Highest-rated dessert shops in the Watertown area by diners

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February 19, 2025
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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Watertown 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 Watertown area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Watertown 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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#30. Taiyaki NYC - Boston

- Rating: 4.1/5 (728 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Seaport Blvd. Ste B Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Japanese
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#29. Geoff and Drew's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 196 Newton St. Waltham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#28. C Fruit Life

- Rating: 4.1/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Brighton Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza
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#27. Mike's Pastry

- Rating: 4.2/5 (9275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Gelato
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#26. Pon de Joy

- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1 Brighton Ave. Inside the Super 88 Market Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Bubble Tea
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#25. Kyo Matcha

- Rating: 4.2/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Beacon St. Brookline, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
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#24. Pralin茅 French Patisserie

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 Columbia St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#23. Bubble Nation

- Rating: 4.3/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 456A Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#22. Taiyaki NYC x The Dough Club - Cambridge

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 6 Church St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Donuts
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#21. L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 52 Brattle St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Tea Rooms
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#20. FoMu Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 140 Brookline Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#19. g芒t茅 comme des filles

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bow Market Way Ste 8 Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts
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#18. Beard Papa's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 232 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Japanese, Bakeries
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#17. La Luce Pastry Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 High St. Dedham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#16. Ajeen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1219 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Desserts, Salad
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#15. Country Desserts

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 Lexington St. Newton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
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#14. Bakehaus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 442 Common St. Belmont, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Salad
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#13. Levain Bakery - Back Bay, Boston

- Rating: 4.4/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#12. SALT Patisserie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 792 Beacon St. Newton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#11. Cafe Weekend

- Rating: 4.4/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Harvard Ave. Allston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Desserts
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#10. Moon Flower House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Brighton Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Burgers, Bubble Tea, Desserts
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#9. Caffe Ollo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 241 Moody St. Waltham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Butternut Bakehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 787 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#7. Cookie Time Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1375 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#6. Oasit's Sweet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1428 Beacon St. Brookline, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Japanese, Shaved Ice
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#5. Glazed Bytes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 199 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes
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#4. Base Crave

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 344 Huron Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Desserts, Noodles
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#3. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 Wayside Road Unit N-121B Burlington, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#2. Maprang Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 Union Square Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Cafes, Cupcakes
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#1. Mister Monut

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 873 Main St. Waltham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Desserts, Donuts, Caterers
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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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