A nagging sweet tooth can really put a dent into our day until, of course, we satisfy it with a tasty treat. When you visit this one small town in Missouri, your sweet tooth will go absolutely mad. After all, you’ll find sweets shops – bakeries, ice cream shops, and candy stores – all over town. It’s a sweet lover’s paradise.
With a population just over 4,400, Ste. Genevieve is a quintessential small town in Missouri, boasting a rich history. The town, in fact, is known as the oldest permanent settlement in Missouri.
It’s also the perfect spot to satisfy that sweet tooth. Start your culinary adventure at Pat’s Pastries, where you can dig into a delicious meal and indulge your sweet tooth.
The family-owned restaurant serves all freshly baked, homemade pastries, earning props for its popular cinnamon roll. That’s just the beginning of the deliciousness that includes strawberry macaroons, cookies, and jelly fingers.
Pat’s Pastries, 123 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
Sip a piping hot cup of coffee at the bright, airy Common Grounds Coffee House. The drinks menu itself is sure to get your mouth watering with such choices as drip coffee, latte, mocha, and hot chocolate.
The coffee house also serves lunch, dishing up such classics as turkey wraps. However, you really want to try one of the tasty pastries – cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, and scones, for example.
Common Grounds Coffee House and Cafe, 10 3rd St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
Nestled in downtown Ste. Genevieve, Sara’s Ice Cream scoops the town’s best ice cream. However, keep in mind that it’s a seasonal shop, so make sure you go in the warmer months. (It’s closed during the winter.)
Treat yourself to a single, double, or triple cone, or go big with a sundae. Sara’s also serves milkshakes, malts, floats, and ice cream sodas. Or, if you like bananas, try the banana split.
Sara's Ice Cream, 124 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
Browse the adorable candy shop that sells everything from truffles to old-school candy bars. Wait until you see the nostalgic candy, too – candy cigarettes, Necco Wafers, and jawbreakers.
Sweet Things Sweet Shop, 242 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
Have you been to this small town in Missouri? What do you think of the selection of sweets? Share your experience in the comments! Next time you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, head to The Butterfly Palace in Missouri.
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