Highest-rated dessert shops in the Reno 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 Reno area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Reno 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. Walden's Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#29. Wrap It Up
- Rating: 4.4/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6633 South Virginia St. Ste B Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Wraps
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#28. The Steak House at Western Village
- Rating: 4.4/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 815 Nichols Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Salad
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#27. Krazy Fruits and Snacks
- Rating: 3.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 554 East Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#26. Insomnia Cookies
- Rating: 3.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 935 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
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#25. The Cake Slice
- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 101 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 113-102 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#24. V's Churro Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 299 East Plumb Lane Ste 180 J Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts
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#23. Sweets Handmade Candies & Ice Cream Parlor
- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4991 South Virginia St. Ste C Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#22. Teaspoon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Vista Knoll Pkwy Ste 120 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#21. Zozo's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3446 Lakeside Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Seafood
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#20. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2500 East 2nd St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts
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#19. Crumbl - Sparks
- Rating: 4.0/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4731 Galleria Pkwy Ste 109 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#18. Bubble Tea Station Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1495 East Prater Way Ste 111 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea
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#17. Claio Rotisserie
- Rating: 4.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3886 Mayberry Drive Ste D Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, Mediterranean
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#16. Twisted Sugar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 287 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 103 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts
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#15. Panaderia Azteca
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2145 Sutro St. Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Mexican
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#14. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13987 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#13. Ginna's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Scheels Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Gelato
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#12. Honey Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 Keystone Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Dim Sum
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#11. Reno Bakery & Cake Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5051 Mccarran Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#10. Crumbl - Damonte Ranch
- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 193 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste T Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#9. Black Rock Dessert
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 California Ave. Ste 106 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#8. Dorinda's Chocolates - Downtown Reno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Riverside Drive Ste East Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#7. Step Korean Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2855 North McCarran Blvd. Ste 106 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Salad
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#6. Adina's Custom Cakes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#5. Silver State Pie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5303 Louie Lane Bldg 4 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts
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#4. Bouch臈e Confections
- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 West Moana Lane Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#3. Crush
- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 175 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste D Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#2. Buttercream Bliss Gourmet Cupcakes
- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1756 Clover Leaf Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Cupcakes, Caterers, Desserts
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#1. Delicious Designs
- Rating: 4.9/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5390 Riggins Court Ste B Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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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.
