The Ultimate Sweet Treat Tour of Knoxville: Your Dessert Bucket List! 🍪🍦🍰

If you know me, you know I have a major sweet tooth. Like, I could 100% make dessert its own food group. And what better way to connect with my fellow sugar lovers than to share the absolute best places in Knoxville to grab a sweet treat? Whether you're into ice cream, cookies, cakes, or good old-fashioned chocolate, I've got you covered. So, loosen that belt a notch and get ready to treat yourself—because these spots are worth it.

Knox Dough 🍪🍦

Edible cookie dough and rolled ice cream? Name a more iconic duo, I’ll wait. My go-to is rolling (literally) some cookie dough into my ice cream—it’s a game-changer. If you haven’t been, you need to try it!

Cruze Farm 🍦🐄

Is it even Knoxville if you don’t stop by Cruze Farm for some of their legendary soft-serve? Their seasonal flavors always hit, but I’ll forever be obsessed with their classic sweet cream swirl. Oh, and bonus—everyone’s in cute farm dresses, so it’s an aesthetic and delicious experience.

Litton’s Bakery 🍰❤️

Listen, if you haven't had Litton’s red velvet cake, are you even living?! It’s rich, moist, and absolutely iconic. They also have other baked goodies, but trust me—the red velvet is where it’s at.

Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain 🍨🥤

Step back in time with an old-school soda shop experience! They serve up massive sundaes, milkshakes, and floats, all in the cutest vintage setting. It’s giving Grease, but with more sugar and less leather jackets.

UT Creamery 🍦🐾

Vol fans, this one’s for you! Made by UT’s own food science students, this ice cream is legit. The flavors are constantly rotating, but they’re always creamy, fresh, and delicious. Support the local students and satisfy your sweet tooth—win-win!

Kilwins 🍏🍫

If you love caramel apples, Kilwins is the spot. They have so many options, from classic caramel to fully loaded ones covered in chocolate, nuts, or even M&Ms. And don’t even get me started on their fudge—it’s dangerously good.

Bradley’s Chocolates 🍫🤎

Handmade chocolates that taste like they were made in heaven? Yes, please. Bradley’s is the perfect place for gift-worthy treats (or, you know, just a little treat-yourself moment). Their truffles and vanilla creams? Chef’s kiss.

Magpies Bakery 🧁🎂

Magpies’ motto is “All Butter, All the Time,” and honestly, I respect that. Their cakes and cupcakes are next-level, and they always have fun flavors. If you love a good, rich, buttery dessert, this is your place.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop 🥧💛

Southern pie lovers, welcome to paradise. Their buttermilk pie is perfection, and they have adorable mini pies, so you can try a few flavors without commitment (or just get all of them—I don’t judge).

Nothing Bundt Cakes 🎂✨

I cannot leave this place without at least three bundtinis. The white chocolate raspberry is my fave, but honestly, they’re all good. These little cakes are so moist and flavorful—you’ll never look at regular cake the same way again.

Whimsy Cookie Co. 🍪💖

First off, the pink-and-white building is pure Instagram gold. But the cookies? Even better. Their signature soft sugar cookies with thick, colorful icing are totally swoon-worthy. If you need a sweet pick-me-up and a cute photo op, this is your place!

Ham ‘N Goodys 🍋🍪

Two words: Lemon cookies. These little melt-in-your-mouth gems are so famous for a reason! They’re soft, sweet, and have the perfect amount of tartness. If you haven’t tried them yet, run, don’t walk.

Andy’s Frozen Custard 🍦🚗

Frozen custard so thick and creamy it should be illegal. Whether you get a sundae, a concrete, or just a simple vanilla cone, you can’t go wrong. Perfect for a quick drive-thru sweet fix!

So there you have it—your official Knoxville sweet treat bucket list! Whether you're a chocolate fiend, a cookie connoisseur, or an ice cream addict, Knoxville has something so good waiting for you. Now, tell me—what’s your fave dessert spot? Did I miss any must-try places? Let’s chat in the comments!

Happy indulging, Knoxville! 🍩🍦🍫💖