Your Sweet Tooth Is No Match For These 9 Epic Desserts In Cincinnati
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Andrea Limke
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Cincinnati is a great city for anyone who loves food – and who doesn’t love food? We have it all here, and there’s something for everyone within our local legends and new favorite restaurants. While the more savory options often get more attention, it’s important to not overlook the sweet ending every meal should have. Dessert is what many look forward to, save room for, and even go to a certain restaurant for, and the Queen City has some of the best. If you are often in the mood for a sugary treat, prepare yourself, because your sweet tooth is no match for these nine epic desserts in Cincinnati.
You may not think of doughnuts when you think of a classy Italian restaurant, and you also may think to shy away from doughnuts made with ricotta cheese. But your taste buds will be very angry with you if you do not visit Sotto and order their Ricotta Doughnuts with Three Sauces. This Italian twist on a breakfast treat makes for one of the best desserts in Cincinnati, and you simply must try them. While you're at it, share a few of their other desserts, because they are all incredible.
You can learn more about the dining experience at Sotto in our previous article here.
You can learn more about the dining experience at Sotto in our previous article here.
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The mouthwatering and beautiful desserts that come from The BonBonerie definitely rank up as a favorite Cincinnati treats. Don't worry if you can't make it into the bakery or don't want an entire cake for yourself; their desserts are also sold at several local restaurants including Dewey's, Sky Galley, Arnold's, and more!
Read more about this sweet bakery in our previous article here.
Read more about this sweet bakery in our previous article here.
Newer to the dessert scene than some of the other Cincy classics, Lenny's is a traveling ice cream shop that's worth tracking down. If you've never experienced rolled ice cream before, you are in for a sweet treat. The ice cream is frozen and mixed with delicious ingredients right in front of your eyes and the result is a cup of sugary heaven! Lenny's Cold Rolled Creamery is often at Findlay Market on the weekends, but you can keep track of him on his Facebook page here.
Frisch's Big Boy may technically be a chain, but there's a lot of local love for this Cincinnati-based restaurant. It's home to many signature items, and their pumpkin pie is a seasonal favorite. If you don't like pumpkin, try a slice of another type of pie or go with the hot fudge cake, which is also legendary.
Learn more about the history of Frisch's in our previous article here.
Learn more about the history of Frisch's in our previous article here.
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You can't put together a list of the best desserts in Cincinnati and not mention Graeter's. This neighborhood ice cream parlor serves our city's favorite creamy, sweet treat, and everyone has a flavor that they can't live without. Whether you dine out at a restaurant or eat dinner at home, Graeter's is always a wonderful suggestion for dessert.
O Pie O in Walnut Hills specializes in - you guessed it - pie... and man, do they do it right! It's impossible to pick a favorite, so take a bunch of friends and order a variety. Or just order them all for yourself - no one will judge you!
Learn more about O Pie O in our previous article here.
Learn more about O Pie O in our previous article here.
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Colonial Cottage is a beloved historic restaurant in Erlanger, Kentucky. The menu is filled with all of the comfort food classics, including the best fried chicken... and the best pies. When you go to make your selection, ask if they have the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, and if they do, don't leave without enjoying every last bite.
For more information on this down-home favorite, check out our previous article here.
For more information on this down-home favorite, check out our previous article here.
Ruth's Parkside Cafe in Northside always tops our list of favorite Cincinnati restaurants. The food here is phenomenal and dessert is no exception. The melt-in-your-mouth Butter Cake is a must, but the chocolate cake and any of the other daily options are worthy of a spot on this list as well.
Find out what other Cincinnati restaurants we think you should try before you die in our previous article here.
Find out what other Cincinnati restaurants we think you should try before you die in our previous article here.
Grand Finale is a timeless restaurant located in Glendale that has long been a favorite Cincinnati dining destination. This eatery shines in every aspect, but it tends to get a lot of attention for its scrumptious and elegant brunch, as well as its unmatched desserts. Any choice is a good one here, but if you love cheesecake, you'll definitely fall in love with the one you'll find at Grand Finale.
Learn more about this classic restaurant in our previous article here.
Learn more about this classic restaurant in our previous article here.
These nine epic desserts are listed in no particular order because we love them all equally! Cincinnati is a town that can definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. Did your favorite Cincy dessert make our list? What else should we add? Let us know in the comments!
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