Highest-rated dessert shops in the Stockton area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Stockton 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 Stockton area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Stockton 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!
#23. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 2.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7908 West Lane Ste 217 Stockton, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Nation's Giant Hamburgers
- Rating: 3.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 West Hammer Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 3.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2300 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 3.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10742 Trinity Pkwy Suite B Stockton, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Baskin-Robbins
- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6021 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sweet Lab Boba Tea & Desserts
- Rating: 3.6/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 South Lower Sacramento Road Ste 130 Lodi, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mi Cocina Marketplace
- Rating: 3.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 Porter Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Best Lumpia
- Rating: 3.6/5 (576 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9305 Thornton Road Ste J Stockton, California
- Categories: Filipino, Desserts, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Crumbl - Stockton
- Rating: 3.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 864 West Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana
- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2219 West Alpine Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Crumbl - Lodi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2624 West Kettleman Lane Ste 150 Lodi, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bober Tea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 959 West March Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Frutal
- Rating: 4.1/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 East March Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.2/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128 Lincoln Center Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pietro's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 East Kettleman Lane Lodi, California
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Michoacana Prime
- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2535 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Morada Neveria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3008 East Hammer Lane Ste 113 Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dream Ice Cream Parlor
- Rating: 4.4/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5052 West Lane Ste H Stockton, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sunset Sweets
- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6649 Embarcadero Drive Stockton, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Shaved Ice, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Stockton Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2345 West Hammer Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Swirl'd Ice Cream & Shave Ice
- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2414 West Kettleman Lane Lodi, California
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Indian Curry and Grill
- Rating: 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1515 Lower Sacramento Road Lodi, California
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Fork It
- Rating: 4.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2337 Portola Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, 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.
