Highest-rated dessert shops in the Reno area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Reno 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 Reno area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Reno 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. Walden's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Wrap It Up
- Rating: 4.4/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6633 South Virginia St. Ste B Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Steak House at Western Village
- Rating: 4.4/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 815 Nichols Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Krazy Fruits and Snacks
- Rating: 3.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 554 East Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 935 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Cake Slice
- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 101 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 113-102 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#24. V's Churro Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 299 East Plumb Lane Ste 180 J Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sweets Handmade Candies & Ice Cream Parlor
- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4991 South Virginia St. Ste C Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Teaspoon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Vista Knoll Pkwy Ste 120 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Zozo's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3446 Lakeside Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2500 East 2nd St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Crumbl - Sparks
- Rating: 4.0/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4731 Galleria Pkwy Ste 109 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bubble Tea Station Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1495 East Prater Way Ste 111 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Claio Rotisserie
- Rating: 4.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3886 Mayberry Drive Ste D Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Twisted Sugar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 287 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 103 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Panaderia Azteca
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2145 Sutro St. Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13987 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ginna's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Scheels Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Honey Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 Keystone Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Reno Bakery & Cake Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5051 Mccarran Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Crumbl - Damonte Ranch
- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 193 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste T Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Black Rock Dessert
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 California Ave. Ste 106 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Dorinda's Chocolates - Downtown Reno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Riverside Drive Ste East Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Step Korean Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2855 North McCarran Blvd. Ste 106 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Adina's Custom Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Silver State Pie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5303 Louie Lane Bldg 4 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bouchėe Confections
- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 West Moana Lane Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Crush
- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 175 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste D Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Buttercream Bliss Gourmet Cupcakes
- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1756 Clover Leaf Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Cupcakes, Caterers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Delicious Designs
- Rating: 4.9/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5390 Riggins Court Ste B Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- 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.
