Highest-rated dessert shops in the Grand Rapids area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Grand Rapids 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!
#24. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3777 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mithu Sri Lankan & Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4309 Kalamazoo Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian, Sri Lankan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 44 Ionia Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company
- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2255 Alpine Ave. Northwest Walker, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Haute
- Rating: 3.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 35 Oakes St. Southwest New Hotel Mertens Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cookies By Design
- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3080 44th St. Southwest Grandville, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Flowers & Gifts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Testa Rossa Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1017 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Crumbl - Grand Rapids
- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3577 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Underground Cookie Club
- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5422 Division Ave. South Kentwood, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. High Tea
- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1522 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, British
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cakabakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 919 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pinkie'S Ice Cream & Desserts
- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1127 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Field & Fire
- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 Ionia Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Lotería
- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 705 28th St. Southwest Ste East Wyoming, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Bond Ave. Ste 101 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pochis Sweet Designs
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 44 Ionia Ave. Sw Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Colombian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. OPPA Sushi & Korean
- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3233 Alpine Ave. Northwest Ste A Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Pump House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2090 Celebration Drive Northeast Ste 120 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Field & Fire
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 820 Monroe Ave. Northwest Ste 100 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. One Stop Coney Shop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 154 East Fulton St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Grand Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1280 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Kebab, Indian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Firefox&CMChicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3323 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Specialty Food, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mokaya
- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 638 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5121 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- 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.
