
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boulder area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boulder 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 Boulder area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boulder 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!
#25. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 2.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 13th St. Ste 2 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cosmo's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3117 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Crumbl - Longmont
- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1248 South Hover St. Ste 100 Longmont, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bittersweet - Cafe & Confections
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 836 Main St. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Spruce Confections
- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4684 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bacco Trattoria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Roadhouse Boulder Depot
- Rating: 3.7/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2366 Junction Place Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pizza 3.14
- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1313 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Crumbl - Superior
- Rating: 3.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 302 Center Drive Ste B Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Spruce Confections
- Rating: 3.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 767 Pearl St. Ste B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Boss Lady Pizza - Superior
- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1613 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Phuket Thai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1156 West Dillon Road Ste 4 Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Boulder Baked
- Rating: 4.0/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Unit H Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Que Rico
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1855 29th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Basta
- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Ste D155 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tod's Espresso Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6558 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 669 South Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 637 Front St. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Piece, Love and Chocolate
- Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2628 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Formosa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 4920 Pearl St. Unit C Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Taiwanese, Dim Sum, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lewis Sweet Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Souvenir Shops, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Enchanted Oven
- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 520 Zang St. Ste M Broomfield, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Holy Crêpe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1650 Broadway Ste A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, French, 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.