The Most Scrumptious Desserts in Denver

The Colorado Cookie Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (53) • $

"I have ordered cookies from Colorado Cookie Company several times and love their homemade, perfectly baked cookies! They always send a little card or thank you note which shows they take time to make customers feel special. The taste of their cookies is spot on and like I would make myself, and I make pretty good cookies when I have time! Their oatmeal raisin is perfection for those of us who love this cookie! I just need to visit now since I have only had some treats delivered. I also appreciate that their prices are reasonable for such high quality tasting cookies."

Daniel's of Paris

★★★★☆ 4.1 (115) • $$

"Well hot dang! Walked into the bakery and that first whiff of sweet heaven touched my soul like the first sip of my morning coffee. We gorged ourselves with Korean BBQ and decided we needed a sweet. Heheh, and then we found Daniel's of Paris.It is a quaint spot, but so many goodies inside! I forgot to take a picture of the displays because I was too busy drooling and deciding what i would get. My friends got the carrot cake tarte and chocolate mousse tarte. I got an Almondine, Paris Brest, and chocolate mousse tarte. Ohhh, they were DI.VINE. I loved that the filling was not too sweet - it was that perfect taste of sweet but just a little to sate your palate. I am so happy we found this place - we will definitely return!"

Crestone Bakery

★★★★★ 4.9 (23)

"I am so excited and sad to have discovered this bakery. Excited to have found a place where I can find gluten-free pastries and a variety of baked goods (not just sweet but also bread and biscuits, etc). I am gluten-sensitive so this find is important to me. I'm sad because this place has been around for well over a year and I'm only discovering it now and also, I'll have to control myself and resist to stop at this place and buy myself something yummy. I want to try all their goods!! They had such a wide variety of delicious things to try. It was honestly hard to pick what to try. I had my eye on their soft pretzel, tiramisu, lemon bars and their cinnamon rolls (you can have them with or without icing and they even have ones you can take home to bake). Today I bought 2 of their pastries first, their strawberry Whoopee pie (seasonal flavor for the summer). In the fall I was told they'll have pumpkin whopper pie, peppermint for Christmas and red velvet for Valentine's Day. The strawberry Whoopee pie was so delicious and moist. It didn't have a powerful strawberry flavor but it was still yummy and went well with my iced coffee. I should have asked her name(she may have been the owner or manager) but she was so welcoming and friendly and helpful. She explained everything about their products and their options and asked about my allergen concerns. I will have to edit my review when I try the Tres Leches cake. This type of cake has been a long time favorite of mine and I have never found a gf option before until now. If you have a gluten sensitivity or Celiacs then please treat yo' self and go to Crestone bakery!"

Black Box Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (117) • $$

"BEST BEST BEST CROISSANT IN ALL THE LAND! Whether you're a sweet or savory croissant connoisseur, you'll find the right bite here. The pastries are made with such care and beauty that you almost feel bad diving into them. That thought leaves you quick, though. The moment your teeth sink into the crunchy layers: you're eyes will light up, dopamine will rush to your brain and you will want more and more! Luckily, I knew this would occur... so I ordered three croissants! Cinnamon Roll Croissant, Reuben Croissant and Almond Croissant. They were all more than impressive and won medals in our hearts: GOLD to the Reuben, SILVER to the Cinnamon Roll, BRONZE to the Almond. Truthfully, someone else could have placed these differently. They were all flawless and uber delicious!!Other great parts: The service is super friendly!There's plenty of spots to eat! The parking is easy! The line goes quick!"

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★★★★★ 4.9 (19)

Trompeau Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21)

"With a meeting downtown, this bakery is just steps away from where I needed to be. Super convenient and worthy of the Baker's Appreciation Fee (5%) that is automatically charged on your credit card purchase.While it is not on their menu board, matcha lattes are indeed available here. I certainly appreciate the non dairy milk alternatives available for a small fee. The barista did his best with pouring latte art on my matcha canvas and serving it up with a smile :)Now for the croissant! So many choices and they are all large flakey buttery goodness! I savored every bite of the Almond croissant. It was hot and fresh out of the oven, like a big warm hug. The seating area is clean. The service is super friendly. Don't forget to sign up for their loyalty program. After two visits, I've already earned a FREE butter croissant!!See you there tomorrow :)"

Blue Sparrow Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (88) • $$

"Such an awesome vibe! It's the perfect place to work or do schoolwork. Lots of seating and charging stations (even on top of the tables!). The coffee is great and they have several options! We went with the chai and the nitro cold brew. They are both super good! They have some milk alternatives as well."

Cakeheads Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (59) • $$

"Cakeheads is fantastic!My family was meeting in Colorado for a reunion and we needed a cake for a 60th Anniversary and for my daughter who got married after COVID canceled her wedding last year. A friend recommended Cakeheads and I have to admit that I was a little uncertain because of the name Cakeheads.Well, I learned not to judge a business by its name!I spoke with Saija (spelling?) on the phone, told her about the event and thought maybe a Colorado theme might be nice. I have no artistic talent so I was having a difficult time communicating what I wanted. But Saija patiently listened to me, did some sketches, and I ordered the cake.A few days later I picked up the cake and I was amazed! Saija boxed it up for my trip back to Beaver Creek. When I got back and took out the cake, my whole family was surprised and happy! (Where did you get this cake? I've never seen anything like it!) Cakeheads made me look pretty good!And then we got to eat the cake. It was delicious. Not too sweet, and everybody loved it. The bottom cake was Italian cream cake and it was a hit. The top was an almond-raspberry cake, and it, too, was a big hit. I don't even like cake that much and I could have eaten the whole thing!We also ordered another cake that Saija made. It has the most amazing turtle on it!My family must have taken over 100 photos of these fabulous cakes.Every time I visit Colorado, I'm making a trip to Cakeheads. It was definitely worth a two hour drive to Denver. I'm amazed at their work and I am so happy they played a big part in making our family reunion special."

The Treatery

★★★★★ 5 (20) • $$

"Jill is AWESOME- we loved working with her as our wedding coordinator! She made everything go so smoothly- my husband and I could not get over how well everything went on the day of the wedding. In addition, her kind and relaxed demeanor really put us at ease and we always knew we were in good hands. Would definitely recommend!!"

Azucar Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (276) • $$

"James and his team did a great job on our wedding cake! From the tasting session, to deliver and execution everything was amazing.We picked the Bavarian cream marble tiered cake with a semi naked frosting, as well as chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars, and brownie bites for our guests. James was super flexible with the additional treats - just ask he can probably make it for you! He's a great baker and we loved supporting this small business for our wedding. We highly recommend whether you are having a wedding, birthday, or just looking for a small treat this is your one stop shop!"

Nuggs Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.5 (312) • $

"I have been to Nuggs multiple times and am never disappointed. So many ice cream flavors to choose from and they are all delicious-you can't go wrong! The staff is always so friendly and happy to let you try as many samples as you want to find the best flavor for you. Has adorable outdoor and indoor seating. Patio is dog friendly!"

The Bistro at Marshdale

★★★★☆ 4.4 (254) • $$$

"Great service, amazing food. Consistently excellent overall experience.The parking can use some organization as its shared with a bed and breakfast. We were a bit concerned about parking in the wrong place due to 20 RESERVED signs from the bed and breakfast only. There were not clear designated places to park."

Chang Noi Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (139) • $$

"Excellent Panang curry! Quick service, good food, and they'll deliver via Uber. The inside is ok and not a place you'd want to take a date. But I'm going for the food and you should too"

Postino Highlands Ranch

★★★★★ 4.6 (246) • $$

"If you have never fallen in love at first sight, you are eating at the wrong spot. Who can refuse wine and charcuterie boards paired with great service and happy vibes? If you haven't discovered Postino's, you have been missing out my friends!Great spot for dates, brunch, lunch, happy hour and anyone you have a craving for delish carbs. I have been a fan of them since their origin in Arizona. Was so happy to see they expanded to Colorado. I've been to the other locations which all have different vibes but always consistently good service and great food. The Highlands Ranch location is easy to get to with plenty of parking. You don't have to rush and will want to stay awhile. Great seating inside or out. Shout out to Evan for being the rockstar server that he always is! Everyone is right about raving about the bruschetta board. You can't go wrong with the options. Why not order two boards so you can try them all! My personal favorites are the brie and apple, proscuitto and fig, salmon pesto and the tomato and basil. If you want to pregame before the wine and board, the meatball and skewers are so yummy. I also love the grilled cheese with the tomato dip. Happiness calories do NOT count. Their soup and salad is generous portions.Enjoy being happy. Be selfish with your time, money and space. Order the bottle of wine and board. Eat like a sloth and take your time here."

Kolache House Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (40)

"This place is great. The kolaches are delicious. The staff is friendly.I ordered poppy seed, which have to be ordered a day ahead. When I arrived the next day the order was ready at exactly the time they said it would be ready. I'll be coming back frequently."

Le French - Denver

★★★★☆ 3.9 (301) • $$

"Le French DTC Belleview Station offers authentic Parisian cuisine with global influences. We dined at Le French DTC for brunch and really enjoyed this casual-chic French bistro. We arrived and were seated in the main dining room. The restaurant offered spacious, informal dining with ample indoor & outdoor seating. The ambiance was delightful, and we loved the florals gracing the entrance. Server Abbey, and General Manager Reid were friendly and ensured we had everything we needed during our meal. Le French had a full coffee bar so we started with Chai Tea Lattes. The lattes had a warm and aromatic base of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, & cloves - a cozy & comforting taste.The Croque Madame was made with classic Parisian ham, gruyère, béchamel, fried egg, & served alongside a mixed green salad. This is one of Le French's most popular brunch dishes and after having it, we can see why. The outside of the sandwich was toasted crisp and generously blanketed in gruyère cheese. The inside of the sandwich was soft and soaked in a creamy cheese sauce. The salty ham added a savory element, and the fried egg with runny yolk oozed onto the sandwich from the top. This sandwich was similar to a decadent grilled cheese that was elevated to new French heights, we couldn't get enough.The Parisian Omelet was made with Parisian ham, roasted mushroom, & gruyere. The omelet was massive and stuffed to the brim with huge mushrooms and buttery, salty gruyère (which made for epic cheese pulls).The Chocolate and Fruit Crepe was made with berries, Nutella, chocolate syrup, & hazelnuts. The thin French-style pancake was filled with Nutella and then drizzled with chocolate syrup. The mix of fresh berries added a fruity, tart burst to each bite while the crunchy hazelnuts provide a wonderful textural contrast."

Parfait Co.

★★★★★ 5 (45)

Pho 90

★★★☆☆ 3 (176) • $$

"The food was delicious ... I had shrimp pad Thai ... and it was spiccccy ... but then my level of spicy is not high. Also tried the low mein which was good ... the location is perfect in the Southlands.The staff were really nice and friendly... Nothing really special about the inside considering it's at the Southlands ... nonetheless the feel and ambiance of the place was ok ... I would give it another try ... 7.3/10"

Denver Biscuit Company

★★★★☆ 3.7 (19) • $$

"Shocked to see all of the 3 star reviews. We made a reservation because if you're in Golden for brunch and you don't have a reservation, you will wait and wait and wait. We had a lovely server who recommended the most scrumptious of breakfasts and kept the hot water coming for our tea. We had a mix of both savory and sweet and were very pleased. The signage is the atomic cowboy brand so we did hear a few people complain about finding the location but it's right on main street and we are lucky to have them in downtown Golden. But seriously make a resy because this place is hopping."

Mango Mango Dessert

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208) • $$

"I love places like this and I'm so glad there is one in Denver. It was so hard to decide what to get, but my husband and I finally settled on sharing:- Ube Mille Crepe Cake- Black Sesame Paste Soup with Mochi- Strawberry Mango Juice Sago & Lychee Jelly with Mango Ice CreamEverything was great. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Strawberry Mango Juice, but you really can't go wrong. The best thing I tried was a bite of my friends Mango Crepe Cake though."

Sulbing Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (50) • $$

"Hidden gem in the most surprising location right in the heart of Colorado. If you haven't had K-desserts, this will be an absolute treat for you.Quite the newbie I am, fresh to the scene, I can tell you I was very satisfied and my sweet tooth left happy. We tried the Mango Cheese, which basically gives you chunks of cheese cake?! R u Fer reel?!We had a big group with lots of picky people but with the different spread of different desserts, they were able to satisfy all the different pallettes. One think that was super surprising were the "croffles"?!?! Basically if a croissant made love with a waffle, who thinks of this?! Did not try, but apparently they take their coffee Fer Reel, too.Thank you for taking us on this dessert journey!"

Atelier by Radex

★★★★☆ 4.2 (162)

"4.5. Came by for dinner during Restaurant Week and overall had a lovely meal. Service was a bit rushed, but that was understandable given the big crowd. We both got the lobster ravioli for the appetizer course and it was really tasty -- just wish there were more than one ravioli! For mains, I got the salmon with caper beurre blanc and my SO got the bouillabaisse. I loved the salmon! Not fishy at all, tons of flavor, and the lentils were delicious. I didn't try his bouillabaisse (allergy), but he said it was pretty good. For dessert we went with the tiramisu and the lemon zest cheesecake. The tiramisu was amazing. The cheesecake was very non traditional and unique. We also finished about three bread baskets and the house red. Those bread baskets were a game changer and allowed us to leave feeling full. We were seated at a table near the counter and a staff member working behind the counter, on multiple occasions, was staring at us, listening to our conversation, and then interjecting. The first time it just seemed friendly, and then it got strange. It was quite uncomfortable and put a damper on the overall ambiance. Besides that, I enjoyed the setting and the charm of the restaurant!"

Legacy Pie Co.

★★★★★ 4.8 (142) • $$

"After dining in the area we walked past Legacy Pie and decided to check it out. All of the pies looked amazing, as well as the ice cream, jams, pie fillings, and other goodies for sale.We had the cutie tart cherry pie between the two of us, and could have easily downed the larger mini size. They had an apple bourbon, mixed berry, pumpkin, chocolate mousse and peanut butter, as well as some savory pot pie options.We also had a cappuccino and latte to pair with the pie. They were very well made!"

KUTEA

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33)

"This is a Vietnamese style boba shop so there are items on the menu that you won't find in other Taiwan based boba shops. If you are stumped, I recommend the sugarcane coconut drink. It does come in one size and it's a little over $7 for the drink so it is one of the more pricier items on the menu. However, it is worth it because it's delicious. It's not too sweet and the ice doesn't water it down. It's a refreshing drink. I'll need to return next time to try the pennywort and see if it's good."

Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (182) • $$

"My toddler decided five days before her birthday party that she wanted a "rainbow cake," and of course, Das Meyer came through big-time!"

New China Chef

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (48) • $

"We usually get delivery and they have never failed us. Very prompt service from answering their phone to the estimation of the delivery. We ordered this weekend and the food is always hot, accurate and large portions. Exceptional establishment!"

Petite Gateaux

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"I called to order a German chocolate cake for my husbands birthday. Ordering was easy and I opted to pay at pickup. Finding the location was a bit trickery (the signs outside are faded) but once I got in there, the bakery was gorgeous! They had an array of different cakes and pastries. My cake was ready on time and was gorgeous and delicious. $50 and fed easily 8-10 people. Can't wait to order our next cake from here!"

Panaderia Tlaquepaque

★★★★★ 4.8 (25) • $

"This place is a hidden gem. They have the best pastries, breads and desserts. So many options are available. The cost is low. The people that work there are friendly. Please note, this is a place to pick up and go. No place to sit. Place is also clean and organized."

Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (806) • $$

"Solid spot with a nice ambiance and a good lunch buffet. While the options for the lunch buffet was a bit more limited than other lunch buffet, it's still worthwhile.My favorite thing was their tandoori chicken and I added their mango chutney to it. The creamed spinach was also really good.The service was good, ultimately you help yourself and they will bring you whatever drinks you want and naan bread.I've had other places I like better but still overall if you're craving a good Indian place and you're in the area, this place should do the trick.I would come back, happy eating!!"

illy Caffè

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (25) • $

The Bundt Shoppe

★★★★★ 4.6 (50) • $

"I went in the afternoon on a weekday and they still had a ton of the mini bundts in tons of flavors. It was summer and they even had pumpkin! I had the creamsicle and the chocolate, which were both incredibly moist and the icing was just sweet enough."

Vollmer's Bakery & Cheesecake Factory

★★★★☆ 4.3 (27)

"Chocolate is my weakness. The bakery also caters to individuals. We got a chocolate cake and a ganache torte. It was deliscious.... amazing.... so deliscious. There are personal sized cakes, so you don't have to get a huge one....but, totally OKAY! If you do get a large one. This place is dangerously close to my house."

Mon Thai

★★★★★ 4.6 (51)

Rheinlander Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (498) • $$

Yonutz Donuts & Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.8 (48) • $$