Sweet Alchemy Confectionery
Open Tuesday-Sunday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (or until sold out)
$-$$
10% off discount for college students
Available on UberEats for delivery
College can be stressful, especially after a huge exam or a long study session. For me, I turn to baked goods, sweets and ice cream to mellow out and refresh along with a relaxed atmosphere. Enter: Sweet Alchemy Confectionery, which offers a 10% discount for college students. This local bakery on Davie Rd, which opened in November, is just the place to satisfy your sweet tooth and try out some new flavors. Here, they specialize in all things baked goods from cookies, donuts, speciality cakes, ice cream and other desserts all made in-house with fresh ingredients.
Sweet Alchemy Confectionery started as a pop-up bakery within the Flashback Diner last summer, with the creative mastermind, Chef Max Santiago of Salty Donut and Batch fame, at the helm. Now, with their new home right next door to Flashback Diner, it seems that this bakery is taking Davie by storm.
If you are someone that likes to try new things and explore the dimensions of your palate, then this place should definitely be your go-to spot. With rotating speciality flavors offered every month, including holiday themes, there is always something new to try and some of your signature favorites will still be there if you aren’t feeling too daring. What’s most unique about this bakery is that all their donuts start off with a 24 brioche dough, which gives them the perfect softness, but dense texture that everyone looks for in the perfect donut. These donuts are paired with unique, fruity and memorable flavor combinations like cinnamon sugar with a little spicy kick, dark chocolate ganache, passion fruit, key lime, blood orange, blueberry, lemon, brown butter and maple, among other flavors.
Speaking of speciality flavors, although Sweet Alchemy is known for their signature and specially decorated treats, they also offer a unique take on pies and cakes. Nicknamed Swirly’s, customers have the opportunity to pick a pie or cake and have it mixed into the most delightful smoothie and milkshake concoction. So, while you make the important decision as to what sweet treat to take home, don’t forget to pair it with some American or cold brew coffee, tea, a homemade ice-cream milkshake or even a Swirly.
For those with dietary restrictions, have no fear. Currently, Sweet Alchemy has gluten-free, vegan and soon will offer sugar-free items, so everyone can have an opportunity to taste all the fantastic flavors Sweet Alchemy has to offer.
After you’ve chosen the perfect treat, feel free to eat on the outside patio or at one of the booths or tables, with safe social distancing, of course. This gives you an opportunity to catch up with your friends after a busy week, celebrate or regroup after a particularly challenging test or even just share some new memories with your nearest and dearest. So, explore your wild side and allow your taste buds to go on a magical adventure the next time you feel the need to satisfy your sweet tooth. You will be glad you did, and feel free to tell them The Current sent you.
