Highest-rated dessert shops in the Jacksonville area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Jacksonville 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. Frosted by Darla
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12226 Beach Blvd. Ste 4 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Kofta Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 11380 Beach Blvd. Ste 2 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Hungry Caterpillar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2624 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 3 Emed Multispecialty Group Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Crumbl - San Marco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2039 Hendricks Ave. Ste 214 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sweet Pete's Candy
- Rating: 4.3/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 North Hogan St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Biscottis
- Rating: 4.3/5 (895 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3556 St. John's Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2023 Park Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taverna Oceana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1988 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12224 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mayday Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 90 Riverside Ave. Ste 605 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. BB's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. San Marco Dreamette
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1905 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Kosher
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Say So Sweets
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 11757 Beach Blvd. Ste 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9925 San Jose Blvd. Unit 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cupcakes, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Peterbrooke Chocolatier San Marco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2024 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#15. First Coast Cookies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4610 San Juan Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tiki Java Jax
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5711 Bowden Road Ste 5 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dreamette
- Rating: 4.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3646 Post St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Funnel Cake Spot
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5913 Merrill Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sivada's Cupcakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3645 St. Johns Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jax Fish Fry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8380 Baymeadows Road Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Othello
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1555 North Pearl St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Funnel Cake Queen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 Arlington Expy Regency Square Mall Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9891-6 San Jose Blvd. Ste 6 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cupcake Fifty Etc
- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6236 Merrill Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hudson Cookie Co
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3611 St. Johns Bluff Road South Ste 103 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 8635 Blanding Blvd. Ste 202A Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 North Main St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Corner Farm Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6661 Bowden Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Happy Brew Coffee Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3200 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, 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.
