Gatlinburg Sweets & Desserts
Some of these shops are older than the Parkway itself. Aunt Mahalia’s has been pulling taffy since 1939 and Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen since 1950, both still make it in the window where you can watch. The Donut Friar opens at five in the morning inside the Village Shoppes, and when you want something louder there are stacked milkshakes downtown and creekside ice cream with a spot for the dog.
A family-friendly dessert stop in Gatlinburg offering premium ice cream, fresh donuts, and pet-friendly creekside seating in the Smokies.
Two locations. Just follow the smell of fresh donuts to Lit’l Donut Shop, where warm mini donuts are made to order downtown and at Ober Mountain.
Two locations. A Gatlinburg tradition since 1950, Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen offers fresh taffy, chocolates, and live candy-making demonstrations.
Serving wildly creative, over-the-top milkshakes stacked with ice cream, cookies, and candy. Sweet tooth? A must-visit dessert stop on the Parkway.
Since 1969. The Donut Friar serves fresh-from-scratch donuts, pastries, and its famous cinnamon bread inside The Village Shoppes. Opens 5:00 AM.
Visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies, Gatlinburg’s oldest candy shop since 1939. Enjoy handmade fudge, taffy, brittle, and live candy-making on the Parkway.
Family-friendly ice cream and sweet treats in Gatlinburg’s Village Shoppes, featuring hand-dipped scoops, coffee drinks, and shaded outdoor seating.
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