Since 2019, The Nostalgic Bean (1407 Lynn Ave., Altoona) has specialized in scratch-made, French-style baking, bringing croissants, tarts, macarons, and brioche buns to sweet-toothed locals. The Sweeney family knows a thing or two about sweet treats with their classic Chippewa Candy Shop (322 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls), offering candies, chocolates, and soft-serve ice cream. Josef’s Cheesecake (343 E. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls) specializes in cheesecake cupcakes, though be sure to check out their cannolis, éclairs, cream puffs, cookies, donuts, and more.  –Rebecca Mennecke