If there is one thing we all can agree with is that many of us have a well developed sweet tooth! Some of us struggle to control our addiction to sweets while others can have sweets in moderation. If you have been following IE Explorer for a while I (Joel) can go hog wild then spend the next few days eating healthy and drinking green drinks lol.
One thing that became clear while writing and scoring this list was that we have tons of great spots in the IE to grab a good quality sweet treat! Also many of you found new spots you never heard of and have found new favorites from other fan recommendations!!! One of the reasons we keep plugging away at trying to bring you the best of the IE are the fans. You guys and your positive spirit keep us going and that is super sweet!
So moving forward lets showcase how you voted on the top spots to grab a sweet treat:
Number 4
So two locations tied for the #4 spot to grab a sweet treat in the IE and here they are:
Handel’s Ice Cream – With numerous Inland Empire locations and a 4.7 google review with almost 2k reviews its no wonder that they topped out on our list of favorite sweet spots. The two locations mentioned by fans were. 373 S Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786 & 6403 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Nothing Bunt Cake – Nothing Bundt Cakes offers bite-sized Bundtinis, miniature Bundtlets, Bundtlet Towers, 8- and 10-inch Bundt Cakes and Tiered Bundt Cakes in nine flavors in addition to rotating Featured Flavors and a gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor, available at select bakeries. They have locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills and Redlands.
Number 3
This is another contested spot on where our fans say they go to grab a sweet treat. Here are our fans five favorite spots that came in with the 3rd most votes on our poll:
The Chocolate Bar – Crepes, Cake, waffles,pastries, gelato, nuts,seeds, dried fruits, coffee, chocolate, Mexican Snacks. They hold a 4.9 Google review with over 277 reviews so far. They are located at 1520 N Mountain Ave Suite 114, Ontario, CA 91762
Lupe’s Bakery – I recently found a Pan Dulce shop in San Bernardino off 5th St. I drove past it many times and have seen it busy so I stopped in right before closing time and the bread was fresh and soft. 1460 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA, United States, California
Martha Greens – Our bakery case features a daily selection of croissants, cakes, cookies, and bread. Additionally, we love getting special orders and frequently create seasonal treats. Our Orange Blitz – a four-layered cake flaked with orange zest and stacked with lemon curd and orange buttercream – is a favorite. 107 E Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA, United States, California
See’s Candy – Yes See’s Candy is a corporate spot with locations all over the US but they are a California Based company that still offers an amazing assortment of treats. You won’t be turned away from giving a gift if it says See’s Candy on the box!
Crumbles Cookie Corona – Gourmet Cookies & Pastries Made From Scratch Daily Gelato Paradiso sold here! 1191 Magnolia Ave, Suite C, Corona, CA, United States, California
Number 2
This one has one stand alone pole position winner. In 2009, Naomi and Melinda—along with the support of their family—opened the doors of this number 2 fan favorite to long lines of eager guests. They were one of the Inland Empire’s first cupcake-only bakeries and have grown to become one of Southern California’s premier go-to cupcake stops, winning numerous awards for innovation and mastering tradition.
- My Delight Cupcake – Several food and drink blogs, including the popular Foodbeast, have praised My Delight as among their favorite bakeries and drooled over over its funnel cake cupcake. 1520 N Mountain Ave, B108, Ontario, CA, United States, California
Number 1
Now you must be wondering what could top one of the greatest bakeries to ever hit the Inland Empire? Well if you listened to the recent podcast I (Joel) was on you know. One of the oldest and most iconic spots to impact the lives of generations of people in the Inland Empire one sweet treat at a time is the one and only Logan’s Candy. The Logan family first opened their small candy shop in 1933 in Downtown, Ontario California. The shop began out on Euclid Avenue next to the historic Granda Theatre and then moved to its current location on B street in 1953. Jerry Rowley, the shops current owner, started working seasonally at Logan’s at the young age of 12 and continued to work under 3 different owners learning the trade of candy making. At the age of 19, Jerry & his wife, Susi Rowley, took over the store in 1982 and have been running the shop ever since!
- Logan’s Candy – Logan’s Candies is a family owned establishment which specializes in handmade Candy Canes, Ribbon Candy and Chocolates. 125 W B St, Ontario, CA, United States, California