Highest-rated dessert shops in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Sacramento 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!

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#30. Crumbl - West Sacramento

- Rating: 3.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 2155 Town Center Plz Ste E170 West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Mochinut

- Rating: 3.9/5 (234 reviews)
- Address: 1714 15th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Kusina @ Lumpia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4301 Truxel Road Ste D4 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Leatherby's Family Creamery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2333 Arden Way Sacramento, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Creamy's by Cayla Jordan

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1610 R St. Ste 115 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pearls Boba and Shaved Ice

- Rating: 4.0/5 (598 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2264 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste 102 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cerealism

- Rating: 4.1/5 (242 reviews)
- Address: 128 K St. Old Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Bubble Hive

- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2302 Arden Way Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Neveria Y Fruteria Albertico's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.2/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5726 Watt Ave. North Highlands, California
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3880 Truxel Road Ste 100 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Yo-Yo Yogurt

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste 10 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. University of Beer - East Sacramento

- Rating: 4.7/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5090 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sports Bars, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Lazi Cow - Arden Arcade

- Rating: 4.2/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1582 Howe Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2511 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste B Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Cakes By Jeff The Chef

- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 K St. Ste 210 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. BAD Bakers - Expo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 Exposition Blvd. Ste 600 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Cocomilk Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6519 Savings Place Ste 225 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Chocolate Bash

- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8304 Delta Shores Cir South Ste 120 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mochi Dough

- Rating: 4.4/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6900 65th St. Ste 2 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Osaka-Ya

- Rating: 4.4/5 (839 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 10th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Japanese, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Salt & Straw

- Rating: 4.4/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 R St. Unit 100 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Real Pie Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 24th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Goodie Tuchews

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 L St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

- Rating: 4.6/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2413 J St. Ste 120 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Macarons, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Somisomi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3590 Crocker Drive Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Korean, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. I Love Pie Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste L Carmichael, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sweet Dozen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5207 Madison Ave. Ste East Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Matcha Cafe Maiko

- Rating: 4.6/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6905 Stockton Blvd. Ste 240 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Ice Dream

- Rating: 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8775 Center Pkwy Ste 200 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. VolksWaffle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4140 Manzanita Ave. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Waffles
- 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.