Highest-rated dessert shops in the Seattle area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Seattle 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 Seattle area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Seattle 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. R&M Dessert Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 East Pike St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Fainting Goat Gelato
- Rating: 4.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3415 Fremont Ave. North Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Don Lucho's Restaurant & Pisco Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7919 Roosevelt Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Peruvian, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Eden Hill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2209 Queen Anne Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Honore Patisserie and Espresso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 8056 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Salt & Straw
- Rating: 4.6/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5420 Ballard Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Nana's Green Tea
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1586 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1007 Stewart St. Ste 103 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sugar Bakery & Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Republican St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. One Bite Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 1026 Northeast 65th St. A102 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Hiroki
- Rating: 4.4/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2224 North 56th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Che Dessert
- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way South Ste 102 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Nana's Green Tea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: 16 103rd Ave. Northeast Bellevue, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Japanese, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Snowy Village
- Rating: 4.4/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5264 University Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hello Robin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (847 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 522 19th Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Baiten
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 500 East Pine St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Lowrider Cookie Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2407 East Union St. Ste C Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Phin
- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 913 South Jackson St. Ste D Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Salt & Straw
- Rating: 4.6/5 (936 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 714 East Pike St. Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Seattle Pops
- Rating: 4.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 North 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Cafe An'Clair
- Rating: 4.6/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 826 Thomas St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hello Robin
- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2570 Northeast University Village St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Baked From The Hart
- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 South Hanford St. Ste B Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lady Yum - Denny Triangle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 6th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Macarons, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. My Sweet Lil Cakes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cakes of Paradise
- Rating: 4.7/5 (526 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6322 6th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tres Lecheria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 2315 North 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Puffy Pandy
- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9828 16th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kelly Cannoli - Lake City
- Rating: 4.7/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11310 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5338 Ballard Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Intrigue Chocolate
- Rating: 4.8/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 South Jackson St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
- 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.
