Highest-rated dessert shops in the Honolulu area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Honolulu 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 Honolulu area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Honolulu 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. Ice Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive Ste 249 Aiea, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Frostcity
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1039 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1517 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hawaiian Happy Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 Walina St. Ste 32 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lanikai Mochi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Kapahulu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Japanese, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Cookie Lady Hawaii
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 808 Sheridan St. Ste 309 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Hawaiian Pie Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 508 Waiakamilo Road Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Lahaina Shave Ice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 Beach Walk Ste 100 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Malu
- Rating: 4.6/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 661 Keeaumoku St. Ste 106-E Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Slice By HB Baking
- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1016 Kapahulu Ave. Unit 150 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Gelateria Italian Style Frozen Desserts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 Cedar St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Olili
- Rating: 4.6/5 (307 reviews)
- Address: 2380 Kuhio Ave. Floor 2 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Hawaiian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Fujiya Hawaii
- Rating: 4.6/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Hau'oli St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
- Rating: 4.7/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 Kapahulu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Niu Soft Serve
- Rating: 4.7/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 South King St. Unit B-4 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Little Sweet
- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 756 Palani Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#15. CeCe Patisserie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 98 199 Kamehameha Hwy Ste F4 Aiea, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Nana's Green Tea
- Rating: 4.7/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2250 Kalākaua Ave. Ste 5 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Izu's Mochi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Kaka'ako Farmers Market Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Uncle Clay's House Of Pure Aloha
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2037 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 820 West Hind Drive Ste 116 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bake N Break
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Hoolai St. Kailua, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Benjamin's Sweets
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1013 Maunakea St. Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. No Ka 'Oi Cookie Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Vavin Dessert Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2113 Kalakaua Ave. Unit 202 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Wallflour Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. MOSA
- Rating: 4.8/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2238 Lau'ula St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Beyond Pastry Studio
- Rating: 4.8/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1067 Alakea St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sucré: A Pâtisserie
- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Kaneohe, Hawaii
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Uncle's Handmade Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Kaneohe, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Aloha Creamery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive Aiea Shopping Center Aiea, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Popcorn Shops, 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.
