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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Omaha area by diners

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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 Omaha area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Omaha 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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#30. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

- Rating: 3.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 South 71st St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Do-It-Yourself Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

- Rating: 3.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7201 Military Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Maria's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7630 Burlington St. Ralston, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16881 Burke St. Ste 107 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Do-It-Yourself Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Ramona's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 8510 North 30th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Time Out Foods

- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3518 North 30th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Jones Bros Cupcakes

- Rating: 3.3/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2121 South 67th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Zio's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7834 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Dolci Old Market

- Rating: 3.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Gigi's Cupcakes of Omaha

- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16811 Burke St. Ste 115 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Maharaja Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 North 114th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 East Gold Coast Road Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bigway Chicken & Catfish

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4725 South 96th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Fish & Chips, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Crumbl - Omaha Northwest

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3606 North 156th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. SmallCakes Omaha

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 Tara Plz Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe - Dundee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5026 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Okra African Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 608 South 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: African, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Bubbly Tart

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Leavenworth St. Ste 1 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Tous Les Jours

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 7538 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 North 40th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Cordial Cherry

- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16939 Wright Plz The Shops At Legacy Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Dirty Dough Cookies - La Vista

- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 12434 Southport Pkwy Ste 400 La Vista, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Centi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 501 South 11th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Grand Patisserie

- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 14451 West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Carter & Rye

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3544 Center St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- 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.

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