In this indulgent episode of Spotlight on Cheltenham, I, Solomon Prescott guide you through six dessert destinations that are not only sweet on the palate but also on the map (and the screen). Each of these places understands the importance of presence — online or in‑person — and delivers exceptional treats, from viral pancake cakes to spectacular doughnuts and classic gelato. Here's where to find them, what makes them special, and how you can check them out online.
Featured Dessert Places:
Creams Café
Website: creamscafe.com
Address: The Brewery Quarter, Unit D1 Block B, High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3FF
Highlight: A lively dessert restaurant offering gelato, waffles, crepes, cakes, puddings, milkshakes, scoopshakes, smoothies – all in a stylish, vibrant space that makes every visit feel like a treat.
Guilt Trip Coffee & Donuts
Website: guilttripcoffeeanddonuts.co.uk
Instagram: @guilttrip_uk
Address: 5 Ormond Place, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1JD
Highlight: Known for indulgent, handmade doughnuts and specialty coffee, this spot pairs creative flavours with bold aesthetic and a strong social following.
SISU Pancakes
Instagram: @sisupancakes
Address: Cheltenham town centre (exact street available on their social)
Highlight: Famous for its viral pancake cakes—towering, buttery, and layered with spectacular frostings—SISU is flavour innovation embodied and social media gold, with over 9,000 followers.
The Steamhouse (Cheltenham)
Website: thesteamhouse.co/locations/cheltenham
Address: Unit 3, Crescent Bakery, St George’s Place, Cheltenham GL50 3PN
Highlight: A bakery‑café hybrid offering freshly baked bagels, pastries, sweet “doughies,” and stellar coffee—an ideal stop for a balanced sweet and savoury treat.
No. 131 – The Terrace
Website: no131.com/the-terrace/breakfast/
Address: 131 The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NW
Highlight: Elegant and refined, The Terrace offers full breakfasts with dessert touches (think pancake stacks, sweet pastries, colourful fruits)—served in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Baker & Graze
Website: bakerandgraze.com
Address: 48 Suffolk Road, Cheltenham GL50 2AQ
Highlight: A beloved bakery café known for its excellent pastries, sourdough loaves, creative brunch bowls, and sweet‑treat specials—online they consistently engage followers with fresh, mouth‑watering content.
Summary
Six top dessert destinations in Cheltenham, each current and connected — whether through a fully maintained website, a dynamic social media presence, or both:
Creams Café
Guilt Trip Coffee & Donuts
SISU Pancakes
The Steamhouse
No. 131 – The Terrace
Baker & Graze