Whether you have a crazy sweet tooth like me, or you enjoy the occasional sugary treat, this list has something for you. Indulge in Calgary's best. Here is the 30 most epic desserts in Calgary you must eat before you die. 

1. Unicorn Sundae by Made by Marcus

This colourful treat includes cotton candy, melted strawberry chocolate and a sprinkle covered waffle unicorn horn, one of Made by Marcus’ many delicious sundaes with their delicious soft serve that comes in both vanilla and chocolate. They also have a great selection of hard ice cream such as Blueberry Lemon Curd, Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk, and my personal favourite, Cookies and Cream!

2. Donuts by Jelly Modern Donuts

With an array of flavours, Jelly Modern will have more than enough donuts to fulfill your sweet cravings. From maple bacon to peanut butter and jelly to s’mores; this hot spot will have you taking home a box.

3. Rolled Ice Cream by Sweet Tooth Ice Cream

Have you seen those videos on Instagram of rolled ice cream? Well this place will make all your rolled ice cream dreams come true. Sweet Tooth offers set flavours and toppings such as “My Friends R Nuts” Nutella with whip cream and “London Fog” roasted earl grey with fruit loops. Or you can customize your own rolled treat by choosing from many of their toppings.

4. Toblerone Cheese Cake by Cleaver

Toblerone baked cheesecake, meringue kisses, caramel and chocolate sauce all on one plate! Cleaver knows how to combine the best flavours.

5. Macaroons by Ollia Macaroons & Tea

Macaroons are the best tiny dessert and at Ollia’s you are bound to find a flavour to compliment your palate.

6. Huh! Really! Hot Chocolate by Regrub Burger Bar

Hot chocolate topped with a waffle and three scoops of Neapolitan ice cream. It’s the perfect hot and cold treat for Calgary’s bi-polar weather.

7. Beaver Balls by Beaver Balls

This good ol’ Canadian treat is available both from the Beaver Balls food truck and the Family Freezed stand at Crossiron Mills mall. PB & J, sticky toffee, Nutella banana and s'mores are just a few of the many flavours these sugar and cinnamon dusted donut holes come with.

8. Ice Cream by Village Ice Cream

Made and created locally in Calgary Village ice cream has hands down the best ice cream flavours you will ever encounter. Alongside their lengthy flavour list they also always have new delicious seasonal options. Currently the chocolate coconut milk and the snicker doodle seasonals have my heart.

9. Churros by Ox and Angela

This hidden gem is located at the Spanish tapas bar Ox and Angela. Churros with chocolate sauce for dipping that has a bit of a spicy kick, it’s amazing.

10. Cookie Sandwich by Crave Cupcakes

Crave is known for their amazingly delicious cupcakes. But little did you know their cookie sandwiches are extraordinary! The soft cookies are filled with their five-star buttercream, making this the perfect pick me up treat.

11. Unicorn Hot Chocolate by Family Freezed

Once only a food truck, Family Freezed is now available in Crossiron Mills mall as well. This hot chocolate is one you will never forget with whipped cream, sour candies and cotton candy. Talk about a sugar rush!

12. Chocolate Torte by The Coup

Local, organic and made from scratch this chocolate torte is vegan and gluten free! Made with chickpea brownie crust and mousse top it'll satisfy anyone's chocolate craving.

13. Mini Donuts by Calgary Mini Donuts

This classic carnival sugar-coated treat is now available year round by Calgary Mini Donuts' food truck. They’re worth hunting down the truck for.

14. French Toast Bread Pudding by Vendome Café

Dessert for breakfast? I think so! This dish consists of banana foster, Nutella and whipped mascarpone. It’s so decadent and delicious you’ll want to eat it every morning.

15. Bonbons by Market Calgary

Good things come in small packages. These chocolate candies from Market Calgary are truly delicious after a fabulous meal. They’re edible art.

16. Village Waffle by Buttermilk Fine Waffles

The Village Waffle by Buttermilk is one of their fluffy buttermilk waffles topped with melted chocolate (or sticky toffee), whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream by Village Ice Cream, hence the name. It’s the best of both worlds.

17. Pastries by Alforno Bakery & Café

Alforno has a wide range of pastries and desserts to choose from at any hour of the day. But I must say, the cinnamon buns and chocolate croissants are out of this world!

18. Nutella Pizza by Mercato 

Pizza and Nutella? Talk about mixing your two favourite things. After a delicious Italian meal this Nutella and strawberry pizza will hit the spot.

19. Bombolone Donuts by Cibo Calgary

Bombolone Donuts are a classic Italian treat. A few nights a week Cibo offers them as one of their desserts filled with either Nutella or custard. They are also available at Lina’s Italian Market.

20. Milkshakes by Clive Burger

Clive burger's custard shakes are totally drool worthy. Instead of the usual milkshake this old school egg custard base makes these shakes so much richer and heavenly. Plus you can add a shot of booze #adulting

21. Chocolate covered Oreos by Sweet Relief Pasteries

Your favourite store-bought cookie now comes covered in the most beautiful chocolate thanks to Sweet Relief. The new to Calgary bakery and store-front shop has the most aesthetically pleasing treats, perfect for your Instagram feed.

22. Cannolis by Mercato West

This classic Italian treat is done so well by Mercato west. The smooth filling perfectly compliments the crunchy shell, your taste buds will be thanking you for this one.

23. Vanilla Custard Churro Pie by Una

The description of this bad boy says it all: vanilla custard filled churro pie with raspberry and chocolate coulis. Una may be known for it’s pizza, but it’s desserts are worth a visit.

24. Milkshakes by Peters' Drive-In

Peters' Drive-In has been doing good for Calgary since 1962. Their milkshakes are available in 30 flavors plus you can combine flavors to create your own personal creation. Not a milkshake person? They also have ice cream floats, dipped cones sundaes and banana splits.

25. Tiny Desserts by Sidewalk Citizen

You'll savor every bite of these tiny desserts from Sidewalk Citizen! The hard part is choosing which one to get. From cheese cake to meringue pies to chocolate cake you might have to get a couple.

26. Apple Pie by Model Milk

This beauty is no regular apple pie. This classic dessert from Model Milk has a cheddar cheese crust that crumbles so perfectly when you take a bite.

27. Gelato Taco by Burger 320

Everything is better in taco form and this sweet treat from Burger 320 is totally customizable to your liking! Two scoops of gelato in a taco shaped waffle cone followed by as many toppings as you desire.

28. Oreo Cheesecake by Purple Perk 

Indulge in this Oreo Cheesecake and you'll be coming back for more. Purple Perk has a meal for any time of the day so why not add dessert to top it off? I highly recommend this cheesecake but I must say, the chocolate cake comes in close second.

29. Gelato by Amato Gelato

This gelato is anything but boring. With vibrant colours and flavours, this authentic Italian gelato is amazing anytime of the day. They also have vegan and sugar-free options.

30. Crepes by Ladybug Cafe

Ladybug Cafe has been taking Calgary by storm with its #instaworthy dishes, especially its crepes. You can't go wrong with the chocolate strawberry and banana or the Nutella crepes to start your morning right or treat yourself.

Whether you've tried most of these treats or none of the above I'm positive something on this list caught your eye. We live crazy hectic lives, it's important to take breaks and enjoy the little things in life (especially if they're sugar-coated or come in a waffle cone).