Highest-rated dessert shops in the Winston-Salem area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Winston-Salem 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!
#20. Dewey's Bakery
- Rating: 3.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 262 South Stratford Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ketchie Creek Bakery and Cafe - Clemmons
- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6344 Clemmons Point Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crumbl - Winston-Salem
- Rating: 3.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1039 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gigi's Cupcakes of Winston-Salem
- Rating: 3.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205-I S. Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Midtown Cafe & Dessertery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Peach Cobbler Factory- Winston-Salem
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 664 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Jonestown Road Ste L Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dewey's Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2876 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Little Richard's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.1/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6470 Stadium Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. To Your Health Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1263 Creekshire Way Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bll Rotisserie Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 380 Knollwood St. Ste A Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 678 Saint George Square Court Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 North Patterson Ave. Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Gardens, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Abbott's Frozen Custard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 6312 Clemmons Point Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Specialty Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Humble Bee Shoppe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Brookstown Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bobby Boy Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Reynolda Road Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Melrose Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1608 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. NataBelles Desserts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 456 Knollwood St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mama Mia Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2731 Lewisville Clemmons Road Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Pretzels, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Twin City Sweets
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2594 West Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.
