Highest-rated dessert shops in the Boise 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 Boise area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boise 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. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.4/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3573 East Longwing Lane Ste 130 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#24. TCBY Fred Meyer Plaza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 North Locust Grove Ste A Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#23. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 3.2/5 (448 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 North Milwaukee Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, American
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#22. Yonutz Boise
- Rating: 3.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 8637 West Franklin Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#21. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 3.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 North Eagle Road Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#20. The Creperie Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7709 West Overland Road Ste 130 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Desserts
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#19. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.6/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3180 East Lanark St. Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#18. Crumbl - Meridian
- Rating: 3.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3340 North Eagle Road Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
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#17. Sushi Joy
- Rating: 3.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2275 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Desserts
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#16. Goldy's Corner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Crumbl - Boise
- Rating: 3.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8665 West Franklin Road Ste 8665 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
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#14. Cinnaholic
- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3693 East Longwing Lane Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Vegan, Desserts
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#13. Vincenzo Trattoria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6970 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
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#12. Smallcakes Idaho: Cupcakery & Creamery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9050 West Overland Road Ste 130 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Desserts
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#11. Stella's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 2826 South Eagle Road Ste 140 Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#10. Cookie Dough Bliss
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3223 East Louise Drive Ste 101 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cupcakes
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#9. Boise Pie Co
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Sandwiches
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#8. Urban Fox - Coffee & Boba
- Rating: 4.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2970 North Eagle Road Ste 100 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bubble Tea
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#7. Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store
- Rating: 4.4/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1502 North 13th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy Stores, Desserts
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#6. Percy
- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 South 4th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
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#5. One Haute Cookie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 257 East State St. Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Cooking Classes
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#4. Emmeli's Cake
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1545 South Hervey St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
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#3. Granny C's Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 5120 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#2. Crumbl - Eagle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3116 East State St. Ste 130 Eagle, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#1. Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6911 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, 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.
