Highest-rated dessert shops in the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Tallahassee 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!
#24. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 2.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
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#23. Crafty Crab
- Rating: 3.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Desserts, Salad
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#22. Rock N Roll Sushi
- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 222 South Magnolia Drive Ste 101 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts
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#21. Edible Arrangements
- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1660 North Monroe St. Ste 4 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Florists, Gift Shops, Desserts
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#20. Rock N Roll Sushi
- Rating: 3.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Timberlane Road Unit 305 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts, Bars
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#19. Food Glorious Food
- Rating: 3.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Thomasville Road Ste C Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#18. The Monroe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1327 South Monroe St. Ste 5 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#17. The Cake Shop
- Rating: 3.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 Capital Cir Northeast Ste 6 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#16. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
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#15. Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2971 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Desserts
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#14. Little Paris Tallahassee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 1355 Market St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: French, Salad, Desserts
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#13. La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1840 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#12. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1505 Govenors Square Blvd. Ste 2 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Desserts
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#11. Barb's Southern Style Gourmet Brittles
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1671 North Monroe St. Cottage 6A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#10. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2475 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#9. Treva's Pastries and Fine Foods
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2766 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Village Square Blvd. Ste 32 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
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#7. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 346 South Magnolia Drive Ste 1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#6. Il Lusso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Desserts
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#5. 64 Tally Gyro & Kebabs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2039 West Pensacola St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts, Salad
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#4. Cafe de Martin
- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2743 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#3. Sneauxball
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2033 South Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow, Caterers
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#2. Leon's at Lake Ella
- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1611 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#1. Mo Cookies
- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1705 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: 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.
