Highest-rated dessert shops in the Austin area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Austin 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 Austin area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Austin 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!
#30. Tiff's Treats
- Rating: 4.2/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11011 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1806 Nueces St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tiny Pies
- Rating: 4.3/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5035 Burnet Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10225 Research Blvd. Ste 330 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Crumbl - Sunset Valley
- Rating: 4.3/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: 5207 Brodie Lane Unit 110 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sapori Italian Roots
- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Brazos St. Ste 215 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Baked Bear
- Rating: 4.3/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 Walter Seaholm Drive Ste LR150 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sweet Treets Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6705 West Hwy 290 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Hui Lau Shan
- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7020 Easy Wind Drive Ste 150 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Hong Kong Style Cafe
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Uncle Tetsu
- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6929 Airport Blvd. Ste 151 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bar Peached
- Rating: 4.4/5 (578 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 West 6th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pie Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8900 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Snowy Village - West Parmer Ln
- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West Parmer Lane Ste 244 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Omg Squee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4607 Bolm Road Ste A Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bananarchy
- Rating: 4.4/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1311 South 1st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Peace Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (584 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11220 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bananarchy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2420 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Churro Co
- Rating: 4.6/5 (587 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1906 South 1st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Jim-Jim's Water-Ice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 615 East 6th St. Ste A Austin, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Intero Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (564 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2612 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. D'Lites
- Rating: 4.6/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4404 West William Cannon Drive Ste G Austin, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Grocery, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Garrison
- Rating: 4.7/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: 101 Red River St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2785 Bee Cave Road Ste 333 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Edis Chocolates
- Rating: 4.7/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3808 Spicewood Springs Road Ste 102 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Zucchini Kill Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 East 53rd St. Ste C Austin, Texas
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. ThoroughBread
- Rating: 4.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1709 Bluebonnet Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Baklava House & Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 10205 North Lamar Blvd. Unit 135 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience
- Rating: 4.8/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7800 South 1st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Gelato Paradiso
- Rating: 4.9/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 South Congress Ave. Ste B160 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Cupcake Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Austin, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Caterers, Team Building Activities
- 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.
