Atlanta might be the lemon pepper capital of the world, but we definitely love our sweets here too! And according to a new study conducted by Betway, Atlanta is actually one of the sweet tooth capitals of North America! Keep scrolling to learn all about ATL’s sugary cravings… and the best places to satisfy them!
Atlanta is the 2nd ‘sweetest’ city in the U.S.
By analyzing everything from how often residents search or mention sugary treats online to the number of bakeries, cookie shops, ice cream parlors, dessert spots and more, Betway was able to come up with a definitive ranking of the ‘sweetest’ U.S. cities.
Here are the top 5 sugar-loving cities:
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
- Boston
And Atlanta has a standout score when it comes to online mentions of sugary treats… more than doubling the searches of the sweetest city, Miami. Atlanta ranked with a whopping 95.74/100 sweetness score.
So… where can I get a sweet treat in the ATL?
Enough about the study already… I need a sweet treat! Well, let us help ya out.
- If you’re looking for the best scoop of ice cream, check out these spots! We’ve gotta recommend hitting up Big Softie and getting a yummy soft serve swirl.
- If you’d like a yummy chocolate, XOCOLATL has alllll the options your heart desires!
- How about a delicious beignet? Don’t worry, we’ve got those too!
- Obviously, nothing treats a sweet tooth like a cookie — and we’ve got cookie shops galore!
- And for a mouthwatering bakery treat, check out this list of the perfect spots!
In other words… when it comes to dessert shops in the ATL, we’ve got no shortage at all! Enjoy, Atlanta!
