Highest-rated dessert shops in the Vallejo 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 Vallejo area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Vallejo 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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#27. Nation's Giant Hamburgers

- Rating: 2.6/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2525 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Nation's Giant Hamburgers

- Rating: 2.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 191 Military East Benicia, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Nation's Giant Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16396 San Pablo Ave. Tara Hills, California
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. CREAM

- Rating: 3.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 746 Admiral Callaghan Lane Vallejo, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Red Ribbon Bakeshop

- Rating: 3.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3495 Sonoma Blvd. Ste I Vallejo, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Anna's Danish Cookies

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Napa, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Cabalen Filipino Cuisine

- Rating: 3.6/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1572 Sycamore Ave. Ste F Hercules, California
- Categories: Filipino, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Hummingbird Bakery & Dessert Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3272 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Crumbl - Vallejo

- Rating: 3.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 764 Admiral Callahan Lane Ste B Vallejo, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Out The Dough

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 Main St. Martinez, California
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Crumbl - Fairfield

- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5089 Business Center Drive Ste 100 Fairfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Dos Botellas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3427 Broadway St. American Canyon, California
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Double Rainbow Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 560 1st St. Ste A105 Benicia, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Sharky's Chicken and Fish - Vallejo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3730 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Patricks Famous Pies

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1524 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bull Valley Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1000 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14 Canyon Lake Drive Port Costa, California
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Pizza Twist

- Rating: 4.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 San Pablo Ave. Unit B6 Hercules, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Just a Simple Cupcake

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Vallejo, California
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Sugar Toof

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: Hercules, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Cafe 86

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3495 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Butter Pecan Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1889 San Pablo Ave. Pinole, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Fox & Fawn Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 1st St. Benicia, California
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. LASO

- Rating: 4.8/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Antonina Ave. Ste 5 American Canyon, California
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Cakes by Karl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1339 Springs Road Vallejo, California
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sweet Pipers

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2352-A San Pablo Av Pinole, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Nunu's Desserts with Soul

- Rating: 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Del Mar Ave. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Delicieuses Crepes

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 Marin St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Creperies, 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.