Denver is a city in Colorado dubbed to be a good mix of urban sophistication and the great outdoors. The city is home to football, baseball, basketball, and hockey stadiums; the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater; art districts and diverse neighborhoods; and, more than 100 breweries and taprooms. It also features a number of cabins and camper rentals to accommodate tourists and travelers. With everything that it has to offer, one is sure to never run out of things to do in Denver. Another rich area to explore in Denver is its food scene. With restaurants owned by top chefs, its rich-tasting menus, and the abundance of prime, locally sourced ingredients this city is truly a foodie’s paradise. Apart from well-visited brunch and dinner restaurants, Denver houses some of the most creative dessert places. If you have a sweet tooth make sure to check out our review on the best sweets and dessert spots in Denver, Colorado.
1. D Bar Denver
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by D Bar Restaurant on Thursday, April 22, 2021
The first one on the list is a restaurant that provides fine dining experience from breakfast to dinner. In addition, desserts are something they do best at the D Bar Denver. Included in their dessert menu are customer favorites like Cake and Shake - a three-layer chocolate cake and your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or raspberry milkshake; their gluten-free molten cake and the classic milk and cookies. Apart from that, D Bar Denver makes signature cakes fit for any occasion, that can be customized in size and flavor depending on your needs. As with some fancy restaurants, this place also caters dessert buffets with their selections of mini sweets.
D Bar Denver
Address: 494 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Website: D Bar Denver
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri: 11am - 11pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 9pm
2. Milkbox Ice Creamery
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Milkbox Ice Creamy is a charming dessert shop that will have you screaming for ice cream with their list of 40 different ice cream flavors! From this list, Milkbox stocks 16 flavors in their quaint space at the Union Station, which is one of the famous things in Denver. These flavors often change throughout the day - making the experience of discovering new varieties, unique for customers. They also serve milkshakes as well as boozy shakes for those looking for a little kick.
Milkbox Ice Creamery
Address: 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, Colorado 80202
Website: Milkbox Ice Creamery
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
3. The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Posted by The Inventing Room Dessert Shop on Friday, July 23, 2021
At the Inventing Room Dessert Shop, guests are provided with a one-of-a-kind experience, as sweets and snacks are whipped up in front of them with the use of liquid nitrogen and other amazing techniques. Their sample menu includes Mexican fried ice cream with nitro chocolate, compressed apple pie with butterscotch and brown butter bits, blueberry galaxy ice cream with fruity pebble bowl and nitro meringue, and drinks topped with exploding whipped cream, among many other magical choices. You can also check out the themed pop-ups for dinner and drinks that the shop holds every month.
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
Address: 4433 W. 29th Ave. Unit 101, Denver, CO 80212
Website: The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
Opening hours: (Closed for the winter season, re-opening summer 2019 - check website for updates)
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4. Azucar Bakery
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Azucar is a family-owned bakery that has been the recipient of various community awards for their themed cakes. The bakery works with customers to cater to their each and every idea and create the perfect dessert for a special occasion. Apart from catering events, the bakery also has a cafe located in South Broadway where they serve items like cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, pies, pionono, eclairs, macaroons, and cookies. Pair up your favorite dessert with their coffee or tea, or make the experience even sweeter with their homemade ice cream.
Azucar Bakery
Address: 1886 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
Website: Azucar Bakery
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm (closed on Mon)
5. SNOWLAB
Editor’s note: Establishment is Permanently closed.
SNOWLAB takes on a new and different spin on ice cream with shaved snow that is both dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Shaved snow originated from the Xue Hua Bing in Taiwan, and it is a cold dessert with a very creamy texture. SNOWLAB uses soy milk as a base for the snow, making this dessert good even for those who are lactose intolerant. Fresh ingredients, as well as local fruits, are blended to provide natural flavors to the snow. Signature combinations are available on their menu like Oreo Peak and Banana Split Summit, but customers are also free to create their own combinations.
SNOWLAB
Address: 4360 E Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80222
Website: SNOWLAB
Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 6pm - 10pm; Thu: 6pm - 10pm; Fri: 6pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Wed)
6. Spuntino
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Spuntino is a sophisticated restaurant in Denver that will instantly take you to Italy with their well-loved food and wine, capped off with an array of dessert selections. Try out their house-made gelato and choose from flavors like chocolate, caramel sea salt, olive oil, vanilla, and Oreo. Other customer favorites include the olive oil carrot cake and zeppole which is an Italian donut.
Spuntino
Address: 2639 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211
Website: Spuntino
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 5pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
7. Peteybird
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Peteybird offers ice cream sandwiches like no other, with their hand-crafted cookies and unique ice cream combinations. When you visit their shop, make sure to try popular sandwiches like the brownie and salted caramel, chocolate, and fresh mint chocolate chip, or Graham Crackers and key lime - pair those up with a hot chocolate for an even more delightful experience. Their dessert offerings are also perfect for any occasion, as Peteybird accepts deliveries and catering.
Peteybird
Address: 3040 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205
Website: Peteybird
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 12pm - 6pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm (closed Mon - Wed)
8. duo Restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Treat yourself, you deserve it. . Flourless Chocolate Cake | whipped crème fraîche | crème anglaise | house coffee...
Posted by Duo Restaurant on Friday, March 19, 2021
duo Restaurant is one of the highly regarded farm-to-table restaurants in Denver. It serves an excellent brunch and dinner menu and can be the perfect fit for those who are looking for a full dining experience. For dessert, the restaurant serves favorites like French Silk Tart - with a chocolate base, coffee cream, milk jam, and cocoa nibs; Earl Grey Pots de Creme - a sandwich made up of honeycomb and lemon curd which is also available in a gluten-free option; and various cakes.
duo Restaurant
Address: 2413 west 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211
Website: duo Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm
9. Beet Box
Editor’s note: Establishment is Permanently closed.
If you are vegan and love desserts, Beet Box is the perfect place for you! This bakery and cafe serve pastries like gluten-free scones, baked donuts in unique flavors like apple and pumpkin, beet brownies, and gluten-free muffins among others. Classic cake flavors are also available at this vegetarian restaurant, while specialty cakes can be made to order.
Beet Box
Address: 1030 East 22nd Ave., Denver, CO 80205
Website: Beet Box
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
10. Yours Truly Cupcake
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Yours Truly Cupcake brings something unique to your usual dessert through an original idea of infusing liquor on cupcakes. They have a walk-up window where everything is priced at 3 for 5 USD, or 2 USD each. Try out popular flavors like champagne strawberry, Bailey’s and Cream, and Guinness. Apart from the alcohol-infused cupcakes, the shop also serves classic cupcakes, french macaroons, tartlets, brownie bites, and cookies.
Yours Truly Cupcake
Address: 3047 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Website: Yours Truly Cupcake
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Get your dose of happy
Dessert is undoubtedly happy food for people of all ages. This is why more and more shops are coming up with creative ideas to serve people with this well-loved snack. We hope our suggestions helped you in your search for the best happy foods in Denver. So get your dose of happy, but remember, consume moderately!
For more food scenes, check out some dog-friendly restaurants and brunch buffets spots also found in the city.
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