Highest-rated dessert shops in the Anchorage area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Anchorage area by diners
There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.
One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.
Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.
Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.
To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the Anchorage area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Anchorage were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.
Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!
#23. Great Alaskan Pizza
- Rating: 2.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9001 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sicily's Pizza
- Rating: 2.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3209 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Village Inn
- Rating: 2.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1130 East Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Crumbl - Tikahtnu Commons
- Rating: 3.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1118 North Muldoon Road Ste 145 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Alaska Cake Studio
- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 West 5th Ave. Ste 156 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Shanghai Tea Garden
- Rating: 3.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9150 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. A Pie Stop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3020 Minnesota Drive Ste 1A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Eva's CupCakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3048 Moutain View Drive Ste 116 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Nilda's Party Creations
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4240 Old Seward Hwy Ste 21 Midtown, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ginger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 West 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Waffle Rush
- Rating: 4.1/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3048 Mountain View Drive Ste 101 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Urban Greens Subs & Salads
- Rating: 4.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 G St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Hearth Artisan Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 West Northern Lights Blvd. Ste F Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taco King
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Huffman Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 49th State Brewing - Anchorage
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 717 West 3rd Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breweries, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Crumbl - Dimond
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 8840 Old Seward Hwy Ste A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. YogurtWorks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 B East Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Gluten-Free, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2530 East 16th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 K St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Midnight Sun Cakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sweet Caribou
- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 West 36th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Wild Scoops
- Rating: 4.8/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 East Benson Blvd. Ste 7 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Aurora Chocolate- Hotel Captain Cook
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 939 West 5th Ave. lobby level Hotel Captain Cook Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.
