Peppermint Trail Treats | 2023

Start the Peppermint Trail at The Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain with loads of treats on their menu, including two holiday ice creams to try: their famous Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream is back, plus this year, they'll have a new seasonal Eggnog Shake! The soda fountain atmosphere takes you back in time, while you savor each bite with family and friends. You might want to plan more than one trip!

Did you know? Spice & Tea Exchange has a full-service tea bar in the back of the store where you can order delicious holiday teas! Tis the season to try Chocolate Candy Cane Black Tea, enchanting Sugar Plum White Tea, cozy Red Hot Toddy Herbal Tea, and more! A trip is in our near future!

Visit the Coffee Shop at Maker Exchange located inside the Marriott for a Peppermint Fog Tea! Earl Grey Tea with frothy milk, peppermint syrup, garnished with crushed peppermint. Add a shot of espresso for an added burst of energy to get through the shopping list!

Just around the corner from Market Square, grab adorable Christmas Chocolates from Coffee & Chocolate shaped liked snowmen and Christmas trees filled with creamy chocolate ganache and house-made caramels. These cute lil things sell fast! They've also perfected a winning peppermint trio of truffles, hot chocolate, and mochas. Enjoy your treat on their outdoor table as you people-watch the shoppers headed from the Square to Gay Street.

Celebrate the season with Status Dough! Order up a Peppermint Chocolate Cake Doughnut or a Chocolate Glazed Old Fashioned paired with a peppermint mocha, and you're in for an afternoon treat that will get you through that holiday shopping hump! Plus, go home with a dozen of your favorite buttermilk old fashioned, glazed, or flavorful cream-filled doughnuts for your guests at home.

Jingle over to Mahalo Coffee Roasters on Union Ave for a very merry Stocking Stuffer – one of the more unique flavors on this list! It's an orange mocha inspired by the Terry's Chocolate Orange candy. Plus other seasonal flavors, like White Mocha and Peppermint sure to warm you down to your toes, and Cabin Fever – a shaken espresso paired with horchata and topped with a smoking cinnamon stick for that "sitting around the fire" feeling!

Awaken Coffee is the king of seasonal coffees – and a must-stop destination with more holiday drinks than you can try! We love the Peppermint Mocha , Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Almond Joy to the World, but you also have to try the Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, and The Grinch – a twist on the matcha green tea latte. Can't decide...try a flight! Not only will these warm drinks make your taste buds tingle, but the holiday decorations and the Christmas Tree will warm your heart!

Ooh la la! For something sweet to eat, try The French Market Crêperie's Magical Cookie Butter Crepe topped with white chocolate, cookie butter crumble, chocolate chips and sparkle sugar! For something sweet to drink, order up a White Chocolate Peppermint Latte, Maple Chai Tea Latte, Caramel Chocolate Cupcake Latte, or Hot Cocoa! Trust us, you have to visit this holiday season!

What's a holiday season without crackle cookies? Grab one (or a dozen) homemade, "snow-dusted" Peppermint Crackle Cookies from Tomato Head. The warm flavors of chocolate and peppermint will satisfy your holiday sweet tooth – and make all your holiday guests feel welcome!

The swirled red-and-white Peppermint Cheesecake at Chesapeake's is a beautiful dessert perfect for the holiday season. Grab a slice during weekday lunch or Sunday brunch before hitting the shops. Ho! Ho! Ho!

After a day of holiday shopping, head over to Hello Tea House for a well-deserved reward from their holiday menu including Hot Cocoa with Boba, Peppermint Bubble Milk Tea, and Cinnamon Lattes. This tea house on Gay Street also has crepes, fresh fruit teas, cheese foam tea, and more! It's a Peppermint Trail stop sure to surprise you!

Rocket Fizz is the sweetest place on Market Square. You’ll find the most delicious selection of nostalgic candies, quirky sodas, and the latest brands of toys and sweets from around the world. A must stop on the Peppermint Trail for peppermint sweet treats, stocking stuffers, and a whole lot of sugary fun.