Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boulder area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boulder 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 Boulder area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boulder 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. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 2.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 13th St. Ste 2 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#24. Cosmo's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3117 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#23. Crumbl - Longmont
- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1248 South Hover St. Ste 100 Longmont, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#22. Bittersweet - Cafe & Confections
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 836 Main St. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#21. Spruce Confections
- Rating: 3.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4684 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Bacco Trattoria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pizza
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#19. Roadhouse Boulder Depot
- Rating: 3.7/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2366 Junction Place Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Gluten-Free
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#18. Pizza 3.14
- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1313 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Gluten-Free
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#17. Crumbl - Superior
- Rating: 3.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 302 Center Drive Ste B Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#16. Spruce Confections
- Rating: 3.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 767 Pearl St. Ste B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#15. Boss Lady Pizza - Superior
- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1613 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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#14. Phuket Thai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1156 West Dillon Road Ste 4 Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
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#13. Boulder Baked
- Rating: 4.0/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Unit H Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#12. Que Rico
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1855 29th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#11. Basta
- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Ste D155 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Seafood
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#10. Tod's Espresso Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6558 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#9. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 669 South Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#8. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 637 Front St. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#7. Piece, Love and Chocolate
- Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Bakeries
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#6. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
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#5. Sweet Cow
- Rating: 4.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2628 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#4. Formosa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 4920 Pearl St. Unit C Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Taiwanese, Dim Sum, Desserts
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#3. Lewis Sweet Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Souvenir Shops, Desserts, American
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#2. The Enchanted Oven
- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 520 Zang St. Ste M Broomfield, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#1. Holy Cr锚pe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1650 Broadway Ste A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, French, 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.
