Highest-rated dessert shops in the Modesto area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Modesto 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 Modesto area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Modesto 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. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 2.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1630 East Hatch Road Ste D Modesto, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 2.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6333 Oakdale Road Ste East Riverbank, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Nation's Giant Hamburgers
- Rating: 3.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2509 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 3.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2221 Mchenry Ave. Ste C Modesto, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 North Carpenter Road Ste 4 Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Las Delicias
- Rating: 3.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 112 South Riverside Drive Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Indian Sweets Food and Spices
- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Mitchell Road Ste C Ceres, California
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Web's Burgers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 7th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Crumbl - Modesto
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3801 Pelandale Ave. Ste A5 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Crumbl - Riverbank
- Rating: 3.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2207 Claribel Road Ste D Riverbank, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sunlight Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.7/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1775 Mitchell Road Ceres, California
- Categories: Indian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Velvet Grill & Creamery
- Rating: 3.7/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2204 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: American, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bag o'Crab
- Rating: 3.8/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3919 Pelandale Ave. Bldg D Modesto, California
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mango Crazy
- Rating: 3.9/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 615 Kansas Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bobalicious
- Rating: 3.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2907 East Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mango Crazy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2001 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Frosty King
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 911 Paradise Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mango Crazy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1515 Mitchell Road Ceres, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#12. T-Cups Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1021 10th St. Ste A Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pink Pantherz Espresso
- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1940 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Scenic Drive In
- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1151 Scenic Drive Modesto, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tandoori Flame
- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 907 10th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Dessert European Cakes & Pastries
- Rating: 4.2/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 McHenry Ave. Ste East Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mango Crazy
- Rating: 4.3/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3020 Floyd Ave. Ste 203 Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mike's Grillhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (958 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Pelandale Ave. Ste B11 Modesto, California
- Categories: American, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Standiford Ave. Ste E17-18 Modesto, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Terrace Wine Lounge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 521 1/2 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Desserts, Paint & Sip
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ice Cream Emporium
- Rating: 4.6/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West Main St. Ripon, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Candy Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kessa's Creations
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Modesto Ca, California
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Doughchii Mochi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1578 East Whitemore Ave. Ceres, California
- Categories: Donuts, Bubble 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.
