October IS National Dessert Month
Did you know October is National Dessert month?
Did you know the Quad Cities is FILLED with amazing places to find some sweet treats?
I bet you are hoping we are going to provide you with a list of some of our favorites..*
Well, you’re in luck!
Below, you will find some of our favorite places to find the best desserts around!
So next time your sweet tooth kicks in, don’t ignore it! Stop by one of these local faves and try some of their delicious desserts!
*As always, if we are missing your favorite, be sure to comment and we will add it!
Chocolate Manor
110 E 2nd Street
Davenport, IA 52801
“Chocolate Manor is a locally owned chocolate maker which, using only the finest quality ingredients, produces a fresh assortment of over 100 delicious chocolates, including creams, decadent truffles, and mouth watering toffees.
Chocolate Manor also provides corporate gifts, custom gift baskets, unique wedding favors, and hotel turn downs.” -Visit Quad Cities
Check out Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/chocolatemanorcandy/
The Shameless Chocoholic
101 S Cody Road
Le Claire, IA 52753
“The Shameless Chocoholic, in Le Claire, IA, is owned and operated by Rebecca Burns along with a fabulous staff. Rebecca is no stranger to the chocolate business, she has spent the past 20 years mastering her recipes for the countless exquisite handmade confections that are all produced locally. If you are a chocoholic like we are, then you are sure to find something that will tempt your taste buds. We offer a large selection of fudge, truffles, butter creams, toffee, caramels and more. All of our products are made with the finest, freshest ingredients and look as good as they taste. For your next chocolate craving, visit The Shameless Chocoholic in Le Claire!”
Check out Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/TheShamelessChocoholic/
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Visit their website! http://www.chocolateleclaire.com/
Lagomarcino’s
2132 East 11th Street
Davenport, IA 52803
1422 5th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
“Lagomarcino’s is so much more than a longstanding Quad City attraction. It’s an American story of family and tradition that has continued for more than hundred years. Anyone who has sat in one of our handcrafted mahogany booths while sipping on a Green River, or has undertaken the near impossible task of choosing from our selection of candies, knows at least part of the Lagomarcino’s story. Now you know the whole story, along with the love and tradition that goes into everything we do. The Lagomarcino’s story is one that will continue for at least another hundred years!”
Check out Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/Lagomarcinos
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Visit their website! https://lagomarcinos.com/
Whitey’s Ice Cream
10 locations in the QC and surrounding areas including:
Illinois:
East Moline
Moline (2)
Rock Island
Iowa:
Bettendorf
Coralville
Davenport (3)
Eldridge
“Over the years, Whitey’s Ice Cream has received a number of accolades including being named “Best in the Midwest” according to the readers of Midwest Living Magazine and being voted one of “Best Ice Cream Shops in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler readers. The Tunberg’s credit the success of Whitey’s Ice Cream to a quality product, clean environment, fair prices and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. At Whitey’s Ice Cream we strive to create a great experience for the customer from the moment they enter the parking lot until the very last bite is gone.”
For more information and location information, visit their website! https://www.whiteysicecream.com/
Olde Towne Bakery
1824 7th St
Moline, Illinois 61265
“Local sweet shop crafting specialty cakes for all occasions & a classic array of cookies & pastries.”
For more information, visit Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Olde-Towne-Bakery-Moline-Illinois-120305517979858/
Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie
314 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52801
“Oh So Sweet uses old recipes that were passed down through the generations to provide our customers with the best, freshest homemade bakery items that Quad Cities has to offer. We bake cupcakes, cakes, cookies, bars, and whoopie pies just to name a few. Oh So Sweet is a local baking company that uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients when baking. Every item (from cupcakes to frosting to fillings) is made from scratch.”
Check out Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/OhSoSweetByTiphanie/
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Visit their website! https://www.ohsosweetbytiphanie.com/
Kernel Cody’s Popcorn Shoppe
125 N Cody Road
LeClaire, IA 52753
“Kernel Cody’s Popcorn Shoppe is more than just popcorn. It features various candies (some of them rare), chocolates, and a variety of other treats for people visiting LeClaire. The popcorn flavors are vast, and they’ll provide samples of various treats upon request. The staff is extremely friendly, and makes this small shop a pleasant experience.” -Trip Adviser Review
Visit Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kernel-Codys-Popcorn-Shoppe/367408266698193
Here’s the Scoop
104 Mound Street
Davenport, IA 52802
“Here’s the scoop, we are a locally owned, family shop. Here at the “scoop” all of our flavors are homemade! We offer hard served ice cream in our homemade waffle cones, bowls or a cup. We have ice cream sandwiches too. Come check out, the different flavors we offer!”
Check out Facebook for more information! https://www.facebook.com/heresthescoopia/
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Visit their website! http://www.heresthescoopia.com/
