4 Sweet Places For Dessert in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

Is dessert your favorite part of a meal? If so, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of choices for sweet treats in the Smoky Mountain area close to our condos and down the road in Pigeon Forge. Take a moment to learn about some of them and maybe choose a favorite! Explore our list of 3 sweet places to have dessert in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg:

1. The Old Mill Restaurant and The Old Mill Creamery

The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge centers around a gristmill that was built in 1830, and it is an attraction that has deep roots in the city’s history. Besides the historical significance, one of the things visitors love about this place is the southern comfort food. For lunch or dinner, you can go to The Old Mill Restaurant and get a delicious meal that comes with a homemade dessert. The choices include a slice of the Famous Pecan Pie, Chocolate Cake, or Blackberry Cobbler. You can also get a bowl of banana pudding. Additionally, The Old Mill Creamery is another place where you can get a treat. The shop makes ice cream the old-fashioned way in both classic and signature flavors! Some of the specialty options include Oat Mill Cream Pie and Whiskey Ribbon.

2. Curl de la Créme

Curl de la Créme is another great place to have dessert in Pigeon Forge. The shop is a sister-owned and founded business that specializes in making rolled ice cream!  Get it in a cup, cone, or served between 2 Krispy Kreme donuts. After choosing the type of treat, visitors will choose a base flavor. You can then personalize your treat by adding great mix-ins like cheesecake, brownie, and Oreos. Finish it off by adding classic ice cream toppings like whipped cream, cherries, and sprinkles. Visitors will love watching their order be made! The ice cream is flash frozen in a special metal pan with the mix-ins then rolled up and the toppings are added.

3. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar

Looking for a sweet treat in Gatlinburg? Head over to The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar. The shop is known for its extravagant milkshakes. They have classic ice cream flavors that everyone loves, such as chocolate, cookies n’ cream, and mint chocolate chip. When you get your milkshake though, you will have way more than just a cherry on top. For example, the Build Me Up Buttercup Milkshake is a glass of vanilla ice cream blended with Reese’s peanut butter sauce. It has a peanut butter rim with Reese’s Pieces. The toppings include two Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate sauce, and whipped icing. Visitors get multiple treats in one dessert! If you would prefer something less extravagant, you can order the Simple Mason. It is any one of their premium ice cream flavors with whipped cream and a cherry on top. You can also order a Crazy Bomb. This is ice cream served between 2 cookies! It’s safe to say there is something for everyone.

4. Chocolate Monkey

Chocolate Monkey has locations in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The store has been voted the “#1 Chocolate Shop in the Smokies.” They have many types of fudge in flavors, such as Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter. Some options have great toppings like candy and nuts. The fudge comes in non-chocolate flavors as well. You’ll love Banana Pudding and Cotton Candy. You can also sink your teeth into a giant caramel apple topped with nuts, chocolate, or M&M’s. The shop also has a wide variety of truffles for those who just want a small treat. Choose from delicious fillings like chocolate, fruit, and even cake batter!

We hope you try all the delicious dessert in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Want even more options? Check out our other list of great bakeries in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!