17 Best Dessert Shops in Miami

Miami may be known for its electric nightlife, buzzy cocktail bars, and romantic restaurants, but if you ask me, the city’s dessert scene deserves just as much hype. From classic bakeries that have been part of family traditions for decades to wildly creative newcomers redefining what sweets can be, Miami is a true playground for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you’re craving a showstopping cake from Dbakers Sweet Studio, nostalgic slices from Sweet Art Cakes, or bean-to-bar chocolate from Exquisito Chocolates, this city knows how to do dessert right.

As a lifelong Miamian and food editor, I love how these dessert shops reflect the city itself: multicultural, joyful, and deeply rooted in community. You’ll find elegant chocolates at Garcia Nevett Chocolatier de Miami, trendsetting treats from the Salty, and iconic pies from Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, alongside old-school ice cream parlors and hidden gems worth the drive, like Delices de France in Palmetto Bay. Just in time for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 14, here are the 17 best dessert shops in Miami, listed in alphabetical order.

Atelier Monnier

With four locations across Miami, Atelier Monnier is a beautiful, refined French bakery that makes some of the most delicious cakes and baked goods in the city. From its signature croissants and beautiful display of confections like chocolates and macarons to its limited-edition macarons, this bakery is perfect for finding a lovely, sweet gift. 9563 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest; 305-666-8696; ateliermonnier.com.

Bachour

Bachour, the namesake restaurant and bakery from famed baker Antonio Bachour, is an oasis of the Instagram-worthy pastries that made the Puerto Rican pastry chef a national sensation. The clean, industrial setting is the perfect backdrop for the brightly hued pastries, cakes, and other confections. Open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, be sure to grab a box of bonbons or macarons to take home. 2020 Salzedo St., Miami; 305-203-0552; antoniobachour.com.

Chocolate Fashion

Founded in 2004, Chocolate Fashion delivers classic French pastries in a gorgeous, quaint atmosphere you can always count on. From buttery canelés and beautiful pastries to that perfect café au lait moment, it feels like being transported to Paris without leaving Coral Gables. Add in the warm, welcoming service and a loyal crowd of regulars, and it’s no surprise people have been coming back for over 20 years. 248 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables; 305-461-3200; chocolatefashiononline.com.

Cindy Lou’s Cookies

At Cindy Lou’s, you’ll find over 30 varieties of delicious, freshly-made cookies, with flavors including salted double chocolate filled with Nutella, cheesecake, lemon cloud, and Oreo crunch. Owned by Cindy Kruse, a local baker with more than 25 years of pastry experience at popular area restaurants, the store handcrafts and decorates every cookie. Cookies are baked around the clock, with toppings and fillings made in-house, as well. 7320 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-456-8585; cindylouscookies.com.

Cry Baby Creamery

Winner of New Times‘ Best Ice Cream 2024, this ice cream shop and bakery serves up Miami-inspired goodness like the “Viva Pastelito” (mascarpone and cream cheese ice cream with swirls of guava marmalade and caramelized puff pastry) and “Bean to Cone” (a rich milk-chocolate ice cream accented with Miami-made Exquisito chocolate). Plus, the cookies made here are out-of-this-world delicious, as is its entire lineup of baked goods. This ice cream parlor is actually one of the best dessert shops in town. 17389 S. Dixie Hwy., Palmetto Bay; 305-741-2722; crybabycreamery.com.

DBakers Sweet Studio

Dbakers Sweet Studio is hands down one of the best dessert shops in Miami, and it’s where I go when I want a cake or cupcakes that actually make people gasp before they even take a bite. Founded by twin brothers Christian and Giancarlo, the bakery blends serious talent with pure joy, and you can feel that energy the second you walk in. Their cakes are my absolute favorite in the city: stunning, playful, and just as good as they look, with buttercream that dreams are made of and swirls of dulce de leche that are to die for. Every dessert feels personal, celebratory, and full of heart, which is exactly why Dbakers never misses. Multiple area locations, including 3501 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-310-8763; dbakers.us.

Delices de France

Founded in 1994 by Patrick Baboun, this slice of France is a Palmetto Bay institution for baked goods, coffees, tarts, and pastries. The moment you walk in, you are overcome with the smell of fresh pastries and beautiful tarts. The croissants here are buttery and flaky, but you must try the almond croissant filled with housemade almond cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar, or the ham and cheese croissant. But you’d be remiss if you left Delices without indulging in the chocolate mousse or a fresh fruit tart. 14453 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami; 305-256-9700; delicesdefrancebakery.com.

Exquisito Chocolates

Exquisito Chocolates is made bean-to-bar right here in the Magic City, and it’s truly magical. Founded by Carolina Quijano in 2014, the shop turns ethically sourced, single-origin cacao into award-winning bars, brownies, and bonbons that taste as good as their story sounds. From the cult-favorite Tumaco brown butter chocolate to collaborations with some of Miami’s biggest names, everything here feels thoughtful, playful, and a little indulgent. It’s the kind of place where one bite makes you stop mid-conversation and say, “Okay, wow, this is special.” 1920 SW Eighth St., Miami; 786-558-4580; exquisitochocolates.com.

Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop

Step inside the Wynwood, Coconut Grove, or Fort Lauderdale locations, and you’re instantly hit with the sweet scent of chocolate, sugar, butter, and pure happiness. Founded in Wynwood in 2014, some of the shop’s most delicious creations are the birthday cake, the coconut cream pie that somehow tastes better with each bite, and the “Cookie Monster” pie with a chocolate chip cookie base, crushed Oreo cookies, and cheesecake filling, topped with whipped cream. Plus, the key lime pie and cookies are a must. Multiple area locations, including 3435 Main Hwy., Miami; 786-502-2396; firemandereks.com.

Garcia Nevett Chocolatier de Miami

Named one of the best chocolatiers in the U.S., Garcia Nevett Chocolatier de Miami is my go-to for gift-giving because everything feels thoughtful, luxurious, and effortlessly Miami. Founded by sisters Susana Garcia Nevett and Isabel Garcia Nevett, the boutique blends European technique with premium Venezuelan cacao to create chocolates that feel romantic without being cheesy. The boxes are gorgeous, the flavors are elevated, and there’s something for everyone, whether you’re shopping for a partner, a friend, or yourself (no judgment). It’s the kind of gift that always gets a “wow,” followed by “where did you get this?” 7312 SW 57th Ave., South Miami; 305-749-0506; garcianevett.com.

Misha’s Cupcakes

Founded in 2008, Misha’s Cupcakes is a Miami-based cupcake shop known for its tiny, delicious cupcakes that you can find at stores across the county. One bite of its popular cookies and cream, red velvet, and dulce de leche flavors, and you’ll be hooked on Misha’s. Plus, the bakery just opened a new location on US.1 in Coral Gables with sit-down seating. Locations across Miami, including 1586 S. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables; 786-200-6153; mishascupcakes.com.

Night Owl Cookies

Founded by Andrew Gonzalez in 2017, Night Owl Cookies has become a Miami staple for late-night cookies, with locations across Miami and Broward. Most nights, you’ll find lines of eager customers hungry for its doughnut-sized cookies in dozens of flavors, such as the “Ave Maria,” made with guava dough, white chocolate chips, and cream cheese frosting, or the “Cinnamon Toast Crunch,” and the “Dirty Diana,” in which chocolate dough is stuffed with Nutella. Multiple area locations, including 163 NW 25th St., Miami; 786-953-6076; nightowlcookieco.com.

Oh My Gosh! Brigadeiros

Oh My Gosh! Brigadeiros turned a beloved Brazilian treat into a citywide obsession. Founded by two brothers in 2015, it’s the first brigadeiro boutique in Florida, offering playful, perfectly made sweets that feel both nostalgic and fresh. With multiple locations, gorgeous gift boxes, and a focus on joy and connection, Oh My Gosh! Brigadeiros makes every bite feel like a Brazilian celebration. Multiple area locations, including 2205 SW 23rd Ave., Miami; 305-456-8378; omgbrigadeiros.com.

Piononos

Miami’s best-kept secret for delicious pavlova and dulce de leche cakes, this Key Biscayne hidden gem is a must-try. Founded by Maria Luisa Benavides, her beautiful cakes and desserts, including delicious cookies, pastries, and a variety of cakes like turron, alfajor, and pavlovas, are a delight. Plus, the pavlovas make great gifts or birthday cakes. 328 Crandon Blvd. Ste. 217, Key Biscayne
786-488-6770; piononosinc.com.

The Salty

When you think of handcrafted, artisanal doughnuts with innovative but also locally attuned flavors, you think of the Salty. Founded in Miami in 2014, this doughnut and coffee shop, helmed by power couple Amanda Pizarro and Andy Rodriguez, quickly turned into a multimillion-dollar business with brick-and-mortar locations across the country. Its 24-hour brioche signature doughnuts have a distinctive and delightful texture, and you must try the chocolate tres leches or the seemingly simple brown butter and salt. Multiple area locations, including 50 NW 24th St., Ste. 107, Miami; 305-639-8501; saltydonut.com.

Sweet Art Cakes (Formerly Sweet Art by Lucila)

Founded in 1978, Sweet Art by Lucila has been part of the city’s celebrations for generations, including mine. I grew up coming here with my abuela, and it’s where my love of cake really took root, tied to birthdays, family milestones, and that unmistakable feeling of something special waiting in the box. Built on decades of experience and Lucila Jimenez’s philosophy (great quality, great service, always), Sweet Art remains the gold standard for cakes and desserts in Miami. 7120 SW 40th St., Miami; 305-668-0060; sweetartcakesmiami.com.

Whip ‘n Dip Ice Cream Shoppe

Family-run for the past 40 years, this South Miami staple is truly one of the very best old-fashioned ice cream shops in Miami. The smooth, creamy deliciousness that is Whip ‘n Dip ice cream makes the after-school lines worthwhile. Although the traditional chocolate and housemade vanilla ice cream flavors are go-to menu items, new flavors, including chocolate Oreo, banana nut muffin, and chocolate pudding, rotate. Plus, the freshly baked cookies are a must here. 1407 Sunset Dr., Miami; 305-665-2565; whipndip.com.