End your Valentines Day with a sweet treat in the City of Destiny

You've cruised around downtown, checking out all of the boutiques, museums, and activities the city has to offer. You're heading out of your favorite new restaurant with your valentine, and you can't help but think, "What could make this day any better?" The answer is simple: Dessert! Here is a lazy-girl's guide to Tacoma's finest dessert shops:

Hello, Cupcake
1740 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 998402
Open until 6 pm daily
www.hello-cupcake.com
$2.80 per cupcake, $28 per dozen

Corina
602 Fawcett Ave Tacoma, WA 98402
Open until 7 pm Monday-Saturday and 6 pm Sunday
www.corinabakery.com
Choose from cakes, cookies, bars, pies, cheesecakes, and more! Available in vegan, gluten free, and soy free options.

Wanna Cupcake
2102 Main St. Puyallip, WA 98372
Open until 8 pm Tuesday-Friday and Saturday until 5 pm
www.wannacupcake.com
Selection of gourmet cupcakes, filled cupcakes, cake pops, and more!

Yummers 2 the 3rd Power
10625 Pacific Ave Suite B Tacoma, WA 98444
Open Tuesday-Saturday until 7 pm
www.yummers2the3rdpower.com
$2.50 / cupcake

Sub Zero
31653 Pacific Hwy #A Federal Way, WA 98003
Open until 10 pm Monday-Thursday and 11 pm Friday-Saturday
www.subzeroicecream.com
With almost 50 flavors (no limit or charge on multiple flavors!) and 30 add-ins, Sub Zero combines science and flavor, very possibly making it the next ColdStone.

Maricel’s Mini Cupcakes
30806 Pacific Hwy Federal Way, WA 98003
Open until 6 pm Tuesday-Saturday
www.maricelsminicupcakes.com
Choose from crème Brule ($3), mini cupcakes ($1), or tartlets ($3)

Gibson’s Frozen Yogurt
5916 N 26th St. Tacoma, WA 98407
Open until 10 pm Sunday-Thursday and 11 pm Friday-Sunday
www.gibsonsyogurt.com
With constantly-changing flavors and over 30 toppings, Gibsons is the hottest new frozen yogurt shop in Tacoma.

Black Bear Yogurt
8520 Steilacoom Blvd. Lakewood, WA 98498
Hours not available
www.blackbearyogurt.com
A new location will be open in Tacoma (and one in Puyallup too!) by Valentines Day, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for an update!

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Alix Carman is a self-employed photographer who enjoys writing and spending time outdoors. Working in Human Resources, Alix enjoys exploring creative paths outside the office. Always one for learning new things, Alix loves hearing and telling stories, and has an insatiable curiosity.

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