Highest-rated dessert shops in the Worcester area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Worcester 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 Worcester area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Worcester 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!
#21. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 2.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: One Kelley Square Space 1B Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Good Guys Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 865 Main St. Leicester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Crumbl - Millbury
- Rating: 2.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 70 Worcester-Providence Tpk Ste 619 Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Miranda Bread
- Rating: 2.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Meraki
- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 274 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. 110 Grill Millbury
- Rating: 3.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 70 MA-146 Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gerardo's Italian Bakery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 Turnpike Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Table Talk Pies
- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 153 Green St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Yoway Cafe & Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 395 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Grafton Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Bridge St. North Grafton, Massachusetts
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ready Set Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 292 West Boylston St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Oxfords Casual Dining
- Rating: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Millbury Blvd. Oxford, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Queen's Cups
- Rating: 4.3/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Water St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Addie Lee's Soul Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 596 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Soul Food, Desserts, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweets N' Java
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1059 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. On the Rise Baking
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Pleasant St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 98 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Corner - Worcester
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 120 June St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#3. One Love Ma Maebelle's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 160 Green St. Ste 3 Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Caribbean, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Siam 9 Thai Cuisine - Holden
- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 456 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Palma's Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Rice Sq Ste B Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, 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.
