Highest-rated dessert shops in the Phoenix area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Phoenix 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!
#30. European Bakery and Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3602 West Bell Road Ste 3 Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Casa Filipina Bakeshop & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3531 West Thunderbird Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Filipino, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4290 East Indian School Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#27. My Mother's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4130 North 19th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Fairytale Brownies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4610 East Cotton Center Blvd. Ste 100 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5890 West Bell Road Ste 103 Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Goji Berry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 Grand Ave. Ste 8 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Papa Ed's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.7/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7146 North 58th Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Daily Drip Coffee & Desserts
- Rating: 4.2/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6027 West Bell Road Ste B Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Pie Snob
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 6522 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pyro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4300 East Camelback Road Ste 125 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Noodles, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Bad Jimmy's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 East Pierce St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Barb's Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Churn
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Candy Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#16. JL Patisserie Phoenix
- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 North Central Ave. Ste 121 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. FUTURO
- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 North 1st St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cafe Mollie
- Rating: 4.4/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6031 North 16th St. Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Crumbl - Arcadia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (289 reviews)
- Address: 3736 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Earth Plant Based Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 Grand Ave. Ste 7 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Scoopwell's Dough Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 East Camelback Road Ste 164 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Arai Pastry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1335 West University Drive Ste 4 Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Coyote Oaties
- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7005 North 58th Ave. Glendale, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mochi Fresh
- Rating: 4.7/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 West University Drive # 114 Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Velvet Buttercream
- Rating: 4.7/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 West Camelback Road Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dos Chris' Bakery & Charcuterie Co.
- Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 6007 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. BEG Bakery & Creamery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3030 North 68th St. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Peace Cream
- Rating: 4.9/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15414 North 19th Ave. P2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Banham's Cheesecake
- Rating: 4.9/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2836 East Indian School Road Ste A3 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Raspados Solaris
- Rating: 4.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9204 North 7th St. Unit 6 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Novel Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1028 Grand Ave. Ste 6 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Donuts
- 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.
