Highest-rated dessert shops in the Greensboro area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Greensboro 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 Greensboro area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Greensboro 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!
#28. Pita Delite
- Rating: 3.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3383 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#27. US Sushi
- Rating: 3.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 Eastchester Drive High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Ichi Sushi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1564 East Highwoods Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 2.6/5 (651 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3124 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cookie Plug
- Rating: 3.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4526 West Wendover Ave. Ste D100 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Tate St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Crumbl - Lawndale
- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2629 Lawndale Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Amoroso's Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5803 Hunt Club Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Crumbl - Greensboro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 Bridford Pkwy Unit A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Thai Square
- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3361 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Maxie B's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (521 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2403 Battleground Ave. Ste 7 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Embur
- Rating: 4.3/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Smyres Place Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Peruvian, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218-Q Bridford Pkwy Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts
- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 Battleground Ave. Ste J Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Dewey's Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3326 West Friendly Ave. Ste 128 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cheesecakes by Alex
- Rating: 4.4/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cakes by B's Blue House Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. M&R ICE CREAM
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3606 North Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sweet Meg's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1577-C New Garden Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3334 North Friendly Ave. Ste 123 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Savor the Moment
- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 124 North Davie St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Super Michoacana
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3821 West Gate City Blvd. Ste R Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cozy Brew Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3707 Battleground Ave. Ste A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cattywampus General Store
- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5436 North Church St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Gift Shops, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Fig and Olive Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4507 West Market St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Augustino Gusto Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2508 New Garden Road East Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie
- Rating: 4.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1162 Revolution Mill Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ice Cream Factory
- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603 Battleground Ave. Ste F Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- 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.
