The Tastiest Desserts in Virginia Beach

Cakes by Crystal

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"When we did our tasting, we had chosen 3 different vendors - something everyone told us was a mistake as we would have to many choices and it would be hard to narrow down. And while each and every bakery was delicious - at the end of the day, there simply was no contest - we had 7 people at the tasting with us - and EVERY SINGLE PERSON hands down selected Crystal as the best of the best. Her attention to detail, her willingness to make the design my daughter wanted work for us within our budget, and the amazing moist, delicious, and beautiful cake she created to fit our vision - every step was beyond perfect. The compliments we received throughout the reception are only a tiny testament to the truly wonderful experience we had working with Crystal. I simply cannot recommend highly enough, it was pure joy!"

Pangaea At Anderson's

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"What a hidden gem! I discovered Pangaea by accident while my wife shopped for more plants that we don't need. I got to talking with the owners, who filled me in on the history of their business. So cool! Both very friendly guys. The decor is so unique and fun! My son wanted to try the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant, and my daughter was excited for the croissant, too. They both loved their food, which is exceedingly rare for my very picky children! I wish I could say that I got a picture, but they devoured it before I had the chance! My wife got a bite, but I wasn't so lucky; she expressed that it was really good, too. I got a drip coffee for myself and it was quite good. I wish that it was in a freestanding space, but this does give me something to look forward to when my wife drags me out to buy more plants!"

Boba Tea & Co.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"Fast service and right at the beach. Perfect for beach goers. I love all things boba. They have only been open a month. Service is great. Order at the kiosk. Perfect drink BTW. They have quite a nice area for seating. Spacious inside. Bathroom available. For just the one guy making dinks he is fantastic. Gets your drink right and he is super fast."

Icing on the Cakes

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"We had a great experiene with Debra for our wedding cake & cupcakes! We had a tasting with her when we were in town and we got to try a whole bunch of flavor combos and it was just so hard to choose our favorites! We ended up getting a small anniversary tier to cut during our reception, and then about 50 cupcakes for our guests. Her assistant delivered everything to our venue and set it all up BEAUTIFULLY! I sent Debra a picture of a pinterest cake I loved and she re-created it beautifully! When we had our tasting we got to know Debra a little more on a personal level and you can just tell that she is incredibly passionate about her catering and her cake making! It truly is a labor of love for her. Not only were our guests telling us how delicious the cupcakes were, everybody was raving about how gorgeous the cake was! I would recommend Debra and her husband to anybody getting married in the OBX. I haven't tried her food, but she told us she only takes one catering job a day so she can give it her complete attention. That kind of dedication is hard to come by these days! Debra is a real gem."

Salty Hippie Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"The service was amazing and attentive. It didn't seem very busy, but the foot was AMAZING!we got the smoke stack fries and they were soooooo good. The amount was perfect and very filling.The sandwiches were also so good! My husband got the bachelor burger and was cooked just right. I got the dipper which was basically a French dip. The place was super cute with antique farmhouse and beach vibes!"

Gimme the Sweets

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"If I see a bakery sign I will stop. This didn't disappoint. New locally owned bakery. The pecan cinnamon roll was really good. Can wait to go back and try more. The owner is very friendly and welcoming."

17 Hands Coffee Robin Simmons Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (281) • $$

"Yummy coffee shop!!! Was down in this area and decided to caffeinate before heading to a concert and it was a great experience! Coffee was delicious! Both got iced brews with skim milk and the coffee had a great flavor. Great variety of flavored syrups. Tons of flavored syrups, coffees, teas and other drink choices. I'm sure people will find something they like. Also picked up an M&M cookie and orange roll/bun. Both were so good! They have a lot of food choices from lunch sandwiches to quiche and lots of sweet treats as well. They have a good number of seats and an area to pick-up your drinks. The woman who took our order was kind and asked if we wanted our orange bun heated up, which was a nice gesture. Will be back when passing through the area!"

One Girl Desserts & Pastries

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (5)

"Thank you for the yummy desserts! I tried the yellow pound cake and chocolate chewy bar. Both desserts were moist, rich and were good portion sizes. I plan to use this business for my future baking needs! Definitely recommend!"

Sinful Treats

★★★★★ 4.9 (29)

"The cutest bakery in the city! The ladies were so nice and welcoming. I got a delicious lemon bar w/ a lemon glaze and a Salted Caramel bar."

Tous Les Jours

★★★★★ 4.5 (47)

"I'm in Virginia for a conference and asked a local friend if there was somewhere to eat that I shouldn't miss. She suggested Tous Les Jours. So I just stopped for breakfast. Everything looked so wonderful that I bought several items to bring home. I only ate the spinach cheese danish and part of a custard filled pretzel. Oh my goodness!! So fantastic. Definitely reminds me of patisseries in Europe!! I didn't expect to spend $50 for breakfast but have a delicious box full of bakery items to enjoy with my husband when I get home this afternoon! Yummy."

Mike's Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (74) • $$

"Mikes Pizza has become a family favorite for us! The warm welcoming feeling when walking in or placing an order to go, they are always so happy to help us and even recommend something to us to try new based off our usual orders. *extra feta is our jam* The help when trying to find the perfect oil and balsamic vinaigrette was amazing. They are so knowledgeable on everything in their store and the quality is outstanding. They are incredibly family oriented and it truly shows! I'll forever recommend Mike's Pizza!"

Insomnia Cookies

★★★★☆ 4.4 (13)

"Delicious cookies & ice cream! We got a variety to sample and share. It was a perfect night cap after our ghost tour! Staff were friendly and helpful. Very chill vibes. ."

El Potrillo Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (33)

"I have been coming to Virginia Beach for almost 40 years. I'm from northern Virginia the restaurant El Potrillo is very homey the waiter was very accommodating very friendly very nice. Service was excellent. The bathrooms were very clean. The food was excellent. I had an enchilada ranchero supreme my friend had an enchilada and my other friend had shrimp tacos. I believe it was all very excellent. The deserts were excellent my friend had a fried Cheesecake and the other friend. We all also had Mexican coffee which was excellent too. We also had fundido de queso y chorizo and being the Virginia Beach area, Mexican restaurant, they serve white salsa which is born in a Virginia Beach Mexican restaurant however, it has been adopted at the many local restaurants there. Try it out it's good. I hope to make it back there."

FERTITTA'S

★★★★☆ 3.9 (124) • $

"In Hampton visiting a friend . Lunch at fertittas! A true DDD location. Small , old time . And GREAT FOOD! Breakfast quesadilla was the best I've had. The service was five star! If we lived down here I would be here every day. It's that good !"

Bussdown Boils

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5)

"I was out of town with my daughter & we both wanted some seafood. I saw this place searching Google maps & then checked into the Instagram & also yelp so decided to check it out.The food was really good & fresh & the owner is a young lady who was very sweet & friendly. HOWEVER I had no idea this location was NOT a restaurant & I was picking up my food in a HOME. I drive through an area that appeared rough & was worried I was being scammed. The directions on my navigation also did not bring me to the correct spot & I had to call the young lady for help. Good grief...Thankfully, it wasn't a scam & the young lady provided me with the orders, I was able to pay via cash app, & we had a short conversation. She told me she is working on getting her food truck. I wish her luck & hope she gets that truck soon!!!!"

Naa's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (201) • $

"Gianormous Cinnamon rolls and apple fritters. These things are not only big enough to share. They are delicious. All things tried are amazing fresh and tasty! Get there before 8:30 if you want a fritter. Sell out so fast! Petite fours are to die for! ,"

Oh Mochi Virginia Beach

★★★★☆ 4 (85) • $$

"Stopped by in the middle of a rainy Saturday afternoon. There were only a few customers so the wait was not long. We ordered a sweet potatoes beef hot dog and a hot Cheetos cheese dog. For drinks we grabbed the employee recommended Pina Colada and a Matcha. I have never had the Korean Dogs before and enjoyed them. To me it was like having some crazy carnival food and was perfect for a "once in a while" taste. We also had a couple of the donuts and they were very good. Highly recommend."

York Gardens & Tearoom

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"Great service and great afternoon tea.I am very discerning as a black woman in Yorktown, as I am not always welcome.This place gets 5 star for being friendly, welcoming, congenial, and very classy.The food was great, they have a A+ chef, and afternoon tea was so fun with my daughter. Will come again with friends. Wonderful service by Gina, Jonathan, and Jimmy."

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

★★★★☆ 4 (20) • $$

"This drive-thru experience that basically specializes in dessert/drinks. We went through the first time on a whim and we're blown out of the water for the desserts that we got. We have since been back five or six times and have given Word of Mouth recommendations to a bunch of our friends. If you're in the area or even close by is definitely worth a tripRita's basically specializes in a combination of Italian frozen ice and custards. They sell their desserts either in layers of custard and Ice than custard than ice or a drink called a blendini which mixes the two.The Italian Ice is exceptionally flavorful and is the way you wanted every slushie to be as a kid. Dripping with flavor and Frozen goodness. They have different flavors of ice all the time and they frequently rotate them. I actually downloaded their app just so I can check what flavors they have and they also offer to send alerts when your favorite flavor is in stock. I highly recommend the strawberry in my opinion it's the best followed by Cherry and Dragon Blood. But they frankly have like 30 or 40 different flavors that they could make and they generally offer 9 to 10 at a time.The custard is also rich and creamy they have options of vanilla and chocolate and often a specialty custard.Pricing is basically the same as buying blizzards at Dairy Queen so it's not cheap but it's also not really that expensive. And if you get it you will enjoy it well beyond the price."

Mary's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (302) • $$

"I am a creamed chipped-beef fan. After dozens of restaurants, I have concluded "without any hesitation" that "Mary's Kitchen" chipped-beef is the worst!The chipped-beef is way too salty, has hardly any beef, the quantity is small, and the gravy is way too thick and tasteless.In addition, the breakfast potatoes are a common frozen commercial brand and are dry & flavorless.In the positive side, "Mary's Kitchen" has a super-riffic serving staff - they always give me "More Smiles Than I Came In With!" and make me wanna return.After 3 tries at "Mary's" chipped beef, I will not order them ever again - Stouffer's store brand chipped-beef would be a better choice for "Mary's" to serve.How about some fresh potatoes too?the atmosphere is spacious with a BIG business feel, rather than a desired "ma & pa" local's feel."Run-A-Way Bill" was here! - AGAINWednesday 12.06.23p.s.Thanks for the smiles "Shannon" (this time) & "Tyler" on my previous visit."

Sweets Made Wright

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Very nice person. Shan knew exactly what we wanted and needed and she came through! Delivered it to Richmond for us. This was a very special occasion for my husband's consecration to Bishop and the cake was gorgeous! People ooh'ed and aah'ed and finally we cut it! Perfect! Would definitely use her again and highly recommend her!"

Tropics Island Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (7)

"Food was tasty! Soup on point, ice chill atmosphere and service with a smile. Definitely recommend a visit."

Allure Creperie & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"The gourmet peach tea was fantastic and had actual peach slices in it. The food looks good, but I didn't have any. Friendly staff and about $5 for the tea."

Sweet Coast Cakes

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"They did my wedding cake! It was delicious! I would not have changed a thing about it. I got so lucky to find fabulous vendors. She was super responsive to all my questions and delivery was easy and quick on the day of! Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a sweet treat!"

The Whale Tea

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"I have been a fan of Whale Tea since they popped up in Hampton Roads a few years ago. First, it was through a Yelp Elite event in Virginia Beach and then they opened up shop in Yorktown. Most recently, they appeared here in Hampton Roads where Kung Fu Tea once stood. Sophia and I have been here a few times already. So how does this location compare to the others?After ordering food from Chick-Fil-A, we drove here to order treats. Just like the other locations, you can order from a kiosk station which transits to the counter and from there, your selection will be ready. And the staff did greet us once we walked inside with pop music playing. My selection was a large creme brulee Oreo milk at 50% sugar with tapioca pearls. It was pretty good and full of flavor. The reason why it's a 4-star review is due to only one kiosk station on site. The other two locals have two stations you can order from just in case you walk in besides ordering online. It does add time to your wait, but at the end of the day, your product does come as requested.Overall, not a bad stop. As always, we'll pop in for some much needed desserts. Till next time :)"

Custom Cake Cakery

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Would I recommend Custom Cake Cakery? Yes, a million times yes. I ordered their full sheet number cake for my husband's 40th, and it turned out better than I could've ever hoped. I wanted to use my husband's photos and they ran with it, and the results were stellar. I was absolutely speechless.The cake (1 chocolate and 1 red velvet) was fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness. The frosting and Bavarian creme were superb!"

Italian Delights

★★★★☆ 4.3 (109) • $$

"WoooOoooW. Just incredible. Amazing. So glad I stopped by. Went it for the Italian Sub ended up with the Italian grinder. So good. Tiramisu delicious. They stay busy and what I assume are the owners are fantastic."

Bevibles

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Y'all have no idea how amazing these snacks are! Beverly really is one of the best bakers I have ever encountered. She really be hooking it up.I would drive from Richmond on a lunch break to get the APPLE PIE!"

Sundae Scoop

★★★★★ 4.8 (116) • $$

"10/10... they don't mess around here.You scream, I scream.... For Sundae Scoops amazing Ice Cream.I could go on, but you should just go get yourself some ice cream."

Donutz On A Stick

★★★★☆ 4.3 (245) • $

"Do it. Fresh fried donuts.... Freaking amazing. We will definitely be going back to try other flavors."

Storehouse Coffee shop

★★★★★ 5 (20)

"This is a cosy black-owned coffee shop with a wide variety of coffees and teas, and many yummy baked goods. There are paintings by local artists lining the walls, and fun decor. We ordered an American and iced coffee, with a healthy carrot muffin and oatmeal raisin cookie. Both of these were delicious!"

Anna's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.9 (338) • $$

"Walking into Anna's pleasantly surprised me with its lovely decor. There are three to four rooms for dining, each with a warm and pretty decor. We went to Anna's to try their pizza, and we ordered a vegetable pizza and a margherita pizza topped with chicken, as well as sodas and a red sangria. The large (grande) size pie measures 26". These were two completely different pies. The vegetable pizza had a thicker crust than the very thin crust of the margherita. The sauce was ok and more abundant on the vegetable pizza. The toppings were fresh, though next time I'll ask for more mushrooms on the vegetable pizza and more basil on the margherita one. The chicken topping was a little too crisped for us. The drinks were a good size, and the sangria was sugary. Service was friendly and excellent. We've heard they have good pasta dishes, but didn't get to try those this time. Parking is free."

Rowena's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (18) • $$$

"I've been waiting for the store to open since the summer and I was excited to both have a good reason to by a cake and time to waste. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and offered some yummy samples of rum, almond and chocolate cake with lemon and raspberry drizzles. We had a ton of questions as this was our first experience with Rowena's. The lady that helped us was really patient and answered every question. We ended up with a small almond cake and it was about $31!!! It was expensive but worth it. We decided not to order drizzle as it was another $9. The packaging was beautiful and the box made us feel like we got something special. I enjoyed the cake plan but honestly don't know if I could afford it unless there was a special occasion."

Joyu Tea & Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (14)

"11/30/2024: Grand opening morning - one word to describe the drinks, atmosphere, staff/customer service: perfect. It was great and a pleasure seeing the Owner and his Team as well! We got two drinks: one large Moonlite Lychee Tea with regular (100%) sugar and regular (100%) ice and one large Strawberry Lemon Tea with regular (100%) sugar and regular (100%) ice and strawberry toppings. Both drinks were delicious and refreshing. I kid you not, but my partner literally went in and got another one after we walked to the vehicle. I highly recommend this unique tea/coffee establishment. Both of their establishments - they got one in Virginia Beach as well! Great work Team! Looking forward in your continual development and great things that you and the Team continue to make!"

Pop Love

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"The only reason I gave 4 stars was due to the price. You do get a popsicle added, but at the price point if buying the milkshakes or fruit smoothies it's something you might share with another person or a once a month or quarterly treat. Pop Love Gelato is a Columbian based dessert company, that is new to the 757. Currently the other locations are in Florida. I had a chance to meet the owners, who are friendly & pleasant. They offer a wide variety of flavors ranging from tropical fruit such as soursop, passion fruit, lulo, papaya, mango the list goes on. Whether you're craving a natural sweet treat that's fruit based or have a hankering for some chocolate, creamy flavors they got you covered. With many options such as milk shakes, fruit smoothies, gelato popsicles, cold drinks,coffee, a few hand scooped gelato options or you're craving some Columbian desserts they will satisfy your sweet tooth without the over kill. While it does carry a hefty price, it still packs a punch with an explosion of creamy, tropical goodness and other chocolate faves. You are definitely paying for the high quality taste! I like that they offer flavors/fruits I never tried like lulo, as well as having soursop- a fruit I first tried in Ecuador and was the really tasty & delicious to me. They offer unique desserts, so pop in and grab an affogato, a milkshake, smoothie, popsicle or scoop of gelato. Or perhaps try one of their Columbian baked goods. They are located in Virginia Beach, VA in the Timberlake Shopping Center."