Satisfy your sugar cravings at these little shops, which serve the sweetest confections in town.

Simply Sweets
9241 N. Sixth St., Phoenix
623-399-3408, simply-sweets.com

Simply Sweets specializes in custom orders for party cakes and chocolates. Every cake, chocolate and sweet is specially designed to match the customer’s wishes. From zebra cakes to princess castle cakes, Simply Sweets accommodates just about any request. The hot colors and unusual shapes reveal this small shop’s creativity.

Fudge Works
348 N. Stapley Drive, Mesa
480-964-3156

If you crave creamy fudge like mom used to make, Fudge Works makes most of its fudge by hand, giving each piece a unique texture and flavor. The tiny shop sells 14 flavors, including peanut butter and rocky road. Homemade crafts, dark wooden chairs and historic photos make this small shop even cozier.

Victorian Cake Company
2320 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix
602-246-4633, victoriancakecompany.com

Celebrating 20 years in business, the Victorian Cake Company specializes in gourmet cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions. Although the original pink champagne (a light champagne-flavored confection with pink buttercream frosting) is still the most popular cake, you can choose from more than 30 made-from-scratch flavors, including luscious lemon and cinnamon sugar. Stop in for a free sample (on Saturdays only).

Designer Lollipops & Gourmet Popcorn
1035 N. McQueen Road, Ste. 112, Gilbert
480-966-1136, designerlollipops.com

The Food Network rated the 3-D lollipops sold at Designer Lollipops & Gourmet Popcorn as its “top sophisticated sweet” in 2007. Handmade suckers come in a variety of shapes – from cactuses and cowboys to dinosaurs and dolphins – and more than 30 flavors. This sweet shop sells business to business only.