Highest-rated dessert shops in the Louisville area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Louisville 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 Louisville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Louisville 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. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5606 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Crumbl - Paddock
- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4110 Summit Plaza Drive Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. I Love Tacos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#27. ROC Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Crumbl - Fern Creek
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 7714 Bardstown Road Ste 106 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. River Road BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3017 River Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Week-end Burgers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 5600 National Turnpike Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Shady Lane Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4806 Brownsboro Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tikka Tacos
- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3311 Preston Hwy Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3737 Lexington Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Pine Room
- Rating: 4.1/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 6325 River Road Prospect, Kentucky
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Comfy Cow
- Rating: 4.2/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Herr Lane Ste 118 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Bakery at Sullivan University
- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9980 Linn Station Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Southern, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Macaron Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 East Market St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. CM Chicken of Louisville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2221 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Honeydew - Bubble Tea and more
- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 135 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Chasse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1359 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Plehn's Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3940 Shelbyville Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Half-Peach Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 170 Sears Ave. Saint Matthews, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sweet Savannah's Frozen Yogurt & Toppings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10108 Taylorsville Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Red Hot Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1399 Lexington Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweets by Millie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 223 South Hancock St. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Bae's Baekery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1804 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4505 Shelbyville Road Ste 100 Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Scoop Waffle & Sweet shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 Charlestown New Albany Road Ste 102 Jeffersonville, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Penny & Pearls Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 106 Fairfax Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Philly's Best Frozen Desserts
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 307 Wallace Ave. Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1559 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky
- Categories: 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.
