Highest-rated dessert shops in the Denver area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Denver 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 Denver area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Denver 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!
#30. Rheinlander Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Bon Ami
- Rating: 4.3/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 295 South Pennsylvania St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, French, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8261 East Northfield Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cuban, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Roaming Buffalo BBQ
- Rating: 4.4/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2387 South Downing St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 5024 West 92nd Ave. Ste B-1 Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Makizushico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Address: 5950 South Platte Canyon Road Unit D22 Littleton, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Masha and the Bear
- Rating: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12101 East Iliff Ave. Ste M Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Russian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Greenwich Denver
- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Address: 3258 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mango Mango Dessert
- Rating: 4.4/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Pasty Republic
- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4166 Tennyson St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Voodoo Doughnut
- Rating: 4.4/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 98 South Broadway Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Frozen Spirals
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5055 West 72nd Ave. Unit F Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3536 West 44th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Bar Max
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2412 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Vermouth Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 North Dallas St. Ste 146 Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Trompeau Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2950 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Nuggs Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5135 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Grammy's Italian Goodies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4601 Harlan St. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1882 Old South Pearl St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Yours Truly Cupcake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3563 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Vinh Xuong Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2370 West Alameda Unit 15 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.6/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3475 West 32nd Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4433 West 29th Ave. Ste 101 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Reunion Bread
- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Address: 3350 Brighton Blvd. Ste 140 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dochi - Denver
- Rating: 4.6/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2449 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Black Box Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5505 West 20th Ave. Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Legacy Pie Co.
- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4000 Tennyson St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Milk Tea People
- Rating: 4.8/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1641 Market St. Ste 133 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Istanbul Cafe And Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 South Monaco Pkwy Unit 9 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Turkish, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Knead the Bakery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6510 Wadsworth Blvd. Unit 200 Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, 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.
