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Sweets & Treats in CB

Enjoy the sweetness of life by indulging in these sugary dessert options in Council Bluffs! We've got everything from homemade ice cream to candies, fudge, donuts, and more. You're in the right place if you've got a sweet tooth!

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Sugar Makery BitterSweet Dessert Bar

Sugar Makery BitterSweet Dessert Bar

The Sugar Makery BitterSweet Dessert Bar is your one-stop shop for all things sweet and salty here in Council Bluffs! They offer a wide variety of treats, including ice cream, bulk candy, homemade fudge, unique popcorn options, soda, and more. The shop also features a coffee bar and delicious edible cookie dough that the locals love!

Christy Creme 

Christy Crème has been locally owned since 1954. This third-generation family-owned business serves all your soft-serve favorites, including cones, sundaes, milkshakes, malts, and floats. They're best known for their daily rotating sherbet flavors!

Tastee Treet 

Tastee Treet, located on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, is a great place to stop for a sweet treat! They have soft-serve ice cream, dairy-free Dole Whip, candy malts of the month, frozen bananas, and more!

J's Coffee & Donuts 

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Tastee Treet

J's Coffee & Donuts serves quality coffees, teas, Lotus refreshers, flavored lemonade, mini donuts, and other snack items. Whether you like your coffee dark or full of flavor, J's has a drink for you.

Doozies

Doozies offers up to 10 different homemade ice cream flavors that are rotated daily. Locals love the sinful chocolate, butter brickle, toasted coconut, and raspberry chip flavors. Get them in a cone, dish, or a pint to-go! Located on Lake Manawa, this is a perfect spot to stop after a day of enjoying the great outdoors.

Eileen's Colossal Cookies

Eileen's Colossal Cookies is the place to go when a cookie craving hits. Pick up one of their famously oversized cookies or grab a selection to share with family and friends.

Típico Helado

Típico Helado brings colorful and flavorful Mexican-inspired frozen treats to Council Bluffs.

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Típico Helado

Stop in for a sweet, refreshing treat when you're craving something a little different.

Goodrich on Broadway

Located inside Blimpie, Goodrich Ice Cream is a convenient stop for a cool treat. Grab some ice cream alongside your favorite Blimpie meal.

Helados El Guero

Helados El Guero offers Mexican-style frozen treats that are perfect for cooling off with something sweet. Add it to your dessert list when you're looking to try something new.

Share Your Photos With Us!

Ready for a sweet stop? Grab a treat at one of these local favorites and snap a photo while you're there. Tag @UNleashCB on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be featured!

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