Highest-rated dessert shops in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of New Orleans 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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#30. Feng Cha

- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2131 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Buttermilk Drop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1781 North Dorgenois St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Batture Bites & Brew

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 503 Causeway Blvd. Jefferson, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sal's Sno-Ball Stand

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1823 Metairie Ave. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Ms K's Pralines

- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3536 18th St. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. O'Delice French Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6033 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Sucré

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1004 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Fudgery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 631 Decatur St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Nonno's Cajun Cuisine and Pastries

- Rating: 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2517 Bayou Road New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sno-la Uptown

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8108 Hampson St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mama's Place

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1624 Hesiod St. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. La Michoacána

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2309 David Drive Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Decatur St. Ste 106 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Creole Creamery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6260 Vicksburg St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. T-Swirl Crepe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Severn Ave. Ste 106 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Creperies, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Creole Creamery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2565 Metairie Road Ste 104 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Abbott's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 628 Toulouse St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Popbar - New Orleans

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 207 North Peters St. Ste 2B New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Shaya

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1762 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4213 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Nola Cookie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: New Orleans , Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. éclair délicieux

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Terry Pkwy Terrytown, Louisiana
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Magic Sweets

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Hickory Ave. Ste D Harahan, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Ste 100 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Sweet Handkraft

- Rating: 4.6/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3262 Severn Ave. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Crescent Counter

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 800 Common St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Dream House Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1331 Barataria Blvd. Ste C Marrero, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Euphorbia Kava Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8726 Oak St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Loretta's Authentic Pralines

- Rating: 4.7/5 (521 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 North Peters St. Stall 9 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Candy Stores, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. LadyB's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. NoLa Cookie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 420 Hickory Ave. Harahan, Louisiana
- 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.