Do you have a sweet tooth you’re looking to indulge while doing a bit of sightseeing? We’ve got just the treat for you! We’ve designed up a short dessert road trip in Georgia that requires just under two hours of driving time and will take you to five sugary-sweet destinations that serve up some of the best baked goods in the state! Whether you like ice cream, cookies, pastries, cupcakes, or fruit cake, there’s something for you to enjoy on this fun little jaunt.
The entire trip will take about an hour and 45 minutes of driving time. Obviously, you’ll want to add in a little extra time to explore the surrounding areas and indulge in your desserts. You can check out the fully customizable route on Google Maps.
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- Baker’s Pride Bakery: 840 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405
Seth T/Google Local You’ll start your trip at the humble little Baker’s Pride Bakery in Savannah. This spot has been serving up delicious baked goods for over 40 years.
Anthony Caravella/Google Local You can’t go wrong with anything you order from here. There are baked goods galore, with sticky buns, donuts, danishes, fritters, and more. Baker’s Pride Bakery, 840 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
- Leopold’s Ice Cream: 212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Leopold’s Ice Cream/Facebook Just a few miles away, you’ll find Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah’s historic district. This 100-year old institution is one of the most famous ice cream shops in Georgia.
Leopold’s Ice Cream/Facebook Scoops, cones, floats, sundaes: Leopold’s has it all, and it’s all delicious. There’s almost always a line out the door here, but trust us, it’s worth the wait! Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
- Smallcakes Savannah Quarters: 100 Blue Moon Xing, Pooler, GA 31322
Google Maps Next up, you’ll head just outside of Savannah to the growing city of Pooler. Here, you’ll find Smallcakes. This is a national chain whose stores are owned primarily by franchisees, so you’re still supporting a small business owner.
Smallcakes Savannah Quarters/Facebook Smallcakes serves amazing cupcakes in tasty and unique flavors. It’s not just plain chocolate here - you’ll find delights like peanut butter and jelly or Fat Elvis! You can also pick up ice cream and other delicious treats like macarons and cookies. Find out more from the Smallcakes Savannah Quarters Facebook page. Smallcakes Savannah Quarters, 100 Blue Moon Xing, Pooler, GA 31322, USA
- Georgia Fruit Cake Company: 5 S Duval St, Claxton, GA 30417
Keith Proud/Google Local This next stop might be a little divisive. Fruit cake is one of those “love it or hate it” type foods. Regardless of how you feel about it, everyone in the Peach State knows that the small town of Claxton is the fruit cake capital of the world (it’s even emblazoned on their water tower).
Jill Smith/Google Local Claxton’s been known for its fruit cake for decades, and one of the best spots to pick it up is the Georgia Fruit Cake Company. This place serves up coffee, pastries, and donuts if you’re not a fan of fruit cake. Georgia Fruit Cake Co, 5 S Duval St, Claxton, GA 30417, USA
- Jonny Boy Cookies: 441 S Main St Suite 120, Statesboro, GA 30458
Jonny Boy Cookies/Google Local For your final stop, you’ll visit Statesboro. This college town is home to Georgia Southern University and also Jonny Boy Cookies, which has been serving up amazing homemade cookies since 2017.
Corrie Doud/Google Local Jonny Boy Cookies started with the founder’s grandmother’s recipe and has grown into a spot that serves classics like chocolate chip as well as more exotic offerings like Jalapeno corn and oatmeal rum craisin. You can find out more on the Jonny Boy Cookies website. Jonny Boy Cookies, 441 S Main St Suite 120, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA
One thing about it, this road trip is certainly super-sweet!
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Seth T/Google Local
You’ll start your trip at the humble little Baker’s Pride Bakery in Savannah. This spot has been serving up delicious baked goods for over 40 years.
Anthony Caravella/Google Local
You can’t go wrong with anything you order from here. There are baked goods galore, with sticky buns, donuts, danishes, fritters, and more.
Baker’s Pride Bakery, 840 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
Leopold’s Ice Cream/Facebook
Just a few miles away, you’ll find Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah’s historic district. This 100-year old institution is one of the most famous ice cream shops in Georgia.
Scoops, cones, floats, sundaes: Leopold’s has it all, and it’s all delicious. There’s almost always a line out the door here, but trust us, it’s worth the wait!
Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Next up, you’ll head just outside of Savannah to the growing city of Pooler. Here, you’ll find Smallcakes. This is a national chain whose stores are owned primarily by franchisees, so you’re still supporting a small business owner.
Smallcakes Savannah Quarters/Facebook
Smallcakes serves amazing cupcakes in tasty and unique flavors. It’s not just plain chocolate here - you’ll find delights like peanut butter and jelly or Fat Elvis! You can also pick up ice cream and other delicious treats like macarons and cookies. Find out more from the Smallcakes Savannah Quarters Facebook page.
Smallcakes Savannah Quarters, 100 Blue Moon Xing, Pooler, GA 31322, USA
Keith Proud/Google Local
This next stop might be a little divisive. Fruit cake is one of those “love it or hate it” type foods. Regardless of how you feel about it, everyone in the Peach State knows that the small town of Claxton is the fruit cake capital of the world (it’s even emblazoned on their water tower).
Jill Smith/Google Local
Claxton’s been known for its fruit cake for decades, and one of the best spots to pick it up is the Georgia Fruit Cake Company. This place serves up coffee, pastries, and donuts if you’re not a fan of fruit cake.
Georgia Fruit Cake Co, 5 S Duval St, Claxton, GA 30417, USA
Jonny Boy Cookies/Google Local
For your final stop, you’ll visit Statesboro. This college town is home to Georgia Southern University and also Jonny Boy Cookies, which has been serving up amazing homemade cookies since 2017.
Corrie Doud/Google Local
Jonny Boy Cookies started with the founder’s grandmother’s recipe and has grown into a spot that serves classics like chocolate chip as well as more exotic offerings like Jalapeno corn and oatmeal rum craisin. You can find out more on the Jonny Boy Cookies website.
Jonny Boy Cookies, 441 S Main St Suite 120, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA
What goodies would show up on your dessert road trip in Georgia? Share your favorites in the comments!
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