Are you the type of person who thinks no meal is complete without dessert? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This blog highlights some of the best sweet treats in Downtown Cranbrook and will leave you wanting to try every one of them.
Starting with a local favourite, Twisted Peaks Frozen Yogurt is open late during the summer and is the perfect place to stop for dessert after dinner, or even before dinner on your way home from the lake.
Twisted Peaks offers plenty of delicious options, including frozen yogurt, Foothills Creamery ice cream, dirty sodas, and more. If you’re looking for dairy-free or sugar-free options, this is a great spot, as they always have a dairy-free and a sugar-free frozen yogurt available.
The flavours of both the frozen yogurt and ice cream change weekly, so there’s always something new to try.
My recommendation: Mango ice cream or a green tea and vanilla twist with chocolate chips.
Known for its local charm and welcoming atmosphere, Max’s Place has been serving Cranbrook for more than 25 years. This café, restaurant, and bakery is a must-visit for anyone looking for great coffee, fresh food, and homemade baking.
From their famous cinnamon buns to their delicious sandwiches, everything is made fresh daily in-house. Whether you’re looking for a midday treat, a quick lunch, or simply a cozy place to relax, Max’s Place is always a great choice.
My recommendation: A peach Italian soda or a chocolate chip shortbread cookie.
If you’re a chocolate lover, Sweet Gestures Chocolate Shoppe is the place for you. With rows upon rows of handcrafted chocolates and truffles, it’s hard not to want to sample every flavour.
Whether you’re looking for a chocolate bar, a box of truffles, Italian gelato, or specialty candies, Sweet Gestures has something for everyone.
My recommendation: The chocolate and caramel bear claw.
Do you enjoy sweet treats and a good book? If so, Kootenay Grounds is the perfect place to visit. Part café and part bookstore, it’s a wonderful place to grab a coffee, enjoy a homemade dessert, and unwind.
Their delicious coffee, paired with fresh-baked goods and desserts, has made Kootenay Grounds one of Cranbrook’s local favourites.
My recommendation: The freshly made Nanaimo bar.
Last, but certainly not least, is Munch Café & Deli. Although Munch is one of Cranbrook’s newer cafés, it has quickly built a loyal following thanks to its delicious hot and cold sandwiches, handcrafted drinks, and incredible desserts.
With a wide variety of baked treats available each day, there’s always something tempting waiting in the display case.
My recommendation: Whatever cake is in the cooler! I have yet to try one that wasn’t delicious.
Looking Beyond Downtown?
If you’re willing to venture beyond Cranbrook’s downtown core, be sure to check out these other great spots:
- Marble Slab Creamery
- Purdy’s Chocolatier
- COBS Bread
- Dessert at Mr. Mike’s, Fire & Oak, or Numa
