Highest-rated dessert shops in the Nashville 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 Nashville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Nashville 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!

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#26. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 3.1/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 253 Opry Mills Drive Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 3.2/5 (662 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2133 Green Hills Village Drive Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cilantro Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 8th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Giovanni Ristorante

- Rating: 3.3/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 909 20th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Bavarian Bierhaus

- Rating: 3.6/5 (759 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Opry Mills Drive Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: German, Beer Bar, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The 404 Kitchen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 507 12th Ave. South Floor 2 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Modern European, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. E3 Chophouse

- Rating: 3.8/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1628 21st Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Green Hills Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 Richard Jones Road Ste 104A Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Taj Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Harding Place Ste 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Shotgun Willie's BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Gallatin Pike South Ste 104 Madison, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Adele's - Nashville

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1299 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1210 McGavock St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. NoBaked Cookie Dough

- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Villa Place Ste 13 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Pop-up Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Swett's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2725 Clifton Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Savannah's Candy Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 Broadway Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Crumbl - Hillsboro Village

- Rating: 4.2/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 21st Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Park Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4403 Murphy Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Baked Bear

- Rating: 4.3/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1809 Division St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Goo Goo Chocolate Co

- Rating: 4.3/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 3rd Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The River House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 313 Demonbreun St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Arnold's Country Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 605 8th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Desserts, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Christie Cookie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2606 12th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Eastland Ave. Ste 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Baked on 8th

- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1512 8th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Midnight Oil

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 1312 51st Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Five Daughters Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3814 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mattheessen's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (193 reviews)
- Address: 123 2nd Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, 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.