Best of Dayton 2018: VOTING sweet tooth categories

One dangerous side effect of voting in the Best of Dayton contest is coming down with a serious case of cravings.

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Viewing the finalists and casting your vote for the most mouthwatering eats you’ve tried in Dayton reminds you of restaurants you might not have visited in a while and those you still need to try. Especially with the holidays officially here, our sweet tooth is sure ringing.

Here are some of our favorite “sweet tooth” Best of Dayton 2018 finalists. We cannot wait to see who comes out on top! Voting is open NOW. Click the link below to cast your votes:

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🍪Best Bakery

Whether it’s grabbing a treat on the weekend or a quick in-and-out stop before work, Daytonians are loyal to their favorite bakery shop.

Ashley's Pastry Shop
Cacky's Cakery
Dorothy Lane Market
elé Cake Co.
Evans Bakery
The Neighborhood Nest Gluten-Free Baked Goods
RachelBakes & Co
Simply Decadent

>>VOTE HERE

Credit: Lisa Powell

Credit: Lisa Powell

🍮Best Place for Dessert

For a person with a real sweet tooth, desserts matter. These places consistently keep Daytonians satisfied, however, who is the sweetest?

Ginniebug Creations
Simply Decadent
Twist Cupcakery
Dorothy Lane Market
Madame Delluc Artisan Chocolatier
Jenny G's Cupcakes & Treats
Cheesecake Factory
Partial to Pie

>>VOTE HERE

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🍩Best Donuts

A tale as old as time, the battle for Best Donut is a fierce one. Donuts are a classic treat and when you get it right, you get it very right. One of these places just did it better than the rest. Which is your favorite?

Bill's Donuts
Jim's Donuts
Bear Creek Donuts
Stan the Donut Man
Duck Donuts
The Donut Haus
Evans Bakery
Donut Palace

>>VOTE HERE

Credit: Nick Graham

🍦Best Ice Cream

A few finalists for Best Ice Cream are new this year. Whether you prefer yours hard serve or soft, you probably have a go-to that you rely on for your ice cream fix.