When your sweet tooth is calling and you want to treat your kiddos to something extra special, look no further than these unique desserts in metro Detroit.
The treats at these local sweet shops score top marks in presentation, taste and overall abundance. Celebrate a special occasion with one of these decadent desserts, or turn a dull day into a sweet one by sharing a treat with your family. Just be warned — these mouthwatering treats may make you realize your eyes are bigger than your stomach!
This article was recently updated on Nov. 11, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Assistant Editor, Nikki Roberts. The update included her research and fact-checking expertise to provide the latest information on the best desserts in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to nikki@metroparent.com.
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Best desserts in Macomb County
Macomb County eateries have plenty of desserts to wow your kids. From giant sundae cups to delicious dessert pizza, the whole family will be happy with these choices.
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Choco Mania Cafe
- Address: 44621 Mound Road, Sterling Heights
This cute European cafe offers popular items like crepes, macarons and rolled ice cream. If that doesn’t sweeten the deal, then you have to try the Specialty Sundae cups. The ice cream sundae features toppings with big treats like Oreo cookies and strawberries.
Street Sweets Bakery
- Address: 2237 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
Small-batch, fresh, handcrafted desserts and pasties is the name of the game at this shop. They offer liquid nitrogen ice cream, dessert pizza and waffle pops. Plus tea, baklava and yummy gluten-free options.
Mochinut
- Address: 46556 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
Enjoy more than 20 flavors of mochi doughnuts including some unique flavors like churro, milk pebble and black sesame. It also sells mochinut-balls in flavors like creme brûlée, coffee, cookies and cream, strawberry and matcha.
Momma’s Dessert Bar
- Address: 56752 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township
This Shelby Township spot has the most unique desserts we’ve seen! The Mom’s Spaghetti looks like the classic dish but it’s sweet featuring shaved vanilla ice cream, raspberry or strawberry sauce, Ferrero Rocher and white chocolate shavings.
Modern Cone
- Address: 28616 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores
Move over ice cream sundaes, the ice cream nachos at Modern Cone are our new favorite sweet treat! You’ll love to dip their waffle chips in the ice cream with sauces and toppings. Want more? Check out their ice cream flights, classic banana split and Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie Sundae.
Unique desserts in Oakland County
If you’re looking for something sweet, Oakland County towns has plenty of options to make your day.
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Detroit Cookie Company
- Address: 23421 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Enjoy your favorite ice cream flavors smooshed between two soft and decadent cookies. Plus, try unique cookie flavors including the “Big 3,” which feature Better Made potato chips, Michigan dried cherries and chocolate chips.
Dino’s Cookie Dough Bar
- Address: 111 E. University Drive, Rochester
It’s Oakland County’s first cookie dough bar. Choose from 10 flavors of cookie dough and 16 flavors of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company ice cream. Create your own sundae, shakes or banana splits with liquid and dry toppings such as hot caramel, hot fudge, white chocolate chips, gummy bears, rainbow sprinkles and more.
Donut Bar + Coffee
- Address: 29039 Southfield Road, Southfield
While we recommend trying the Fruity Pebbles donut, there’s so many options to choose from. From gluten-free bumpy cake to candy bar flavors like Snickers and Oreo, there’s something for everyone.
iChillyn Café
- Address: 107 E. Second St., Rochester
This sweet spot offers many over-the-top desserts such as crepes, Mexican churros, Freakshakes, chimney cinnamon soft serve, taco-rolled ice cream, Mochi Japanese ice cream, bubble waffles and more. Some of the crepe flavors are cannoli, s’more, caramel apple, banana sushi, dulce de leche, Oreo, biscoff, brownie sushi and pistachio custard. The Freakshakes come in flavors like cotton candy, strawberry cheesecake and Ferrero Rocher and for the Mexican Churros, you can have them made with white, milk or dark chocolate or stuffed with caramel or with vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Kitty’s Cheesecakes & More
- Address: 681 E. 8 Mile Road, Ferndale
This marbled cheesecake is nostalgic and fun. With its red, blue and yellow swirls that mimic the beloved Superman ice cream, you’ll be as transfixed by the taste as you are with the design.
Mochinut
- Address: 384 John R Road, Troy
Enjoy more than 20 flavors of mochi doughnuts including some unique flavors like churro, milk pebble and black sesame. It also sells mochinut-balls in flavors like creme brûlée, coffee, cookies and cream, strawberry and matcha.
Pagos Ice Cream Rolls
- Address: 623 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
You won’t get a scoop at this ice cream shop. Instead, you’ll get a roll of ice cream filled with the delicious topping of your choosing. Bubble tea, too.
Treat Dreams
- Address: 22965 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Enjoy a scoop, or two, or three of delicious ice cream piled high on a cone. Choose from toppings such as Oreos or cake crumbles — and don’t forget to taste their ice cream sandwiches, too.
Over-the-top desserts in Washtenaw County
Look no further than these desserts spots in Washtenaw County to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Cinnaholic
- Address: 121 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
The products here are 100% vegan, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free. Enjoy the create-your-own cinnamon rolls and other made-from-scratch treats like cookies, brownies and edible cookie dough at this bakery. Choose from more than 20 unique frosted cinnamon rolls, including flavors like “Cookie Monster,” “Campfire S’mores,” “Very Berry,” “Caramel Apple Pie” and “Shake, Rattle, & Roll.”
Mochinut Ann Arbor
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Road, Suite 103, Ann Arbor
Enjoy more than 20 flavors of mochi doughnuts including some unique flavors like churro, milk pebble and black sesame. It also sells mochinut-balls in flavors like creme brûlée, coffee, cookies and cream, strawberry and matcha.
M Street Baking Company
- Address: 117 N. Michigan Ave., Howell
Technically in Livingston County, these mind-blowing milkshakes come in a variety of flavors such as Oreo Party, Fruity Pebble, S’mores and more. With toasted marshmallows, Pop-Tarts, cotton candy and Oreos sticking out the top, you really are getting the full flavor experience.
Best desserts in Wayne County
Check out these delicious dessert spots in Detroit, Dearborn and more towns in Wayne County.
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Cheat Treats
- Address: 5838 Schaefer Road, Dearborn
While we certainly can try to be healthy with acai bowls and smoothies, there’s a reason this place is called Cheat Treats. The regular milkshakes come topped with favorites like Fruity Pebbles, Oreo cookies or Twix pieces. If you want to take it to the next level, you have to try one of the Freakshakes piled high with a combo of your favorite sweets.
Cold Truth
- Address: 4240 Cass Ave., Suite 100, Detroit
Families can get their fill of dairy-free soft serve at this local spot. Try the vegan cereal killer, which is topped with gluten-free and vegan caramelize cornflakes or Fruity Pebbles. They have non-vegan options (including a Superman soft serve), ice cream sandwiches, ice ream tacos and more.
Frozen Elephants
- Address: 6460 Greenfield Road, Dearborn
This ice cream shop is located inside the famous Ricky’s Sub Shop and specializes in hand-scooped ice cream, milkshakes, frozen custard and elephant ears. The elephant ear flavors include the original with either powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, Black & White, Peanut Paradise, Strawberry Dreams and Pebbles & Cream.
House of Chimney Cakes
- Address: 22737 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Chimney cakes come in traditional flavors like glaze and cinnamon sugar or premium options such as coconut, Oreo, Fruity Pebbles and pistachio. With or without ice cream. Add whatever filling and toppings you’d like.
JoJo’s ShakeBAR
- Address: 88 W. Columbia St., Detroit
These outrageous milkshakes come topped with cookie crumbles, cotton candy, marshmallows and so much more. Keep an eye out for their seasonal milkshakes, too.
La Gelati
- Address: 42545 Ford Road, Canton; 6901 Schaefer Road, Dearborn; 22001 Michigan Ave., Dearborn and 25442 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights
Think sushi but much sweeter — Nutella spread over cinnamon rolls with frosting on top. Plus, smoothies, soft-serve ice cream, sundaes, crepes and more.
Mochi Dough and Bober Tea
- Address: 22370 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
This nationwide chain is known for its premium Japanese doughnuts — mochi. You can pair a doughnut with one of the milk teas or for the parents, a specialty latte.
The Custard Company
- Address: 2801 Monroe St., Dearborn
You can no doubt get your custard fix at this Dearborn ice cream spot. Make the treat even more exciting with either the Sweet Buns stuffed with ice cream, the “Wowffle” ice cream sandwiches or The Cookie Monster if you’re craving a classic ice cream cookie sandwich.
The Custard Hut
Try the delicious custard in a sweet sandwich topped with Nutella, strawberries, cereal and other toppings of your choice.
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