No good meal is complete without a good dessert. And although Miami is often known for its sunny beaches and unique culture, it also offers lots of delicious options for those with a sweet tooth. Here are some of many to try if you haven’t already.
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas
Morelia’s Gourmet Paleta Shop first opened in Coral Gables in 2016. Paletas are similar to popsicles, but not the same. They are Mexican frozen treats made of fresh natural fruits. Morelia’s offer over 18 different flavors. Each paleta is completely customizable. There are four dipping options, 10 topping options, all ranging from sweet to spicy. They are extremely diet friendly, feature gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free options. They have locations all over the US and nine locations in Florida.
The Salty Donut
What started out as a vintage camper-based donut shop in a Wynwood parking lot transformed to a nationwide donut company. Salty Donuts are some of the most famous donuts in the US. It’s no wonder people line up to get them. They have a couple staple flavors and every six weeks they rotate some seasonal flavors. They always offer at least one gluten-free option and one vegan option. They offer much more than just donuts serving baked goods, coffee, and tea with over five locations in Miami and a new one opening soon in Aventura. Plus, Salty is owned by an ILS alum.
“ I first tried Salty Donuts here at ILS and immediately loved them. I like how they’re not overly sweet,” said sophomore Manuela Garcia-Casas.
Night Owl Cookies
The man behind the cookies, Andrew G, was a young entrepreneur who managed to turn his idea into a successful business thanks to the use of social media. Their name is inspired by their late business hours as they are open until 2 am. Some of there classic flavors are Ave Maria S’mores, Dirty Diana, and Rainbow over Bedrock. They are located only in Florida and have locations in FIU, Wynwood, Orlando, North Miami Beach, and Pembroke Pines.
“I always go here because they’re close to my house and it’s convenient especially when it’s late,” added junior Stephanie Perrera.
Crumbl Cookies
This iconic cookie company began with two cousins who were determined to make their idea come to life. After many failed attempts, they succeeded and opened their first store Utah in 2017. They went from selling only chocolate chip cookies to having new flavors very week. This is one smart way of marketing as customers often end up checking for the cookies regularly. Another iconic feature of Crumbl Cookies is their signature pink packaging. They have over 800 locations nationwide. They also recently came out with Mini Mondays which are the cookies of the week but in a miniature size.