Highest-rated dessert shops in the Omaha 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 Omaha area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Omaha 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!
#30. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 3.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 South 71st St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Do-It-Yourself Food
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#29. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7201 Military Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Desserts
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#28. Maria's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7630 Burlington St. Ralston, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#27. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16881 Burke St. Ste 107 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Do-It-Yourself Food
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#26. Ollie & Hobbs Craft Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10387 Pacific St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Salad
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#25. Ramona's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 8510 North 30th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#24. Time Out Foods
- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3518 North 30th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#23. Jones Bros Cupcakes
- Rating: 3.3/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2121 South 67th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#22. Zio's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7834 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#21. Crumbl - Lakeside
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 2883 South 168th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#20. Dolci Old Market
- Rating: 3.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Howard St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Gigi's Cupcakes of Omaha
- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16811 Burke St. Ste 115 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
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#18. Maharaja Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 North 114th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#17. Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 East Gold Coast Road Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Salad
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#16. eCreamery Ice Cream & Cookies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#15. Bigway Chicken & Catfish
- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4725 South 96th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Fish & Chips, Chicken Wings
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#14. Crumbl - Omaha Northwest
- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3606 North 156th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#13. SmallCakes Omaha
- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 Tara Plz Papillion, Nebraska
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#12. Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe - Dundee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5026 Underwood Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#11. Mangia Italiana Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6516 Irvington Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Desserts
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#10. Okra African Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 608 South 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: African, Desserts, Salad
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#9. The Bubbly Tart
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Leavenworth St. Ste 1 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
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#8. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 7538 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#7. Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 North 40th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#6. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10347 Pacific St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Cupcakes
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#5. The Cordial Cherry
- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16939 Wright Plz The Shops At Legacy Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts
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#4. Dirty Dough Cookies - La Vista
- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 12434 Southport Pkwy Ste 400 La Vista, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#3. Centi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 501 South 11th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#2. Grand Patisserie
- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 14451 West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#1. Carter & Rye
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3544 Center St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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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.