Downtown Directory / Sweets

Bella Gelato & Pastries

Situated across the street from Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza is their sister restaurant, Bella Gelato & Pastries. As the name suggests, gelato is the star of the show. It's made by hand, on site, using milk from Mount Crawford Creamery. In addition to gelato, the bread is baked daily, an espresso and coffee bar features locally roasted beans, and the pastry case is filled with house made croissants and desserts. It made be hard to choose, but you can't go wrong with a seasonally flavored scoop of gelato in one of their waffle cones! more

Bittersweet Bakery

Bittersweet Bakery, located in the city of Harrisonburg, VA, made its formal debut at the Harrisonburg farmer’s market. Also, be on the look out for us at local events, festivals, and bridal expos in the area! The bakery brings with it years of industry experience, a passion for pastry, and a love for all things local! more

Branch’s Soft Serve Ice Cream

Located in the parking lot next to Jack Brown's, Branch's Soft Serve Ice Cream is a delightfully delicious food truck serving premium ice cream and milkshakes. Their menu features banana splits, SNO-BURGS, homemade brownies, shaved ice, and King Milkshakes. Their flavors include vanilla, chocolate, vanilla/chocolate twist, and a special weekly flavor. With a wide array of toppings, Branch's Soft Serve is a delicious treat for Downtown Harrisonburg! more

Coffee Hound

Formerly known as Shenandoah Joe, Coffee Hound is a newly-owned coffee shop downtown on S Mason Street. It is known for its dog-friendly atmosphere, welcoming dogs of all breeds to its establishment! Enjoy handcrafted espresso drinks, plenty of non-coffee beverages, and local pastries with some adorable dogs by your side at Coffee Hound! more

El Paisano Bakery

El Paisano is a Mexican bakery specializing in tres leches cake, sweet bread, flan, cupcakes, custom cakes for all kinds of events, and much more! more

Harrisonburg Farmers Market

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market mission is to provide the public with easy access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced agricultural goods and crafts of the highest quality, to assist local and regional farmers and other producers to directly market their products to the local customer base, and to support environmental stewardship and community well-being. more

Kline’s Dairy Bar

If you've ever seen the lines on a warm summer evening, you'll know why Kline's has been a downtown icon since 1943. Their ice cream made fresh daily in an old fashioned, custard-style ice cream machine and served out of a walk-up window. Check out their website for the flavor of the week. more

Magpie Diner

Magpie is a full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant serving a modern diner-inspired menu. They serve coffee brewed from beans roasted right next door at Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters and honor the seasons in everything from their sandwiches to their cocktails. Their in-house bakery turns out fresh breads and pastries daily. more

PULP

PULP is an açai and smoothie bar located inside of Shenandoah Bicycle Company. These sweet treats, made from the fruit of the açai palm tree in Brazil, are the perfect healthy snack or meal. Create your own by choosing from their menu of non-dairy milks, juices and creative toppings. You'll also find a variety of oatmeals and beverages on their menu, including local beers on tap, hot and iced teas, and hot chocolate. more

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn is downtown Harrisonburg's only locally-made, gourmet popcorn store. Their popcorn is made in small batches, and you'll always be invited to sample before you buy. Some of their most popular flavors are their Caramel To Die For and their Caramel Nut Cluster, as well as their flavors of the month. more