Sweet Treats Every Family Should Try in Greater Beloit
Written by Savannah Schindler | visit Beloit | JUly 14, 2026
Make this summer a little sweeter with a stop at one of Greater Beloit’s favorite spots for frozen treats, baked goods, and other delicious desserts. Whether you’re cooling off with ice cream after a day of exploring, or satisfying your sweet tooth with a local specialty, these sweet destinations are the perfect way to create last summer memories.
BASTANI iCE cREAM & sWEET sHOPPE
📸: Bastani Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe | 📍: Bastani Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe
Treat the family to a sweet stop at Bastani Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe, one of Greater Beloit’s newest dessert destinations, which opened in Summer 2026. The shop offers premium ice cream and handcrafted treats like personal cakes. Sit outside on their patio furniture and enjoy a scoop (or two!)
DAIRYHäUS
📸: Dairyhäus | 📍: Dairyhäus
A summertime tradition since 1983, Dairyhäus has been serving homemade, small-batch ice cream from its charming downtown Rockton shop for more than four decades. Be sure to stop by for a scoop, or catch the Dairyhäus ice cream cart at the Rockton River Market on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. If you still can’t get enough, Dairyhäus ice cream is sold at local grocery stores so you can take a scoop home with you.
DARI RIPPLE
📸: Source Ten | 📍: M&M Dari Ripple
A visit to M&M Dari Ripple is a summertime favorite for families looking to enjoy classic soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and other frozen treats. With a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to cool off with a treat. Even four-legged family members can enjoy a fun pup-cup made just for dogs.
DULCE VIDA
📸: Travel Wisconsin | 📍: Dulce Vida
Try something new and bring the family to Dulce Vida for a colorful selection of authentic Mexican frozen treats and desserts. This family-owned favorite offers more than 36 flavors of handcrafted paletas (Mexican popsicles), dozens of ice cream varieties, refreshing aguas frescas, fruit creations, and sweet snacks.
EGGSQUISITE BAKERY
📸: Visit Beloit | 📍: Eggsquisite Bakery
Take your pick of something sweet at Eggsquisite Bakery, where fresh pastries, pan dulce, cookies, breads, and custom cakes fill the display cases daily. Pair your bakery visit with breakfast or lunch next door at Eggsquisite Café, both locally and family-owned businesses. It’s a great stop for families looking to enjoy a delicious meal and dessert all in one place.
FLYING PIG
📸: Peer Canvas | 📍: Flying Pig
Flying Pig has been a downtown Beloit favorite for more than 10 years, serving a variety of treats. Try their diverse menu selection of ice cream, bubble tea, smoothies, cookies, and popcorn. Can’t decide what to get? You can never go wrong with their famous shaved ice, featuring more than 150 flavor combinations.
NORTHWOODS PREMIUM CONFECTIONS
📸: Source Ten | 📍: Northwoods Premium Confections
Looking for a sweet stop the whole family will love? Step into nostalgia at Northwoods Premium Confections in downtown Beloit, where you’ll find homemade truffles, creamy fudge, classic candies, ice cream, and more. Don’t leave without picking up a signature Beloit chocolate bar or a bag of Beloit mix popcorn, and be sure to visit their stand at the Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market on Saturdays during the warmer months.
SUGAR BRITCHES
📸: Jasmine Rose Photography | 📍: Sugar Britches
Step back in time at Sugar Britches, an old-fashioned candy store in downtown Rockton filled with old-time favorites and handmade sweets. Browse colorful jars of bulk candy, saltwater taffy, chocolate confections, caramels, fudge, and other treats that bring out the kid in everyone.
These aren’t the only things you can do on a family weekend getaway in Beloit, but it’s a fun start. For a comprehensive list of things to do and places to stay in Beloit, Wisconsin, check out our Family Travel page.
