Valentine’s Day is almost here, and while it’s all about love and romance, let’s be honest… The real star of the show is sugar.
As someone with a sweet tooth so powerful it could rival Cupid’s aim (and who is conveniently dating a cutie pie in dental school… balance, people!), I’ve done the hard work of scoping out the best places in Columbus and Central Ohio to grab heart-shaped chocolates, cookies, and cakes.
Here’s where to get your sugar fix this Valentine’s Day — and no judgment if you eat it all yourself.
Winan’s Coffee & Chocolate
- 1125 Yard St, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
- 611 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
- 897 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206
If you’re looking for a classic Valentine’s chocolate experience, Winan’s has you covered. Their Foiled Hearts come in 5 oz bags and are available in both milk and dark chocolate. Feeling fancy? Go for their Valentine’s Decorated Oreos, which are coated in handcrafted milk or dark chocolate and topped with festive sugar decorations. It’s like love at first bite… literally.
Pattycake Bakery
3870 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43214
This vegan bakery is pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s Day. Their Heart-Shaped Cookie Cakes (available in chocolate chip or chocolate XO cookie flavors) are customizable, so you can write anything from “Be Mine” to “Sorry I Ate Your Last Slice.” Not into cookie cakes? They’ve got Heart Cutout Cookies, which you can order with sprinkles, cute love notes, or… ahem, spicy NSFW messages (there’s something for everyone, okay?) Bonus: they offer gluten-free options, so no one has to miss out.
Resch’s Bakery
4061 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
Resch’s has been a Columbus staple for 103 years, and their Valentine’s treats are not a small reason why. Think Iced Heart Cookies, cupcakes with adorable heart toppers, and Heart-Shaped Cakes that are as delicious as they are Instagram-worthy. If you want a no-frills, old-school Valentine’s Day treat that’ll make your heart (and stomach) happy, Resch’s is the place.
Anthony-Thomas Chocolates
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Chocolate lovers, rejoice. Anthony-Thomas is going all out with their Valentine’s lineup: Heart-Shaped Boxes of Chocolates, 2 oz Chocolate Heart Molds, and even Milk Chocolate Hearts filled with Buckeyes. Want something extra fancy? Try the Milk Chocolate Heart Mold filled with six different truffles or their Rose-Shaped Chocolates for a sweet twist on the traditional bouquet.
Sugar Rush Columbus
8114 E Broad St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Sugar Rush is where creativity meets sugar. Their Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutouts can be as romantic or cheeky as you want, and if you order early enough, they’ll create custom designs that’ll blow your mind. Whether you want something lovey-dovey or hilariously inappropriate, they’ve got the talent to make it happen. Their intricate cakes and cookies are next-level, so go ahead and dream big — they’ll deliver.
Why Stop at Just One?
Honestly, why settle for just one sweet spot when you can do a full Valentine’s dessert crawl? Whether you’re treating yourself, your significant other, or your besties, these Columbus favorites have everything you need to make the holiday a little sweeter. And hey, if you need a dentist after indulging, I’ve got just the guy.
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