Highest-rated dessert shops in the Memphis area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Memphis 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 Memphis area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Memphis 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!
#26. Dyer's Burgers
- Rating: 3.4/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Beale St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cocozza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 106 Harbor Town Square Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Cafe Med
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1817 Kirby Pkwy Ste 7 Germantown, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bartlett Breakfast Factory
- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6301 Stage Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Crumbl - East Memphis
- Rating: 3.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 711 South Mendenhall Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Crumbl - Germantown
- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 7605 West Farmington Blvd. Ste 3 Germantown, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Peabody Deli and Desserts
- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Delis, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 South Highland St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 200 Beale St. Ste C Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#17. ACRE
- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 690 South Perkins Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Southern, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Milk Dessert Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1789 Kirby Pkwy Ste 10 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Lobby Bar At The Peabody
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 149 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Lounges, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sweden Kream
- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1472 National St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Alcenia's Desserts & Preserves Shop
- Rating: 4.2/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 North Main St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Soul Food, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ibis Memphis
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 314 South Main St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tsunami Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 928 South Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood, Tapas/Small Plates, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 681 South White Station Road Ste 101 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Quintessential Sweets
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2811 Bartlett Blvd. Bartlett, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ricki's Cookie Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5068 Park Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. MEMPops
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1350 Concourse Ave. Ste 133 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Stickem
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1788 Madison Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Kebab, Chicken Wings, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Beale Sweets Sugar Shack
- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 156 Beale St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Makeda's Homemade Cookies
- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2370 Airways Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 488 South 2nd St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Ginger's Bread & Co
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1613 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Curb Side Casseroles
- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5130 Wheelis Drive Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Comfort Food, Bakeries, 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.
