Have you made Valentine’s Day plans yet? There are so many things to do in St. Louis that I could write on and on and still miss some. I intended for this to be just one post, but couldn’t fit everything in one! So, this will be a three part topic: activities to do for Valentine’s Day, restaurant ideas, and places to get great desserts.

So, let’s start with dessert first! Here are some of the best places in St. Louis to get an amazing dessert this weekend:

Bailey’s Chocolate Bar – voted Readers’ Choice in 2009 by Sauce Magazine and Best Chocolate Dessert in 2009 by the Riverfront Times. It was also runner up for Favorite Romantic Restaurant and Favorite Martini. Try the Chocolate Inebriation or the chocolate- infused Lovers Plate for Two, plus dozens of chocolate themed drinks. Cheese plates, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches are also amazing. Chocolate boxes to go are also made to order for an amazing Valentine’s Day gift!

Crown Candy Kitchen – a St. Louis tradition since 1913. Take a step back in time at this historic soda fountain, serving homemade chocolates and yummy diner food. Their malts are legendary – they even have a challenge where patrons can try to drink 5 malts in under 30 minutes. The Travel Channels “Man vs. Food” even featured this challenge – but wasn’t able to do it! But, I don’t recommended attempting this on a date this Valentine’s Day!

Cheesecake Factory – okay, this is a chain, but with 50 different kinds of cheesecakes and desserts available, plus a huge lunch and dinner menu – it is hard to go wrong here.

Ted Drewes – a St Louis favorite!! Of course, no list of St. Louis desserts would be complete without their must-have frozen custard and concretes! But only the location on Chippewa is open this time of year.

McArthur’s Bakery – a great place to pick up some chocolate covered strawberries, cupcake, cookies, or petifours and more for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. Voted “Best of Weddings” for their wedding cakes three years in a row, this bakery was also chosen to create a 6 foot long cake replica of the St. Louis Art Museum for last month’s expansion celebration!

Want more chocolate? Here is a list of 10 great places to get chocolate in St. Louis!

Do you have a favorite dessert spot that I didn’t include? Feel free to comment below and share your favorite dessert spot! And, don’t forget to check back for two more posts this week on what to do and where to eat this Valentine’s Day weekend!