The 6 Best Desserts Around Grand County

Sometimes the best reason to stop is something sweet: a cone beside the lake, a warm pastry or a dessert shared after dinner. Grand County’s dessert options span frozen yogurt, oversized cookies, European chimney cakes and plated restaurant classics. The Best of Grand contest highlights these businesses within its broader recognition of the local community. Across Winter Park, Granby and Grand Lake, their offerings suit afternoon outings, celebrations and treats to take home.

Charlie’s Frozen Treat Shop

A self-serve frozen yogurt station and extensive topping bar let guests customize their desserts at Charlie’s Frozen Treat Shop in downtown Winter Park. Soft-serve ice cream, sorbets, shaved ice and milkshakes provide additional choices. Independent operators focus on clean, quick service and a welcoming space for families, with varied flavors catering to different dietary preferences.

Mary’s Mountain Cookies

Giant cookies in dozens of flavors lead the selection at Mary’s Mountain Cookies in Granby. Cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, stuffed cookies, brownies and custom cookie cakes add options for a quick treat or a party order. Local franchise operators oversee daily scratch-baking, emphasizing quality ingredients, warm service and convenient takeout.

Miyauchi’s Snack Bar

Soft-serve cones, sundaes and root beer floats come through the walk-up window at Miyauchi’s Snack Bar during Grand Lake’s summer season. Shaved ice and boardwalk snacks round out the menu at the lakeside stand. Family members preserve its traditional snack-shop character while providing quick service and family-friendly prices for boaters, swimmers and visitors strolling near the water.

Deno’s Mountain Bistro

The pastry kitchen at Deno’s Mountain Bistro in Winter Park prepares molten chocolate lava cakes, cheesecakes, creme brulee and seasonal fruit tarts. Dessert wines and specialty coffees accompany the house-made selections. Management emphasizes baking ingredients and careful presentation, extending the restaurant’s fine-dining approach to after-dinner treats and celebrations.

Fitch Ranch Meats & Market

Freshly baked pies, cookies and local honey treats add a sweet selection to Fitch Ranch Meats & Market in Granby. The Fitch family stocks regional baked goods from Colorado producers alongside its butcher counter and specialty groceries. Those offerings support local food artisans while giving shoppers desserts to bring home for family meals and entertaining.

Rollin’ Street Bakery

Traditional chimney cakes, known as trdelník, are the specialty at Rollin’ Street Bakery in Winter Park. The cylindrical pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar, nuts or chocolate and filled with ice cream, fruit or sweet creams. Local artisan bakers emphasize fresh preparation and live baking demonstrations, giving guests a look at the process behind these European-style desserts.

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