Sweet and Decadent Unique Treats in the USA for the Holidays

Hello, dessert and sweet lovers. We have something special for you.

The Sweetest Day on Dr. Phil’s Morning On Merit Street national news and information show.

First, we want to THANK Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media “MORNING ON MERIT STREET SHOW” and The Fox Network “THE TEN SHOW” for hosting us with our Unique Sweet Treat destinations list for 2025.

I love desserts, sweet treats, candies, cakes, cupcakes, and anything sweet. We’ve been traveling the USA coast-to-coast for years and compiled a list of some of the most creative, fresh, decadent, savory, and sweet treats everyone can enjoy.

If you are a true sweets lover, you’ll love this list. The great thing about this list is that you can visit one of the sweet treat locations in person to enjoy the sweet deliciousness or have them shipped. That’s right! Most can be shipped directly to your home, office, or anywhere with an address. It’s easy, and you can enjoy what we’ve been enjoying for years.

What is a sweet treat? A sweet treat is a unique and enjoyable food, such as candy, cookies, pies, pastries, desserts, donuts, chocolate bars, chocolate creations, and so much more. So many sweet treats are available that it’s truly an endless adventure. Sweet treats are good for your soul and can make you happy, pleasurable, and euphoric with every bite you take. 

I’ve been addicted to discovering the best for years. In my travels, I found some fantastic dessert locations, candy shops, cookie makers, confectionery creators, and many others. I wanted to share them with you so we can all enjoy some savory, sweet deliciousness for the holidays.

 

Buckle up! It’s time to ride the sweet train to Deliciousville: 

 

Uncle Julio’s Pinata

Uncle Julio’s Mexican Restaurants – 10 states 40 Locations

They are a from-scratch kitchen specializing in authentic inspirations from Mexico with a Texas twist and UNIQUE sweet and savory treats. The Chocolate Pinata is truly a unique sweet treat loved and shared by everyone. 

Trey’s Fav: Chocolate Pinata SHAREABLE. DELICIOUS. A one-of-a-kind unique smashable dessert is a hanging piñata of dark chocolate filled with homemade churros and fresh fruit. It can be shared, smashed, and dipped into our decadent sauces.

Website: https://unclejulios.com

 

 

Cheese Cake Factory Restaurants – 41 States 215 locations

The menu has over 250 dishes and sweet treats prepared fresh from scratch and made to order using the finest ingredients.

Dine-in seating, bar seating, take-out, TOGO and delivery offered in most locations.

Trey’s Fav: Riple Berry Bliss, Oreo Cheese Cake Extreme, Adams P.B. Fudge.

Website:https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com

 

Celebirty Chef Marissa at Cookie Society

Cookie Society – 3 Locations Texas

Family owned it is a bakery and dessert brand founded by Jeff and Marissa Allen, a husband and wife duo with a passion for creating unique and delectable treats.They make big, buttery gourmet cookies baked in the homestyle way, served straight from the oven, and shipped fresh. They’ve been featured on Oprah Winfrey esteemed “Favorite Things,” Dallas Morning News, Huffington Post, Bake Magazine, Rachael Ray Magazine, D Magazine and Trey’s Chow Down. They’ve also shone bright on acclaimed shows like Good Morning America, NBA Finals Champion Black Business, and Saturday Morning. 

Walk-in’s, take-out, TOGO, special orders, catering.

Trey’s Fav: Chocolate Chip, Salted Caramel, frosted Oatmeal, Snicker Doodle, Frosted Sugar

Website: https://cookiesociety.com

 

Mr. Apple New Orleans, Louisiana – Ships Nationally

Locally and family-owned offering hand-crafted gourmet candy apples, praline treats, and candies prepared in small batches. Their apples are some of the most DECADENT and UNIQUE SWEET TREATS we’ve discovered in our travels. 

Walk-in’s, take-out, and shipping nationally.

Trey’s FAVS: PRALINE COVERED APPLE

Website: https://www.misterapple.net/shop

 

Willa Jean Milk and Cookies

Willa Jean Southern Bakery and Restaurant – New Orleans, Louisiana

Chef Brian Mottola brings Willa Jean to life with fablous and unique sweet treats. Its a cherished bakery in New Orleans’ heart, known for its comforting southern fare. A favored spot for locals and visitors alike. They been featured on many national TV programs and became famous with their cookies and milk creation.

Restaurant seating, walk-ins and counter pick-ups, and TOGO orders.

Trey’s FAVS: The warm cookies and milk served with the cookie dough on the BEATER.

Website: https://www.willajean.com

 

Aunt Sally’s Creole Pralines and Shops – New Orleans, Louisiana

Made with their original family recipe and local ingredients, some of the most delicious pralines. Family-owned since 1935, you can taste the original family recipe that is unmistakably Aunt Sally’s Pralines with every bite. Offering serval different verisons of tasty pralines. 

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Ships Pralines Nationally:  Classic and Creamy Pralines

Trey’s FAVS: Creamy Pralines

Creative Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls

Website: https://auntsallys.com

 

Gerik’s Ole Czech Bakery & Deli – West, Texas

Gerik’s Ole Czech Bakery was founded in the 1970s as Nors Bakery and has remained a fixture on Oak Street since then, even as it has changed owners and downsized slightly. It offers JUMBO cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes, and more.

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Freshly Baked Daily and House-made

Trey’s FAVS: Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls

Drop the PIN: 511 W Oak St, West, TX 76691

Website: https: NO WEBSITE JUST GREAT SWEETS

 

Crumble Cookies – 980 USA Locations

Created in 2017 when co-founders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley teamed up on a quest to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie, they dreamt of bringing people together over a box of the best cookies in the world.

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Freshly Baked & Delivered Unique & Creative COOKIES

Trey’s FAVS: Cookies of the month – LTO’s

Website: https://crumblcookies.com

 

Barton G’s Over The Top Unique Sweet Treats

 

Trey’s Chow Down on FOX Network (The Ten) with Steve and Hannah for Unique Sweet Treats 

 

 

Barton G Restaurants – Miami Beach, and Orlando, FL and Los Angeles, CA

A Restaurant and bar offering famous over the top unique sweet treats that are truly unforgettable. They offer seating and reservations are suggested for all locations.

Trey’s FAVS: Over the Top MASSIVE desserts displayed like artwork.

Trey’s FAVS: Dollar Dollar Bill Y’all – GOLD BRICK JEWEL

Trey’s FAVS: Marie Antoinette – Cotton Candy Statute

Website: //www.bartong.com

 

What’s POPPING is Texas! YUMMY!

What’s Popping Texas – Bedford, Texas

What’s Poppin Texas started in 2015 with a couple of creative ladies taking their passion for popcorn to the next level. A dream of building a family-oriented business that gives back to the community inspired them to leave their retail jobs and start a new path—filled with hand-crafted gourmet popcorn, fudge, candy, freeze-dried candies, specialty sodas, and more.

Walk-ins, take-out, special orders, custom creations and more.

Trey’s Fav: ALL OF IT! EVERYTHING! ANYTHING in store!

Website: https://whatspoppintexas.com/about/

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – USA Locations

Freshly prepared custom candy snacks, truffles, caramels, English toffee, caramel apples, and more

Walk-in’s, take-out, TOGO, and Nation-wide shipping

Trey’s FAVS: Gourmet English Toffee, Caramel Apples and Caramels.

BRYD’S Cookie Co. Showroom

Website: https://www.rmcf.com

 

BYRD’s Cookie Company – Savannah, Georgia

A family owned famous bakery with over 100 Years of delicious hand-crafted cookies and Rice Crispy Treats. 

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Trey’s FAVS: Georgia Peach, Lemonade, and Key Line Cooler COOKIES

Website: https://www.byrdcookiecompany.com

 

River Street Sweets – Southern USA Locations.

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; Myrtle Beach, ATL; Ashbury Park, NJ; Greenville, SC; and Sarasota, FL.

Hand-crafted sweets, candies, bear claws, chocolates, fudge, and world-famous pralines.

Trey’s Fav: FUDGE and PRALINES

Website: https://www.riverstreetsweets.com/collections/all

 

Sweet Kiss BRIGADEIRO Showroom

Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro – Kansas City, Missouri

Brazil’s most beloved sweets and truffles are hand-crafted. Sweet Treat location and Shipping Nation-wide

Walk-ins, take-out, and custom order pick-ups are available.

Trey’s FAVS: Custom Brigadeiro sweet treat box 4-, 8-, 15-, and 30-piece box sets

Website: https://sweetkissbrigadeiro.com

 

Baked Bread & Pastry Company – Granbury, Texas

Chef-driven hand-crafted sweets, pastries, bread, sandwiches, and more—cozy bakery sitting like a European sidewalk cafe.

Cozy bakery sitting, walk-ins, and take-out are available.

Trey’s FAV: Scones, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit Danish, and Chocolate Croissants

Website: https://bakedgranbury.com/menu

 

Cinful Sweets and Chef Cynthia

Cinful Sweets – Austin, Texas

Chef-driven extraordinary treats are handmade in our Austin, Texas, kitchen using nothing but the finest quality ingredients. So, if you love chocolate, you’ve come to the right place. Truly unforgettable!

Walk-ins, take-out, custom orders, pick-up, and shipping are available.

Trey’s FAVS: Hand-Crafted sweet treats, statutes, artwork, confections, dessert bars, bonbons and more

Website: https://cinfulsweets.com

 

 

Ena’s Secret Bake – Tampa, Florida

Chef-driven unforgettable hand-crafted Cuban sweets and pastries.

Walk-in’s, Dine-in seating and take-out available

Trey’s FAV: Everything we tried was unforgettable and loaded with flavor.

K & J Elegant Pastries and Chef Kristal

Website: https://www.instagram.com/ena.s.secret.bake/?hl=en

 

K & J Elegant Pastries – Birmingham, Alabama

A chef-driven custom cake shop by celebirty chef Kristal Bryant specializing in crazy sweet treats, shakes, cupcakes, pastries, and cookies. The original creator of the KOLLOSAL MILKSHAKES. She’s been featured on Food Network, Travel Chanel, Southern Living, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Trey’s Chow Down and many others. K and J is a place where chef kristal is a true originator of UNIQIE sweet treats. A must visit for your sweet tooth. 

Walk-ins, Dine-in, take-out counters, and custom orders are accepted.

Trey’s FAVS: Hand-crafted Crazy Shakes, Cookies and Cup Cakes.

Website: https://www.kjselegantpastries.com/shakes

 

Delicious Candy Pickles Factory – Desto, Texas

First original hand-crafted candy pickle company. Over 250 flavors of delicious candy pickles that will blow your mind. Ceator and confectionioner Heather Perkins is a true and UNIQUE SWEET creator that believes in making people happy with evry bite they take of her candied pickles. A must visit to enjoy! 

Walk-in’s, TOGO, Pick-up, and Shipping Nation-wide

Trey’s FAVS: Any candy pickles

Website: linktr.ee/deliciouscandypickles

 

The Peach Cobbler Flight

Peach Cobbler Factory – USA Locations

The Peach Cobbler Factory is home to the world’s most unique offering of desserts under one roof! You can enjoy warm, delicious cobblers with ice cream, banana puddings, savory, sweet cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N Shakes, Bigger & Better Cookies, Bigger & Better Brownies, Churro Stix w/Dipping Sauces, Belgian Waffles, and more! Wash it down with our Made-in-House Sweet Peachy Tea or Cold Rush Cold Brew Coffee.

Walk-in’s welcome, take-out, dine-in, custom orders pick-up available

Trey’s Fav: Peach Cobbler Flight

Website: https://www.peachcobblerfactory.com

 

Mason Pickle Restaurant, Cocktails, & French DIP – New York. New York

It’s known for its signature delicious French Dips, but the 24-layer Chocolate Dip is UNFORGETTABLE.

Restaurant, bar seating, walk=in’s and take-out available.

Trey’s FAV: Twenty-Four Layer ONE pound Chocolate Cake that’s so decedent you will have naughty dreams about it.

POMPADOUR of Beverly Hills

Website: https://www.maisonpickle.com

 

POMPADOUR of Beverly Hills – Beverly Hills, California

Located in the most opulent city in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, this is the place to be if you want to schmooze with Hollywood icons and shop with local elites. They offer customized cakes, unique and decadent pastries, macarons, pistachio delight, pistachio eclairs, and so much more. You must visit them for savory, sweet deliciousness.

Walk-ins, seating, and take-out are available.

Trey’s FAVS: Pastry Treats, Custom Cakes, Macarons, Viennoiserie, MONO Tarts, and more.

Website: https://www.pompadourorders.com

 

Cookie Rich Bakery Deliciousness

Cookie Rich Bakery – Austin, Texas

I discovered these unique cookies two years ago and fell in love with them. Each bite-size Cookie Rich consists of two soft, curvy cookies sealed with a delectable filling. With 12 flavors on the menu, there is a favorite for everyone. Chef Lorin Peters wanted to level up the classic cookie by making a luxe bite-size cookie with packaging that is a gift all on its own. Using her fine dining background, she made her cookies look just as good as they tasted and now has a design patent on her famous cookies!

Walk-ins, Dine-in, Patio seating, Shipped Nationwide, Special Orders

Website: https://getcookierich.com

 

Bisous Bisous Patisserie – Uptown Dallas, Texas

Chef-driven, award-winning hand-crafted French pastries, cakes, Macarons, and much more.

Walk-ins, sidewalk seating, orders, and take-out.

Hand-crafted pastries, cakes, Macarons and so much more.

Sugar Factory USA Locations

Trey’s FAV: Macarons, cakes, cruffins, danishes and croissants

Website: https://bisous-bisous.com/pages/menu

 

Sugar Factory Restaurants & Candy Shops – USA Locations

With locations in some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, including Las Vegas, New York City, Bahrain, Chicago, Miami, Dubai, Orlando and Manila, Sugar Factory is known the world over for its celebrity-endorsed Couture Pops, which have turned sweets into the latest designer accessory. Over the top smokey goblets, sundaes, brunch dishes, and burgers. They’ve received widespread media attention from People Magazine, the Daily Mail, US Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Trey’s Chow Down, and more.

Restaurants, walk-ins, and take-out are available.

Trey’s FAVS: The Smokey Giblets, Monster Sundaes, and Monster Burgers.

Website: https://www.sugarfactory.com

 

Fruit Riot Nature’s Candy –  USA Retail Locations

Real Fruit, Unreal Flavor. Frozen grapes, mango, and pineapple splashed with lemon juice and coated in a sour candy-coating. Only 45 calories per serving.

Walk-in’s to over 3000 locations, and Shipping Nation-wide

Trey’s Fav: Sour Grapes, Pineapple, and Mango

fonuts Unique Sweet Donut Treats

Website: https://fruitriot.co

 

fonut donuts – Los Angeles & Studio City, California

Two locations for dine-in, pick up and they ship Nationally for fonuts at home.

The enlightened donut baked NOT fried, Gluten free, and riddled with flavor in every bite.

Trey’s FAV: The fonuts all flavors and cookies

Website: https://www.fonuts.com

 

KILWINS SWEET TREATS – USA Locations

146 locations in twenty-six states and Shipping Nationally.

Since 1947, Kilwins has provided high-quality fresh chocolates, ice cream, and hand-crafted confections.

Walk-ins, Take-out, and TOGO, and some have limited sidewalk seating.

Trey’s FAV: All fresh hand-crafted MACKINAC ISLAND Fudge, confections, and ice cream treats

Website: https://www.kilwins.com

 

Mercantile and Mash Unique Sweets

Mercantile and Mash – Charleston, SC

Located in the historic Cigar Factory, Mercantile is an emporium of gourmet chef-driven culinary experiences. Offerings include a grab-and-go menu, coffee bar, butcher shop, pastry destination, chef’s counter, wine shop, and an elevated grocery program featuring products from local and regional vendors and purveyors.

Walk-in’s, Dine-in, take-out, TOGO and special orders accepted 

Trey’s Fav: The cakes and pastries 

Website: https://www.mercandmash.com

 

 

The Yard Milkshake Bar

The Yard Milkshake Bar – USA Locations

Husband-and-wife team Logan and Chelsea Green created the Yard Milkshake Bar. Both came from entrepreneurial families and spent their early years working for their parents: Logan as an electrician and Chelsea at her parents’ convenience store. You can choose between PRE-DESIGNED SHAKES ORcBUILD YOUR OWN OPTIONS. They offer 24 and up to 34 flavors, 60 topping options, 8 edible cookie doughs, vegan cookie doughs, lactose- and gluten-free options, and ice cream cakes.

Walk-ins, take-out, seating, custom orders, parties and more.

Trey’s Fav: Milkshakes and Ice cream Cakes

Website: https://www.theyardmilkshakebar.com

 

LA Sweetz Cupcakes – Miami, Florida 

Maimi’s famous award-winning UNIQUE cupcakes, cakes, and cake jars. Their founder and head chef, Letty Alvarez, has crafted a brand that goes beyond the frosting, rooted in a journey that began with hard work, determination, and a daring dream. From the heart of South Miami’s Sunset Place, Letty’s family-run bakery emerged, becoming a haven for those craving a taste of something extraordinary. LA Sweetz Cupcakes quickly rose to prominence, earning the spotlight on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, TLC’s Cake Boss & The Next Great Baker, Sugar Showdown, Unique Sweets, and other culinary competitions worldwide. Featured on food network, cupcake wars, Martha Stewart weddings, People, Cooking Channel and more.

Walk-in’s, Dine-in seating, TOGO, take-out, and Shipping Nation-wide 

Trey’s Fav: Flavorful Mini Cupcakes, and Cake jars 

Website:https://lasweetz.com/home

 

Bonnie’s Donuts, MASSIVE Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Fritters, Unique Sweet Treats and More.

 

Bonnie’s Donuts & Cinnamon Rolls – League City, Texas

Walk-ins, take-out, and limited seating are available. (MUST pre-order big cinnamon rolls and donuts)

Hand-crafted regular donuts and Texas size cinnamon rolls and donuts. #3, #5, and #10 pound cinnamon rolls and donuts.

Trey’s FAV:  TEXAS SIZE CINNAMON ROLLS and DONUTS

Website: https://www.facebook.com/BonniesDonuts

 

Brian Freeze Massive Unique Treats

Brian Freeze HTX, Houston, Texas

Cozy dessert shop preparing fresh, colorful, frozen treats & fruit-based drinks in Mason jars. Crazy over the over-the-top creations.

Walk-in’s, Take-out, Limited Seating and parking

Trey’s Favs: Everything they make

Website: https://www.facebook.com/BrainfreezeTexas/?_rdr

 

Thomas Craft Confections – Breham, Texas

After over 20 years of making sweets in celebrated kitchens worldwide, Chef Adam Thomas launched his brand, Thomas Craft Confections, in Brenham, TX. The rest is history, and now they are world famous for their sweet and savory confections.

Walk-in’s, Take-out, TOGO, and Shipping Nation-wide

Trey’s Favs: Butter Toffee, Milk Chocolate Covered Caramelized Pecans

Website: https://thomascraftconfections.com/confections/

 

Spot Dessert Bar Unique Sweet Treats

Spot Dessert Bar 4 Locations New York & Cherry Hill, NJ

Spot brings together decades of restaurant and cooking experience to create a dessert concept that emphasizes tradition and innovation. Think colorful, unique, and flavorful  Western-style desserts influenced by Eastern flavors.

Walk-in’s, Take-out, and Dine- in Seating 

Trey’s Favorite is the Harvest Dessert, served with raspberry sorbet on a bed of Oreo crumbs, homemade raspberry foam, and fresh Earl Grey milk tea. 

Website: https://www.spotdessertbar.com/about-us

 

Rock Island Candy Company – Chickasha OK

A small family-run candy shop with a large selection of fresh candies, custom mixes, box candy, and more. 

In April 2022, they purchased a renovated pop-up trailer and attended any event they were invited to in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas. They had no idea how well received their little candy shop would be. They have a NEW storefront candy shop in downtown Chickasha, Ok.

Trey’s Fav: Fresh candies, gift boxes, and Snackle Boxes

Website: https://www.rockislandcandy.com/about-us

 

Joy Macarons Unique Sweet Treats

Joy MACARONS – Dallas and Fort Worth, TX

Their hardworking kitchen team strives each day to create exceptional French macarons, Texas-size macarons ice cream, and ice cream sandwiches using high-quality, real ingredients. All JOY Macarons products are gluten-free.

Walkin-in’s, Take-out, some have limited seating, Shipping Nation-wide 

Trey’s Fav: Texas size macarons ice cream sandwiches 

Website: https://www.joymacarons.com/menus/

 

FIREMAN DEREK’S Bake Shop – Locations Miami, FL 

Former Miami firefighter and Division-I football player Derek Kaplan, pie-lover and dessert extraordinaire, everything is baked from their award-winning shops from scratch. Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop focuses on bringing big flavors and smiles to our customers.

Walk-in’s, TOGO, Take-out, and Dine-in seating.

Trey’s Fav: Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Pie, Red Velvet Cheesecake Shake, Cheery Cheesecake Shake

Website: https://firemandereks.com/about/

 

Lady Fortunes Unique Sweet Treats

Lady Fortunes – Canoga Park, CA 

Since 2004, Lady Fortunes has been manufacturing UNIQUE gourmet cookie and confection gifts and shipping nation-wide. They have been featured in publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, Macworld, Glamour, InStyle, ellen degeneres show, CNBC, food network, ABC, NBC, and many others. 

Shipping Nation-wide 

Trey’s Favs: GAINT fortune cookies and photo and logo cookies 

Website: https://www.ladyfortunes.com

 

Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar – USA Locations 

They’re serving up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes and cocktails out of their from-scratch-only kitchen and bar. UNIQUE Sweet treats so savory and delicious you will naughty dreams about them. 

Restaurants, dine-in, TOGO, take-out, and special orders

Trey’s Fav: WHISKEY CAKE 

Website: https://www.whiskeycake.com

 

FREEDS BAKERY & DESSERTS – Las Vegas, Nevada

Baking sweet memories since 1959 and family operated. Offering chef-driven, creative, and fresh custom cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies, macarons, cheesecakes, and king cakes. They’ve been Voted BEST of Las Vegas for over 40 YEARS. They’ve become one of the most famous bakeries with many television appearances and featured on Food Networks’ “Vegas Cakes” for their unique creations. 

Walk-ins, take-out, special orders, and same-day delivery are available.

Trey’s FAVS: Anything they offer 

Website:https://freedsbakery.com

 

Yonutz Unique Sweet Treats. Smashed Donut, Smashed Shake, and Donuts

 

Yonutz Awesome and Unique Dessert Shops – USA Locations 

A world where the ordinary is smashed! Hand-crafted fresh smashed donuts, smashed milkshakes, custom donuts andmore. They’re truly unique and prepared fresh to order at each location. 

Walk-in’s, dine-in seating, TOGO, take-out, and catering

Trey’s Fav: Smashed Donuts and Smashed Shakes 

Website:https://yonutz.com/about/

 

The Inventing Room Denver , Colorado

The Inventing Room – Denver, Colorado

A cozy cosmic place creating Ice cream, candies, and composed desserts made with molecular techniques in a hip, colorful shop that are creative, unique, and delicious.

NO-WALK-IN’S MUST HAVE TICKETS 

Trey’s Fav: Freeze Dried Cheetos, Candies and Grow-in-the-dark candies

Website: https://tirdenver.com

 

Sprinkles – USA Locations

Sprinkles makes real celebrations taste better with premium, baked-fresh daily cupcakes, cakes, chocolates, cookies, and more. Since 2005, Sprinkles has innovated its way to an ever-growing, loyal fan base for its unexpected flavors, on-demand Cupcake ATMs, convenient online ordering, and steadily expanding footprint of design-forward bakeries coast to coast.

Walk-in’s, TOGO, Shipping Nation-wide, 24-hour cupcake ATM’s – aka sweet treat machines

Trey’s Fav: ATM Machines, cupcakes, cookies, and cakes

Website: https://sprinkles.com/pages/locations

 

The Yard Milkshake Bar Unique Sweet Treats

The Yard Milkshake Bar – USA Locations

The Yard Milkshake Bar was created by the husband-and-wife team of Logan and Chelsea Green. Chelsea knew she wanted it to be like no other dessert place she had ever been to and decided that crazy specialty milkshakes is just what they were looking for. That’s whenThe Yardwas born.

Walk-in’s, dine-in seating, TOGO, take-out, special orders, Nation-wide shipping

Trey’s Fav’s: Mason Jar Desserts, Icecream Cakes

Website:https://www.the-yard-milkshake-bar.com

 

RINGS DONUTS and COFFEE – Dallas, TX 

Hand-crafted fresh prepared donuts using only the highest quality ingredients. They specialize in baked-from-scratch daily JUMBO DONUTS, donuts, kolaches, croissants, cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries, and they offer an expresso bar. 

Walk-in’s, Take-out, special orders, jumbo donuts 

Trey’s Fav: Jumbo Donuts and Kolaches 

Pure Milk and Honey Unique Sweet Treats

Website: https://www.ringsdonuts.com

 

Pure Milk and Honey – Dallas, TX 

It all started with a dream for better UNIQUE treats. At Pure Milk & Honey they are passionate about using natural, tasty, and wholesome ingredients. Their soft-serve ice cream is creamy and sweetened with just the right amount of quality honey to illuminate your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth. That’s right, HONEY! They use fresh and local Texas milk from a certified organic dairy farm, too.  To abide by their dedication to quality and natural ingredients, they do not add artificial colors or flavors to our ice cream, thus preserving the milk’s purest form. They only use raw honey and honeycombs that are 100% pure and natural.  They come from a local certified bee farm that manages their prized honey with the utmost care.  They love that something as sweet and delicious as pure honey can also have an assortment of positive health benefits. Their treats are so tasty that they are addicting. 

Walk=in’s, Dine-in seating, TOGO, Take-out and Delivery 

Trey’s Fav:  Everything they make! I LOVE this place. LOVE! 

Website:https://www.puremilkandhoney.com/about

 

P.F. Chang’s Asian Restaurants – 40 States 214 locations

America’s number one Asian bistro. They take pride in bringing life to every dish through the ancient art of wok cooking. Grounded in the rich flavors of Asian cuisine and presented with a modern twist, their purposeful ingredients elevate each of our expertly crafted recipes.

Dine-in seating, bar seating, take-out, TOGO and delivery offered in most locations.

Sweet Treat Display #2: Banana Spring Rolls

The DOLLY LAMA Unique Sweet Treats

Website: https://www.pfchangs.com

 

The Dolly Loma Waffle Master – USA Locations

Well… Dolly is a real llama who lives on a beautiful farm in the South of France. She brings joy to everyone she meets and had a particularly positive impact on one of our founders. If you know your llama facts, you know that llamas are social, friendly, and outgoing animals who generally love people! Dolly, the French little llama, is all that and more!

 

Inspired to create a unique dessert concept, the founders agreed that Dolly would be the perfect representation for their ice cream and waffle brand. Dolly brings all that fun llama spirit into creative dessert concoctions, happy customers, and great, fun vibes! They are a genuinely unique, sweet creator and a must-visit.

Dine-in, walk-in’s, TOGO, and special orders

Website: https://thedollyllamaus.com/locations/

 

Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer – USA Locations 

It was SoHo in the 80’s and 90’s. The ‘hood was one of squeegee men and subway tags. Of working artists in spattered studios. Of boomboxes, blasting Run DMC, Tribe, De La Soul. that was then and this is now. Black Tap is keeping that timeless NYC vibe alive, all over the world. And the food? Well, the food’s just off the hook. They’ve got an A-list of legendary burgers that sweep awards like Meryl Streep. Outrageous CRAZYSHAKE® that nearly breaks the internet regularly. Wings that wow with flavor. Veggie options that raise the game. And, of course, a beer list worthy of our name. It’s truly a UNIQUE sweet destination with the Outrageous CRAZYSHAKE®

Dine-in, walk-in’s, bar-seating, TOGO, take-out and shake bar.

Website:https://blacktap.com

 

 

Peppermint Bark – Willams Sonoma USA 

Their nostalgic peppermint bark is the BEST I’ve ever enjoyed. It is often copied but never matched in quality or flavor. The once-a-year favorite is crafted using the finest ingredients, including custom-blended chocolate and double-distilled peppermint oil, and finished with a snowfall of peppermint candy pieces. The result is an unforgettable holiday confection with a perfect harmony of flavors and textures in every bite. “It is a Williams Sonoma exclusive.”

Trey’s Fav: Peppermint Bark, Salted Peppermint Bark, Dark Chocolate Peppermint. ( Bark Sampler) 

Website: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/peppermint-bark/?position=0&sbkey=default

 

 

One of my favorite spots in the USA located in New Orleans. . This is a must-visit if you love to eat in a fun, vibrant, cozy, and historical atmosphere. You will have unforgettable lasting memories until you return.

Arnaud’s Restaurant – New Orleans, LA 
A New Orleans icon steeped in over 100 years of rich history and culinary deliciousness, Arnaud Cazenave, a colorful French wine salesman, opened the grand New Orleans restaurant that bears his name with a commitment to serving quality Creole cuisine. Arnaud believed, quite simply, that the pursuit of the pleasures of the table is as worthy as anything else one chooses to pursue in life. A must-visit for fresh and unique sweet treats.

Walk-in’s, and bar seating but reservations are highly recommended.

Trey’s Favs: Banana Foster and any of their sweet treats because I’ve had all of them!

Website: https:https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/about/
 

 

Please enjoy our sweet treats. Save the article and refer back to it when you need something sweet, you want to send someone a gift, or you need something for the holidays. It doesn’t matter the listr will be good anytime to satisfy sweet tooth cravings.

Trey (Chow Down) Chapman

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Charming Charleston Historic District Hotel is A Must Visit!

Howdy travels, we discovered another fantastic relaxation destination. 

The PALMETTO Lobby

Located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina THE PALEMTTO offers everything you want to see is cozy and friendly boutique hotel. It has stunning artwork, warm colors, southern charm, and first-class furnishings. It’s located in the heart of the Historic District and is within walking distance from everything you want to see and enjoy. Everything that makes Charleston so beloved awaits right outside the front doors. You’re near the city’s finest restaurants, bars, parks, shops, and much more.

As you open the front door and walk inside, you notice the sweet Southern feel of cozy Charleston. The hotel lobby embodies the days of old when everything was filled with class and charm. The decor is so comfortable that it makes one feel right at home. You can enjoy an evening cocktail while you read a book, talk with friends, or enjoy your surroundings as you unwind before heading to your inviting room. 

The beautifully appointed guest rooms offer artful design and luxury touches to ensure an elevated experience without missing the comforts of home. They have beautiful and inviting bathrooms that provide everything you need for your stay.  Those showers are unforgettable—big, roomy, and state-of-the-art, with various buttons for different water flow, pressure, and messages. The beds are very comfortable, which is extremely important when traveling. They have a hidden bar behind Credenza doors offering coffee and spirits to make your stay cozier and more enjoyable. ( The spirits are extra)  The bedding is lovely, with fluffy pillows and soft sheets, so you can feel refreshed and ready for the next day while you roam Charleston. 

A PALMETTO Lounging Area

We truly loved our visit and enjoyed this hotel so much. The staff made you feel special and comfortable and the location was perfect for anywhere we needed to visit in Charleston. If you’re looking for an incredible place to stay in the HOLY CITY, I highly recommend you make reservations at THE PALMETTO. You’ll love it and tell everyone what a wonderful experience you had in Charleston. 

“A 10 out of 10 for Trey’s Chow Down Travel Adventures. Trey & Jana 

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Enjoy these features in every room

BAMFORD TOILETRIES

CUSTOM-EMBROIDERED SPA BATHROBES

PLUSH SLIPPERS

NESPRESSO MACHINE

MINIBAR

HAIRDRYER

STEAMER

IN-ROOM SAFE

55FLAT SCREEN CHROMECAST ENABLED TELEVISIONS

Enjoy these services provided during your stay:

COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI

DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

NIGHTLY TURN-DOWN SERVICE

CUSTOM BICYCLES

VALET PARKING

24/7 FRONT DESK AND CONCIERGE

LAUNDRY AND DRY-CLEANING SERVICES

A Day at the Amazing Lewis BBQ in Charlestion Visiting the Trailblazer and Legend John Lewis

 

Howdy Chow Hounds and Barbeque Lovers,

World-Famous Lewis Barbeque Tray

Today, we’re at the world-famous LEWIS BARBECUE in Charleston, South Carolina, to research the meaty deliciousness we’ve heard so much about. This is where pitmaster and barbeque legend John Lewis has created a world of his own in the vast field of freshly prepared barbeque and eats. If you know me and my addiction to creative chefs, pitmasters, and culinary pioneers, you know why we had to make the trip. 

When you make the corner and pull up to LEWIS BARBECUE, you notice the massive modern restaurant that bears his name. To be honest, it’s breathtakingly beautiful and totally unexpected. Set up with a beautiful Charleston landscape encompassing large southern trees, it’s inviting, cozy, and warm. You feel right at home or in someone’s backyard enjoying BBQ. But you’re not! You’re at the world-famous LEWIS BARBECUE fixing to slang back some of the BEST BBQ in the United States. 

I live for telling back stories because anything tastes better with a little story-ness behind it. A trailblazer in the neo-traditional style of Central Texas barbecue, Pitmaster John Lewis uses his custom-made smokers to produce expertly smoked pork spareribs, beef ribs, “Texas hot guts sausage, and his legendary world-famous beef brisket.

Lewis Bark-O-Licious Brisket Deliciousness

John was born in Brooklyn, NY; when he was a kid, he moved to El Paso, TX. At 18, he packed up and moved to Austin to start his culinary career. Around this time, John’s parents gave him a New Braunfels smoker for his birthday, and he started dabbling in Austin’s longstanding tradition of backyard barbecue. He was soon getting creative with his smokers and meats, taking liberties with the design and construction to yield a better result. To this day, John has never purchased a premade barbecue pit or smoker, preferring to forge his own by hand. Through many years of trial and error, he’s achieved his desired results—a signature “John Lewis barbecue flavor and texture.

The rest, they say, is history! Moving to Charleston and opening LEWIS BARBECUE, which offers a wide variety of fresh BBQ deliciousness and more. Meats, sides, sandwiches, desserts, nachos, chips and queso, beef tallow fries, the creations seem to be endless. Anything you order and bite into will be a TRIP STRAIGHT to DELICIOUSVILLE. You won’t stop at FLAVORTOWN because DELICIOUSVILLE is one stop past FLAVORTOWN and the end of the line. It doesn’t get any better than DELICIOUSVILLE! 

We enjoyed a big tray of food: Flavor-loaded Hot Guts Sausage, Appetizing Green Chili Sausage, Juicy Smoked turkey, Succulent Pulled Pork, Bark-O-Licious Smoked Brisket, Pork-O-Licious Pork Ribs, Tasty Corn Pudding, Cheesy Mac-N-Cheese, creamy tator salad, Sweet and Savory Banana Pudding that tasted like perfection. 

I’m just going to say this: The entire meal simply tasted like MORE because MORE is all I wanted. John’s new name is MORE, that’s right, MORE JOHN! 

If you love freshly prepared deliciousness, then LEWIS BARBEQUE has what you need. I don’t think you should BLAME ME when you become addicted and have NAUGHTY BBQ DREAMS after you leave because it’s going to happen. 

Before you leave, tell Ol’ MORE JOHN that Trey said HELLO! 

Don’t forget LEWIS BBQ famous sauces and rubs take some home or order them on line. https://www.lewisbarbecue.com

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Palmira BBQ – Where South Carolina, Texas, and Puerto Rico, Collide Creating Unforgettable Flavor Explosions

Barbeque lovers unite! We discovered a NEW delicious barbeque destination that every meat lover should visit.  Welcome to Palmira Barbeque in Charleston, South Carolina. When we heard about this now famous little BBQ joint you know we had to make the trip. We wanted to meet pitmaster Hector who is masterfully combining South Carolina, Texas, and Puerto Rico flavors to create award-winning and famous meaty deliciousness. 

Palmira Beef Cheek Perfection

When I say famous and award-winning it’s a FACT! They’ve been featured in Forbes, Southern Living, The Local Palate, EATER Carolinas, Charleston Magazine, The Post and Courier, RESY, and Texas Monthly and I’m sure there’s more to come.  We’ve been traveling coast-to-coast, from Los Angeles to Miami and every in-between, on the hunt for America’s BEST BBQ. We’ve visited thirty-one states on our BEST BBQ mission. It was only fitting after I read, researched, and viewed all the delicious social media posts Palmira was a must-visit for us.

If you follow our foodie and travel adventures, you know I love to tell the backstories. I’m a firm believer that anything tastes better with a good story. This is why the Palmira story was so intriguing to me because pitmaster and owner Hector Garate has an interesting family history. Buckle up it’s story time! 

When we visited, I was honored to spend some time with Hector walking around his smokehouse area and discussing the finer details of his success. We also discussed his passion for designing and creating custom smokers. He showed me his latest whole hog smoker and it was beautiful. After speaking with Hector, I noticed that his passion for creating BBQ perfection was only matched by his love for serving people and seeing them smile with the satisfaction of deliciousness. 

Hector’s passion for BBQ started at an early age and has not stopped him from perfecting his craft since. Born in Puerto Rico, he was exposed to whole animal cooking pra early on. Hector specializes in smoking beef cheeks, brisket, whole hog, and house-made sausages. In the pursuit of creating the best product, Garate devoted their free time to building his custom cooking appliances, in particular an offset smoker. Hector has partnered with Brasstown Beef, Creekstone Farms, and Peculiar Pig Farms to source the most sustainable farm-to-table smoked meats for Charleston, SC through Palmira Barbecue. Palmira Barbecue’s name is an homage to Hector’s grandmother, who grew up on a sustainable cattle ranch. 

The menu is loaded with a BIG variety of smoked meats like beef cheeks, barbacoa,  brisket, phat beef rib, whole hog, pork ribs, BBQ chicken, chuleta kan and so much more. He also has rotating specials and fresh house-prepared sides like Puerto Rican beans, hash and rice, mac-n-cheese, and more. The sides complement his succulent meats. They’re so fresh, savory, and delicious that it’s a must that you pair with any BBQ when you enjoy your meal. 

We chowed down on a beautifully presented tray of meaty deliciousness that was loaded with those South Carolina, Texas, and Puerto Rico flavors. It was packed with barbacoa, pork ribs, beef cheeks, whole hog, sausage, Puerto Rican beans, mac-n-cheese, hash and rice, and phat half chicken. We enjoyed it all but I did have some unforgettable favorites. The BEEF CHEEK, WHOLE HOG, and BARBACOA were smoked meat perfection and STUPID DELICIOUS. I discovered one important aspect after each bite I took. ” Hector and his culinary team do a masterful job with creative flavor explosions that are unforgettable.”  

We enjoyed our visit to Palmira! It was well worth the trip from Texas to chow down on Hector’s creative and explosive flavors. If you LOVE BBQ, I would highly recommend you make plans to visit Palmira BBQ to enjoy some unforgettable flavors with a unique BBQ experience. You will love it and thank me later!  

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Trey ( Chow Down ) Chapman 

The Man! The Myth! The Pitmaster Legend Hector Garate Holding a Phat Beef Rib