January 10, 2024
In conjunction with Restaurant Week’s theme of Sweet 16, here are 16 sugary places to get your sweet tooth fix. While most of these businesses are not a part of the official Restaurant Week lineup, they are certainly worth a visit to satisfy a craving.Â
Thirteen, located in downtown Fernandina Beach, specializes in gluten free desserts like crepes, cakes, pies, macaroons, cupcakes and other yummy goodies! 121 S 9th Street
The Decantery is craft cocktail, wine bar and package store in the heart of the historic district. In addition to wine on tap, charcuterie and light bites, The Decantery offers delectable homemade desserts and accoutrements. 117 Centre Street
Nana Teresa’s Bake Shop is an irresistibly tasty bakery offering an array of delectable desserts like cupcakes, macaron cookies, fudge, milk shakes, cheesecake and even pupcakes for your furry friends! 13 N 3rd Street
If you’re craving something sweet and just can’t put your finger on it, give the Peach Cobbler Factory a try. They offer 12 flavors of cobbler, banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, cookies and milkshakes. Yum! 822 Sadler Road
At family-owned Fantastic Fudge, fudge is made the old-fashioned way – by using a copper kettle, marble slab tables and a secret recipe that dates back to 1887. In addition to delicious fudge, you can also get ice cream, chocolates, and other candies. 218 Centre Street
Island Time has enough ice cream and frozen yogurt for all Frigophilics (look it up), including dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free options. Try one of 24 amazing flavors of ice cream with abundant toppings, or maybe it’s a custard, sorbet, or Italian ice you crave. 306 Centre Street
In addition to the eclectic and whimsical gifts, toys and books, the Cinnamon Bear also has a great selection of delicious ice cream and slushies to cool down on those warm summer days. 107 Centre Street
Amelia Island’s local Peterbrooke Chocolatier has their famous chocolate-covered popcorn, as well as a variety of dipped items (including strawberries), candies, and truffles; all made with high-quality couverture chocolate. 1427 Sadler Road
For more than 30 years Cold Stone Creamery has been serving up the creamiest, finest and freshest ice cream using their signature process of preparing your custom creations on a frozen granite stone. They also serve ice cream cakes, smoothies and shakes! 808 Sadler Road
Go nuts over Watanut for the best gourmet nuts, pralines, and made-from-scratch-daily pecan shortbread cookies. Need a corporate gift to wow your customers and employees? Watanut offers the tins of gourmet nut gifts, and cookies to spread your appreciation. 118 Centre Street
Soon-to-open in downtown Fernandina Beach is Vintage Donuts Amelia Island. It’s gonna be a great addition to Centre Street where folks can dine on doughnuts made fresh to order every day. Who doesn’t like doughnuts? Stay tuned and be on the lookout! 503A Centre Street
Denucci’s offers a selection of soft serve and hard hand dipped ice cream flavors, frozen custard, sundaes, and yogurt – plus sandwiches and hot dogs for those who like a little something to go with the ice cream! 2210 Sadler Road
Amelia Island Coffee is always up early serving a variety of hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, organic teas, freshly baked pastries, and breakfast sandwiches and bagels. I’d say they have all your food groups covered. 207 Centre Street
Offering a selection of nine invigorating flavors and an extensive range of toppings, Mellow Yellow is the perfect place to craft your very own frozen yogurt masterpiece. Sweeten your day at Mellow Yellow – located within the surf-inspired Natural Slice pizza shop. 75 Amelia Village Circle
From mouthwatering roasted pork to perfectly fried tostones, every dish at 1928 Cuban Bistro is a testament to the rich traditions that shaped the owners. It’s all authentic Cuban cuisine, including the oh so delicious desserts of Flan, Churros, Tres Leches, and Alfa Jores. 122 S 8th Street
If you love authentic Cuban cuisine, Hola is the go-to spot to make your stomach and your wallet happy. They offer an array of Cuban sandwiches and pastries for your dining pleasure. 31 S 5th Street
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