
721 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-6886
Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Thursday | 10 AM – 7 PM, Friday and Saturday
With a Food Network’s Cupcake Wars trophy under their belt (Season 6 winners), the talented bakers at The Sweet Shoppe of the South really know how to whip up a decadent dessert. Stop in for their award-winning gourmet cupcakes (s’mores and peanut butter and jelly were 2 of their winning flavors), which include an impressive lineup of options and the best buttercream around. You can also pick up pumpkin, pecan, or old-fashioned apple pie, one of their classic cakes – with everything from red velvet to fresh strawberry – or treat yourself to some incredible chocolate-dipped strawberries. Get a pie for holidays at the cabin, a cake for a special occasion, or strawberries for a romantic in-cabin evening!
The Chocolate Express
634 E Main St
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-6517
Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM, Sunday – Tuesday and Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM, Friday and Saturday
When the owners of The Chocolate Express first visited Blue Ridge, they immediately fell in love with its natural beauty and small-town charm. They quickly learned the chocolate business from the previous owners and carried on that sweet tradition in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They offer 25 made-from-scratch fudge flavors, more than 60 types of chocolate, and have a range of sugar-free candies as well. Guests rave about their truffles, which include flavors like raspberry milk chocolate, sea salt caramel dark chocolate, mint milk chocolate, and more. Stop by to fill up a box for your Blue Ridge cabin, with choices like white chocolate almond bark, milk chocolate peanut butter cups, almond butter crunch, milk chocolate cordial cherries, and chocolate-covered espresso beans!
Mona Lisa’s Dessert House
116 W Main St #1a
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-946-4040
Hours: 4 PM – 8:30 PM, Thursday | 4 PM – 9:30 PM, Friday – Saturday
The reviews speak for themselves at this local sweet spot! Desserts are beautifully plated, with an attention to detail that makes the experience that much sweeter. Try the Secret Garden Apple Cake a la mode, fresh strawberry cake, crisp cannoli, over-the-top drinks, and flavors like s’mores, key lime, caramel, tiramisu, dark chocolate, and more.
MooBears Ice Cream & Hotdogs
594 E Main St
706-946-2622
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM, Thursday – Monday
What pairs better than hot dogs and ice cream on a beautiful, sunny day in Blue Ridge? MooBears serves up 12 different hot dogs for a savory start, then offers classic glass-bottle craft sodas, Moonpie treats, old-school candy (think jawbreakers, wax bottles, and more), chocolates and truffles, and of course…creamy scoops of your favorite frozen treat!
Three Sisters Fudge
662 E Main St D
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-258-4574
Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM, 7 days a week
Open all week, Three Sisters Fudge in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, ensures you can always get your sweet tooth fix. This family-owned shop whips up all-homemade treats, with fudge as the star. Try flavors like peanut butter chocolate, chocolate walnut or pecan, butter pecan, salted caramel, tiger butter, dark chocolate caramel sea salt, tiramisu, mint chocolate swirl, amaretto chocolate swirl, caramel coconut delight, and more! They also offer plenty of other goodies to enjoy in the cabin, including pralines, roasted cinnamon glazed almonds, and gift tins!
Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café
205 W 1st St
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-946-4525
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Saturday
Looking for a unique dessert for a group? The Rum Cake Lady has you covered! Along with classic Cuban dishes, the café is known for its award-winning rum cakes! These rich, decadent desserts feature flavors like limoncello, salted caramel chocolate, Cuba Libre, and classic golden. You can get a full-size bundt or pick up a set of minis to try all the flavors!
Huck’s General Store
500 East Main St. #201
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-946-4825
Step back in time at Huck’s General Store, a nod to the classic general stores of old. Barrels of old-fashioned candy sit below shelves of glass-bottle sodas, jars of jams and jellies, boxes of pancake and biscuit mix, pickled eggs and okra, and jugs of syrup. Their apothecary carries herbal soaps, and they also boast gifts and souvenirs, books, wine and moonshine, and holiday items. Fill up a bag and head back to one of our cozy cabin rentals for a great night!
Looking for some fun things to do between sweet cravings in Blue Ridge? When you’re not cozied up in your cabin, check out these fun activities and attractions in North Georgia!
Fun Things to Do in Blue Ridge
- Go whitewater rafting
- Spend the day shopping and exploring the local boutiques
- Go golfing at Old Toccoa Farms
- Explore the arts scene in the area
- Cast a line at the annual Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival or try fly fishing
- Lace up your boots and hike along the Appalachian Trail or on one of the many hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Go horseback riding in Blue Ridge
- Explore the Chattahoochee-Oconee Natural Forest
- Sip moonshine and take the perfect bottle back to the cabin
- Get your blood pumping on a zipline tour
- Go tubing down the Chattahoochee River
