Highest-rated dessert shops in the Orlando area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Orlando 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 Orlando area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Orlando 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. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium And Savory Feast Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (3659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Universal CityWalk Orlando 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.7/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 North Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Amor Em Pedacos Bakery
- Rating: 3.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5576 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Brazilian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. JoJo's Shake Bar - Orlando
- Rating: 4.0/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9101 International Drive Ste 1208 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. SnowBean
- Rating: 4.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5310 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. I CE NY Baldwin Park
- Rating: 4.2/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4954 New Broad St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Dang Boba & Musubi House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11772 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Jeff's Bagel Run
- Rating: 4.4/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4339 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bagels, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. 1803 Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1803 East Winter Park Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3150 Orange Ave. South Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 North Park Ave. Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Bites & Bubbles
- Rating: 4.2/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1618 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Le Macaron French Pastries - Winter Park
- Rating: 4.2/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 North Park Ave. Ste I Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ice & Bites Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3402 Technological Ave. Ste 220 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Meet Fresh
- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5144 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bakery 1908
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2021 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#14. ROYALTEA
- Rating: 4.4/5 (797 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 714 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Peterbrooke Chocolatier Winter Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Park Ave. South Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Parlor Doughnuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2912 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ginther's Swirls Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11036 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Better Than Sex A Dessert Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (875 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 North Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Bacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6100 Wave Hotel Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. KŌRI Bakery & Dessert
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Orlando Ave. Ste 101 Winter Park, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gideon's Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Corrine Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Chocolate Kingdom-Factory Adventure Tour
- Rating: 4.6/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9901 Hawaiian Court Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.7/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1817 South Ferncreek Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sister Honey's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 East Michigan St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Greenery Creamery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (531 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 East Church St. Unit 112 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Rating: 4.8/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 639 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.
