Highest-rated dessert shops in the Minneapolis area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Minneapolis 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!
#25. The Copper Hen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2515 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tea House Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 University Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Szechuan, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Twin City Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 North Garden Floor 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Los Ocampo
- Rating: 3.9/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 809 East Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 14th Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. yum! Kitchen and Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (616 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Woolley's Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7901 34th Ave. South Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mu Mu Tea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 313 Southeast Huron Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Rustica Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3220 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Wagner's Drive-In
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7000 West Broadway Ave. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Thirty Bales
- Rating: 4.1/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1106 Main St. Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Iconos Gastro Cantina
- Rating: 4.1/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 2937 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Amy's Cupcake Shoppe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 Mainstreet Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Edwards Dessert Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 North Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sonny's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3403 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Black Sea Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 Snelling Ave. North Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 6601 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Honey & Rye Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Bungalow Club
- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 East Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gai Noi
- Rating: 4.3/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1610 Harmon Place Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Noodles, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bar La Grassa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1721 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Washington Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thirsty Whale Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4149 Fremont Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Traffic St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit
- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 272 Snelling Ave. South Ste 100 Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Porzana
- Rating: 4.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 200 North 1st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Empanadas
- 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.
