Highest-rated dessert shops in the Bakersfield area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Bakersfield 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. Crumbl - Gosford Village
- Rating: 3.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 5649 Gosford Road Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Jimmy Johns Sandwiches
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 9827 Panama Lane Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Los Molcajetes
- Rating: 3.5/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Dewar's Candy Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Calloway Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Happy Jacks Hamburger & Pie Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 20th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sweet Bites N Ice
- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 920 California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Creperies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Creamistry
- Rating: 3.9/5 (417 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 California Ave. Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Crumbl - Bakersfield
- Rating: 3.9/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10530 Stockdale Hwy Ste Q100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10530 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Devil & Angel Desserts
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2701 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bread & Honey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6314 Ashe Road Ste 400 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sugar Twist Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9500 Brimhall Road Ste 507 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ocha Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 White Lane Ste D Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#17. O Ramen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (727 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5139 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Coffee Road Ste South & T Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sweet Bites N Ice
- Rating: 4.3/5 (196 reviews)
- Address: 4647 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Creperies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cafe Tori
- Rating: 4.4/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5440 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Stockdale Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5625 California Ave. Ste 300 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Red Ribbon Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5624 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Suga Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 7695 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Summit Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7100 Auburn St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mokha Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 600 Coffee Road Ste H Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Frutas Guadalajara
- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5772 Stine Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Warm & Toasty Mini Donuts & Funnel Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1801 White Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#6. K Pocha & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 White Lane Ste 101 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Baked Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Pacheco Road Ste K Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. That Smash Stack
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 9701 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ahi Sushi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Calloway Drive Ste 212 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. GhilaDolci Bakery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sweet Fix Creamery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste B-4 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.
