Highest-rated dessert shops in the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Jacksonville 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. Frosted by Darla

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12226 Beach Blvd. Ste 4 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Desserts
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#29. Kofta Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 11380 Beach Blvd. Ste 2 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Desserts
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#28. The Hungry Caterpillar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2624 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 3 Emed Multispecialty Group Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts
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#27. Crumbl - San Marco

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2039 Hendricks Ave. Ste 214 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#26. Sweet Pete's Candy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 North Hogan St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#25. Biscottis

- Rating: 4.3/5 (895 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3556 St. John's Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#24. The Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2023 Park Ave. Orange Park, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Burgers
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#23. Taverna Oceana

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1988 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Desserts
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#22. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12224 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#21. Mayday Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 90 Riverside Ave. Ste 605 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#20. BB's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#19. San Marco Dreamette

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1905 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Kosher
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#18. Say So Sweets

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 11757 Beach Blvd. Ste 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
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#17. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9925 San Jose Blvd. Unit 3 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Cupcakes, Bakeries, Desserts
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#16. Peterbrooke Chocolatier San Marco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2024 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Gelato
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#15. First Coast Cookies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4610 San Juan Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#14. Tiki Java Jax

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5711 Bowden Road Ste 5 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
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#13. Dreamette

- Rating: 4.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3646 Post St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#12. Funnel Cake Spot

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5913 Merrill Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#11. Sivada's Cupcakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3645 St. Johns Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes
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#10. Jax Fish Fry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8380 Baymeadows Road Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Desserts
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#9. Othello

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1555 North Pearl St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Desserts
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#8. Funnel Cake Queen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 Arlington Expy Regency Square Mall Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts
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#7. Jeremiah's Italian Ice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9891-6 San Jose Blvd. Ste 6 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
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#6. Cupcake Fifty Etc

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6236 Merrill Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
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#5. Hudson Cookie Co

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3611 St. Johns Bluff Road South Ste 103 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Desserts
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#4. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 8635 Blanding Blvd. Ste 202A Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#3. Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 North Main St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#2. Corner Farm Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6661 Bowden Road Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Happy Brew Coffee Shop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3200 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, 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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