Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boise area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boise 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 Boise area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boise 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!
#25. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.4/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3573 East Longwing Lane Ste 130 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#24. TCBY Fred Meyer Plaza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 North Locust Grove Ste A Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 3.2/5 (448 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 North Milwaukee Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Yonutz Boise
- Rating: 3.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 8637 West Franklin Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 3.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 North Eagle Road Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Creperie Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7709 West Overland Road Ste 130 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.6/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3180 East Lanark St. Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crumbl - Meridian
- Rating: 3.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3340 North Eagle Road Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sushi Joy
- Rating: 3.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2275 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Goldy's Corner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Crumbl - Boise
- Rating: 3.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8665 West Franklin Road Ste 8665 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3693 East Longwing Lane Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Vegan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Vincenzo Trattoria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6970 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Smallcakes Idaho: Cupcakery & Creamery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9050 West Overland Road Ste 130 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Stella's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 2826 South Eagle Road Ste 140 Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cookie Dough Bliss
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3223 East Louise Drive Ste 101 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Boise Pie Co
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Urban Fox - Coffee & Boba
- Rating: 4.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2970 North Eagle Road Ste 100 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store
- Rating: 4.4/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1502 North 13th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy Stores, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Percy
- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 South 4th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. One Haute Cookie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 257 East State St. Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Cooking Classes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Emmeli's Cake
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1545 South Hervey St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Granny C's Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 5120 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Crumbl - Eagle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3116 East State St. Ste 130 Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6911 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, 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.
