That Was Vegan?! Valhalla Bakery Brings Delicious Vegan Treats to the Edge District

By now, you've probably heard about Baum Ave Market in the heart of downtown St. Pete. It's the new space with a variety of companies that provide delicious and delightful food, drinks, dessert and more! Valhalla Bakery is one of the gems at Baum Ave Market, serving heavenly vegan sweets and treats. [caption id="attachment_15323" align="alignnone"…

Get ready to indulge in one heck of a treat at Beans & Barlour with one of their boozy desserts. Alcohol infused ice cream? One can say it's the best thing to ever happen to the dessert scene in St. Pete. Beans & Barlour is located in downtown St. Pete next to St. Pete Brewing…

Cupcakes are a unique dessert! They're smaller, more delicious versions of cake! And who doesn't love cake? There are a lot of local bakeries in and around the burg to get gourmet cupcakes with all different cake and frosting flavors, sizes and toppings. I've put together a list of the 5 best cupcakes in St.…

Specializing in all things chocolate, Sweet Divas Chocolates is the best spot in St. Pete to successfully cure your sweet tooth cravings. Serving up Belgian chocolates, homemade ice cream, specialty cakes and more, Sweet Divas is an essential staple downtown. Located near all the hot spots in town, come in for a delicious treat and…

Brace yourself, I found my favorite bakery in St. Pete! Cassis Bakery is located in the bustling part of downtown right on Beach Drive. You'll love it here if you're looking for a leisurely atmosphere to munch on a sweet treat or sip on a delicious latte. Right away, you'll be greeted with the delightful…

Think funnel cakes, Dippin' Dots, UNO playing cards and some groovy music in the background and you've got yourself one of the most unique places in St. Petersburg, Funky Sweets. If you're anything like me, you love a funnel cake that's light, warm and fluffy on the inside but still has that crunch on the…

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Chips

Just when you thought downtown St. Petersburg already had every variety of dessert spots, Sweet Stack Shack popped up on Central Ave with delicious and unique homemade ice cream sandwiches. It's a dessert like no other since you get two sweets instead of one: cookies and ice cream. The tropical atmosphere brings a laid back…

What started as a frozen yogurt shop, manifested into a rolled ice cream spot, perfect at fulfilling your ice cream cravings in a variety of unique ways. [caption id="attachment_12268" align="alignnone" width="2048"] IceBurg Interior: Menu[/caption] Roll on into IceBurg Rolled Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt located in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg where they serve…

Think thick, creamy richness and bold flavors and what comes to mind? Milkshakes, of course! Whether your the adventurous or simplistic milkshake enthusiast, I've crafted a list of the best places to get a milkshake around the burg. 1. Mini Doughnut Factory 730 4th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 258-7531 http://www.minidoughnutfactory.com/ The best of…

With 58 beers on tap and delicious food options, it may be challenging to save room for dessert at Oak and Stone, but with these three beer and sweets pairings, you won't want to pass on the opportunity. The craft beers on tap are local from all around the Tampa Bay area. Are you a…

Story Stuart of Story Brooke Café Kicks Off New Venture Next to St. Pete Brewing Co. We spoke to Story on the phone last night as she took a break from painting the walls of her new venture. Coming in July, the heart of the Central Arts District will soon have a brand new craft…

St. Pete Doughnut Factory 16 Pack of Minis

Delicious, almost bite-sized, made-to-order cake doughnuts decked out with toppings. Small in size, but mighty in flavor. That’s what you’ll get at the Mini Doughnut Factory. Along with plenty more. If you haven’t heard, mini doughnuts are the new gourmet sweet of choice for the people of Tampa Bay. The addiction to the made-to-order gourmet…

Beach towns are often associated with tourist traps, kitschy souvenir stores, and overpriced seafood restaurants. St. Pete Beach has its fair share of all that but there are several gems that exist among the more stereotypical establishments; you just have to find them. In particular, Café Solei, the French bakery and cafe is quite literally…

Right away, the name Swah-rey sparks curiosity because it’s quite obviously the spelled out pronunciation of the word “soiree”, a word associated with a fancy social gathering. That’s exactly what you get at Swah-rey except no need to dress up (unless you want to) - the desserts and accompanying beverages will make you feel plenty…