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

- Rating: 4.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 Engle St. Englewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 Broadway Elmwood Park, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sweet Churros & Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 262 Broad Ave. Palisades Park, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. T-Swirl Crêpe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 Main St. Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Categories: Creperies, Gluten-Free, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Sook Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (998 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 South Broad St. Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Glaze Donuts

- Rating: 4.3/5 (612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 358 River Road New Milford, New Jersey
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. It's Delicious

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Main St. Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Tous Les Jours

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 387 South Washington Ave. Bergenfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Bibble & Sip

- Rating: 4.4/5 (5968 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 253 West 51st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Two Ladies Bakery North

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 446 Blvd. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Something Sweet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 150 West 55th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. C Squared Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 216 Blvd. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Cafe Hasbrouck Heights

- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 246 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. MORU

- Rating: 4.5/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1629 Schlosser St. Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Urban Leaf Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 182 D Kingsland St. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Black Magic Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 19 West Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Uptown Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 108 West Pleasant Ave. Maywood, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Erie Coffee Shop & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Franklin Place Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Chip City

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 305 East Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. La Tabatiere

- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 Herbert Ave. Closter, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Baking Grace

- Rating: 4.7/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 718 Lafayette Ave. Hawthorne, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ciel Dessert

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 273 Center Ave. Westwood, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Qahwah House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 441 Crooks Ave. Clifton, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cafe Teasia

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 528 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. CHOCnyc

- Rating: 4.7/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4996 Broadway New York, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. D's Dough

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 86 Palisade Ave. Cliffside Park, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Chocolate House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1131 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Creperies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tsaocaa - Englewood

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 23 Nathaniel Place Englewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Le Carré Café & Pâtisserie

- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 94 Broadway Hillsdale, New Jersey
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Steph's Macarons

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 150 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Macarons
- 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.