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Summer Sweets You Can't Miss in Union County

By Kelly deMontesquiou July 26, 2021

We all love a good treat - and on a warm summer night, it's the perfect treat. Check out this list of local sweet spots you won't want to miss out on this summer! 

Cold Treats

Waxhaw Creamery 

109 E North Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173

 (704) 843-7927

Located in the heart of Waxhaw, this ice cream parlor has all your needs for homemade ice cream and Italian ice, which is made in the store daily.


Dollar Cone

4021 Weddington Rd, Monroe, NC 28110

(704) 609-9405

Located in Monroe, off of Weddington Road, Dollar Cone is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for the family, they have delicious ice cream. 


Pelican’s SnoBalls

120 East Sunset Dr. Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 920-9696

With over 100 flavors, Pelican’s has a variety of snow cones. These are a great treat for the kids in the Summer. 



Cakes/Pies 


Nothing Bundt Cakes

9704 Rea Rd Suite A, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 909-4577

Nothing Bundt Cakes specializes in bundt cakes, and comes in three sizes, with flavors like red velvet, chocolate, and confetti. 


Burney’s Sweets and More

318 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(980) 224-3537

Visit their store to get cakes, cheesecakes, croissants, pies, and more.  


Daphne’s Bakery

(704) 573-5100

7609 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227

Daphne’s has cakes for all occasions as well as cupcakes, pies, and other baked goods. Online ordering is available. 


The Cupcake Queen Waxhaw

201 W South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 256-1292

Desserts made from scratch, The Cupcake Queen offers gourmet cupcakes and pastries that can be picked up or delivered with DoorDash and GrubHub. You can also get a custom order for special events. They also serve cheesecakes, ice creams, and more. 


Cookies

Cookie Dough Bliss and Creamery

318 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173

(704) 256-5187

Cookie Dough Bliss is perfect for cookie lovers. Their specialty is cookie dough, but they also have ice cream, cookies, and other treats. Online ordering is available. 


Java's Brewing Bakery and Cafe

1526 Providence Rd S #150, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 243-1168

Have a fixing for a cup of coffee and a pastry? Head over to Java's Brewing in Waxhaw off of Providence Road. They have cookies, a variety of muffins, breakfast, and lunch, and cold and warm beverages. 


Cinnaholic 

6461 Old Monroe Rd, Suite F Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079

704-218-2444

At Cinnaholic dig out on cinnamon rolls, cookie cake, or take home a cookie dough tub to make yourself chocolate chip cookies at home. Delivery and online ordering available.