Desserts in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of desserts in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

T-swirl Crepe Westheimer

T-swirl Crepe Westheimer

Briar Forest

Handheld Japanese crêpes

Tiny's Milk & Cookies - West U

Tiny's Milk & Cookies - West U

Houston • $

Soft cookies & ice cream

Cronos Café and Collectables

Cronos Café and Collectables

Cypress

coffee, comics, and gaming

Newcomer
Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream - Kingwood TX

Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream - Kingwood TX

Kingwood • $

Build-your-own dessert

Croissant-Brioche bakery

Croissant-Brioche bakery

University Place • $$

authentic french café experience

Tea d'Alba

Tea d'Alba

Fri, Oct 2 · 12:00 PM

Westside

Italian afternoon tea indulgence

Star Snow Ice & Teriyaki

Star Snow Ice & Teriyaki

Chinatown • $

Taiwanese dessert cafe

A’dor

A’dor

Montrose • $$

Gooey Basque cheesecakes

Trendy
Star Pizzeria

Star Pizzeria

Brays Oaks • $

Legendary cinnamon rolls

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La Rosa

La Rosa

South Central Houston • $$

Paninos, gelato & roses

Trendy
Empire Cookies | Dessert Bar | Ice Cream | Coffee

Empire Cookies | Dessert Bar | Ice Cream | Coffee

Westside • $

Oversized cookie kingdom

Popston

Popston

South Central Houston

Artisan paletas & ice cream

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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