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Set your coordinates for confection perfection as you abandon your self-control around Deering Bay, a 220-acre resort-style sanctuary in South Coral Gables.
Celebrated as Coral Gables' only gated golf community, Deering Bay wraps its bayfront lifestyle around resort-style amenities, a private marina, and high-end residences, all surrounded by mangroves, trails, and enough city access to keep things interesting.
But there's more to life (and your cravings) in Deering Bay, as you'll soon find out upon stepping outside its gates.
Beyond those lush, palm-lined streets lies a treasure trove of indulgences, thanks to Deering Bay's proximity to Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay, which turns a quick detour into a day of flaky croissants, molten cookies, or a cloud of nitrogen-frozen ice cream.
Are you ready to discover a new spot you'll want to keep to yourself?
The secrets are out as we list the BEST of the best!
Here are the top 5 dessert places you can try while you're here (in no particular order).
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14453 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176
✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up - ✅ Outdoor Dining
There's a reason French expats, pastry snobs, and longtime locals all quietly swear by French Bakery, a tucked-away treasure just 11 minutes from Deering Bay.
And no, it isn't because it's photo-op-ready, flashy, or trendy — far from it.
But if you're looking for pastries that speak for themselves, French Bakery is the REAL deal.
Here, the air smells like butter and sugar had a baby, and the treasures behind the glass? All the classics you'd expect in an authentic French Bakery (no pun intended!).
Think croissants with caramelized edges, raspberry and pistachio tartelettes, golden canelés, airy cream puffs, and éclairs filled with silky chocolate custard.
By the way, their almond croissant is a local legend (so don't expect it to be available after 10 a.m.), and the Napoleon somehow holds its crisp layers long enough to make it home — if you don't eat it in the car.
You'll also find savory quiches, baguette sandwiches, and rich café au lait steaming in thick ceramic mugs, like the old days.
There's nothing trendy or performative at French Bakery — just expertly created and curated pastries made with skill, pride, and a heaping dose of butter.
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8453 SW 132nd St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up
Satisfy your sweet streak in style at Catalina's Sweet Atelier, a boutique dessert shop known for top-tier pastry artistry just 11 minutes from Deering Bay.
As you step into Catalina's, you'll know it isn't your typical bake-and-display spot — and we're sure your nose will agree!
Equal parts edible gallery and sugar laboratory, Catalina's ensures each treat is built with high-end ingredients, careful technique, and just enough flair to keep you coming back for more.
For one, their display case is a daily temptation brimming with glossy fruit tarts, minimalist mousse domes, delicate mille-feuille, and cake slices that could pass as sculptures.
The macarons? Pillowy, precise, and boldly flavored with pistachio, raspberry, and salted caramel — and these flavors are just the beginning.
And believe us, you can't go wrong with their Lemon Meringue cake, a tangy, cloud-soft masterpiece with a brûléed top that cracks just right, or a classic personalized pastry box that's also perfect for gifting, sharing, or devouring on your own.
It's sophisticated without the snobbery, decadent without the drama, and exactly the dessert detour worth taking on your way home from anywhere and everywhere!
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8283 SW 124th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up - ✅ Outdoor Dining
Follow the scent of butter and outstanding decisions as they take you to La Boulangerie Boul'Mich, a French-Venezuelan café that knows its way around a pastry case just 11 minutes from Deering Bay.
A local legend for over 20 years, La Boulangerie Boul'Mich has been winning hearts (and breakfast meetings) with its European techniques, Latin soul, and a menu that feels like a sugar-fueled devotion to every craving — even those you didn't know you had.
Inside, you'll find tarts that shimmer like jewelry, eclairs that belong in pastry museums, irresistible macarons in colors that deserve Pantone codes, and cheesecakes in an array of flavors.
And if you haven't tried dessert in a jar yet, it's best to start HERE.
Really, there's no shame in ordering one of everything — say it's "for the table" (even if you're the only one at the table) *wink*.
Because when flaky, creamy, and caramel-drizzled all show up in one place, the only reasonable thing to do is surrender.
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8271 SW 124th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-up - ✅ Outdoor Dining
Feel free to "nerd" up as you treat your sweet tooth to a heaping cup of Chill-N Ice Cream Pinecrest, a flash-frozen flavor lab serving scoops of science just 11 minutes from Deering Bay.
Think of Chill-N as a dessert with a side of drama — your custom scoop is flash-frozen on the spot with liquid nitrogen, turning a simple order into a fog-filled science experiment gone deliciously right.
While the fog show is part of the fun, the results seal the deal, as your chosen silky-smooth ice cream drowns in whatever wild combo you dreamt up.
Choose your base, throw in your mix-ins, and build your masterpiece from the ground up.
Want Nutella ice cream with Oreos and strawberries? Or maybe Key Lime with graham cracker crumble and whipped cream? Go wild — it's encouraged.
At Chill-N, your dessert doubles as entertainment and ends in a cup of something truly unforgettable.
And boy, science has never tasted so good.
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8743 SW 136th St Ste B, Miami, FL 33176
✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up
Resist if you must, but it'll be a challenge you'll lose as Crumbl -Pinecrest dishes cookie chaos in the best way possible, just 13 minutes from Deering Bay.
With its signature pink box, TikTok fame, and cookies the size of your palm (and then some), this buzzy bakery has gone from trend to tradition — one over-the-top flavor at a time.
The best part is that Crumbl's menu changes weekly, so whether you're loyal to a classic or chasing the next wild combo, there's always a reason to swing back in.
First-timers? You can't go wrong with staples like Milk Chocolate Chip or the glossy Chilled Sugar Cookie, both frequent fliers in the rotating lineup, so they're pretty much Crumbl celebrities.
And if you're feeling bold, look out for mashups like Cookie Butter Lava, Dirt Cake, or anything with a drizzle, a crumble, or an excuse to eat dessert before dinner.
At Crumbl, self-control takes a backseat, and with this lineup, you'll be happy to throw yours out the window.
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