Dessert in Dallas

Delicious Cakes

14819 Inwood Rd. Addison

972-233-2133

Bakery, Dessert, Retail, Best Of, Sponsor

1 article

Society Bakery

3610 Greenville Ave. East Dallas & Lakewood

214-827-1411

Bakery, Dessert, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice

5 articles

Aunt Stelle's Sno-Cones

2002 W. Clarendon Dr. Oak Cliff/South Dallas

214-946-1431

Dessert, Ice Cream

Colds and flu viruses monopolize the short fall and winter seasons. However, snow-cone stands, like this Oak Cliff operation, have a hold on the extensive inferno under which Dallasites roast most of the year. This summer chiller is a neighborhood institution and has been in business for more than four decades. It's only open from the final Sunday in April to Labor Day. So, if you're not in line by 9 p.m., or by the time the sign's lights are turned off, forget about enjoying the endless and dirt-cheap flavors, like the popular coconut. Someone will turn you away. They sell more than flavored ice from the hand-painted menu. The owners also offer customer favorites the Pink Lady (vanilla ice cream flavor) and a root beer float.

6 articles

Ben's Cookies

3406 Rosedale Ave. Park Cities

214-613-6992

Dessert

Ben’s Cookies — contrary to the name — aren’t actually Ben’s. Rather, the European cookie shop is the brainchild of Helde Rubenstein, who started baking cookies at her Oxford home kitchen in 1983. Today, the Ben’s Cookies logo is universally worshiped, with locations around the U.K., Asia and the Middle East. Dallas’ Snider Plaza location marks the cookie chain’s second branch in the U.S.

Ben’s cookies are still made with the time-tested 1983 recipe. Their motto, “chunks not chips,” is a nod to Rubenstein’s original chocolate-chip-cookie formula, which uses large chunks of chocolate instead of typical chocolate chips. They’ve stayed true to their roots; to this day, Ben’s Cookies' dough is mixed in the Oxford kitchen. Cane sugar, wheat flour and Belgian-sourced chocolate chunks are folded together and then shipped out to 60-plus locations across the globe, where they’re baked fresh for customers. The chocolate-loaded goodness that results is no joke.

You’ll see the oven in the back of the Snider Plaza location spitting out cookies as soon as you walk in. Hopefully, you hit the jackpot and a fresh batch is being cooked when you visit: the aromas of melted chocolate, butter and fresh cookie dough will melt you. What comes out of the oven makes your standard grocery store cookie wane pitifully in comparison.

1 article

Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain

117 W. Hickory St. Denton

940-384-1818

American, Dessert, Best Of

Maurice made a mess, a delectable, delicious mess, which he spilt all over Beth Marie’s old-fashioned floor. OK, so you can only assume this kind of occurrence helps dessert connoisseurs come up with creative nicknames for their one-of-a-kind concoctions. Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream probably didn’t name its Maurice’s Muddy Mess flavor after a sweet-toothed kid, but that doesn’t mean this dessert stop is any less delish. Selling all sorts of colorful creams including cupcake, coconut and chocolate with chocolate chips, Beth Marie’s has certainly made a name for itself. The parlor scoops out to several Denton locations and markets throughout Texas. You can check out its original home in Denton’s Historic Downtown Square.

2 articles

Botolino Gelato Artignale

2116 Greenville Ave. East Dallas & Lakewood

469-776-0977

Dessert, Best Of

3 articles

Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores

3602 Inwood Rd. Park Cities

214-528-0979

Dessert, Ice Cream, Best Of, Menu

Who wants ice cream in the middle of winter? We want it when it's 100-plus degrees, when our thighs stick to the patio chairs and nothing sounds better than cold refreshment. Sure, you can get a grainy, chemical-tasting shake at some fast-food drive-through, but why would you when many Braum's are open till 11 p.m.? When they scoop up that real, thick, premium ice cream into that shake-maker, we immediately start to salivate. You may face long lines (especially late at night), but when they hand you that freshly swirled, too-thick-to-use-a-straw concoction, you'll know it was worth the wait.

1 article

Bubble Jipangi

2640 Old Denton Rd. Carrollton/Farmers Branch

Asian, Dessert, Tea

3 articles

Carnival Barker's Ice Creams

345 W. Jefferson Blvd. Oak Cliff/South Dallas

Dessert

4 articles

Carrollton Town Center

2540 Old Denton Rd Carrollton/Farmers Branch

832-768-3722

Cheesecake Royale Bakery

9018 Garland Rd. White Rock Lake Area

214-328-0424

Bakery, Dessert, Best Of, Readers' Choice

If there's a polar opposite to the caloric overdose represented by Cheesecake Factory, this Lakewood shop should be a prime candidate. Founded as a counter in the back of a Greek restaurant, the bakery is a full-fledged operation in its own storefront -- and still family owned. Fresh ingredients and the aroma emanating from the bakery have made this business so popular that there is now a wholesale arm serving sweets across Texas and beyond. Whether purchased at this location or from a far-flung seller, the cakes -- from the traditional New York to the Key Lime Margarita and dulce de leche cheesecakes to gourmet Italian rum and white chocolate macadamia cakes -- pies and desserts have been successfully sating many a sweet tooth since 1995.

7 articles

Chip Cookies

2401 Preston Rd. Plano

469-298-3711

Dessert, Bakery

With thousands of social media fans, near-perfect Google reviews and a record of rapid expansion across state lines, Chip Cookies has become a sought-after treat for Texas cookie enthusiasts.

The Chip Cookies name is perhaps a nod to the delightfully gooey and abnormally sized chips that are studded throughout many of the cookies here.

The menu includes six standard flavors: the cocoa, Bischoff chip, dark chocolate, sugar cookie, butter cookie and, of course, the OG chocolate chip. Come back for weekly flavors like the peppermint chip or the red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Chip Cookies is most highly praised for its buttery, crispy coating that breaks into a soft and chewy center.

Coco Andre Chocolatier

508 W. 7th St. Oak Cliff/South Dallas

214-941-3030

Dessert, Best Of

4 articles

Dallas by Chocolate

4925 Greenville Ave. Park Cities

972-814-5997

Attractions and Amusement Parks, Services, Dessert

Dallas by Chocolate and Dallas Bites! taste tours are focused on finding the finest desserts, chocolate creations, wines, barbeques, burgers, tacos and other gourmet foods in the Dallas area. We learn how local artisanal chocolatiers or savory food purveyors create their specialties, and the philosophies behind what they do.

Dessert Avenue

208 W. FM 544, Murphy Far North Suburbs

945-296-9649

Dessert

1 article

Dirty Dough

4621 W Park Blvd suite 105 Plano

469-209-0023

Dessert, Comfort Foods

Forget the calories, nobody's asking about that ok? Here, let these cookies be your safe space. At Dirty Dough, they hold this classic quote near and dear, "It's what's on the inside that counts.", because it's not sugar count, calorie count, man-made food ideals meant to hold us (as a society) down. Dirty Dough has a wide variety of choices to satisfy every single craving that you could ever have when eating a cookie. Don't be shy and come on down to enjoy yourself and maybe others.

Dude, Sweet Chocolate

336 W. Eighth St. Oak Cliff/South Dallas

972-863-8981

Dessert, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Readers' Choice

The Bishop Arts District chocolatier owned and operated by Katherine Clapner has a sweet gig going. Consistently heralded among the best purveyors of sweets, this shop pushes the envelope of cocoa standards. Clapner changes the selections seasonally, offering spicy curry-flavored confections one season and a roasted beet and Texas olive oil chocolate the next. Foil-topped nibbles aren’t the only things popular here. Push pops, marshmallows and kettle corn receive endless praise. The staff's creativity has garnered Clapner and staff’s artisanal chocolates and treats national attention.

17 articles

Embassy Suite Park Central

13131 N. Central Expressway North Dallas

214-764-3175

Dessert, Diner, Fine Dining, Hotels and Resorts

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Emporium Pies

2708 Main St. Downtown/Deep Ellum

Dessert, Bakery

4 articles

Everett and Elaine

1010 S. Pearl Expressway Downtown/Deep Ellum

460-779-8050

Dessert, Best Of

1 article

Humble Pie

9014 Garland Rd. East Dallas & Lakewood

214-458-9039

Bakery, Dessert, Best Of

3 articles

Hurts Donut

3288 W. Main St. Frisco

Bakery, Dessert

1 article

Hypnotic Emporium

9005 Garland Rd., Dallast East Dallas & Lakewood

214-354-3414

Ice Cream, Dessert, Best Of

The ice creamy sister of Hypnotic Donuts, Hypnotic Emporium is an old-school soda fountain, candy shop and ice cream spot in East Dallas.

3 articles

Isabelly's

200 E. Main St. Richardson & Vicinity

972-803-4360

Bakery, Dessert, Best Of

1 article

Jaram's Donuts

17459 Preston Rd. North Dallas

972-248-7474

Dessert, Best Of

4 articles

Joy Macarons

1927 Greenville Ave. East Texas

469--372-0415

Dessert, Bakery, Best Of

6 articles

Jubilee Cafe

1060 W. Frankford Rd. Carrollton/Farmers Branch

469-892-5978

Cafe, Korean, Dessert

Jubilee Café in Carrollton is a dessert-forward Korean-owned spot that originated in Palisades Park, NJ, and got our attention via pictures of its teddy bear latte that is trending all over social media.

What started as primarily a chocolatier has become a cute little café that serves brunch, sandwiches, pastas, a full range of coffee drinks as well as shaved ice, bubble teas, more than 20 flavors ofcakes, bonbons, a chocolate fondue, and of course the adorable little teddy bear.

There's also a nice savory menu. Sandwiches ring in a bit on the high side, but they do come with fries, a salad and choice of hot tea or coffee during lunch until 3 p.m. We chose the grilled chicken and avocado sandwich, each half individually wrapped in paper and full of flavorful chicken, crispy lettuce, ripe tomato and avocado on toasted white bread. The fries were good as well, and the salad simply dressed.

The pasta aglio olio, a large bowl of spaghetti in a simple garlic and butter sauce with a plethora of garlic slivers and chunks, as well as onions, all lightly dusted with parsley. It was cooked al dente and not overpowering in the garlic front despite what seemed like an entire head of garlic.

2 articles

Kate Weiser Chocolate

3011 Gulden Lane West Dallas

469-619-4929

Dessert, Best Of, Slideshow

9 articles

Lumi Snow Company

7355 N. Beach St. #141 Fort Worth

Taiwanese, Dessert, Ice Cream

1 article

Mango Mango

2205 N. Central Expressway Plano

Asian, Dessert

1 article

Meet Fresh

2001 Coit Rd. Plano

972-596-6088

Taiwanese, Dessert, Menu

This is an international chain was founded by "Sister and Brother Fu," according to their website. It's a Taiwanese dessert boutique that is focused on using taro balls, jellies and traditional Taiwanese ingredients.

Meet Fresh’s menu is huge. There’s almost no end to the desserts options, ranging from bubble waffles to tofu-based puddings to Asian shaved ice. With scant descriptions, the menu does little to help you out. Customers are forced to use pictures and context clues to navigate. But when there’s sugar involved, it’s hard to go wrong.

Meet Fresh is best known for their shaved ice, which is served in shareable platters meant for 3 or 4 people. Each dessert comes with a heap of shaved ice, drenched in condensed milk and different flavored syrups. The black sugar boba shaved ice ($13.25) is one of the chain’s most popular. The shaved ice base is soaked in a mixture of black sugar syrup and condensed milk.

It’s topped with black sugar tapioca balls, sweetened red beans and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The dessert makes for a unique combination of creamy, chewy and icy all at once. Other flavor combinations include the mango milk (milk and mango), the strawberry milk (milk and strawberry) and the mango berry (a delectable mixture of both).

If none of the options on the menu interest you, go for the create-your-own shaved ice, an all-inclusive option that lets you choose between some interesting toppings like almond pudding, sweet potato balls and mochi.

1 article

Milk & Cream

1929 Greenville Ave East Dallas & Lakewood

214-434-1739

Ice Cream, Dessert, Best Of, Menu

2 articles

Mochinut

8600 Preston Rd Suite #123 Plano

214-407-7650

Dessert

The ‘mochinut’ concept originates in Hawaii and, as its name implies, blends the traditional Japanese mochi snacks into the coveted American doughnut. Mochi, a common delicacy from Japan is made with stretchy rice flour and is known for its gratifying texture, giving a nice elastic rebound when bitten into. Deep-fried to a golden brown color, the mochinut has a crisp outer skin, which immediately breaks inwards to the teeth. Although the outer layer mimics a normal doughnut — enough to fool any unassuming doughnut lover — the mochinut hides an unexpectedly chewy core with pockets of air to give it even more of a spongy texture. Unlike the typical American doughnut, the mochinut is meant to be chewed on at length, with each bite giving more bounce than the last.

1 article

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