Cookies, cakes & more. Here are the best dessert shops in Macon to satisfy your sweet tooth
Cozy nights by the fire with a warm blanket and a hot, indulgent cup of chocolate. Or maybe a brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Or fresh cookies.
Winter sweet cravings just hit different and while some of us may be on the right track for resolutions, others of us want to add a little sweetness to combat those winter blues.
Here are the best places in the Macon area to grab a slice, cone or cookie:
Swints
Where: 107 Industrial Park Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
What: Fresh candied pecans, fudge, pralines and more.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars on Google
Review: “The food here is so fresh and made with so much love,” said Josie on Google Reviews.
Sweet Eleanor’s Divine Desserts
Where: 530 Poplar St., Macon, GA 31201
What: Pastries, pies, cake, cheesecake, pudding, cookies, muffins and more
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars on Google
Review: “Eleanor’s was amazing. The cheesecake was legitimately the best cheesecake I ever had in my life,” wrote Michelle on Google Reviews.
Marble Slab Creamery
Where: 5976 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210
What: Ice cream with mix-ins and toppings, ice cream cakes, shakes and more.
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars on Google
Review: “Ice cream selection is great but the selection of toppings just blew my mind,” wrote Debra on Google Reviews.
Macon Swirls
Where: 5451 Bowman Road #230, Macon, GA 31210
What: Ice cream in flavors like banana pudding, blueberry cheesecake, superman and chocolate caramel pecan.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google
Review: “We always have the best experience when we come here. The customer service is amazing every time and the flavors are delicious,” said Matt on Google Reviews.
Macon Water Ice
Where: 490 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
What: Macon water ice, cheesecake bites, brownies and peanut clusters
Rating: 4.5 stars on Google
Review: “This place is clean, service is awesome, environment gives good vibes and food is yummy! I can eat water ice weekly, I’m sure,” said Diona on Google Reviews.
Bonnie’s Cookies
Where: 120 Tom Hill Sr Blvd., Macon, GA 31210
What: Fresh homemade cookies (chocolate chip, sugar cookie, peanut butter cookies), cookie cakes, gelato and more.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google
Review: “I give this place 5 stars hands down,” wrote Zenobia on Google Reviews.
Macon Baking Company
Where: 4524 Forsyth Road #204, Macon, GA 31210
What: Cupcakes, cookies, cheese straws and more.
Rating: 4.9 stars on Google
Review: “You have to go here. I can’t believe I’ve never left a review because I absolutely love this bakery,” said Samantha on Google Reviews.
Layers
Where: 3001 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204
What: Chocolate cake, strawberry cake, Italian creme cake, carrot cake, red velvet cake and more.
Rating: 4.9 stars on Google
Review: “Out of this world delicious cake,” said Mallory on Google Reviews.
Which dessert shop is your favorite? Comment below or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com.
This story was originally published January 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
