By: SPENCER SHANNON | @SUSPENCEY

Today the gourmet cupcake world suffered a big loss when Crumbs Bake Shop, the famous New York chain that once stood at the frontlines of the fad, announced that they would be closing down all of their shops. Cupcakes are out, people. So, what’s in? Let these standouts from this year’s Boston’s Best Food + Drink give you some ideas. You’ll be ahead of the curve on dessert’s Next Big Thing— the Boston’s Best winners have got you covered (in sugar).

Clio [Best Dessert]

For those nights when scooping spoonfuls out of a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in your pajamas just doesn’t cut it, head over to Clio for desserts that bring a whole new meaning to the word decadent. Pastry chef Monica Glass impresses the more discerning sweet tooth with complex, organic creations that arguably could be found in a museum over a plate. Thankfully, you’re allowed to look and touch.

FoMu [Best Ice Cream]

Alternative. Small-batch. Local. Kosher. All are words that we now use to describe ice cream. Thanks to home-grown efforts like FoMu, ice cream is becoming a big contender for the dessert craze throne. The vegan recipe—which builds off of a base of coconut, organic agave and unrefined cane sugar—is deliciously dairy-free (read: guiltless spooning). With flavors like sweet lavender, mango habanero, and salted caramel, you may never go back to traditional ice cream again.

The Future of Junk Food [Best Pop-Up]

Indie chefs Samuel Monsour and Mark O’Leary (formerly of jm Curley’s and O Ya) want to feed you crap. Call it culinary humor, call it a subtle lesson on responsible eating – the duo’s irreverent new project is both entertaining and delicious. Their palate-expanding spins on classic snacks include a “Snickers bar” made with Thai basil, crunchy peanuts, Vietnamese caramel, dark chocolate, and chicken liver pate. Sinful eating just got next-level.

Modern Pastry [Best Pastry]

Summer nights in the North End means two things: classic Boston charm (and classic Boston tourist gridlock) paired with classic Boston pastries. The recently expanded Modern consistently delights a line of customers that snakes out the door down Hanover Street, known best for their cannoli—both plain and chocolate-dipped—piped full of fresh, cool ricotta.

Tatte [Best Bakery]

A Brookline staple, this Paris-inspired bakery produces pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious. You’ll be hesitant to put them in your mouth, but those reservations won’t last long. Sweet, buttery croissants, bright, refreshing fruit tarts, and thick slices of clafoutis will win you over in no time.

Treats on Washington [Best Biscuits]

This sunny bakery has all the bases covered when it comes to sweets. Their menu boasts “Treats for Breakfast,” “Treats for Lunch,” and “Treats for Anytime.” But the real crowning jewels of this establishment are their biscuits, baked lovingly to perfection in a variety of sweet and savory flavors. With their fluffy, chewy insides wrapped up in a gently browned exterior, we won’t judge you if you find you can’t eat just one.

Still hungry? Check out the rest of our Boston’s Best Food + Drink winners!