The Baked Bear

You no longer have to choose between ice cream and cookies. The Baked Bear’s ice cream sandwiches mean you can have both, plus you can customize your order and get, say, a pair of buttery snickerdoodles with blackberry crumble ice cream in between. 

Baked on 8th

This bakery is a sweets lover’s dream, with cake by the slice, gooey brownies and oatmeal cream pies. The Galaxy Brownie is a longtime staple at Scene birthday parties. 

Bobbie’s Dairy Dip

This nostalgia-inducing spot has been serving Nashville’s best milkshakes for more than 70 years. It’s open seasonally, so plan your trips accordingly. 

The Cupcake Collection

The perfect ratio of icing to cake does exist! Try a specialty flavor, or stick with the best strawberry cupcake in the city. 

D’Andrews Bakery

This downtown spot specializes in sophisticated, stylish pastries like fruit-shaped mousse desserts and flaky brioche doughnuts. 

Fox’s Donut Den

Legendary longtime Green Hills spot Fox’s Donut Den makes one of the best sweets you’ll get in Nashville — an apple fritter nearly the size of a dinner plate.

HiFi Cookies

Here’s a locally owned and operated favorite with music-inspired cookies and unique flavors. The colorful funfetti-and-sprinkles Bowie cookie is a staff favorite. 

KOKOS Ice Cream

This cute plant-based ice cream spot is perfect on a warm day, and there’s almost always plenty of outdoor seating. 

Sarabhas Creamery

If you’ve never had Indian-style ice cream before, get ready for the creamiest mango, chai spice or saffron flavors. 

Best of Nashville Winner

Best New Cafe and Bakery: Babychan Restaurant & Cafe

From the creators of Kisser, Babychan has Japanese-inspired sweet treats like Strawberry Sando and Black Sesame Swiss Rolls alongside savory choices like their Kurobuta Sausage Rolls and Japanese Curry.