Highest-rated dessert shops in the Provo area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Provo 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 Provo area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Provo 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. Swig
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 554 North Mill Road Vineyard, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Zubs Subs
- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 North Main St. Springville, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hokulia Shave Ice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1660 North State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Chocolate
- Rating: 3.8/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 South State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#26. CHOM Burger
- Rating: 3.8/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 300th North Provo, Utah
- Categories: Burgers, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Yard Milkshake Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 575 East University Pkwy Space Unite M-224 Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Chubby Baker
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1167 South State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Crumbl - Provo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 154 West 1230th North Provo, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Wash
- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1195 North Canyon Road Provo, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Simply Cheesecake
- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 291 East 300S Provo, Utah
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Shhh Up Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1283 North University Ave. Ste 102 Provo, Utah
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Corndog Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 690 West State St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Eliane French Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 South State St. Ste 7 Lindon, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Backdoor BRGR
- Rating: 4.4/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 261 North University Ave. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fruiteria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1549 North State St. Ste 105 Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2255 University Pkwy Provo, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Süss Cookie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4801 North University Ave. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Cooking Classes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Doki Doki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 149 North State St. Ste B Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Momo's Gourmet Cheesecake
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 845 North 100 West Ste 105 Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Molly's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 753 West Columbia Lane Provo, Utah
- Categories: American, Desserts, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cravings - Alisha's Cupcakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 93 South Main St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 596 North Mill Road Ste 105 Vineyard, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Wall Brothers Orchards - The Barn
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 984 South State St. Orem, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Fruits & Veggies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Truffle Cottage
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 South Main St. Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. MMK'S Your New BFF
- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 684 North Freedom Blvd. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Filipino, Desserts, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lighthouse Donut, Coffee & Dessert Co
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1528 North Freedom Blvd. Provo, Utah
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Simple Dish
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 287 East 300th South Provo, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. MilkShake Factory Pleasant Grove
- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 876 South North County Blvd. Ste East Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tam's Cream Puffs
- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 East University Prkwy Ste D Orem, Utah
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Budda's Bakery & Breakfast
- Rating: 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 205 East 700th South Ste D Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Bakeries
- 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.
