Unique Sweets

Visits to eateries that create unusual desserts.

Cast:Zac Young , Paulette Goto , Alie Ward , Georgia Hardstark , Hedy Goldsmith , Bryan Petroff , Doug Quint , Elizabeth Falkner , Jamika Pessoa , Christina Tosi , Renato Poliafito , Matt Lewis , Aarti Sequeira , Anne Thornton , Wayne Harley Brachman , Kelsey Nixon , Brigitte Nguyen , Tino Feliciano

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pies

May 2011

Pies are anything but humble in the hands of these innovative bakers. Eateries in Seattle, San Francisco and New York City are visited.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Breakfast Sweets

Sun, May 1, 2011

We've found the best reasons to roll out of bed in the morning.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Cakes

Sat, May 14, 2011

In this episode we are celebrating cakes in every form, flavor and size.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Updated Classics

Sun, May 15, 2011

Trigger your fondest food memories with flavors you never remembered. Updated classic sweets include a cacao caramel corn; Meyer lemon Shaker pie; and cheesecake.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Cookies

Sat, May 28, 2011

Craving cookies that are too cool for your childhood cookie jar?

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Childhood Favorites

Sun, May 29, 2011

Keep the kid in you hopped up on sweets at these top spots.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Sweet & Savory

Sun, Jun 19, 2011

We found the spots for sweet-and-savory desserts, including sweetened tofu; and roasted-red-pepper gelato.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Small Bites

Sun, Jun 26, 2011

These treats may be tiny, but are huge on flavor. The small treats include baklava and candy from Queens and Brooklyn; French classics in Chicago.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Chocolate

Sun, Jul 3, 2011

Unique Sweets tries a chocolate cake that's known as the best in the world. Other chocolate sweets include a brownie sundae; a chocolate tart.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Ooey Gooey

Sun, Jul 10, 2011

Join us as we taste test the best ooey gooey desserts around, including sticky buns; syrup-coated coconut cake; apple pie with spiced caramel; a sundae topped with two sauces.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Southern

Sun, Jul 17, 2011

Learn a new trick or two from these Southern-inspired sweet spots. Sweets sampled included a Lady Baltimore cake; pies with surprise fillings; layer cakes.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Exotic

Sun, Jul 24, 2011

Old culinary traditions are made new again at our favorite bakeries. Included: French-Japanese sweets in New York; South American treats at a Miami bakery; Boston shops with treats from Turkey and Morocco.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Fruit

Sun, Jul 31, 2011

A fruit is made almost sinful again with exotic and chic desserts. The sweets include a fruit galette, fruit tart, and Popsicles.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Doughnuts

2011

Glazed, sprinkled, filled or even plain, there's nothing so delectable as a freshly fried doughnut.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ L.A. Decadence

2011

Sweets in Los Angeles.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Cravings

Sun, Feb 5, 2012

Chocolates sans chocolate; brownies baked with cookies; ice cream; mini-pancakes.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Sweet Sandwiches

Sun, Feb 12, 2012

Handheld desserts such as ice-cream sandwiches, sandwich cookies and donuts are featured.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Classic Twists

Sun, Feb 19, 2012

Classic twists includes pies served raw, goat's milk ice cream, saltwater taffy, cakes rendered into cookies.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ After School Favorites

Sun, Feb 26, 2012

Cupcakes, brownies, toaster pastries, ice creams and chocolates -- there's nothing like that sweet treat to snack on when school gets out.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Breakfast Pastries

Sun, Apr 1, 2012

Enticing breakfast pastries from Oregon, California, New York and Connecticut.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Italian

Sun, Apr 8, 2012

A look at several New York City bakeries, featuring classic Italian sweets with a modern twist.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Brunch

Sun, Apr 15, 2012

There are those who order a savory brunch, and there are those that go for gusto with something decadent and sweet.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Then and Now

Sun, Apr 22, 2012

We visit pastry chefs who take time-honored traditions and turn them into something new and unique.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Frozen Treats

Sun, Apr 29, 2012

It doesn't matter what the weather is like, there is always room for a frozen sweet treat.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Neighborhood Gems

Sun, May 6, 2012

Best-selling homemade desserts from neighborhood eateries.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Sweet and Sticky

Sun, May 13, 2012

A coast-to-coast tour of bread puddings, sticky buns, candy and more.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Brooklyn

Sun, Oct 14, 2012

Brooklyn is the sweet-spot destination.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Coffee Break

Sun, Oct 21, 2012

Dishes include cardamom spiced cake and saffron-sugar babka with coffee; crepes flavored with tiramisu and cannoli; coffee-flavored donut-bread pudding.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Kids' Treats

Sun, Oct 28, 2012

Papabubble, Woolys Ice, Little Cupcake Bakeshop, Stick & Pop.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Chicago Sweet Spots

Sun, Nov 4, 2012

A look at some of Chicago's innovative dessert spots.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Sweet Americana

Sun, Nov 11, 2012

Brooklyn Farmacy is a soda shop that pours out a funky collection of house made nostalgic fountain treats. Chicago Diner creates classic diner desserts that taste so divine and decadent you can't even tell they're vegan!

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Modern Comfort

Sun, Nov 18, 2012

A glimpse inside America's most unique places for desserts, pastries and candy.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Austin Hangouts

Sun, Nov 25, 2012

A visit to several eateries in Austin, Texas.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Sweet Peanut

Sun, Jan 6, 2013

Treats Truck Stop is a kid friendly neighborhood bakery in Brooklyn. Two Smart Cookies is whipping up cookies that taste just like home, including the popular peanut butter hideaway.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Wild West Sweets

Sun, Jan 13, 2013

Culinary sweets in Denver, Colorado. Included: a full-service cereal bar and bakery.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Global Sweets

Sun, Jan 20, 2013

Taiwanese baked goods; flavorful frozen treats; French pastries in Brooklyn.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Sweet Crafters

Sun, Feb 3, 2013

A look at artisan chocolates, frozen desserts on a stick, custom-made ice-cream sandwiches and other innovative places for sweets in Nashville.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Rise & Shine

Sun, Feb 10, 2013

Innovative brunch creations and vegan pastries are prepared. Locations include: Darling Coffee, Short Cake Bakery, Clementine Bakery and Sky Blue Cafe.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Something Old, Something New

Sun, Feb 24, 2013

Classic desserts with a modern twist.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Sweet Mash-Ups

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

A look at "mash-up", or dishes that combine more than one concept to create a delicious and unique dessert.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Big Apple Breakfast

Sun, Nov 24, 2013

Innovative breakfasts in New York City.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ San Fran Sweet Treats

Sun, Dec 1, 2013

San Fran has a well-earned reputation as a foodie paradise, so restaurants have to work hard to stand out. Three do just that, beginning with Craftsman and Wolves, followed by the Ice Cream Bar and finally Dandelion Chocolate.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Portland Sweets

Sun, Dec 8, 2013

Visits to "Kara's Bake Shop" and "Quin Candy" in Portland, Oregon.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Grown-Up Goodies

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

A Portland ice cream shop serves cocktails with dessert; produce added into hyper-seasonal cupcakes; unroasted and raw chocolate.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Crazy Delicious Doughnuts

Sun, Dec 22, 2013

Innovative doughnut shops in the United States.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Seattle Sweets

Sun, Jan 19, 2014

Innovative European-style confections in Seattle, Washington.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Southern Sweets in Atlanta

Sun, Jan 26, 2014

Visiting the sweetest dessert spots in Atlanta, Georgia.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ European Sweets

Sun, Feb 2, 2014

Visiting Atlanta's "Little Tart Bakeshop" and a popular Italian restaurant in New York City.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Sweet Reinvention

Sun, Feb 9, 2014

A small sweet shop in New York specializes in a gourmet crispy rice treat.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ Capital Cravings

Sun, Feb 16, 2014

Visiting innovative doughnut, cupcake and gelato eateries.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Toronto Sweets

Sun, Feb 23, 2014

A look at innovative treats in Toronto.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Cool Cookie Sandwiches

Sun, Mar 2, 2014

Cookie sandwiches at DC Patisserie in Washington, D.D.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Austin Sweet Freeze

Sun, Oct 12, 2014

A search for cold and sweet treats in the heat of Austin, Texas.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Sweet Mornings in Sunny L.A.

Sun, Oct 19, 2014

Innovative desserts in Los Angeles, California.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Old Is New Again

Sun, Oct 26, 2014

Vegan cupcakes; vintage cake recipes; ice cream, flavored with champagne and hops.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Cute and Sweet

Sun, Nov 2, 2014

Mini-layer cakes at the "Cake Monkey Bakery" in Los Angeles.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ Excellent European Sweets

Sun, Nov 9, 2014

Marzipan challah; Turkish ice cream.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Chicago's Coolest Doughnuts

Sun, Nov 16, 2014

The best places to go for doughnuts in Chicago.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Colorado Sweets

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

Inside the "High Point Creamery" in Denver, Colorado.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Savory Sweets

Sun, Nov 30, 2014

"Aiko Pops" in Denver for Raspberry and Sweet Corn tastes; "Empire Biscuits" in New York City; "Cacao Sweet and Treats" in Chicago.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Ice Cream Nation

Sun, Dec 7, 2014

Inside New York's "Morgentern's Finest Ice Cream"; also, "Publican Quality" meats in Chicago.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Awesome Asheville Sweets

Sun, Dec 14, 2014

Sweet treats in Asheville, North Carolina, including desserts at the "Nightbell" speakeasy.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ Boston Sweets

Sun, Dec 21, 2014

A look inside some of Boston's most innovative dessert spots.

12Season 5

S5.E12 ∙ Chocolate #2

Sun, Jan 4, 2015

Inside "Petsi Pies" in Somerville, Massachusetts.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Sweet Tour of Queens

Sun, Jan 11, 2015

A hunt for one-of-a-kind baked treats, in the diverse borough of Queens, turns up a unique spin on the German chocolate cake, Uruguayan sandwich cookies, and a sweet concoction called the "Frankencrispie".

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Surf, Sun and Sweets

Sun, Oct 11, 2015

Season 6 begins with a look at incredible sweet treats found in Hawaii. Included: celebrity chef Lee Anne Wong serves brunch at "Koko Head Café". Also: "Via Gelato" and "The Pig and the Lady" are visited.

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ Donuts for Days

Sun, Oct 18, 2015

Three unique donut shops are visited, including "Donut Friend" in Los Angeles, "Underwest Donuts" in New York and "Champion Malasadas" in Honolulu.

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ Deep Freeze

Sun, Oct 25, 2015

Frozen treats, that are out of the ordinary, are in the spotlight. Included: Hawaiian shave ice; edgy desserts for adult palates; ice cream sandwiches made with fresh, hot funnel cakes.

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ L.A. Sweets

Sun, Nov 1, 2015

A tour of sweet spots in Los Angeles leads to Republique's expertly crafted French pastries, Churro Borough's unique frozen treats and the light-as-air cloud cakes at Bo Nuage.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ Game Changers

Sun, Nov 8, 2015

Three restaurants in New York City, that have shaken up the world of sweets, are visited. First stop is Dominique Ansel Kitchen, which serves desserts made to order. Later, the staff at "Good Batch" put a new spin on ice cream sandwiches.

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Low Country Love

Sun, Nov 15, 2015

Highlights of a sweet trip to Charleston, South Carolina, include cinnamon and blueberry biscuits; a peanut-butter-and-Sriracha croissant; coconut cake in a jar; and something called a caramelita bar, which is part brownie, part blondie and part cookie.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ Sweet Start

Sun, Nov 22, 2015

Sweet ways to start the day. Included: donuts made with mashed potatoes in Portland, Maine; orange rolls and a berry sweet cheese kolache in Brooklyn, New York; and carrot-cake pancakes and fried-chicken-and-waffle sandwiches in Charleston, South Carolina.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ Sweet Pick Me Up

Sun, Nov 29, 2015

"Tandem Coffee and Bakery" in Portland, Maine, has coconut-almond cream pie and strawberry-almond cornmeal cake on the menu; peanut butter, dark chocolate and chipotle are combined to make the PB&C at "EVO Craft Bakery" in Charleston, South Carolina.

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ Maine Squeeze Sweets

Sun, Dec 6, 2015

Stops in Maine include "Scratch Baking Co."; "Wicked Whoopies"; and "Catbird Creamery".

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ Sweet Bay Area Bites

Sun, Dec 13, 2015

Highlighting unique sweets in the San Francisco Bay Area. Included: the beet pie at "Pietisserie"; cruffins at "Mr, Holmes Bakehouse"; and the chocolate frosted with hole at "Donut Savant".

11Season 6

S6.E11 ∙ Nod to Nostalgia

Sun, Dec 20, 2015

Classic desserts are given a modern twist. Included: a shake with the flavors of a German chocolate cake in San Francisco, California; a unique four-layer carrot cake in Portland, Oregon; and innovative donuts from "Elsie's Parlor" in Brooklyn, New York.

12Season 6

S6.E12 ∙ Sweetlandia

Sun, Dec 27, 2015

We're traveling to Portland, Oregon, to discover some of the city's most scrumptious and satisfying treats.

13Season 6

S6.E13 ∙ Sweet Bite of the Big Apple

Sun, Jan 3, 2016

A trip to New York City includes ice pops made with fresh fruit; Thai street sweets; and made-to-order pancakes.

14Season 6

S6.E14 ∙ Morning Munchies

Sun, Jan 10, 2016

Morning munchies are highlighted, beginning with unique ways to add fruit and veggies to breakfast. Also: a dizzying array of donuts, including glazed, chocolate malasadas and apple fritters; and muesli toast with nuts, berries and honey.

15Season 6

S6.E15 ∙ Next Level Sweets

Sun, Jan 17, 2016

Cutting-edge creations are highlighted, beginning with the coconut cremeaux from Honolulu's "The Pig and the Lady". Also: a New York City made-to-order dessert restaurant, from the creator of the Cronut; and Southern cakes served in travel-friendly jars from "Sweet Lulu's Bakery on Wheels" in Charleston, South Carolina.

1Season 7

S7.E1 ∙ Sweet Twists on American Classics

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

The Doughnut Project in New York City offers a chocolate cream doughnut flavored with bone marrow; Sweetness Bake Shop in Miami offers a cinnamon-spice doughnut filled with dulce de leche and topped in chocolate frosting and a crispy churro.

2Season 7

S7.E2 ∙ SoCal Cool

Sun, Nov 20, 2016

Snow Monster in Long Beach offers ice cream creations, such as macaroon ice cream sandwiches and drinks topped with clouds of cotton candy; Santa Ana's Cauldron Ice Cream specializes in small batches made with liquid nitrogen served in waffle cones.

3Season 7

S7.E3 ∙ Miami Sweets

Sun, Nov 27, 2016

The Salty Donut offers a buttery 24-hour brioche doughnut dough and serve topping combinations like key lime pie and peach bourbon; L.A. Sweetz offers a coconut cake dipped in dark rum and topped with dulce de leche buttercream.

4Season 7

S7.E4 ∙ Sugar High

Sun, Dec 4, 2016

Brain Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream Lab in Miami offers a mad scientist challenge to eat 30 scoops of ice cream in 30 minutes; Spot Dessert Bar in New York City serves Asian-inspired plated desserts, including a twist on the classic chocolate lava cake.

5Season 7

S7.E5 ∙ Shocking Sweets

Sun, Dec 11, 2016

An underground donut spot called Donut Diva in Astoria, Queens, is frying up outrageous cake donut creations and baking unique coffee cakes; Eggloo in Manhattan builds an edible work of ice cream art, nestled into a warm, puffy, egg waffle cone.

6Season 7

S7.E6 ∙ Tasty Texas Treats

Sun, Dec 18, 2016

Hypnotic Donuts in Dallas serves deep-fried treats in the form of huge fritters with developed flavors; Kate Weiser Chocolate offers crazy candy bars and smoky toffee with bacon.

8Season 7

S7.E8 ∙ Sweets All Day Long

Sun, Jan 1, 2017

At the Wandering Goose in Seattle, they push the boundaries with treats like chocolate chip cookies with toffee and crispy chicken skin; Stir Crazy Baked Goods in Fort Worth, Texas, offers up an assortment of cookies, pies, scones and even quiches.

10Season 7

S7.E10 ∙ Lucious Layers

Sun, Jan 8, 2017

Three unique sweet spots deliver layers of incredible flavors and texture; Union Fare Bakery in New York City is creating flavors like red velvet and birthday cake; Slab Sandwiches and Pie in Seattle creates pies in unique shapes and flavors.

12Season 7

S7.E12 ∙ Seattle Sweets 2

Sun, Jan 15, 2017

Rodeo Donut prepares brioche doughnuts with a mix of spicy and sweet; Amandine Bakeshop serves French-inspired sweets like rose-flavored croissants; Hello Robin serves cookies that incorporate other treats like s'mores and cinnamon rolls.

13Season 7

S7.E13 ∙ Sweet Imagination

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

Moojo uses customized ice cream sandwiches made with warm cookies to help keep Austin weird; Hail Mary in Brooklyn serves American classics with colorful, modern makeovers.

15Season 7

S7.E15 ∙ Sweet Spins in Austin

Sun, Feb 5, 2017

From shortbread unicorns to herbaceous gelatos, we find a unique spin on sweet treats at every turn in Austin, Texas.

16Season 7

S7.E16 ∙ Sweet Treats in NYC

Sun, Feb 12, 2017

We're on the hunt for the best sweet treats New York City has to offer, including a vegan bakery creating giant cookies and a pie shop with a mouthwatering lineup that has everyone talking.