Highest-rated dessert shops in the Los Angeles area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Los Angeles 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. Bottega Louie
- Rating: 4.1/5 (19252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. KITH Treats
- Rating: 4.1/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8500 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Levain Bakery - Larchmont Village
- Rating: 4.1/5 (686 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 North Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Monarca Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6091 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Winston Pies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 8366 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Ridges Churro Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cafe Upper
- Rating: 4.2/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 South Hobart Blvd. Ste 101 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Churros Calientes
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2097 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11521 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sul & Beans
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1888 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 Western Ave. Suite 208-A Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bhan Kanom Thai
- Rating: 4.3/5 (905 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5271 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Thai, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Anko
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1045 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 South Western Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Somisomi
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1976 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 South Western Ave. Ste 208-A Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Melo Melo Coconut Dessert
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3470 West 6th St. Ste 2B Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Specialty Food, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 North La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Magpies Softserve
- Rating: 4.4/5 (825 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2660 Griffith Park Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Somemore LA
- Rating: 4.4/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2717 West Olympic Blvd. Unit 106 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Oakobing
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 West 6th St. Unit 2 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cake and Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8709 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tangtastic
- Rating: 4.6/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 698 Vermont Ave. Ste 101 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Shop, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bacio di Latte
- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 141 1/2 North Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. DAMO
- Rating: 4.6/5 (766 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 West 8th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
- Rating: 4.6/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 829 North Highland Ave. Floor 2 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fugetsu-Do
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1459 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 East 1st St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Candy Stores, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. brown bag cookies
- Rating: 4.7/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3450 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 106 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5261 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Gelato, Desserts, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Beignets du Monde
- Rating: 4.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 2803 West 116th St. Hawthorne, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Artelice Patisserie
- Rating: 4.8/5 (633 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 117 North San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, California
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Flour Fresh Cream Donut
- Rating: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 833 South Western Ave. Ste 38 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Fun Ol' Cakes
- Rating: 4.8/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4963 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sweets Talk
- Rating: 4.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 7901 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 107 West Hollywood, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, 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.
