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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Baton Rouge area by diners

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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 Baton Rouge area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Baton Rouge 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!

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#27. Fat Boys Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3624 Nicholson Road Bldg 500 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8334 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Great American Cookies

- Rating: 2.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 17357 Airline Hwy Ste A Prairieville, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland's

- Rating: 2.9/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6171 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 3.1/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 West Chimes St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Peach Cobbler Factory

- Rating: 3.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 7514 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Crumbl - Baton Rouge

- Rating: 3.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6555 Siegen Lane Ste 10 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Ambrosia Bakery

- Rating: 3.3/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8546 Siegen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Burger IM

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7673 Perkins Road Ste B-1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Sushi Masa

- Rating: 3.7/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5837 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. KOK Wings And Things

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. King Kong Milk Tea and Smoothie

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8342 Perkins Road Ste C Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3535 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Geisha Sushi With a Flair

- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17097 Airline Hwy Ste 104 Prairieville, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Albasha Greek Lebanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5454 Bluebonnet Road Ste G Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Lebanese, Greek, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Rue Beignet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18135 East Petroleum Drive Ste H Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Elsie's Plate & Pie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1042 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3145 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Les Amis Bake Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11826 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Light House Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Lee Drive Ste O Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Popaletas - Baton Rouge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4855 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Cookies By Design

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste D Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Flowers & Gifts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Coffee Joy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Perkins Road Ste 1B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- 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.

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