If you’re anything like us, food is an important part of your vacation! In previous blog posts, we shared our picks for the top places to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. However, we had overlooked the crucial fourth meal of the day: dessert. To rectify this situation, Eagles Ridge Resort has put together a guide to the best creameries, bakeries, and candy stores in Pigeon Forge TN.
The Old Mill Creamery
The Old Mill Creamery is Pigeon Forge’s most beloved destination for ice cream. Located across the street from the iconic Old Mill, this old fashioned creamery is the perfect place for an ice cream cone, sundae, milkshake, malt, or float. In addition to traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, The Old Mill Creamery also offers unique ice cream varieties like Banana Pudding, Oat Mill Cream Pie, Salted Caramel, and Whiskey Ribbon.
The Old Mill Candy Kitchen
Right next door to The Old Mill Creamery, you will find another fantastic sweet shop: The Old Mill Candy Kitchen. Everything at the Candy Kitchen is made from scratch using the same tried and true techniques that have been employed for decades. Popular items available at The Old Mill Candy Kitchen include fudge, taffy, peanut brittle, divinity, chocolate-covered cherries, and Bear Paws. It’s easy to see why the Candy Kitchen is one of the very best candy stores in Pigeon Forge TN.
Cakes by Bakin’ Bishop
Situated on Wears Valley Road, Cakes by Bakin’ Bishop is a little off the beaten path, but it is definitely worth a visit! Owned and operated by Shannon Bishop (aka the Bakin’ Bishop) this one of the best bakeries in Pigeon Forge TN. This shop has built a following for its cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and whoopie cushions. Visitors to Bakin’ Bishop will have the chance to design their own cupcakes by mixing and matching various cake and icing flavors.
Mad Dog’s Creamery & Donuts
If you can’t decide what type of dessert you’re craving, a trip to Mad Dog’s Creamery & Donuts is the ideal place to go! With ice cream cones, soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes, donuts, shaved ice, and funnel cake, Mad Dog’s is sure to have something that satisfies your sweet tooth. Mad Dog’s even has special donut-shaped dog treats, so your four-legged friend can join in the fun.
Cream and Sugar Sweet Shoppe
The Cream and Sugar Sweet Shoppe at the Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge is another great place to find all things sweets! It's home to ice cream, treats, and homemade sweets. We recommend trying some of their homemade fudge in different flavors, from Rocky Toad to Peanut Butter! There's also taffy, cookies, candy apples, macaroons, and so much more. Whatever you're craving, you're sure to find it here. While you're at the Mountain Mile, stop by Cinnaholic for delicious, gourmet cinnamon rolls!
When you stay at Eagles Ridge Resort, you will be near all of these creameries, bakeries, and candy stores in Pigeon Forge TN. If you're looking for more places to satisfy your sweet tooth in the area while you stay with us, you're in luck! Check out these places to eat in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinbur with the best desserts!
