Here’s The Ultimate Sweet Tooth Bucket List In Michigan
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Sophie Boudreau
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Who doesn’t love a good sugar rush? Here in Michigan, we’ve got plenty of sweet, tasty treats to keep every member of the family satisfied — young or old. While it would be impossible to list out every bakery, ice cream shop, or chocolate store throughout the state, we’ve narrowed our list down to ten must-visit locales for Michiganders who just can’t control their sweet tooth.
Mackinac Island is known for its tasty fudge, and you’ll find some of the best options around when you visit one of Ryba’s Fudge Shop’s multiple locations. For over 60 years, this delightful company has served up smells and tastes that will instantly take you to heaven. With flavors like german chocolate, vanilla pecan, and sea salt caramel, there’s truly something here for everyone.
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This family-owned ice cream shop in Traverse City is the place to be when you’re craving some of the freshest treats imaginable. Made using ingredients from the shop’s very own dairy farm, the ice cream you’ll enjoy at Moomers is sure to keep you coming back for seconds… or thirds!
This small but mighty chocolate shop sits near the heart of Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill neighborhood, and the confections you’ll find here are nothing short of magical. From massive chocolate chip cookies with chocolate coating to homemade truffles, there’s something at Mokaya to inspire and delight every member of the family.
100% of the profits made at Detroit Water Ice Company go directly into community-based charities, so you can feel extra good about indulging your sweet tooth. If you’re not familiar with water ice, you’ll be delighted by the flavorful deliciousness of this treat, which contains no fat, no dairy, and no cholesterol!
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Take your sugar obsession to the next level by going behind the scenes at this one-of-a-kind chocolate factory in Clinton Township. While the factory is currently closed for renovations, it’s expected to reopen shortly — and you should be first in line to experience an hour-long tour that features a video presentation, close-up looks at the factory itself, and free chocolate samples!
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This utterly charming family-owned store sits right in the heart of beautiful downtown Holland, and you’ll immediately feel like — you guessed it — a kid in a candy shop, no mater what your age. With rows upon rows of sweet treats, including plenty of chocolates and other rich delights, you’ll truly never want to leave.
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Craving a donut at 4 in the morning? You’re in luck! Sweetwaters Donut Mill is open 24/7, so you can stop in and indulge that sweet tooth anytime you’d like. With three locations throughout the Battle Creek/Kalamazoo area, you’ll be in donut heaven as soon as you bite into a unique creation from Sweetwaters. Favorite flavors include Oreo, german chocolate, and cheesecake!
You’ve never seen a cinnamon roll quite like this before. Venture to L’Anse for a meal at Hilltop Restaurant and finish off your dinner with a massive cinnamon roll that weighs in more than a pound. Yes, you read that correctly: Hilltop serves up insanely huge rolls that will have you drooling in no time. Drizzled with icing and baked to perfection, these cinnamon rolls will truly change your life.
With five location throughout the state, there’s no excuse not to stop in at Cupcake Station. We recommend checking out the downtown Ann Arbor locale, which combines friendly service with some of the biggest and most decadent cupcakes imaginable. Whether you opt for chocolate cream pie, banana split, or a more classic flavor like chocolate, you’ll wonder if you’ve died and gone to cupcake heaven.
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Look for the building with the big blue cow on top! This local favorite in South Haven serves up massive ice cream portions and draws in visitors year after year. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a banana split, enjoy a few scoops of classic vanilla, or revisit your childhood with a taste of blue moon. What’s not to love?
Did we leave any of your favorite sweet spots in Michigan off our list? What are your favorite flavors at some of these unique destinations? We’d love to hear from you in the comment section below!
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