Our readers voted for the one that most satisfied their sweet tooth cravings. The competition was tough, but the 2013 Toledo City Paper Dessert Challenge is clear: Georgette’s coffee shop’s carrot cake came in first place. In second place was Schmucker’s strawberry pie, and in third place, Degage Jazz Cafe’s Swine S’more.
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Georgette's: Carrot Cake
“This is the best carrot cake that I have ever tasted. The fact that Georgette’s employs and supports individuals with developmental disabilities makes it even sweeter.”
“Out-of-this-world decadent! Fresh cream cheese frosting, not too much sugar, melt-in-your-mouth cake. I would order this for my last meal on earth!”
“It contains vegetables and benefits fair trade practices. You’d feel guilty NOT eating it.”
“Carrot cake is a delicious dish, but so much more so when it also helps the community.”
311 Conant St., Maumee • 419-891-8888 www.georgettes.org
Schmucker’s Restaurant's: Strawberry Pie
“Like a strawberry shortcake only LOADED with STRAWBERRIES! Yummy! Fresh and tasty!”
“Always fresh and [Schmucker’s is] a legend in Toledo for their pies.”
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Degage Jazz Cafe: Swine S'more
“The s’more combines the best of everything … chocolate, marshmallow, bacon. What’s not to like!”
“The right thickness of bacon, properly glazed in brown sugar — it’s the ‘cherry’ for this dessert. Salt, sweet, chocolate, marshmallow… it’s perfection.”
Honorable Mentions
"Texture, the various flavors and the decadent chocolate make this a winner. The creme anglaise "lolly pop" which is frozen and starts to melt is the final touch on a perfect ending." —Hollywood Casino's Final Cut Steak & Seafood Chocolate Mousse Pecan Praline
"I love bread pudding … but not just any bread pudding. This is the best in the Toledo area […] Much better than any other nominated desserts … in my opinion." Hollywood Casino's Epic Buffet, Southern Bread Pudding
"Smooth, creamy, delicious — one of my favorite desserts, ever." —Hollywood Casino's Take 2 Grill, Cheesecake on a Stick
"It is light, and not easy to share, which is good." —Hollywood Casino's Scene Sports Bar, Irish Car Bomb
"It is the perfect dessert for two to share for the conclusion of a romantic date." —Mancy's Steak House, Chocolate Sac du Bon Bon
"Cheesecake with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with a rich chocolate — what more do you need, except of course we do love the whipped cream, too!" —Ventura's, Xangos Cheesecake Chimi
"Totally indulgent, and the best way to end a meal — the crisp shell and ice cream combination is to die for!" —El Camino Real, Fried Ice Cream
