Best Sweets in Town

The Hop Ice Cream has been an Asheville institution since 1978, with imaginative and locally-influenced flavors. Owners Ashley and Greg Garrison opened their first downtown location at S&W Market. The menu features homemade dairy and vegan ice creams, classic milkshakes, sundaes, desserts, and made-from-scratch waffle cones. The Hop’s flagship flavors (Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate) will be offered alongside a variety of staples and rotates flavors — often featuring local ingredients and collaborations with Asheville businesses.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

The Hop Ice Cream

Incredible selection of fresh baked goods in North Asheville.

Geraldine's Bakery

Stay Glazed… Donuts is located underground in the historic Jackson Building in downtown Asheville.

Stay Glazed… Donuts

French Broad Chocolate Lounge is downtown Asheville’s premier dessert destination, famous for artisan chocolates, decadent cakes, rich brownies, cookies, housemade ice cream, and signature drinking chocolates. Set in the heart of Pack Square, this locally-owned, bean-to-bar shop creates every chocolate treat from scratch using ethically sourced cacao in their own Asheville factory. 

The Lounge’s cozy, elegant space offers plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, specialty espresso drinks, and wine pairings—all served with a sweet Asheville vibe.

Locals and visitors rave about the chocolate tasting flights, inventive desserts, and passionate, friendly staff. The Lounge is praised for its quality, creative flavors, and for being a must-visit spot whether you’re celebrating, relaxing after dinner, or grabbing a gift box for home.

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Baked Pie Company is a local favorite for delicious homemade dessert pies. We offer 15-25 different pies a day. Come get a whole pie, a slice or the coveted Pie Flight - 3 smaller slices with a scoop of delicious ice cream!

The most photographed dish in Asheville is the amazing Pie Flight. Pick any 3 flavors of pies and pair it with a large scoop of ice cream and there you have it. 
Date Night? Baked has the perfect atmosphere for two to share a flight or two!

Baked Pie Company

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Best Sweets in Town

Casey Orr

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