Places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Sacramento

These treats will hit the sweet spot for your taste buds with candy, baked goods, and more.

Trays of cupcakes of all flavor sit ready-to-order behind a glass display window.

You deserve a sweet treat — it’s been a long week.

Photo by SACtoday staff

On the hunt for something to satisfy those sugary cravings? Sacramento has no shortage of candy, cupcakes, and everything in between.

We’ve rounded up a few of our faves for you, so grab a tote bag and hit the road.

Candy Heaven | 1201 Front St.
The name for this Old Sacramento shop is no exaggeration. Overflowing barrels and shelves of goodies include fudge, taffy, and gummies galore.

Cafe Xocolatl | 1607 Tenth St.
Chocolate lovers will love this cafe — from the decadent drinks to its selection of chocolate bars, croissants, and other sweets.

Sacramento Sweets Co. | 1035 Front St.
This shop offers flavored popcorn, ice cream, chocolates, and caramel apples among its wares.

Osaka-Ya | 2215 Tenth St.
This Japanese confectionery makes a variety of mochi flavors, snow cones, and bean paste-based treats. City Editor Madeline’s fave is the Coffee Fukashi — sweet steamed cake with coffee bean grounds and white bean paste.

Want more? Let us point you in the direction of your next favorite ice cream parlor.

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