Most people will admit to having a sweet tooth at one point or another. Some people crave chocolate, some people go for fruit themed desserts, some like cupcakes, and still other people will scream for ice cream. Whatever your sweet treat craving is, there is sure to be a sugary rush waiting for you somewhere in Branson. With such an abundant array of bakeries, ice cream shops, and more, there are plenty of Branson sweets to settle your sweet tooth.
Andy’s Frozen Custard: For some creamy sweetness that is good any time of the year, stop by Andy’s Frozen Custard on Highway 76! With their friendly service and their made fresh hourly chocolate and vanilla custard, Andy’s Frozen Custard is the perfect stop for some Branson sweets. This location on The Strip features a drive thru, a walk-up window, and picnic tables for your convenience. You can order anything from a Root Beer Float to a Snow Monster Concrete to a Custom Concrete at Andy’s – chocolate custard with brownie bites and raspberry’s, anyone? And if you just can get enough of the smooth, creamy custard that Andy’s is famous for, order a take home pint! Then you can enjoy some Branson sweets for hours to come.
Panera Bread: While you are probably aware that Panera Bread, located on Green Mountain Drive (a convenient jaunt from Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort!), is known for their savory sandwiches, hearty soups and healthy but tasty salads, did you know that they also have a five star bakery counter? Here you can enjoy delicious Branson sweets like Red Velvet Cupcakes, giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, Scones, bagels of all flavors and fruit filled pastries. Try a fruit smoothie or a coffee drink to accompany your tasty baked goods!
Nettie Marie’s Ice Cream Counter: For the freshest ice cream in town, head on over to the Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO! You won’t be disappointed. Served by friendly student workers, the ice cream from Nettie Marie’s Ice Cream Counter is made fresh (also by students!) using local milk and cream from the on campus dairy. Visitors can sample the flavors to find the one they like the best, and after purchasing your ice cream, you can walk down the hill to say thank you to the cows!
Northwood’s Candy Emporium: If visions of sugar plums and other amazing candies dance through your head, take a trip to the Branson Landing and head to the Northwood’s Candy Emporium – it’s sure to be the candy store from all your childhood dreams! Sample fudge in flavors like 7UP and raspberry vanilla, browse through bins of old time favorites like jelly beans and candy coated almonds, and even shop the sugar-free section! Be sure to watch for the model train that circles around the ceiling of the store.
With so many sweet treat stops in Branson, you will never run out of places to get your Branson sweets. Start sampling them all today!
