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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Colorado Springs area by diners

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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 Colorado Springs area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Colorado Springs 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. Awi Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 5070 North Nevada Ave. Unit 110 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Lee's Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5660 Barnes Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Thai Guy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6821 Space Village Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sofia's Antojitos 2

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4037 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Little London Cake Shoppe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3307 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Crumbl - Colorado Springs

- Rating: 3.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 5102 North Nevada Ave. Ste 120 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. K Bop Korean Fusion Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3733 Bloomington St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Smallcakes A Cupcakery

- Rating: 3.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7335 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Cupcakes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Totally Nuts & Company

- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 919 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Peppertree Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 888 West Moreno Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Paravicini's Italian Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5925 Dublin Blvd. Ste 170 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Luna Market

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 280 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Spring Rollin'

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 600 South 21st St. Unit 150 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Till Neighborhood Bistro & Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5086 North Nevada Ste 120 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7866 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Sasquatch Cookies

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1020 East Jefferson St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Paleteria Arcoiris

- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2483 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ephemera

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 514 South Tejon St. Ste 250 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Bloom Ultra Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 114 North Tejon St. Ste 20 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Lounges, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Colorado Custard Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 906 Manitou Ave. Unit 100 Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Chuckwagon 719

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6453 Omaha Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Outside the Breadbox

- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2027 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Pizza
- 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.

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