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Cravin' Confections Dessert Bar

4.0 (25 reviews)

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Anne-Marie G.

Food - We got hand pies & turnovers. They were so so yummy & the perfect touch to our Thanksgiving dinner! I was able to run in & out & leave with top notch desserts! All local products! Service- absolutely fabulous. I wasn't rushed and went through the entire menu Ambiance - perfect for a date night, girls night out, birthdays or just a night out. Grab drink, stay a while & enjoy a bangin' slice of pie! Family owned. We were pleasantly surprised! Be prepared for the price tag!

Jennifer owner and pastry baker
TJ L.

Yummy confections and tasty libations await! A sampling of winter cocktails and mocktails along with tasty cookies, pastries and desserts created by Jennifer the owner welcomed the lucky Elites invited to this event. A native of Craven County, (hence the catchy name!) Jennifer creates all the wonderfully tasty baked goods. My personal favorite, the crème brûlée! Located off Rogers Rd in WF, this new dessert bar is sure to be a destination for a sweet tooth or an after dinner drink treat!

Gingerbread White Russian and Old Fashioned
Janet C.

The waitress was amazing, she was very personable. The place itself is adorable with the light blue walls. We enjoyed our cocktails, gingerbread White Russian and old fashioned. We ordered desserts to take home. Bothe the cheesecake and crème brûlée were delicious. However, we felt $9 for the tiny portion of crème brûlée was too high.

Key Lime pie St Patty's Day inspired.
Tara K.

Stopped in on a whim while waiting for my Ramen. Love the concept.. desserts and booze. Is there a more perfect idea for a ladies night? I wish I'd taken a picture of the most delicious macaroon I've ever eaten. Seriously amazing! I grabbed a mini key lime pie to share with my honey later. I'll definitely be back with the girls!

S'mores Cake
Tiffany V.

I stopped by after having dinner and hearing the live music from outside. It was around 9:20 and they close at 10. The staff was friendly and the woman working the front did a great job of explaining flavors/textures of the cakes they had up front. Opted for the smores cake because of her description. Presentation was great. The marshmallow and chocolate layer were my favorite. 4 people could have all been satisfied from this slice of cake, it was massive. We stayed until closing, didn't feel rushed out or anything. The live music was fantastic and added a nice touch to the ambiance. Will definitely come back to try something else as well.

Instagram/TikTok: @raleating

Amazing fancy dessert bar for a nightcap or to satisfy your sweet tooth! They have drinks and high quality desserts. We couldn't get enough of their Baked Alaska and Creme Brûlée. Their dessert menu changes weekly, the creme brûlée was vanilla bean and baked Alaska was cherry vanilla and both were so good. Can't wait to come back soon. Check out @raleating on Instagram & TikTok for recommendations on Triangle food spots!

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Jillian S.

Wow...Cravin' Confections makes some impressive desserts and supports local businesses. Stop in for cocktails, mocktails, desserts, coffee, cocoa, tea, or all the above! Check their hours before driving over since they are not open everyday, However, they do work long hours, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. My sweet tooth carried me in the door then over to the dessert counter. The hot cocoa bomb immediately caught my eye followed by the macaron tree. Nothing is labeled, however, the friendly employees answered all of my questions. The available items do vary by day and change with the season so that may be why they are not labeled. I decided to purchase the irresistible hot cocoa bomb, glittery macaron tree, and a flaky apple turnover. I was surprised at the price as it was cheaper than I anticipated. So far, I have enjoyed each of the creations and recommend this dessert bar to others!

Deconstructed brownie

We had the most delicious drinks and treats here! We will absolutley be back. The deconstructed brownie, vanilla with orange butter cream, chcoclate cake with orange bhtter cream, and the pecan pie were all phenomenal!

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