Highest-rated dessert shops in the Niles area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Niles 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 Niles area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Niles 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!
#30. Libanais Sweets And Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 West Devon Ave. Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Categories: Lebanese, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.0/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1685 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Beard Papa's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1924 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Allegretti's Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7717 West Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Schlegl's Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3915 West Touhy Ave. Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Donuts, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Eli's Cheesecake
- Rating: 4.1/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6701 West Forest Preserve Drive Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Qahwah House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5238 West Touhy Ave. Skokie, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Maria's Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3455 West Dempster St. Skokie, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Xurro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3755 West Armitage St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Lana's Dazzling Desserts
- Rating: 4.2/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 East Dundee Road Riverside Plaza Wheeling, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Xurro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3927 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 North Northwest Hwy Park Ridge, Illinois
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Dairy Star
- Rating: 4.2/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3472 West Devon Ave. Lincolnwood, Illinois
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Markellos Baking Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Carol's Cookies
- Rating: 4.3/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3184 MacArthur Blvd. Northbrook, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sicilian Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4632 North Cumberland Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Churro Parlor
- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9707 North Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9719 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 148 North York St. Elmhurst, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Zymi Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5808 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pistachio Sweets
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 7915 Golf Road Morton Grove, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. LeilaLove Macarons
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 Higgins Road Park Ridge, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ciao Ciao Gelato & Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 5355 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Gelato, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Vaca's Creamery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2324 West Giddings St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Alice & Friends at The Glen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2071 Tower Drive Glenview, Illinois
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#5. TeaLula
- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 South Fairview Ave. Park Ridge, Illinois
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Complimentary Café
- Rating: 4.7/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4933 Oakton St. Skokie, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cheese Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Junebug Café
- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 4042 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Aghati House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 7350 West Lawrence Ave. Harwood Heights, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Loopie & Nato's Gelato
- Rating: 5.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 4968 North Milwaukee 1N Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- 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.
