Highest-rated dessert shops in the San Antonio area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of San Antonio 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!
#23. Margaritaville - San Antonio
- Rating: 3.3/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 849 East Commerce St. Unit 109 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 3.4/5 (763 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7400 San Pedro Ste 120 North Star Mall San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gigi's Cupcakes of San Antonio
- Rating: 3.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 North Loop 1604 West Ste 109 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Habibi Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5306 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Mediterranean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 East Sonterra Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Frozen Dreams
- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6719 Westfield Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pazzo Pastaria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13777 Nacogdoches Ste 107 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bird Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (819 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5912 Broadway San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. NOLA Brunch & Beignets
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Broadway Ste 120 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cajun/Creole, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Lick Honest Ice Creams
- Rating: 4.2/5 (688 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 Pearl Pkwy Ste 2101 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Paleteria San Antonio
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 South Alamo St. Ste 104 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Biga On The Banks
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1052 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 203 South Saint Marys St. Ste 100 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Belgian Sweets
- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15614 Huebner Road Ste 116 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Waffles, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Crepeccino Café & Creperie
- Rating: 4.4/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5500 Babcock Road Ste 104 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, French, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Rating: 4.4/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7115 Blanco Road Ste 112 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 812 South Alamo St. Ste 113 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Laika Cheesecake & Espresso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4718 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Baklovah Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9329 Wurzbach Road Ste 104 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Coffee & Culture Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13489 Blanco Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Honchos - The House Of Churros
- Rating: 4.6/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6421 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. I Love Churros
- Rating: 4.7/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7007 Bandera Road Unit 14 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Honchos - The House of Churros
- Rating: 4.8/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Babcock Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Arctic Ape Wild Desserts
- Rating: 4.9/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5221 Walzem Road Ste 1 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato
- 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.
