Highest-rated dessert shops in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Chattanooga 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!
#19. Buddy's Bar-B-Q - Hixson
- Rating: 3.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 568 Northgate Mall Drive Ste 101 Hixson, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#18. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 2.6/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2084 Hamilton Place Blvd. Hamilton Place Mall Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, American
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#17. Cook Out
- Rating: 2.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 920 Battlefield Pkwy Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, fast food, Burgers
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#16. Aubrey's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 496 Northgate Mall Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Salad, American
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#15. Miller's Ale House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2119 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Desserts
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#14. La Cabriole
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1341 Burgess Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: French, Desserts, Soup
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#13. Crumbl - Chattanooga
- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 8021 East Brainerd Road Ste 103 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
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#12. The Ice Cream Show
- Rating: 4.1/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 Walnut St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#11. City Cafe Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7641 Lee Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#10. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1406 Jenkins Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Custom Cakes
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#9. Clumpies Ice Cream Co
- Rating: 4.2/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 Frazier Ave. Ste B Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Julie Darling Donuts
- Rating: 4.2/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 Frazier Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts
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#7. Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#6. Greek Plate Gyro's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 811 Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Salad, Wraps
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#5. The Hot Chocolatier
- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1423 Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#4. Cupcake Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Broad St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#3. Downtown Dough
- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Market St. Ste 104 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#2. Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2321 Lifestyle Way Ste 104 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
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#1. AMPARO'S KITCHEN
- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5740 Ringgold Road East Ridge, Tennessee
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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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.
