Highest-rated dessert shops in the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Minneapolis 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. The Copper Hen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2515 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bakeries, Desserts
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#24. Tea House Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 University Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Szechuan, Desserts, Seafood
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#23. Twin City Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 North Garden Floor 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Seafood
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#22. Taqueria Los Ocampo
- Rating: 3.9/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 809 East Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
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#21. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 14th Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Food Delivery Services, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#20. yum! Kitchen and Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (616 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bakeries, Desserts
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#19. Woolley's Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7901 34th Ave. South Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Wine Bars
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#18. Mu Mu Tea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 313 Southeast Huron Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Rustica Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3220 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#16. Wagner's Drive-In
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7000 West Broadway Ave. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#15. Thirty Bales
- Rating: 4.1/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1106 Main St. Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Iconos Gastro Cantina
- Rating: 4.1/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 2937 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Amy's Cupcake Shoppe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 Mainstreet Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#12. Edwards Dessert Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 North Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Sonny's Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.2/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3403 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Desserts
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#10. Black Sea Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 Snelling Ave. North Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts, Mediterranean
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#9. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 6601 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#8. Honey & Rye Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#7. The Bungalow Club
- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 East Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#6. Gai Noi
- Rating: 4.3/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1610 Harmon Place Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Noodles, Laotian
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#5. Bar La Grassa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1721 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Washington Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
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#4. Thirsty Whale Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4149 Fremont Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Donuts
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#3. Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Traffic St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Desserts
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#2. Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit
- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 272 Snelling Ave. South Ste 100 Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#1. Porzana
- Rating: 4.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 200 North 1st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Empanadas
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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.
