Highest-rated dessert shops in the Asheville area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Asheville 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 Asheville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Asheville 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!
#23. Crumbl - Westgate
- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 5 Westgate Pkwy Ste 130 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Blackbird Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (669 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mela Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 North Lexington Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1838 Hendersonville Road Ste A-102 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yolo Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. French Broad Chocolate Lounge
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 South Pack Sq Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. District 42
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 7 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Hop S&W
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 56 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. 10th Muse Comfort Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1475 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Leo's House of Thirst
- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1055 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ultimate Ice Cream Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1070 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Hop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 640 Merrimon Ave. Ste 103 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Boston Way Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Odd's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Old Europe Pastries
- Rating: 4.4/5 (781 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Broadway St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Double D's Coffee & Desserts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Filo Pastries and Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Hop West
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 721 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bargello
- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 7 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Asheville Chocolate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Broadway St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. French Broad Chocolate Cookies & Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 21 Buxton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Chocolate Fetish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36 Haywood St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Khao Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 2145 Hendersonville Road Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, 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.
