Have the ultimate sweet tooth? Learn more about how to get your sweets fix in the Stevens Point Area, with our insiders guide to the best spots. Dive into tasty spots from ice cream and coffee to baked goods and bites to eat in this blog. Then, plan your visit to try each for yourself!
Belt's Soft Serve
Open for the season, from March to October, you'll find plenty of sweet treats at Belt's Soft Serve. Not for the faint of heart, they serve up one of the biggest portions with the large cone on the menu. But, if you are looking for a bit of a smaller portion, with some tasty housemade baked goods, opt for the Brownie Sundae. Or take it up a notch with one of their belt buster options, from turtle to cookie dough.
Main Grain Bakery
With different types of sweets available depending on the day of the week, Main Grain Bakery is the perfect place to indulge a sweet tooth. Each week brings something new, and new items are always being added. Check out their Salted Caramel Monkey Bread or the Chocolate Mousse Bars.
Insider's Tip: Head next door to their Eatery for homemade sandwich and drink!
Ruby Coffee Roasters
Ruby offers two locations, including a cafe in downtown Stevens Point that serves up plenty of sweets and delicious coffee. From their sweet or buckwheat crepes to espressos and coffee, Ruby has sweets that any lover will want to indulge themselves in. Our favorite is the housemade Nutella, banana, and walnut crepe!
King Cone
Stop in at King Cone and choose from more than 40 rotating flavors of ice cream for your sweet tooth. Try a single dish, cone, shake, sundae, or if you want a little taste of all of your favorites try the sampler tray! With many options from the salty caramel truffle or lemon pie to pirates booty or butter pecan kruncher, find your favorite or try ours!
Insiders Tip: 16 different flavors of local King Cone ice cream are served at Feltz's Dairy Store year-round. Try an exclusive flavor to Feltz's is the Feltz's Cow Pie!
Emy J's
A family-friendly environment that offers a wide range of coffee and other tasty treats like a fresh fruit smoothie and hard-scooped ice cream is at Emy J's. Or, enjoy their cafe where you can enjoy breakfast specials where you can enjoy a sweet bite to eat such as the Spunky Monkey. Two pancakes with bananas, granola, and topped off with local maple syrup and almond butter!
Earthcrust Bakery
Tucked inside the Stevens Point Area Co-op you'll find Earthcrust Bakery. They make tasty sweet treats with organic and local ingredients that are sure to cure that sweet tooth!
Zest Bakery & Coffeehouse
Next to the campus of UW Stevens Point is Zest Bakery! Cookies, cakes, and pastries fill Zest with sweets perfect for any craving. With a theme that changes every so often is a menu filled with featured treats to match. Don't miss out on the cookie sticks for dipping in tasty lattes!
Carl D's Soft Serve
Another local shop serving up great scoops is Carl D's Soft Serve. You'll find an abundance of sweet treats from delicious flurries, sundaes, cones, shakes, snow cones, and more! Pick a flavor pairing off the menu or create something of your own for the perfect combo.
The Landmark Coffeehouse
Located in downtown Amherst, grab a cup of coffee, a freshly baked good, and cozy up at the Landmark Coffeehouse. With a small but delicious menu, it'll be easy to find the perfect sweet treat!
Insider's Tip: Head next door to Fleming's Cafe for lunch with their stacked BLT or a cup of soup!
Want More?
For more sweet treats in the Stevens Point Area, check out our insider's guide to all things ice cream. Need something more hearty? Find out where to grab the best pancakes and French toast or where to grab a decadent burger! Then while you're enjoying, be sure to tag us in your photos on Instagram @StevensPointArea or by using #StevensPointArea for a chance to be featured.
