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

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2 Church St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Pie Store

- Rating: 4.2/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Watchung Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, British, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Soul Sweet Boutique

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 162-164 Van Buren St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Milk Sugar Love

- Rating: 4.3/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 McWilliams Place Hamilton Square Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pure Love Pies

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 64 4th Ave. East Orange, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Le French Dad Boulangerie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Church St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Able Baker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 187 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Nasto's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Jefferson St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mango Mango Dessert

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 175 2nd St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Vesta Chocolate

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 598 Valley Road Ste 2 Upper Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. 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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#17. Cafe Teasia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 South Ave. East Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Absolute Zero Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 410 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Lavaccino

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1 Flagship St. Bayonne, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 749 Bloomfield Ave. Unit B West Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Tea Store

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Watchung Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, British
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Benvenuti Montclair

- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 20 Church St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Gelato, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Délice Macarons

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 Eastman St. Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Baonanas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 181 Monticello Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Polkadot Cake Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 Stuyvesant Ave. Lyndhurst, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Willow and Olivia Creations

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 Main St. West Orange, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Shortbread Society

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Double Batch Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1102 Avenue C Bayonne, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Bloom Cakes and Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 79 Bloomfield Ave. Unit B Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Shi's Cakes Coffeehouse

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 85 Franklin St. Belleville, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, 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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