Highest-rated dessert shops in the Winston-Salem area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Winston-Salem 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!
#20. Dewey's Bakery
- Rating: 3.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 262 South Stratford Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. Ketchie Creek Bakery and Cafe - Clemmons
- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6344 Clemmons Point Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Crumbl - Winston-Salem
- Rating: 3.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1039 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#17. Gigi's Cupcakes of Winston-Salem
- Rating: 3.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205-I S. Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#16. Midtown Cafe & Dessertery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#15. Peach Cobbler Factory- Winston-Salem
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 664 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#14. Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Jonestown Road Ste L Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Dewey's Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2876 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Little Richard's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.1/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6470 Stadium Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Burgers
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#11. To Your Health Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1263 Creekshire Way Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#10. Bll Rotisserie Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 380 Knollwood St. Ste A Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
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#9. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 678 Saint George Square Court Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#8. The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 North Patterson Ave. Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Gardens, Burgers, Desserts
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#7. Abbott's Frozen Custard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 6312 Clemmons Point Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Specialty Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#6. The Humble Bee Shoppe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Brookstown Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons
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#5. Bobby Boy Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Reynolda Road Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#4. Melrose Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1608 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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#3. NataBelles Desserts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 456 Knollwood St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#2. Mama Mia Italian Ice
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2731 Lewisville Clemmons Road Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Pretzels, Desserts
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#1. Twin City Sweets
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2594 West Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, 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.
