Highest-rated dessert shops in the Denver area by diners

There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth鈥攏early 41% say they , according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.

One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An 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, 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 of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve 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, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the Denver area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Denver 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!

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#30. Rheinlander Bakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#29. Bon Ami

- Rating: 4.3/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 295 South Pennsylvania St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, French, Desserts
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#28. Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8261 East Northfield Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cuban, Bars, Desserts
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#27. Roaming Buffalo BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2387 South Downing St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Salad
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#26. Tous Les Jours

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 5024 West 92nd Ave. Ste B-1 Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#25. Makizushico

- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Address: 5950 South Platte Canyon Road Unit D22 Littleton, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
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#24. Masha and the Bear

- Rating: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12101 East Iliff Ave. Ste M Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Russian, Salad
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#23. The Greenwich Denver

- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Address: 3258 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Italian
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#22. Mango Mango Dessert

- Rating: 4.4/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Creperies
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#21. The Pasty Republic

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4166 Tennyson St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#20. Voodoo Doughnut

- Rating: 4.4/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 98 South Broadway Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#19. Frozen Spirals

- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5055 West 72nd Ave. Unit F Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#18. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3536 West 44th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: American, Desserts
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#17. Bar Max

- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2412 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Vermouth Bars
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#16. Sweet Cow

- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 North Dallas St. Ste 146 Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#15. Trompeau Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2950 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#14. Nuggs Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5135 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#13. Grammy's Italian Goodies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4601 Harlan St. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Desserts
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#12. Sweet Cow

- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1882 Old South Pearl St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Food Trucks
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#11. Yours Truly Cupcake

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3563 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Bakeries
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#10. Vinh Xuong Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2370 West Alameda Unit 15 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese, Desserts
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#9. Sweet Cow

- Rating: 4.6/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3475 West 32nd Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#8. The Inventing Room Dessert Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4433 West 29th Ave. Ste 101 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#7. Reunion Bread

- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Address: 3350 Brighton Blvd. Ste 140 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#6. Dochi - Denver

- Rating: 4.6/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2449 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Bubble Tea
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#5. Black Box Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5505 West 20th Ave. Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#4. Legacy Pie Co.

- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4000 Tennyson St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Milk Tea People

- Rating: 4.8/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1641 Market St. Ste 133 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Desserts
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#2. Istanbul Cafe And Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 South Monaco Pkwy Unit 9 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Turkish, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Knead the Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6510 Wadsworth Blvd. Unit 200 Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.

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