Highest-rated dessert shops in the Detroit area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Detroit 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 Detroit area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Detroit 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!
#20. JoJo's Shake Bar - Detroit
- Rating: 3.2/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 88 West Columbia St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Astoria Pastry Shop
- Rating: 3.3/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 South Main St. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Seva Detroit
- Rating: 3.7/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 66 East Forest Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Vegetarian, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Astoria Pastry Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 541 Monroe St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Potato Place
- Rating: 3.9/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 West Warren Ave. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. New Palace Bakery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9833 Joseph Campau St. Hamtramck, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Shatila Bakery - Dearborn
- Rating: 3.9/5 (877 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14300 West Warren Ave. Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cheat Treats
- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5838 Schaefer Road Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Donuts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Masri Sweets
- Rating: 4.2/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5755 Schaefer Road Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Polish Village Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (704 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2990 Yemans St. Hamtramck, Michigan
- Categories: Polish, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Treat dreams
- Rating: 4.2/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22965 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 South Main St. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Le Suprême
- Rating: 4.3/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1265 Washington Blvd. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: French, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sister Pie
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8066 Kercheval St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13835 West 9 Mile Road Oak Park, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Detroit
- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1220 Griswold St. Detroit, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee Roasteries, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Haraz Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13810 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pagos Ice Cream Rolls and Drinks
- Rating: 4.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 623 South Washington Ave. Royal Oak, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kitty's Cheesecakes & More
- Rating: 4.7/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 681 East 8 Mile Road Ferndale, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Qahwah House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6655 Schaefer Road Dearborn, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, 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.
