Highest-rated Dessert Shops in the Rochester Area by Diners

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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Rochester 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 Rochester area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Rochester 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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#24. Village Coal Tower Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Schoen Place Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Caraglios Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2186 Empire Blvd. Webster, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 3.1/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1333 Mount Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

#21. 110 Grill - Henrietta

- Rating: 3.2/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 780 Jefferson Road Henrietta, New York
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#20. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 3.3/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3349 Monroe Ave. Pittsford Plaza Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Yotality Frozen Yogurt

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 South Main St. Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Dolce Cupcakery

- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 State St. Bldg R Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Char Steak & Lounge

- Rating: 3.7/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 550 East Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Mochinut - Rochester

- Rating: 3.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 544 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Donuts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Crumbl - Henrietta

- Rating: 3.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 Marketplace Drive Ste 120 Henrietta, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Lento Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 274 Goodman St. North Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Leonore's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 703 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Thai, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. White Rabbit Dessert Experience

- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1635 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Waffles, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Clinton Ave. South Tops Brighton Plz Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Oriens Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Long Pond Road Country Village Plaza Rochester, New York
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 720 Jefferson Road Ste 900 Henrietta, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Swiftwater Brewery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 378 Mount Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Premier Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 South Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Seoul Drop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1900 South Clinton Ave. Ste 410 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Abbott's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1855 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Voula's Greek Sweets

- Rating: 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 439 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 247 North Goodman St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Jenny's Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 125 White Spruce Blvd. Ste 200 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp