Highest-rated dessert shops in the Santa Rosa area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Santa Rosa 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!
#25. Round Table Pizza
- Rating: 2.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Raley's Town Centre Rohnert Park, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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#24. Cavaliere's Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#23. ThirsTea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6585 Commerce Blvd. Ste H Rohnert Park, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#22. Crumbl - Santa Rosa
- Rating: 4.1/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2154 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#21. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2188 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 539 4th St. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. La Michoacana Plus - Santa Rosa
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 750 Stony Point Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#18. Village Bakery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3851 Sebastopol Road Ste 109 Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#17. Pink Sugar Creamery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1224 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#16. Cravins Candy Emporium
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 720 McClelland Drive Windsor, California
- Categories: Desserts
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#15. Golden Bun
- Rating: 4.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 490 Mendocino Ave. Ste 106 Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#14. Sarmentine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6760 McKinley St. Ste 150 Sebastopol, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#13. Los Munchies
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6555 Hunter Drive 5 Rohnert Park Ca Rohnert Park, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 266 Coddingtown Center Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#11. Tia Maria Panaderia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 44 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#10. Blue Beagle Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 540 Larkfield Center Larkfield-Wikiup, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. La Churroteka
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 665 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks
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#8. Patisserie Angelica
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6821 Laguna Pkwy Sebastopol, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#7. Red Bird Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 463 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#6. Frozen Art Gourmet Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Sebastopol Road Ste B Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#5. The Grove Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: American, Desserts, Salad
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#4. Squatch's Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches and Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1451 Southwest Blvd. Ste 111 Rohnert Park, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#3. Blondie's Bakery Boutique
- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 404 Mendocino Ave. Ste A Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
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#2. Cookie...Take A Bite!
- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 430 Larkfield Center Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
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#1. Goguette Bread
- Rating: 4.9/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 59 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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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.
