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Our favorite desserts to crave

Discover the best desserts in Jacksonville!

Find the best dessert places in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a serious sweet tooth, and the local dessert scene proves it. From scoop shops piled high with homemade ice cream to bakeries pulling fresh pastries out of the oven every morning, there's no shortage of ways to satisfy a craving around town. This guide rounds up some of the best dessert places in Jacksonville, FL, whether the mood calls for a rich slice of cake, a warm cookie, or something a little more unexpected. Some spots are perfect for a quick treat on the go; others are worth planning a whole outing around. No matter the time of day, these are the dessert places in Jacksonville locals keep coming back to. Consider this the go-to list for anyone chasing something sweet.

The Yard Milkshake Bar

Named Best of Florida Winner in the Desserts category for 2024, The Yard Milkshake Bar is truly where dessert dreams come true! As one of the best dessert places in Jacksonville, this sweet spot combines extreme milkshakes, ice cream sundaes, and edible cookie dough all under one roof. Founded by Logan and Chelsea Green, The Yard now has 31 locations across the US. With treats starting at just $4, from simple Calf Cups to jaw-dropping Mason Jar Specialty Shakes, this family-friendly dessert destination keeps things fresh with exciting monthly specials. One visit and you'll see why folks are screaming for more of The Yard's incredible ice cream creations! 

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  • 4906 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246-8593, United States

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The Happy Cake Shop

Calling all cupcake lovers! We have found your new favorite sweet spot, The Happy Cake Shop! Affectionately known as Happy Cakes, this premier bakery has spent over 10 years perfecting the art of the cupcake. Founded by Personal Chef O'Jaye Williams, their menu spans from beloved classics like "Your Wedding Cake" and Triple Chocolate to fun, unexpected combos like Strawberry Lemonade and Banana Pudding. Chef Williams has taken his love of food from the kitchen to a full brick-and-mortar bakery, elevating every recipe to reach a wider crowd. One bite and you'll understand why Happy Cakes has people coming back for more! 
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Sweet Girls Bakery

Sweet Girls Bakery is a beloved black-owned gem in Jacksonville that's serving up serious sweetness! What began as a simple pickup and delivery operation has blossomed into a full-service bakery and café. They're whipping up gorgeous decorated cookies, fresh pastries, custom cakes, and espresso drinks in a cozy, welcoming space. Whether you're celebrating something special or just want to make it the "BEST DAY EVER" (their motto!), Sweet Girls has your sweet tooth covered!

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  • 5907 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244-2362, United States

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Cookie Fix

Cookie Fix has been spreading cookie joy since 2016, and now we're open in San Marco! Our signature cookies are crispy outside, gooey inside, and loaded with premium ingredients. With over 200 rotating flavors—including seasonal favorites—plus Frozen Dough to Go and custom cookie cakes, there's always something delicious to discover. Every cookie is baked fresh all day, so each visit brings new treats. Stop by and let us sweeten your day!

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  • 2020 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, United States

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The Sweet Spot

The Sweet Spot is the ultimate spot to satisfy your sweet tooth! They offer insane frozen treats, like their tasty milkshakes stacked high with desserts. From cupcakes to brownies, you’ll find mouthwatering bites on top of your delicious shake! Or, you can keep things lowkey with a delicious ice cream cone. These picturesque scoops look unreal and totally Insta-worthy! While enjoying your sweet treats, be sure to browse through the shop, which is full of crazy candies, adorable toys, and more! Visit this vibrant and colorful shop for a delicious sugar rush!
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Amaretti Desserts

Enjoy delicious desserts and homemade goodies at Jacksonville’s “made-from-scratch bakery.” Amaretti is known for its beautiful baked goods, pastries, and desserts created with fresh, natural ingredients and a spoonful of love! From cookies, cakes, and pies to eclairs and Tiramisu, you can find all your favorite desserts here. 
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Cookies and Creme

This local, family, and veteran-owned dessert shop has been “baking our beach a better place” with its incredible made-from-scratch cookies and ice cream! We can’t think of a better combo than freshly baked cookies and delicious ice cream. As you can imagine, the ice cream sandwiches are insanely good! With creative flavors and incredible taste, Cookes and Creme is the perfect spot when you’re craving something sweet or want a late-night treat! Pro-Tip: Be sure to visit on Wednesdays for milkshake night!
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Wicked Batter Cafe

Known for its yummy keto-friendly desserts, Wicked Batter Cafe has tasty goodies for everyone! A majority of the menu items are created in-house with only the highest quality ingredients and those that don’t come from Florida vendors that share the same philosophy. This family-owned bakery offers a variety of baked goods, from cakes and cookies to brownies and cinnamon rolls, we can guarantee that everything on the menu is absolutely delicious! If you’d like to take your sweet treats to go, they also have a light lunch menu and savory breakfast items, too! Pro-Tip: Don’t leave without something for your four-legged friends! Grab a doggie dessert, while you’re there!
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Mayday Ice Cream

Mayday Icecream has such a wide variety of ice cream flavors to choose from that you are going to want to sample them all. Our favorite is the coffee & donuts flavor and it even has chunks of donuts in it! Even though their delicious ice cream speaks for itself, the story behind the name makes them stand out even more! We recently learned that Mayday Icecream is named in honor of some innovative fellow Americans who served our country in World War II. Be sure to stop into a Mayday, they have tons of locations all over town, and try one of our favorite dessert places in our beautiful city!
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Dreamette

Dreamette is a sweet tooth’s DREAM! There is never a slow night at this walk-up ice cream stand! Their menu ranges from sundaes to dipped cones and so much more! Our favorite is the Reese's Cup Sundae or the chocolate-dipped cone… be right back, on our way there now? Quick Tip: Make sure to bring cash if you are going to the Murray Hill location because it is cash only! 
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Kilwins

Kilwins is located in the St. Johns Town Center as well as St. Augustine! Kilwins was originally founded in 1947 by Don & Katy Kilwin in Petoskey, Michigan. This is another ice cream place where you are going to want to sample everything. Our favorite desserts at Kilwins are their ice creams, and our flavor of choice is cookie dough! It doesn’t just stop at ice cream; they also have chocolate, fudge, caramel corn and so much more, so make sure to check out their shop in the link below and enjoy one of the best dessert places in the 904!
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Sweet Theory Baking

If you have ever been to Sweet Theory on a Saturday morning, you know the line is usually out the door! Our theory is that people wake up craving Sweet Theory. What makes this one of the best dessert places in Jacksonville is that they bake all of their items fresh daily in small batches using all-natural and organic ingredients! Daily offerings include cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, and biscuit sandwiches! They also have gluten-free items including coffee cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, loaf cakes, and more! Quick Tip: Before visiting, feel free to contact them to see how their product is holding out! They say that coming in early is the safest way to ensure you’ll have plenty to choose from! It’s just so good that they sell out so fast! 
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Tsaocaa Tea

Tsaocaa Tea was founded on great taste - their menu features fruit, milk, & other boba tea!

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Biscottis

Discover delicious baked goods and sweet treats at this fan-favorite eatery in Avondale!

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Le Macaron

Enjoy French pastries, authentic gelato, & delightful baked goods at this adorable bakery.

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Community Loaves

This neighborhood bakery served delightful breads, muffins, and other yummy baked goods!

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Cinotti’s Bakery

This Jax Beach location is known for their mouthwatering baked goods, cookies, and more!

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Crumbl

If you’re looking for a decadent & delicious cookie, Crumbl is obviously the place to go!

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Peterbrooke Chocolatier

From chocolate covered Oreos to chocolate pretzels, they make chocolate dreams come true!

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Sweet Pete's

Enjoy an impressive array of handcrafted chocolates and over a thousand different candies.

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The Peach Cobbler Factory

The Peach Cobbler Factory is a delightful dessert destination bursting with sweet treats. Offering an irresistible array of warm cobblers, puddings, and cookies, this spot promises a mouthwatering experience. Dessert lovers can indulge in a tempting flight of flavors that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Mixed Fillings Pie Shop

When you walk into Mixed Fillings Pie Shop, you’ll immediately get the beautiful aroma of delicious pies! The variety here is insane, and you have a great selection of different pies to try. Our favorite is the Peanut Butter and Jealous Pie! It has a peanut butter mousse, a ganache, and an Oreo crust! It’s drizzled with melted chocolate and sprinkled with toffee peanuts and more!



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SmallCakes Cupcakery & Creamery

Keep calm and eat a cupcake from SmallCakes Cupcakery & Creamery. With a passion for creating special memories through desserts, they create artisan-made, gourmet treats. “Whether you are looking for a celebration treat to commemorate birthdays, milestones, and achievements or maybe looking for a quick pick-me-up, SmallCakes has the sweet treats to make life sweeter.” SmallCakes features over 17 freshly baked cupcake flavors and 10 ice cream flavors, with their flavors rotating seasonally. And, they deliver, that’s right…sweet treats right to your front door. It’s one of the top-rated family bakeries in Jacksonville, try it ASAP! 
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Arble Baking Company

At Arble Baking Company you can find delicious cookies handcrafted with love by a family recipe that has been perfected over 40 years! The company was founded in 2020 by four siblings, Lamar, Alonza, Monica, and Whitney, and they opened a storefront in the Northside in 2023! Their father, who served on the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue department for over 32 years, was known as the cookie man. Whenever you saw him, you saw cookies, so this business is an ode to him! Bite into sweet and delicious homemade cookies that will remind you of home at Arble Baking Company!
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First Coast Cookies

Enjoy delicious homemade cookies and sweet boba tea at First Coast Cookies! This bakery offers delicious fan-favorite flavors like snickerdoodle and chocolate chip. Be sure to pair your sweet treat with a refreshing cup of boba tea! This sweet shop also creates amazing cookie cakes, so be sure to order one for your next special occasion.
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Little Red Cottage Cookies

Not only can you order delicious homemade cookies from Little Red Cottage, but you can also take cookie-making classes, too! Indulge in delicious made-to-order goodies decorated to perfection, and partake in a workshop so you can try your hand at cookie creation! You can also book your own private cookie party, perfect for a bridal party, team-building event, or any other occasion!
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Insomnia Cookies

The title of this place could not be more accurate because this delicious cookie place is open until 3 AM! We have even better news, and that is you can get warm, delicious Insomnia cookies DELIVERED. We want to take this moment to thank whoever came up with late-night cookies. 
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Tough Guy's Cookies

From roaming the streets of Orange Park in their food truck, Tough Guys may look too macho for most, but their cookies are nothing but the sweetest! They are just a couple of guys baking up a tasty assortment of cookies, shakes, and other decadent concoctions. They have a ton of unique flavors, so don’t be too intimidated to try your next favorite cookie! 
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Pie Heaven Bakery Cafe

Calling all pie lovers! We have found the ultimate haven for dessert… Pie Heaven Bakery Café! This Atlantic Beach café offers all things related to pie. Their menu includes both classic and unique pie flavors ranging from apple pie to lemon meringue pie! Not only do they have sweet fillings, but they also have a special sweet crust! Each pie is created with care, talent, and one’s love for baking. From the flavorful fillings to the lattice crust designs, Pie Heaven’s pies come to life at the hands of pie-ssionate people wanting to share their love of pies with others!
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Light on the Sugar

Light on the Sugar is a family-owned bakery and cafe that started out in Winter Park, Florida! We are so excited to have them, and their amazing creations, at our very own St. Johns Town Center here in Jax! From tasty crepe cakes and cheesecakes to yummy tarts and crème puffs, their desserts are to die for! Their French-style pastries have delicious twists with Asian-inspired flavors like Ube, Lychee, and Matcha! Everything is presented so beautifully, too. You can’t go wrong with anything on their tea and coffee menu, as well! Next time you’re trying to satisfy your sweet tooth, stop in at Light on the Sugar!
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Make your own sweet treat!

Check out these candy making classes at Sweet Pete's!

Hand Pulled Lollipop Class

Chocolate Bar Class

Gummy Making Class

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Becca McCandless

Duval Native | Sunshine State ☀️ | Aspiring Plant Mom 🌱

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