Highest-rated dessert shops in the Atlanta area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Atlanta 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 Atlanta area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlanta 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. Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5150 Buford Hwy Ste A-100 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Ali's Cookies
- Rating: 4.1/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4511 Olde Perimeter Way Ste 300 Perimeter Place Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Cafe Comma
- Rating: 4.1/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3621 Vinings Slope Southeast Ste 4150 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. BeetleCat
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 299 North Highland Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tea Leaf & Creamery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5091 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste D Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5975 Roswell Road Ste A-103 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#24. ADios Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 Walker St. Southwest Ste D Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Southern Custard
- Rating: 4.7/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3575 Durden Drive Northeast Ste 302 Brookhaven, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Petite Maison
- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6510 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: French, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Little Tart Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 99 Krog St. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Valle
- Rating: 4.1/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Peachtree St. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sweet Cheats
- Rating: 4.2/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 692-B Kirkwood Ave. Southeast Unit 1 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta - Downtown
- Rating: 4.2/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 341 Marietta St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Momo Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 8th St. Northwest Ste 100 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Zambawango
- Rating: 4.3/5 (278 reviews)
- Address: 901 Abernathy Road Northeast Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tiff's Treats
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 848 Spring St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sweet Charlie's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3872 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.3/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Caroline St. Northeast Ste B110 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Vegan, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Amorino Gelato
- Rating: 4.4/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3393 Peachtree Road Ste k111 Lenox Mall Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Julianna's Crepes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 775 Lake Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Creperies, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Saint Germain French Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 Howell Mill Road Ste 372 The Interlock Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sweet-Stack Creamery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Piedmont Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Rating: 4.4/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5306 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste B Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Kamayan Atl
- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Buford Hwy Ne Ste A230 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Filipino, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Butter & Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 Church St. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Voga Italian Gelato
- Rating: 4.7/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 299 North Highland Ave. Northeast Ste G Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kupcakerie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2781 Main St. East Point, Georgia
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sugar Shane's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Ste 30 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sugar Shane's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 398 14th St. Ste A1 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Miss D's New Orleans Style Pralines & Popcorn
- Rating: 4.9/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 209 Edgewood Ave. Southeast Ste 134 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores
- 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.
