Highest-rated dessert shops in the Tampa area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Tampa 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 Tampa area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Tampa 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!
#20. Burger 21 - Carrollwood
- Rating: 3.6/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11777 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sprinkles Tampa
- Rating: 3.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 717 South Dakota Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Gigi's Cupcakes
- Rating: 3.8/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3810 Neptune Ave. Ste B -2 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Lona By Chef Richard Sandoval
- Rating: 3.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 505 Water St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Yuengling
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11109 North 30th St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Hampton Chocolate Factory
- Rating: 4.2/5 (204 reviews)
- Address: 615 Channelside Drive Tampa Bay, Florida
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Willa's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West Fig St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tanya & Matt's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15742 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bake'n Babes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 231 East Davis Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Felicitous
- Rating: 4.4/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11706 North 51st St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. OLIVIA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1441 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 West Swann Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. On Swann
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2135 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1501 West Swann Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bars, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Hyppo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 South Village Cir Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14320 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Ricopan Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8302 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sea Maids Creamery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4230 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Flan Factory
- Rating: 4.7/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1718 North Nebraska Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Toffee to Go & More
- Rating: 4.8/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3251 West Bay To Bay Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Chill Bros Scoop Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 East 7th Ave. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. K Dessert cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 7525 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa Bay, Florida
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- 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.
