A little treat never hurts, and these are the best sweet treats in the Chippewa Valley. The Nostalgic Bean (1403 Lynn Ave., Altoona), this year’s first place finisher, bakes up a delicious array of authentic, from-scratch French baked goods and American treats. With a large selection of cheesecakes to cream puff, eclairs, and cannolis, Josef’s Cheesecake (343 East Park Ave., Chippewa Falls) takes the second place spot. Offering custom desserts, wedding cakes, and more made from locally-sourced ingredients and honey from their own apiary, Beez Neez Cheesecake & Sweets takes third place. —Stephanie Mickelson