From scrumptious pan dulce to pretty gourmet macarons, Irving's got a fix for your sweet tooth! Here are four go-to spots for sweet treats in the city.
Argentina Bakery
3401 W Airport Fwy | (972) 252-4809
This family-owned pastry shop is part coffee shop, grocery store, and bakery. Enjoy a taste of Argentina with its expansive menu of delicacies you can munch on from morning ‘til night.
They’re serious about their coffee here, so stop by for a latte or frappé and a veggie or meat-filled empanada to start your day. And if you’re craving a mid-day sweet treat, your options are endless. A few highlights include puff pastries, cake balls, a variety of delicious cakes you can order by the slice, and alfajores – a pastry made with dulce de leche, flour, honey, and nuts.
The Ranch
857 W John Carpenter Fwy | (972) 506-7262
The Ranch boasts their own personal pastry chef! So, don't stuff yourself on the starters and mains. You simply MUST save room for dessert. I suggest that you finish your over-the-top dining experience with a basket of not-your-ordinary fried pies. I'm not talking apple or peach. Think of creamy pie fillings made of banana pudding, red velvet cake or Oreos enveloped in a light and crispy crust. Flavors rotate seasonally. The Route 66 Pecan Pie is a popular sweet treat along with the Chipotle Chocolate Layer Cake and Whiskey Bread Pudding. One dessert per table is plenty. You've been warned.
The Irving Bakery
925 W John Carpenter Fwy Ste 104 | (972) 773-9630
New to the scene, this bakery is celebrating one year of serving the Irving community with its desserts. Whether you’re looking for custom cakes for a birthday or celebration, or just need to treat your sweet tooth, this bakery has it all.
They specialize in fresh, made-to-order desserts including cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, and macarons. You’ll also find freshly baked bread like banana bread with the option to have it plain or with chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans.
Panadería Ahualulco
2742 N O Connor Rd Ste 106 | (972) 916-1651
Check out this hidden gem for authentic Mexican pastries and desserts. There’s a huge selection of pastries including pan dulces (sweet bread), tres leches cake, and empanadas. The quaint neighborhood bakery is tucked away in a strip mall, so be on the lookout on your next visit to the city.
Sucrer Patisserie
11 Katelyn Ct | (972) 802-5757
Enjoy the most beautiful and gourmet macarons you’ll ever taste in your life at Sucrer. Almost too pretty to eat, the flavor options include salted caramel, earl grey & lavender, coconut, and churro just to name a few. Also, a lot of flavors are gluten free and they offer rotating flavors of the month.
