Highest-rated dessert shops in the Trenton area by diners

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February 19, 2025
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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Trenton 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 Trenton area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Trenton 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!

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#26. A2B Indian Veg Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3817 US-1 Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Desserts
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#25. Sfizio Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1032 US Hwy 206 Bordentown, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#24. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 2.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Main Blvd. East Ste 502 Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Food Delivery Services
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#23. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 2.6/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3320 US Highway 1 Unit 161 Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, American
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#22. The Mint

- Rating: 3.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 164 Nassau St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Desserts
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#21. Redberry Frozen Yogurt

- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 Schalks Crossing Road Ste 313 Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#20. Godavari Princeton

- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 465 Nassau Park Blvd. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts, Indian
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#19. House of Cupcakes

- Rating: 3.8/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Witherspoon St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts
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#18. Mexican Mariachi Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Campus Town Drive Ste 302 Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
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#17. Mexican Mariachi Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 Quakerbridge Road 302 Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
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#16. TacoRito - Robbinsville

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2346 NJ-33 Robbinsville, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
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#15. Mango Mango Dessert - West Windsor Township

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 64 Princeton Hightstown Road West Windsor Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Waffles
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#14. Olives Deli & Bakery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 Witherspoon St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Caterers, Desserts
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#13. The Little Chef Pastry Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 South Tulane St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#12. Milk & Cookies

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 Nassau St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#11. MTea

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 86 Nassau St. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#10. Ravello By Toscano

- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1179 US Rt 130 Robbinsville, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
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#9. Lilla Vanilla

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4607 Nottingham Way Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakeries, Desserts
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#8. Capt'n Chucky's Crab Cake

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 South Main St. Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood
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#7. Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2230 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#6. DeLorenzo's The Burg

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Soup
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#5. La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Dayton St. Trenton, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#4. La La Lobster

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 35 South Main St. Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Desserts
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#3. Crumbl - Princeton

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 650 Nassau Park Blvd. Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#2. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3495 US Route 1 South Princeton, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#1. Shuu Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Schalks Crossing Road Ste 15 Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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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.

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