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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Old Town Alexandria

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Old Town Alexandria possess an undeniable historic charm for locals and tourists alike. Visitors walk cobblestone streets and red brick buildings are abundant in the city once called home by George Washington. Should you start to crave a sweet treat while visiting the shops along King Street or dining next to the Potomac, Old Town offers a variety of tasty desserts. 1. Alexandria CupcakesLocated on King Street, Alexandria Cupcakes specializes in cupcakes. Their daily offerings include staples like vanilla bean, strawberry, and dark chocolate. But also keep an eye out for their special offerings. Their signature cupcake, the Rosewater, is a rosewater cake topped with rosewater glaze and a raspberry. Alexandra Cupcakes also offers gluten-free and vegan options2. Buzz BakeryBuzz Bakery sits on Slaters Lane and presents a variety of mouth-watering treats. The Buzz Scones and Biscuits are always baked fresh throughout the morning, and Buzz Quiches come in six different varieties including a vegan option. Cupcakes include the Cookie Monster cupcake with eggless raw cookie dough inside and the 9:30 Cupcake which is finished by being dipped in chocolate. 3. Casa Rosada Artisan GelatoJust look for the pink house on South Payne Street to find Casa Rosada. This gelateria offers a mix of traditional flavors alongside tasty variations. The Banana Split gelato combines melted chocolate and dulce de leche with the taste of banana while the PB&J mixes banana, peanut butter, and grape jelly. Sorbet and soy is also available in several different flavors. 4. Sugar Shack DonutsThe donuts at Sugar Shack Donuts on North Henry Street might not be a traditional dessert, but they taste just as sweet as any cupcake or ice cream. Candy lovers will feel right at home with the Chocolate Butterfinger and Chocolate M&M donuts. Traditionalists might enjoy the vanilla chocolate or chocolate sprinkles donuts. There
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