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Pastiche Fine Desserts A tiny cafe with European-style desserts. A snug spot to finish off a culinary tour of the Hill or for a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Providence, pastichefinedesserts. com
Knead Doughnuts This buzzy shop is a favorite for locally sourced scratchmade doughnuts. Go for the classic old-fashioned versions or more creative interpretations, plus flourless and vegan varieties. Providence and Westerly, kneaddoughnuts. com
Sweet Althea’ s Coffee House and Cakery Stop by for a cup of Dave’ s Coffee and your pick of daily scratchmade scones, muffins, cookies, brownies, cake pops or gourmet cupcakes( peanut butter cup, banana split,
SWEET TOOTH For when those dessert cravings strike.
salted caramel— you name it, they make it). Wakefield, @ sweetaltheas
Silver Spoon Bakery Silver Spoon offers gourmet cupcakes, Parisian-style macarons and cute cake pops; also sip a glass of Prosecco, wine or cocktails while you dig into dessert. East Greenwich, silverspoonbakery. com
Zaccagnini’ s Pastry Shoppe The same family of the former Wayland Square bakery carries scrumptious cakes, cookies and pastries as well as pizza strips( tomato sauce on dough, served cold), a Rhode Island staple. Pawtucket, 723-2699
Allie’ s Donuts From classic doughnuts to customdesigned doughnut cakes, Allie’ s Donuts has always been a local favorite. Stop by for glazed, frosted and sprinkle choices that will leave you wanting more. North Kingstown, @ alliesdonutsofficial
Cafe Ava The arepas at Cafe Ava are made fresh every morning along with the other menu items like the chocolate chip banana muffins, blueberry lemon loaf and almond cake. Don’ t miss the OG breakfast sandwich or an arepa with cheese and condensed milk on top. Cranston, cafeava-ri. com
LaSalle Bakery After filling up on a tasty sandwich or filling calzone, treat yourself to one or two of the shop’ s classic baked goods, including cream pastries, pies, cupcakes, brownies, lemon squares and more. Grab a pastry platter to share with the fam. Providence, lasallebakery. net
Seven Stars Bakery Cinnamon buns, scones, danishes, sticky buns, you name it – pastries from Seven Stars are handcrafted daily with natural ingredients. Before you leave, make sure to bring home one of their artisan breads, from Vermont cheddar cheese to toasted walnut and raisin. Providence, Rumford, Cranston and East Greenwich, sevenstars bakery. com
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