Looking for other sweet treats besides ice cream? Never fear! Fredericksburg has a great selection of local sweet spots that can satisfy your sweet tooth year-round. Whether you are in the mood for baked goods, chocolate, or a refreshing bubble tea, FXBG has got you covered.
- Tea Tyme – An extensive menu of milk teas, smoothies, and fruit teas makes this a great stop on a downtown trip for bubble tea lovers.
- Mu Cha – Downtown’s newest drink stop, Mu Cha serves up refreshing bubble teas, specialty drinks, and fun flavor combinations that are already becoming a local favorite.
- Bubblebee – Now open in their Central Park location, this Fredericksburg favorite is the perfect stop for delicious bubble teas..
- Freddy Donuts – A fun and creative doughnut shop offering classics and new featured flavors every week. Try Fruity Pebbles, chocolate coconut, or S’mores on your next downtown excursion.
- Duck Donuts – Known for warm, made-to-order donuts, Duck Donuts lets you customize everything from the glaze to the toppings for a treat that’s made just for you.
- Paul’s Bakery – A local favorite, Paul’s offers a wide variety of baked goods including cookies, doughnuts, pastries, brownies, and more.
- Sweet Reasons Dessert Kitchen – Located in Central Park, this business offers so many sweet reasons to visit! The menu includes cupcakes, cheesecakes by the slice, cookies, and more. Fun fact: Sweet Reasons was the first runner-up on a Season 9 episode of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars!
- Cool Cat Cupcakes – A dessert stop that satisfies any sweet tooth—literally! Cool Cat makes all of its cupcakes allergy-friendly and vegan, ensuring everyone can enjoy a treat.
- Fearless Gluten Free Café – Fearless offers baked goods and desserts that don’t sacrifice flavor, proving gluten-free can still be seriously sweet.
- Anita’s Café and Dessert Bar – This cozy downtown spot is known for decadent desserts, gelato, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it perfect for an after-dinner stop or sweet midday break.
- Smugglers Café – An intergalactic cafe offering 1/2 pound cookies to all of its travelers!
- Crumbl Cookies – You know them, you love them! With an ever-changing menu of delicious cookies and cakes, Crumbl is always a great stop for a sweet treat.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – This chain offers a variety of bundt cakes in different sizes and flavors. Don’t miss seasonal favorites like Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bundtlets around Valentine’s Day.
- Happy Michoacana To-Go – For something cold, colorful, and packed with flavor, this spot offers Mexican-style sweet treats like churros and refreshing fruit-based desserts.
- Carl’s – Opening for their 79th season, on Friday, February 14, 2026. This Fredericksburg classic has been offering old-fashioned frozen custard since 1947. Good news for non-cash carriers: Carl’s now accepts card payments!
- Abner B’s – If ice cream is still tempting, head over to Abner B’s, where they scoop year-round and rotate over 120 flavors of ice cream, sorbets, and sherbets.
No matter what kind of sweet you’re craving, Fredericksburg’s dessert scene delivers something delicious for everyone.
Updated 01/22/26