Highest-rated dessert shops in the Salt Lake City area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Salt Lake City 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. Parsons' Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 535 West 2600th South Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Eva
- Rating: 4.1/5 (840 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Adelaide Urban Brasserie
- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 131 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Doki Doki
- Rating: 4.1/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 East 400th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Fav Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1984 East Murray Holladay Road Holladay, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Meet Fresh
- Rating: 4.2/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3390 South State St. Ste 32 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Table X
- Rating: 4.3/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1457 East 3350th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Beard Papa's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 905 East 2100th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Dough Miner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 South 300th West Ste 101 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Pie Fight
- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 937 East 900 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Thirst Drinks
- Rating: 4.4/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 38 East 1300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Monkeywrench
- Rating: 4.4/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 53 East Gallivan Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hatch Family Chocolates
- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 376 East 8th Ave. Unit A Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Candy Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Heaven Cupcake
- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Momo's Gourmet Cheesecake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 29 East 400 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Auntie Rae's Sweets and Tea Parties
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4704 South Holladay Blvd. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Plates & Palates
- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 390 North 500 West Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Salad, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cakes De Fleur
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 West Plymouth Ste 2 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Zaffo's Artisan Pasta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1391 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Frutylandia
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3630 West 3500th South West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sweetaly Gelato
- Rating: 4.7/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1527 South 1500th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. MillCrepes Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 330 East 400th South Ste 103 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Creperies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fillings & Emulsions
- Rating: 4.7/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1475 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp
#7. RubySnap Fresh Cookies
- Rating: 4.7/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 770 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Good Food Gluten Free Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 423 West 800 South Ste A-113 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Matcha Cafe Kyoto
- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 2223 South Highland Drive E5 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kahve Café
- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 South 600 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Blacksmith Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 South Main St. Ste 100 Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Parfé Diem
- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 2040 South 1000 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sweetaly Gelato
- Rating: 4.9/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2245 Murray-Holladay Road Holladay, Utah
- Categories: Gelato, Desserts, Custom Cakes
- 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.
