For those of us who have a sweet tooth monster, here's 10 local family-owned spots to buy sweet treats that are fresh. Enjoy every bite!

1. Cheesecake Heaven

There are no words good enough to describe how delicious their cheesecake is! They have 30+ flavors and none of them disappoint! They have large, mini, and bite-size cheesecakes, cheesecake stuffed chocolate covered strawberries (oh my word!), brownies, and a few other yummy treats. It's the blue house on Tyler Street. Ya can't miss it!

Website | Facebook | Address: 420 W Tyler St. Dalton, GA | Phone: (706) 529-3949

2. Mama Wilson's

Calling all cookie lovers! If you haven't tried a cookie from Mama Wilson's, you have to go. They are seriously some of the best cookies I've ever had! The key lime cookie is my favorite. You can go in and buy a few cookies, a gift box, order a cake, or ship a box of cookies to someone. It's located in downtown Dalton on North Pentz Street.

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Address: 109 N. Pentz St. Dalton, GA | Phone: (706) 529-8405

3. Chef's Pantry

I absolutely love buttercream cupcakes, especially the ones from Chef's Pantry. They are amazing! You can buy them at The Chop Shop as well. Swing by either location and grab some for your coworkers, family, or friends!

Address: 113 W. King St. Dalton, GA | Phone: (706) 277-4557

4. Irene's Cake & Candy

Irene's has a wide variety of fresh baked desserts. You can order cakes and cupcakes for a special event, or just swing by the store and pick of some snacks. She also sells baking supplies.

Facebook | Address: 304 Springdale Rd. Dalton, GA

Phone: (706) 279-3512

5. Let Them Eat Cake

Here's another sweet to order cakes for special occasions or you can stop by to grab a snack and coffee to go. Let Them Eat Cake is located at on North Hamilton right at the railroad crossing.

Facebook | Address: 343 N. Hamilton St. Dalton, GA |

Phone: (706) 529-5253

6. The Sweet Spot

Surely you've been to The Sweet Spot. If not, they offer self serve frozen yogurt that you can pile high with your choice of fruit, candy, cereal, cheesecake, and even brownie bites onto. They also have soups, sandwiches, Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, fresh fruit, coffee, a hot chocolate bar. Go fill up a cup or cone with your own froyo creation!

7. Ice Castle

This place always gives me nostalgia. My mom used to take me here, "the place with the huge ice cream cone", when I was a little girl. I was in love with their bubble gum ice cream that has little pieces of gum throughout. I must admit, I went a few months ago and got the bubble gum ice cream, and I still enjoyed every second of it!

Facebook | Address: 2514 E. Walnut Avenue Dalton, GA

Phone: (706) 278-5411

8. La Esperanza Bakery

I almost passed out the first time I walked into La Esperanza. I had no idea that they offered SO MUCH FOOD! It's impressive. It's a bakery that offers a wide variety of Mexican/Guatemalan bread, delicious three-milk cakes, and all sorts of other goodies. I leave with my front seat full of stuff anytime that I go. This is an authentic Mexican bakery right here in Dalton that you must visit!

Facebook | Address: 1702 E. Morris St. Dalton, GA

Phone: (706) 270-0178

9. Joyce's Tasty Treats

This is a new one! They offer a variety of sweets as well as soup, salad, and sandwiches. I haven't had the chance to go yet, but...look at those donuts! I'd rather have one of these over Krispy Kreme any day.

Facebook | Address: 2515 Cleveland Hwy. Ste. #2 Dalton, GA

Phone: (706) 229-9221

10. Downtown Dalton Farmers Market

I can't help but mention the Downtown Dalton Farmers Market! Last week I bought two mini loaves of bread. They were so good! There's a variety of local and fresh sweets offered at the Farmers Market, including local honey. One of my dear friends, Michelle, has sold her fresh milled scones, pizza dough, breads, cookies, and homemade butter at The Downtown Dalton Farmers Market. A picture of her scones are below (they are to die for). Go check it out this Saturday!

P.S.- If you have something that you make or grow, you should go sell there! Contact Tanner at tanner@downtowndalton.com, if interested.

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Address: Dalton Green Park on the corner of Thornton Ave and Waugh Street

I hope you get the chance to visit these wonderful businesses here in Dalton. If you are what you eat, you're going to be super sweet!