READERS' CHOICE: Best Sweet Treats

Amherst Patch is featuring a tournament to determine which small commercial business can be called the tops here in the town.

We all have that need to escape once in a while, and there is nothing like a sweet treat to make it happen. 

Amherst Patch wants to know what small business in town offers up the sweetest creations in this week's portion of our tournament. YOU will help choose the best of the best when it comes to cakes, coffee, ice cream and everything in between.

This town has some truly spectacular spots with decadent desserts and drinks, including , ,  and .

Which one offers up the best consumable escape from reality? Maybe you discovered that one cake to take your breath away, or a truly unique scoop of ice cream that just made your day. Don't forget about the reliable pleasure of a richly blended cup of coffee to perk up the body and soul. Choose place that provides the best of the best when it comes to treating yourself.

Let us know in the poll and comments below which one of these fine businesses gets your vote for the best of the best in Amherst. Voting ends on Friday at 9 a.m. before the winner is announced in the afternoon.

Passionate voters can add an extra vote by commenting about their favorite business below, which will be added to the final count. Also, feel free to click on the link for each business to rate it and leave a review to show even more love.

Do you own one of these businesses? You can