Highest-rated dessert shops in the Fresno area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Fresno 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 Fresno area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Fresno 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. Pink Pantherz Espresso
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3862 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Crumbl - Clovis
- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1850 Herndon Ave. Ste 109 Clovis, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Spirit Made Cakes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 1345 North Willow Ave. Ste 100 Clovis , California
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Wonders Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 6127 East Kings Canyon Road Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Crave Cookie
- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 1411 Tollhouse Road Clovis, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Creme de la Cake
- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2025 West Bullard Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Hungry Bear Cookies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5090 North Palm Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Fuwa Fuwa Souffle and Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 Paseo Del Centro Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Crumbl - Fresno
- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Address: 7969 North Blackstone Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Collect Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3142 East Campus Pointe Drive Fresno, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Boba Garden
- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3741 West Shaw Ave. Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Shaved Snow, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 West Herndon Ave. Ste 100 Clovis, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. One Sweet Table
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chocolate Wishes and Treats
- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1260 Shaw Ave. Ste 115 Clovis, California
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Beard Papa's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 960 Herndon Ave. Ste 106 Clovis, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. G's Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2097 West Bullard Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Panaderia Cafe Oaxaca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2331 Villa Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dads Cookies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 7505 North Willow Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Callejas Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3207 East Shields Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Custom Cakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 4.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3090 West Shaw Ave. Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Nummy Yummy
- Rating: 4.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6648 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Vampire Penguin
- Rating: 4.6/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 East Champlain Drive Ste 108 Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Juice time
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 9525 North Sommerville Drive Fresno, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Zaatar Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1568 East Champlain Drive Ste 105 Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Kogetsu-do
- Rating: 4.8/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 F St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sweet Ppang
- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3211 East Shields Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Vanntastic Sweets
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Fulton St. Floor 10 Fresno, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Let's Roll Fresno
- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 West Olive Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cafe Daldal
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3377 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Pie Mamas
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 950 Fulton St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- 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.
