Find Restaurants Serving Dessert in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Root Beer Stand

North

Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.

Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.

Pop's Donuts

East

Opened by Chuck Holtman of the famous Holtman family. Enjoy fun and delicious donuts and other bakery treats! 

Opened by Chuck Holtman of the famous Holtman family. Enjoy fun and delicious donuts and other bakery treats! 

Macaron Bar

Uptown

The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.

The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.

Starbucks

Downtown

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read... Read More

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

East

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.

Graeter's

North

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. The generous scoops are packed with... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. The generous scoops are packed with big, chunky pieces of chocolate. They also have a bakery with a variety of cakes, pies and cookies for every occasion and sweet tooth.

Sprinkles Creamy Whip

West

Outdoor Soft Serve Ice Cream Stand

Outdoor Soft Serve Ice Cream Stand

Graeter's

Downtown

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Branch Hill Coffee

East

Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and... Read more

Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and specialty drinks, Branch Hill offers soups, sandwiches and baked goodies. The outdoor patio is a charming place to enjoy a drink with friends. It's near the...... Read More

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Uptown

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Alfio's Buon Cibo

Uptown

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

Cowboy Cones

North

Located in the neighborhood of Wyoming, Cowboy Cones is dishing up premium hand-dipped ice cream cones and top of the line soft-serve ice cream. 

Located in the neighborhood of Wyoming, Cowboy Cones is dishing up premium hand-dipped ice cream cones and top of the line soft-serve ice cream. 

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Graeter's

South > Southeast

Gold Top Dairy Bar

North

Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.

Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.

Moonrise Doughnuts

South

Moonrise Doughnuts is located in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, and offers fresh doughnuts during the evening hours.  We are a specialty shop... Read more

Moonrise Doughnuts is located in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, and offers fresh doughnuts during the evening hours.  We are a specialty shop with a nostalgic motif centering primarily on the 1960’s and 1970’s.  Many recall doughnuts sold at night out of the back door of Latonia Bakery.  Moonrise Doughnuts...... Read More

Graeter's

East

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Dari-Crest

South > Riverfront

Boldface Dairy Bar Co.

West

Serving up sweet treats galore, Boldface aims to be a part of your summer ice cream memories. Enjoy treats like floats, shakes, seasonal treats, street pops and of course... Read more

Serving up sweet treats galore, Boldface aims to be a part of your summer ice cream memories. Enjoy treats like floats, shakes, seasonal treats, street pops and of course cones! 

Molly's Cupcakes

North

Located inside Liberty Center Shopping Center, Molly's is baking up delicious cupcakes and sending some of the profits to local schools in the community. Every time you... Read more

Located inside Liberty Center Shopping Center, Molly's is baking up delicious cupcakes and sending some of the profits to local schools in the community. Every time you have a cupcake or latte, you are helping kids! 

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip

Uptown

Graeter's

East

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Old Milford Parlor: Coffee & Ice Cream

East

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Frisch's Big Boy

South > Southeast

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Tickle Pickle

Uptown

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Graeter's

Uptown

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Dairy Queen

East

Nothing beats a frozen, candy-topped ice cream treat from Dairy Queen on a hot summer day. Known for its desserts, like Blizzards and ice cream cakes, Dairy Queen not only... Read more

Nothing beats a frozen, candy-topped ice cream treat from Dairy Queen on a hot summer day. Known for its desserts, like Blizzards and ice cream cakes, Dairy Queen not only satisfies the sweet tooth but hunger as well, with hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. Some locations have a drive-through, while most have... Read More

Buona Terra

Uptown

Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.

Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.

Pendleton Parlor

Downtown

Pop in for a scoop of creamy ice cream, cookie dought, and espresso treats!

Pop in for a scoop of creamy ice cream, cookie dought, and espresso treats!

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

East

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Butler's Pantry

South

A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli... Read more

A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli sandwiches.

La Grassa

East

Local spot serving gelato and coffee.

Local spot serving gelato and coffee.

Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli

East

Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli... Read more

Just the name conjurs up legendary sweet treats from this venerable, 4th generation hometown favorite. Some locations are pastry shops only, while others have deli services and all offer at least a few tables and chairs for eating-in. There's a full cafe at the Beechmont/8 Mile location. Servatii's is bright, friendly and...... Read More

Silver Grove Dari-Bar

South > Southeast

Ice Box Dairy Bar

West

Buzzed Bull Creamery

North

Alcohol infused ice cream and non-alcoholic ice cream options all created using a flash freeze technique with liquid nitrogen. Choose a menu option or create your own... Read more

Alcohol infused ice cream and non-alcoholic ice cream options all created using a flash freeze technique with liquid nitrogen. Choose a menu option or create your own boozey ice cream concoction! 

Graeter's

North

Graeter's is a Cincinnati area tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. The generous scoops are packed with... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati area tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. The generous scoops are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. They also have a bakery with a variety of cakes, pies and cookies for every occasion and sweet tooth.

Starbucks

Uptown

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read... Read More

Grand Finale Restaurant

North

Crepes, steaks, seafood, and lots of desserts are offered in a quaint, old-world setting.

Crepes, steaks, seafood, and lots of desserts are offered in a quaint, old-world setting.

Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge

North

If you're looking for a "pleasant" cup of coffee and a warming atmosphere than Pleasant Perk is the place for you. With live shows, yummy drinks, baked goods and monthly... Read more

If you're looking for a "pleasant" cup of coffee and a warming atmosphere than Pleasant Perk is the place for you. With live shows, yummy drinks, baked goods and monthly art shows you're sure to be satisfied. Choose a cup of one of the four hand-picked brewed coffees, a latte, cappuccino or a specialty drink such as a Creme...... Read More

Sweets N Eats

West