Voting is now underway in Now Habersham’s first-ever Summer of Sweets competition.
Seven local businesses have submitted their best treat to face off in a Round Robin style tournament and you get to decide the winner!
Voting is being conducted through the Now Habersham Instagram page. Readers can vote for their favorite desserts in a series of head-to-head match-ups through the Instagram stories polling feature.
VIDEO Here’s how to vote in Now Habersham’s Summer of Sweets
Each match-up will be open to voting for 24 hours. The dessert with the most votes at the close of the 24-hour voting period will receive one point. At the conclusion of the contest, the dessert with the most votes will be crowned “King of Sweets.”
Be sure to follow us to vote for your favorites!
You can win, too! One lucky reader will also win a $50 gift card to the participating business of your choice. To win, follow these steps for every dessert you try:
- Take a picture of the dessert
- Tag us (@NowHabersham) and the restaurant in your post
At the conclusion of the contest, we will randomly select one reader who has shared a photo and tagged both us and the restaurant in their post to win a $50 gift card. Look for this sign outside participating businesses and enjoy your Summer of Sweets!
Participating Businesses & Desserts
The Market at Clayton Café
48 N Main St,
Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 960-9245
@claytoncafe
www.theclaytoncafega.com
The Clayton Cafe offers family-style southern cooking with an upscale flair, all homemade using the freshest local produce and meat when possible. The Market next door offers additional food options and retail while you wait to dine at the cafe. A large wine selection by the bottle, a great selection of wine by the glass, and craft beer on tap is also available while you sit and relax with friends. Specialty coffees and drinks to go with our delicious cakes, pies, and pastries are a must as well. Clayton Café also offers on-the-go meals. Call to order for your day of hiking, day on the lake, or a relaxing day on the dock or porch. Clayton Cafe can customize meals for your group. They also specialize in large catering events. Having a wedding, birthday party, reunion, bridal shower, or another occasion? Clayton Cafe can make the meal outstanding. Give them a call to help you make those plans.
The dessert
Put The Lime In The Coconut– Put The Lime In The Coconut is a FUN dessert that brings a smile to your face. Try saying it without singing the song! It’s light and summery. It’s pretty, decorated with cute fru-fru umbrellas and may be served with a margarita. The cake is coconut with cream cheese icing.
Farmhouse Coffee
3 Courthouse Square
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-0001
@farmhousecoffee.co
Farmhouse Coffee is a small, locally-owned coffee shop in Cleveland, GA. Located off of the town square, Farmhouse offers a variety of drip and espresso-based coffee beverages as well as an assortment of baked goods. Alongside coffee shop staple beverages, Farmhouse boasts a rotating menu of seasonal and occasional drinks that are must-try. A sign of its growing popularity, Farmhouse has just announced the opening of its second location in Gainesville.
The dessert
The Mocha Mandarin– Iced or Hot Mocha Latte with a hint of Mandarin Orange topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
Brownies by Faith
1102 S Main St
Cornelia, GA 30531
(706) 778-1795
@browniesbyfaith_new
www.browniesbyfaith.com
Brownies by Faith is a family-owned & operated business in downtown Cornelia. What started out as a mother-daughter team in their kitchen at home has progressed to a commercial kitchen & storefront along with extending the team with more family. The foundation of Brownies by Faith business will always be their Original Brownies – a 20 year-old family secret recipe that is built on a beautiful story of family & memories. Brownies by Faith has expanded their menu to now offer Grab & Go Lunches in their shop along with fresh breads, lemonades, and more!
The dessert
BBF Brownie Sundae– This is our Original Brownie topped with our Vanilla, Caramel Swirled, Homemade Ice Cream topped with Toasted Pecans.
Sweet Southern Creations
2281 GA-17
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(678) 350-5622
@sweet_southern_bakery
https://www.sweetsoutherntreat.com/
Sweet Southern Creations is an Artisan Bakery and Local Artist Boutique. They offer scratch-made treats for any occasion. Sweet Southern Creations specializes mainly in French cuisine, featuring items like macarons, tarts, and eclairs. They also offer down-home favorites like cookie cakes, cupcakes, and pies.
The dessert
Strawberry Lemonade Tart– Pate Sucree crust with a zesty lemon curd filling, swirled with strawberry curd and topped with fluffy meringue, sliced strawberry, and lemon zest.
Raspas el Tigre
215 Hodges St #108
Cornelia, GA 30531
@raspas_el_tigre
Small, family-owned dessert shop. Raspas el Tigre loves creating happy emotions and a fun/great experiences for our customers! With a wide variety of options ranging from sweet to savory, Raspas el Tigre offers a variety of treats to keep you smiling.
The dessert
Churro Cheesecake BOMB– Churro Cheesecake bites (filled with cream cheese), sprinkled with cinnamon, topped off with sweetened condensed milk, fresh strawberries and your choice of ice cream on top!
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah St
Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 782-2263
@whitebirchprovisions
www.whitepirchprovisions.com
White Birch Provisions, in Historic Clayton, GA, is a gourmet shop with a full-service espresso bar and bakery. Their talented baker makes fresh baked goods daily, in-house. Try one of their specialty coffee drinks or tea varieties. Our coffee roaster, Cool Beans of Marietta, won Atlanta’s Best Roaster. Their ‘Wine Cave’ offers wines, cigars, and accessories. The ‘Farm’ room showcases cheeses, charcuterie, and other tasty treats. White Birch sources from as many regional vendors as possible. They boast unique products you can’t find anywhere else in Clayton. Stop in today to enjoy a delicious treat and coffee in their comfy loft.
The dessert
Cream Cheese Danish– This Danish has a layered, flaky, buttery outside with a rich, sweet cream cheese filling.
Tallulah 1882
105 Moss St
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(803) 868-0816
@tallulah1882
www.tallulah1882.com
Tallulah 1882 is a Tea & Coffee House offering fresh baked goods, breakfast, and lunch options. They are located in Tallulah Falls, Ga, in the Historic Train Depot! Tallulah 1882 is a family-owned & operated business celebrating its first year in business this August.
The dessert:
Blueberry, Lemon, Rosemary Rustic Scone– A decadent rustic scone filled with lemon zest, blueberries & rosemary.
Be sure to vote for your favorite by keeping track of the match-ups on our Instagram page!
