Highest-rated dessert shops in the St. Louis 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 St. Louis area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of St. Louis 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!

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#26. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 3.0/5 (671 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1062 St. Louis Galleria Pkwy St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 3.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 North Euclid Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 3.2/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6301 Delmar Blvd. University City, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 3.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1136 Washington Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. La Bonne Bouchee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (575 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12344 Olive Blvd. Westgate Center Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Fitz's SoCo

- Rating: 3.9/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5244 South Lindbergh Blvd. Sappington, Missouri
- Categories: American, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Hot Box Cookies

- Rating: 3.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 54 North Euclid Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Cyrano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 East Lockwood Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Kaldi's Coffee Roasting

- Rating: 4.1/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 270 North Skinker Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Park Avenue Coffee - Lafayette Square

- Rating: 4.2/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. The Biscuit Joint

- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2649 Washington Ave. Ste A1 Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 South 12th St. St Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4400 Manchester Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Baileys' Chocolate Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1915 Park Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Lounges, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Parkmoor

- Rating: 4.1/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 West Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Pan D'olive

- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603 Mccausland Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Edera Italian Eatery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Maryland Plaza St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Cup

- Rating: 4.3/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 Maryland Plz Rear Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Truffles

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9202 Clayton Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Hank's Cheesecakes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1063 South Big Bend Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Pint Size Bakery & Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3133 Watson Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 Demun Ave. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (718 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1637 South 18th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4715 Macklind St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Cakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 Tamm Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Nathaniel Reid Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11243 Manchester Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- 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.