It’s National Espresso Day and we can’t begin to espresso our love for these 5 Birmingham desserts

Today, November 23, is National Espresso Day, and we’re celebrating with five of the best espresso-themed treats around Birmingham. So, go satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings all in one by trying these delicious desserts.

1. Tiramisu—Bettola

If you’ve never tried the sweet, creamy coffee heaven that is tiramisu, you need to change that today. The tiramisu at Bettola is the best around, with espresso drenched ladyfinger cookies, smooth mascarpone and a chocolate dusting. I get this dessert every time I dine at Bettola, and it never disappoints.

• Location: 2930 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-3PM; 5-9PM| Friday 11AM-3PM; 5-10PM | Saturday 5-10PM
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2. Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake—Continental Bakery

If you’re a fan of cheesecake, this is the espresso dessert for you. Continental Bakery makes their cheesecakes fresh in-house, and this one is topped with a Belgian chocolate espresso ganache. Talk about the ultimate sweet treat.

• Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Hours: Daily 7AM-7PM
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3. Affogato—Innova Coffee

Espresso meets ice cream in this traditional Italian dessert. An Affogato is a creamy cup of ice cream topped with steaming hot espresso to create the perfect sweet treat while giving you a caffeine buzz. If you ever wanted to have ice cream for breakfast, an Affogato is your excuse to go for it.

• Location: 4700 Colonnade Pl, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-5PM | Saturday 7AM-3PM
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4. Espresso Martini—North Italia

This dessert is for our 21+ crowd. Coffee and alcohol sound like a match made in heaven, and you can enjoy both with an Espresso Martini from North Italia. Vodka, Caffè Borghetti, Averna and black walnut come together to make this boozy coffee cocktail.

Their decadent tiramisu is also a must-try espresso dessert that is a favorite of mine.

• Location: 225 Summit Blvd Ste 1100, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM I Friday 11AM-11PM I Saturday 10AM-11PM I Sunday 10AM-10PM
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5. Java Chip Dough—Cookie Dough Magic

Cookie Dough Magic’s caffeinated cookie dough is chock-full of espresso and sweet chocolate chips. This is a go-to choice for lovers of both cookie dough and coffee, and what better day to try it out than National Espresso Day.

• Downtown Location: 400 41st St S Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Trussville Location: 101 Beech St, Trussville, AL 35173
• Downtown Hours: Tuesday-Thursday Noon-9PM I Friday-Saturday Noon-10PM I Sunday 1-8PM
• Trussville Hours: Monday-Thursday Noon-9PM I Friday-Saturday Noon-10PM I Sunday Noon-8PM
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What are your favorite espresso treats in Birmingham? Let us know by tagging us @bhamnow.