valentines day bakeries and desserts

Fall in love in Raleigh this Valentine’s Day! 

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and there’s no better way to do it than by supporting local. Whether you’re shopping for a heart-shaped treat for your partner, planning a cozy dessert night in, or just showing yourself a little love (because that counts too), our local bakeries and dessert spots are serving up something special.

From decadent chocolate creations to delicate pastries and nostalgic favorites, these small businesses pour passion into every bite. Skip the generic candy aisle this year and fall in love with desserts made right here in your community. 💕🍰

burneys valentines 2026

Burney’s Sweets and More

 

Valentine’s Day Pre-Orders are OPEN! 💖

Make it a sweet one with Burney’s of Raleigh. From our famous 15-layer cakes to chocolate-covered strawberries, we have the perfect treats for your Valentine.

✨ Order Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 11th
📞 Call to Order: 919-298-2800
💻 Order Online: burneyssweetsandmore.com
Don’t wait—place your order today! 🍓🍰

sugar euphoria valentines day 2026

Sugar Euphoria

 
Love looks a little sweeter this year 💗
 
Sugar Euphoria’s Valentine’s Day collection Amour Sucré is officially live — featuring vintage heart cakes, heirloom rounds, deluxe cupcakes, and macaron boxes made for gifting, celebrating, and savoring.
 
Preorders are now open in limited quantities through February 7th.
Order early to secure your Valentine’s treats.
ellas popcorn valentines day 2026

Ella’s Popcorn

 
Looking for a Valentine’s treat that’s fun, shareable, and totally unexpected? Ella’s Popcorn delivers with gourmet, locally made flavors that balance sweet, fruity, and chocolatey notes perfectly. Their seasonal Valentine’s gift boxes and bags make it easy to surprise someone special or treat yourself! 🍿💕
Madame B's Bakery

Madame B’s Bakery

Madame B’s Bakery is serving up the sweetest Valentine’s Day experience with a cozy Bento Cake Decorating Class, perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to celebrate with something hands-on and heartfelt. Create, decorate, and take home your own mini cake masterpiece while getting into the Valentine’s spirit. 💕🎨🧁

Royal Cheesecake & Varieties

Royal Cheesecake & Varieties

Sweeten Valentine’s Day with Royal Cheesecake & Varieties, featuring a special menu made for sharing the love. From heart-shaped cheesecakes and cheesecake flights to a festive cupcake flight, these decadent treats are the perfect way to celebrate your sweetheart (or yourself!). 💖🍰

The Chocolate Boutique Valentine Menu

The Chocolate Boutique

Looking to sweeten your Valentine’s Day with something truly indulgent? The Chocolate Boutique has you covered with a lineup of handcrafted treats that are perfect for gifting—or sharing. Their Valentine’s offerings include assorted Belgian truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries in multiple box sizes, and a selection of gourmet favorites like white chocolate butter toffee cashews and dark chocolate Grand Marnier pecans, all made in small batches with care.

For something a little extra special, don’t miss their Dubai Chocolate Bar and Dubai Strawberry Cup—unique, decadent treats that are sure to impress. Valentine’s items are available for pre-order or in-store pickup, making it easy to check “sweet treats” off your list. To place a pre-order, stop by the shop or call 919-322-0960. 💝🍫

 
the cupcake shoppe

The Cupcake Shoppe

Valentine’s Day loaf cakes are available to preorder! Select your design and flavor, then enjoy with your sweetheart!
 
Available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or red velvet ($20). All flavors can be made Vegan/GF as well ($22). Call 919-821-4223 today to order yours!
 
Don’t forget to check out their other Valentine’s treats! From homemade marshmallows to heart-shaped cakes, The Cupcake Shoppe has the perfect treat for any taste!
Sugar Bites

Sugar Bites

Sugar Bites is a kid-entrepreneur bakery offering Valentine’s cookie boxes with four festive, love-themed cookies—available by pre-order only. Orders are open through February 7, with pick-up on February 12–13. To place an order, text 919-321-0106.

fat cat valentines

Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream

Put a sweet spin on Valentine’s Day with Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream’s festive treats, perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Choose from a customizable 6-inch heart-shaped ice cream cake or two mini heart cakes, with dairy-free and gluten-free options available. Pre-orders are available online only, with Valentine’s Day pickup from 12–10pm. 🍨❤️

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