Houston, Texas, is the fourth largest city in the United States. Being the most populated metropolis in the south, Houston is the capital of America’s quintessential southern charm. Home to Space Center Houston, it is also commonly coined the world capital of space exploration. From Apollo 11 moon landing to Neil Armstrong, Houston is quite literally out of this world. Apart from its astronomy, Houston boasts its gastronomy. With over 11,000 restaurants here, you’ll be spoilt for choice. If you’re planning to go on a food trip here, Houston is home to several lofts and Airbnb vacation rentals you can rent. Anyone with a sweet tooth will agree that dessert is the most important meal of the day. So we’ve compiled a list of sweet treats served with a side of southern hospitality. Scroll down to uncover the best spots for desserts in Houston, TX.
1. Popfancy Dessert Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Popfancy Pops on Saturday, October 26, 2019
Popfancy Dessert Bar uses market-fresh ingredients and organic sweeteners to create delicious, handcrafted ice pops that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your mouth. These ice pops have dairy and non-dairy options so those who are lactose intolerant won’t be left behind in the amazing taste. The flavors are varied and some also include fruits like banana berry, coconut, and passion fruit.
There are also other cold treats on the menu like ice cream swirls and poptails. If you need to cool off with some icy treats, then Popfancy Dessert Bar is a good dessert place in Houston to visit.
Popfancy Dessert Bar
Address: 9393 Bellaire Blvd a6, Houston, TX 77036, United States
Website: Popfancy Dessert Bar
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 1pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 1pm - 11pm
2. Connie's Frozen Custard
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Posted by Connie's Frozen Custard on Friday, November 26, 2021
Are you in the mood for some American frozen desserts? If so, why don’t you drop by Connie’s Frozen Custard, a ‘cool’ dessert place in Houston? The menu is composed of a variety of milkshakes, sundaes, concretes, and ice cream that are sure to satiate that craving.
As for taste, you won’t be disappointed as Connie’s Frozen Custard maintains the quality of their desserts by not only picking the best ingredients but also making sure that the fruits are fresh and small batches of custards are made every hour.
Connie's Frozen Custard
Address: 12545 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070, United States
Website: Connie’s Frozen Custard
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
3. Milk Mustache
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Posted by Milk Mustache on Monday, January 17, 2022
Cookies are a common staple for snacks around the world but the artisans behind Milk Mustache take their cookie baking to a whole new level. Specialized in handcrafted, all-natural cookies, Milk Mustache takes pride in not only creating tasty snacks but also making sure that the cookies are pleasing to the eyes.
Milk Mustache’s cookies all come in different shapes and sizes but two things they all have in common are the crunchy exteriors and soft interiors that reveal the delicious gooey filling inside!
Milk Mustache
Address: 13718 Office Park Dr, Houston, TX 77070, United States
Website: Milk Mustache
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 7pm (closed on Sun)
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4. Crave Cupcakes
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Crave Cupcakes on Monday, November 15, 2021
Crave Cupcakes is a locally-owned bakery that, true to its name, bakes cupcakes for people to enjoy! What sets this dessert place in Houston apart is the fact that it produces different flavors of cupcakes depending on the day, season, and event. Certain cupcake flavors are only available on certain days of the week like lemon and coconut cupcakes.
Other flavors like 007 dark chocolate cupcakes are available for a whole month but are only baked in limited amounts. As for taste, you won’t be disappointed as these cupcakes all give their own set of unique and delicious flavors.
Crave Cupcakes
Address: 1151 Uptown Park Blvd #6, Houston, TX 77056, United States
Website: Crave Cupcakes
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm (daily)
5. The Chocolate Bar
Situated on West Alabama Street, The Chocolate Bar’s purple and yellow deco feels just like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, but the resemblance doesn’t stop there. The Chocolate Bar offers a variety of handmade chocolates, decadent four-layer Uncle Darryl’s chocolate cake, an assortment of ice creams, and most recently added dog-friendly treats for your furry friends. If you have any dietary restrictions, feel free to approach the staff for assistance because The Chocolate Bar has something indulgent for everyone. Wrap up your dinner and drive down for some delish desserts to this wonderful sweet-treat spot.
The Chocolate Bar
Address: 1835 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098, United States
Website: The Chocolate Bar
Opening hours: 12pm - 8pm (daily)
6. House of Pies
House of Pies is a family-owned bakery and diner. They promise freshly baked homemade pies that you can get made ‘right way’ — with no added preservatives. They have three outlets around Houston. One on Kirby Drive, the second one on Westheimer Road, and the third on Fuqua Street. If you’re serious about experiencing the south’s famous hospitality, this classic all-American bakery cum diner is the perfect place to sink your teeth into some freshly baked pecan pie. Apart from their eponymous pies, House of Pies serves an all-day Texas breakfast menu. This is great for anyone who wants some scrambled eggs and waffles for dinner or lunch.
House of Pies
Address: 3112 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098, United States
Website: House of Pies
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
7. Red Dessert Dive
Red Dessert Dive is a cozy little dessert spot and coffee shop on Studewood. It was named after the owner’s “Mammaw” (grandmother) who was a fiery red-head. Red is a small batch bakery that also serves coffee, beer, and wine. This dessert dive has many gluten-friendly and vegan food, like their almond thumbprint cookies, yogurt parfait, and keto fat bombs. Apart from their vegan desserts, their creative spin on classic baked goods like the aromatic turtle cheesecake is a must-try. Patrons should note that this is a cashless shop.
Red Dessert Dive
Address: 1045 Studewood Houston, Texas 77008
Website: Red Dessert Dive
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 8am - 8pm; Sun: 8am - 6pm (closed on Mon)
8. SMOOSH Cookies
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SMOOSH is an ice cream cookie sandwich parlour in Houston Heights. They combine freshly baked cookies, premium ice cream and crazy toppings to create a customised one of a kind gourmet ice cream sandwich just for you. Other than this personalised experience, SMOOSH’s Insta-worthy ice cream sandwiches also come in an assortment of gluten-free flavours like classic vanilla, birthday cake, butter pecan, just to name a few.
SMOOSH Cookies
Address: 718 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008, United States
Website: SMOOSH Cookies
Opening hours: 2pm - 10pm (daily)
9. Hank's Ice Cream
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Hank’s Ice Cream is a cosy local family business situated on Main Street. It was founded by none other than the recently deceased Hank Wiggins. His legacy lives via his granddaughter, who currently runs the business. Hank’s offers good-old-fashioned hand-made ice cream. Their daily menu features 18 daily special picks, from a rotating roster of over 100 ice cream flavours. Their awesome signature butter pecan ice cream is definitely not to be missed. It’s also been rumoured that sometimes Beyonce Knowles (yes, the BEYONCE) dines at Hank’s whenever she’s visiting her hometown, Houston. Maybe if you’re lucky, you’ll even get to meet Beyonce during your visit to Hank’s.
Hank's Ice Cream Parlor
Address: 9291 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025, United States
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 12pm - 8pm; Sun: 3pm - 7pm (closed on Mon)
10. Creamistry
For the social media addicts, you’ll be glad to know that Creamistry is another Insta-worthy sweet spot, located in Uptown Houston. This dessert spot serves premium liquid nitrogen ice cream with a side of ingenuity. In case you are hungrier than just ice cream you can opt for their Captain’s Breakfast Cap’n Crunch. It is a mix of ice cream, bananas, strawberries, Nutella, and whipped cream. You can choose from a wide range of over 50 ice cream flavours; you’ll be spoilt for choices. Vegan and non-dairy options are also available at all Creaimstry outlets, there are three in the city.
Creamistry
Address: 5000 Westheimer Rd. Ste 608, Houston, TX 77056
Website: Creamistry
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 1pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 1pm - 11pm; Sun: 1pm - 9pm
11. Fat Cat Creamery
Fat Cat Creamery is an environmentally sustainable ice cream parlour, which serves small-batch ice cream crafted from locally sourced ingredients. They serve five staple ice cream flavours all year round (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry buttermilk, coffee, and a dairy option — chai tea coconut). Additionally, they also offer a seasonal menu that changes daily.
Fat Cat Creamery
Address: 1901 N Shepherd Dr #3, Houston, TX 77008, United States
Website: Fat Cat Creamery
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 10pm
12. Ben & Jerry's
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Posted by Ben & Jerry's on Wednesday, February 10, 2021
This next establishment needs no further explanation. Ben & Jerry’s is a burgeoning dessert franchise that has everything sugary, from sundaes to smoothies and even vegan certified ice cream. Past patrons have also delighted in the fact that the Houston outlet has great service, an accessible location and a variety of seating.
Ben & Jerry's
Address: 5515 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77005
Website: Ben & Jerry’s
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 1pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 1pm - 12am
13. Hobbit Cafe
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien would be pleased to find out that Hobbit Cafe is a Lord-of-the-Rings-themed restaurant. They started off as a cosy little hobbit hole, serving vegetarian fare, which has now grown into a Houstonian favourite. Currently, apart from their lunch, dinner and brunch menu, they also serve Middle-Earth-themed dessert smoothies like the misty mountain strawberry smoothie and Baggins Banana. With such dedication to their theme, Hobbit Cafe is one of the places to get the best desserts in Houston.
The Hobbit Cafe
Address: 2243 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
Website: Hobbit Cafe
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
14. Dessert Gallery
Posted by Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe on Friday, 3 April 2020
Located on the corner of Kirby and Richmond, Dessert Gallery is a one-stop bakery plus cafe. They serve everything from handcrafted pies to gluten-friendly French macaroons, but their layered cakes (like unicorn cake and the gluten-friendly white chocolate concorde cake) truly takes the award. On top of all that, Dessert Gallery also accepts orders for custom cakes, perfect for birthday’s, weddings and anniversaries, baby showers and graduations. Dessert Gallery also does shipping both within and outside the Houston Metro Area.
Dessert Gallery
Address: 3600 Kirby at Richmond, Houston, TX 77098
Website: Dessert Gallery
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
Get spoilt for choices in Houston
With so many dessert options, it’s a great time to indulge in delicious food. Pull up this list and start chomping (and licking) your way as you explore the rest of Houston. Be sure to check out some brunch places and juice bars for more food scenes as well.
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