Highest-rated dessert shops in the Pittsburgh area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Pittsburgh 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!
#22. Over Eden
- Rating: 3.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Address: 177 40th St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Prantl's Bakery
- Rating: 3.7/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5525 Walnut St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sinful Sweets Chocolate Company
- Rating: 3.9/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pink Box Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2104 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bethel Bakery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Brightwood Road Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Custom Cakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Uptown Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 723 Washington Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Milk Shake Factory
- Rating: 4.2/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1705 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Arriviste Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5730 Ellsworth Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. LeoGreta
- Rating: 4.3/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 West Main St. Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Butterwood Bake Consortium
- Rating: 4.3/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5222 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Waffallonia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#11. MilkShake Factory Downtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sumi's Cakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2119 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Korean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Big Dog Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2717 Sarah St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Sabor Latin Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Allegro Hearth Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2034 Murray Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Siempre Algo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 414 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Page's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4112 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6520 Wilkins Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pizza Lupo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 5123 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Jean-Marc Chatellier's French Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 North Ave. Millvale, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Antney's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1316 Poplar St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 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.
