Treats & Desserts
Find the best desserts and treats in the DC metro area, including ice cream, bakeries, doughnuts, cupcakes and sweet family stops.
From cozy neighborhood cafes to award-winning pastry shops, these DMV gems are serving up everything from Parisian-style meringues to hand-stretched…
Washington, DC’s dessert scene is full of small bakeries, neighborhood cafés and specialty shops that put their own spin on…
Boba tea is a popular Taiwanese drink that traditionally incorporates chewy tapioca pearls with a tea base. However, in recent…
From Everyday Sundae in Petworth to Here’s the Scoop on Georgia Avenue, these DC ice cream shops turn a simple cone into a family outing, with wild flavors, loaded sundaes and several reader voted Washington Parent Picks winners.
There’s a sweet new outing coming to the DMV! Hershey Super Sweet Adventure will make its East Coast debut on…
Some holiday desserts are almost too pretty to eat. These D.C. bakeries and cafes serve festive Christmas treats worth a photo before the first bite, making them a sweet stop on any family holiday outing.
From Southern pumpkin praline at Living the Pie Life in Arlington to apple caramel at A La Mode Pies in Gainesville, these DMV bakeries make Thanksgiving dessert easy. Here’s where to order and when to reserve before they sell out.
Milkshakes have come a long way from the diner counter. These six DMV spots pile on cookies, candy and even doughnuts, with shareable portions that let siblings sample more than one outrageous flavor.
As summer heat rolls into the DC region, families may be on the lookout for simple, refreshing ways to cool…
Summer is approaching, and that means that strawberry-picking season is right around the corner. This is the best time of…
If you’re looking to expand your children’s culinary horizons, why not start with a sweet treat most kids already love?…
Explore the best family-friendly bagel shops in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia – perfect for bagel lovers of all ages!…
Nothing comforts quite like chocolate. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, a special occasion or trying to bounce back from a…
When the weather cools and the leaves start to turn red, brown and gold, there’s nothing better than getting outdoors…
Apples are a wonderful thing. Some people even say they “keep the doctor away.” While the latter may not be…
What better time to celebrate the lovely lemon than during the dog days of summer? Lemons have a long history…























