Summer days in Elizabethtown call for something sweet. Etown’s local dessert spots are ready to deliver. Stop by and cool off with some gelato, ice cream, or go ahead and get yourself some warm peach cobbler! Here’s where to find your next favorite treat, just in time for those sunny afternoon cravings.

Dewster’s

Dewster’s serves up ultra-creamy ice cream made from scratch. Their signature flavors and house-made lemonade make this a must-stop on any summer day. Try a cone of bourbon ball or stick to a classic. Either way, it’s all made with love (and Grandma’s recipes!).Dewster's homemade ice cream and bakery sign outside the shop

The Dreamery

Right in the heart of downtown, The Dreamery is a cozy locale for Italian gelato with locally sourced milk and organic sugar. Their rotating flavors range from fruity and refreshing to rich and indulgent. This is a great spot for cooling off after exploring Elizabethtown’s downtown.a dessert case of gelato flavors at the dreamery

Peach Cobbler Factory

This is your destination for warm, comforting desserts served with a scoop of ice cream on top. From classic peach cobbler to blackberry and cinnamon praline, every bowl is big on flavor. It’s the kind of treat that tastes like summer in the South.Peach Cobbler Factory

A Sweet Retreat

Cookies, cupcakes, and custom cakes! A Sweet Retreat lives up to its name. It’s always fun to rotate cupcake flavors and sample all the soft, chewy cookies. Hits the spot every time. If you’re looking for a cozy place where everything is baked fresh and served with a smile, A Sweet Retreat has you covered.Sweet Retreat 2025

Sprinkled Sweet Cakery

Known for their elegant cakes and creative cupcakes, Sprinkled Sweet Cakery is a go-to for celebrations or just an afternoon pick-me-up. You’ll find everything from macarons to brownies, plus all kinds of seasonal treats that look as good as they taste.cupcake, sprinkled sweet cakery

No matter which spot you choose, these sweet stops are full of flavor and local charm. So get out with the family, grab dessert with friends, or just treat yourself to one of the delicious summer treat stops in Etown.