Dessert And Sweet Treats in Atlanta Neighborhoods and Districts

From West Midtown food halls to Decatur’s walkable squares and the historic streets of Sweet Auburn, this page gathers all our Atlanta-focused guides to dessert and sweet treats by neighborhood and district. You’ll find practical, no-nonsense coverage of where to go for late-night ice cream, classic Southern pies, creative pastries, and quick grab-and-go treats that actually fit into your daily routes around the city.

Desserts are a big part of how Atlanta neighborhoods express their character, whether it’s a long-standing Black-owned bakery on the Westside, a tiny gelato counter in Inman Park, or a donut shop anchoring a strip center in Buford Highway’s diverse food corridor. These articles help you compare options, understand what each area is known for, and plan smarter stops—whether you’re treating visiting family, mapping out a dessert crawl after dinner, or just looking for a reliable sweet spot near your commute or MARTA line.

Dessert And Sweet Treats

AmericasMart Atlanta

AmericasMart Atlanta is best known as a massive wholesale marketplace and trade show complex in the heart of downtown. It’s where buyers, designers, and retailers come for home décor, gifts, apparel, and more. But if you’re spending a day (or several) at AmericasMart, you’ll quickly want to know something more specific: where can you get dessert and sweet treats nearby?

Dessert And Sweet Treats

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown is best known for its stunning plant collections and seasonal exhibits, but it’s also a relaxing place to enjoy desserts and sweet treats while you explore. If you’re planning a visit and wondering what you can snack on, where to find coffee, or how “food-friendly” the Garden is, this guide breaks it down with an Atlanta-local perspective.

Dessert And Sweet Treats

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Atlanta Symphony Hall is best known for world-class performances, but if you have a sweet tooth, the area around the hall can be just as memorable. Whether you’re heading to a concert at Woodruff Arts Center (1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309) or you live nearby in Midtown, there are plenty of dessert and sweet treat options within a short walk or quick drive.

Dessert And Sweet Treats

Colony Square

Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta has evolved from a traditional mixed-use complex into one of the city’s most walkable, social, and dessert‑friendly destinations. If you’re looking for a place to grab ice cream, pastries, gelato, or a sweet snack after work, a show at the Fox, or an afternoon at Piedmont Park, Colony Square is one of Midtown’s most convenient spots.

Dessert And Sweet Treats

Margaret Mitchell House

The Margaret Mitchell House is best known as the place where the author of “Gone With the Wind” wrote most of her famous novel—but if you’re exploring Atlanta neighborhoods, it’s also a pleasant stop for a light bite, a sweet treat nearby, and a stroll through Midtown’s walkable streets.