The scent of sugar and nostalgia lingers in the air as you stroll through Carytown, Richmond’s sweetest stretch of shops and cafés. Every corner offers something to tempt—a scoop, a slice, or a swirl that feels both comforting and new. Start at Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream, a local favorite where creamy, hand-scooped ice cream meets retro charm. The pastel shopfront and hum of chatter make it feel like a summer memory you can taste. A few steps down, For the Love of Chocolate beckons with glass jars brimming with truffles, fudge, and imported sweets that invite you to linger and explore. It’s part candy shop, part time capsule, filled with treats that transport you back to childhood. For something more refined, Shyndigz 2go Café turns dessert into celebration—offering towering cake slices, rich pies, and parfaits that sparkle under café lights.
Dessert in Carytown isn’t an afterthought; it’s a ritual. Here, people gather for cake the way others gather for conversation, each bite another reason to slow down and savor. Whether you’re wandering with a cone in hand, sipping coffee alongside a slice of layered perfection, or simply peeking into a glowing bakery window at dusk, Carytown reminds you that sweetness—like joy—is best when shared.
