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Best places for dessert in Cape May

Holiday desserts in Cape May 

Whether you are looking for the most perfect dessert for the holiday season or something for that sweet tooth craving, these bakeries are some of the best places for dessert in Cape May.

RSK Donuts

Where: 2302, 505 Carpenters Lane

Who doesn’t love a classic donut with your cup of coffee in the morning? Well we do and that is why RSK Donuts is on our list of one of the best places for dessert in Cape May. While donuts are not dessert in the traditional sense, RSK donuts makes anything but ordinary donuts. In true donut haus fashion they are only open in the mornings until they sell out.

Madison’s Bakery

Where: 701 Beach Avenue

A family-owned and operated business, Madison’s Bakery came upon the scene in Cape May in 2016. In just a short amount of time they have made a name for themselves as one of the best places for desserts in Cape May. Using secret family recipes, you can expect their baked goods and pastries to be one-of-a-kind. With beautifully decorated cakes, cute cupcakes, holiday pies, and more, your sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied, no matter what.

Pretty Tasty Cupcake Boutique

Where: Carpenters Square Mall

Since gourmet cupcakes have become a thing, Pretty Tasty Cupcake Boutique has been serving up just that in Cape May for a few years. With an ever-changing menu of cupcakes, you’re sure to try a new flavor every time you visit. Seasonal favorites include S’more, salted caramel, and birthday cake surprise along with a variety of other sweets such as cookie sandwiches and hand-dipped chocolate chip cookies.

Peace Pie

These aren’t just your regular pies, no these are gourmet ice cream sandwiches from Peace Pie. This chain bakery opened its first shop in Cape May in 2015 and we are so glad it did! Choose from a variety of flavors including key lime pie, coconut cream, Boston cream, cherry pie, and blueberry cobbler. They even offer dessert flavored pies including rocky road, cookies ‘n cream, peanut butter cup, and so much more! This might be one of the best places for dessert in Cape May.

Fine Fellows Creamery

No trip to Cape May is complete without a visit to Fine Fellows Creamery. This seasonal dessert shop serves up everything sweet. Their ice cream is served in every which way you can imagine. In a bowl, in a cone, with a side of hot waffles, as a sundae, and all with their homemade whipped cream. But they have more than just ice cream, they also serve homemade pies, beignets, and macarons. And for the lighter side of things, they are now serving up healthy acai bowls, completely gluten free, vegan, and as creamy as ever. During the off season they operate only on Sundays and open back in March with full hours for the summer season.

Spend the holidays at the Southern Mansion

Celebrate the holidays with these best places for dessert in Cape May and a stay at the Southern Mansion. Every holiday season we get dressed up with festive decorations, lights, and our beautiful Christmas tree display.

Plus our bed and breakfast offers complimentary breakfast, a stunning veranda and garden grounds, and luxurious Victorian-themed rooms and suites. Complete your holiday Cape May vacation by booking directly with us and enjoy our seasonal specials and discounts.

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Cass is a writer who focuses on travel, outdoor fun, and local culture. When not working, she enjoys watching movies, listening to her record collection, and biking with her boyfriend, Ryan. She also dreams of earning that Paul Hollywood handshake and making it on the Great British Baking Show one day.

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