From crave-worthy cookies to tantalizing treats, discover Gilroy’s sweeter side this Valentine’s Day and beyond! Delectable offerings to sample or share with a friend or sweetheart are plentiful in Gilroy.
Tristan’s Cookies and Cream, located on Tenth Street, features dozens of sweet treats from snickerdoodles and brownies to lemon bars and cinnamon rolls; the options are virtually limitless. Choose a hand scoop of your favorite ice cream from among 16 varieties or opt for a selection from their daily fresh cookie menu. Boasting 19-plus homemade cookies, including chocolate Reese’s Pieces, oatmeal chocolate chip, peanut butter, red velvet, and s’mores, you’ll have a hard time picking just one.
Savvy’s Downtown Sweets, nestled on Monterey Road in the heart of downtown Gilroy, is an old-fashioned candy store, soda fountain, and ice cream parlor rolled into one charming space. Indulge in a scoop of Marianne’s ice cream, a milkshake, handcrafted soda, or custom ice cream sundae. And be sure to check out the glass case chockfull of truffles, chocolates, and fudge, as well as the aisles of old-fashion candies from your childhood.
Down the street, Café Dolce Vita serves authentic Italian cuisine in an upscale but relaxed space. Indulge in two of their signature desserts, cannoli and profiteroles. The cannoli has a sweet, creamy filling in a perfectly crisp and golden shell, while the profiteroles are the perfect bite of sweet whipped cream and soft pastry. Each dessert is dusted with powdered sugar and surrounded by melted chocolate and strawberries. The dessert menu also features tiramisu, spumoni, gelato, a chocolate ganache cake, and coffee, including latte, espresso, and cappuccino.
Sweet treats may also be found at local favorite Pineapple Village, located on First Street. Whether you’re stopping by for dessert or ending your meal on a sweet note, you won’t want to miss the cheesecake topped with coconut cream, the mango sticky rice covered in sweet coconut cream, or the fried banana with green tea ice cream!
Mama Mia’s, known for its Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, also offers an appetizing array of desserts. The First Street restaurant’s irresistible dessert tray includes chocolate mousse, Tiramisu, cannoli, lava cake, cheesecake with raspberry sauce, carrot cake, chocolate torte, and a skillet cookie.
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You’ll definitely want to save room for dessert after dining at Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse. The restaurant, which showcases a curated selection of delicious meats, also boasts a star lineup of desserts. Choose from tasty options, including a vanilla cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, molten chocolate cake, crème brulee, Brazilian flan topped with creme caramel, tres leches cake, and passion fruit mousse.
Make a special stop for dessert at Alehouse and Bistro, a cozy First Street restaurant that serves up classic American cuisine with a modern twist. It features several scrumptious desserts, including strawberry Nutella crepes, New York cheesecake, key lime tart, a sorbet trio, and chocolate mousse cake.
For something a little unexpected, sample the freshest popcorn at Cornology, located at the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Made fresh daily, the popcorn uses gourmet ingredients, such as Vermont and California cheddar and pink Himalayan sea salt. Mouthwatering varieties include truffle parmesan, chocolate drizzle, caramel, and classic movie popcorn. You can also take home tins of popcorn, variety packs, and tasty spice blends.
Whether you’re craving a classic dessert or a modern twist on an old favorite, Gilroy has got you covered! Here you’ll find decadent treats and cozy spots to indulge your dessert cravings and create sweet memories. And be sure to stop by the Gilroy Welcome Center at the Gilroy Premium Outlets for even for more information about desserts and sweet treats in Gilroy.
