Sugar Shack Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

1. Sugar Shack Donuts

9.0
1001 N Lombardy St (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · Carver · 84 tips and reviews

Nita J.Nita Jones: Bacon Maple Doughnut is so yummmyy!! Try it! Staff is really friendly :)

akaCariocaakaCarioca: Best donut shop in RVA period.

Alejandra M.Alejandra Morlett: Best donuts in RVA. Bacon donuts, Samoa donuts...you name it :)

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.8
4906 West Broad St (Staples Mill), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · 49 tips and reviews

Regina S.Regina Sol: Glazed donuts, preferably right out of the oven, so they're hot and will melt in your mouth (Yum!), are the best thing here. I definitely recommend this!

Katie S.Katie Shimel: Best doughnuts ever!

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: Love the hot glazed donuts. They will melt your mouth :)

Bev's Homemade Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

3. Bev's Homemade Ice Cream

8.3
2911 W Cary St (btw Sheppard & Colonial), Richmond, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Carytown · 38 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Williamson: Wonderful ice cream here. I go with the strawberry shake, it is tasty.

Deb K.Deb Kolaras: The espresso Oreo ice cream is scrumptiously yummy and spring for the waffle cone. Fresh and crisp.

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Homemade ice cream and local! What is not to love!

Shyndigz is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

4. Shyndigz

9.0
1903 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Dessert Shop · The Fan · 49 tips and reviews

Sonja B.Sonja B.: Huge portions! Salted caramel chocolate cake is incredible! It is large enough to be shared by four.

Elle B.Elle Breezee: The crack pie, any fresh fruit cake, salted chocolate cake a la mode

KaitlinKaitlin: Wow. Delicious. And the cake slices are enormous! Loved the salted caramel chocolate cake.

Charm School is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

5. Charm School

9.0
311 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Richmond · 14 tips and reviews

Kendall A.Kendall Appich: Awesome flavors, everything is good. Vegan flavors are on point with even a vegan chocolate chip cookie!

Angelia J.Angelia John: Love all the vegan ice creams! Great quality and flavors!

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: The best locally made ice cream in town! Try the toasted fluff!

Gelati Celesti is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

6. Gelati Celesti

9.0
3004 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA
Dessert Shop · Huguenot · 16 tips and reviews

Ryan G.Ryan Gibbons: Best ice cream spot in all central va

Melissa K.Melissa Kirk: Try the lavender gelato

Mary M.Mary McGowan: Everything! I enjoy the hot fudge sundae...

Well-Made Pastry Alliance is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

7. Well-Made Pastry Alliance

8.9
2707 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 28 tips and reviews

KiraKira: Try the canelé, perfectly crispy on the outside and custard like in the center. It's delicious and surprisingly gluten free.

MichelaMichela: The caneles are a wonderful gluten free treat. Sunday morning brings excellent, eclectic donuts!

RVANewsRVANews: The apple pie is as good as it gets--the sweet crumb topping, tender filling, and the crust! The cheese is optional, of course.

South of the James Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

8. South of the James Market

8.9
New Kent Ave (Forest Hill Park, New Kent Ave & W. 42nd Street), Richmond, VA
Farmers Market · Forest Hill Park · 35 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert James: The mennonites make these amazing donuts right in front of you. It's as if the baby Jesus has perched on your tongue. They're simply amazing!

Theresa M.Theresa Mayo: I waited 30 min for Mrs. Yoder's doughnuts, and it was sooooo worth it!

John F.John Fleming: Literally everything is good here! The bagels from Kitchenette are amazing, but expect a long wait. The donuts and taco truck are also fantastic. One of my favorite farmer's markets ever!

Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

9. Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream

8.3
3600 Forest Hill Ave (at Semmes Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park · 52 tips and reviews

Lucas H.Lucas Hall: Guinness coffee ice cream shake made with Bev's Homemade Ice Cream!

Richard H.Richard Hayes: Go here for locally roasted coffee by Blanchards, locally churned ice cream by Bev's, over 12 taps of great beer, and live music most weekends. Great reward after that hard hike or bike ride.

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Go here for locally roasted coffee by Blanchards, locally churned ice cream by Bev's, over 12 taps of great beer, and live music most weekends. Great reward after that hard hike or bike ride.

Sub Rosa Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

10. Sub Rosa Bakery

9.4
620 N 25th St (Jefferson Ave.), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: Fig & Manchego tart, chocolate croissant, almond croissant (only on weekends), and I dare share the *dramatic pause* chocolate bomb. <<<currently closed for inspection>>>

KelseyKelsey: chocolate croissants are awesome

James B.James Banta: best bread on East Coast, wood fired, handmade, delicious and their pastries are buttery and rich - try a borek and fruit tarte for lunch with a classic loaf to go.

Lulu's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

11. Lulu's

8.6
21 N 17th St (btw E. Franklin & Main St.), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 50 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Fletcher: The Chocolate Meringue pie is incredible. Brunch rocks!

Kevin J.Kevin Jenkins: I have three words. Red velvet waffle

Alice S.Alice Scheele: Excellent bloody Mary's!!! And red velvet waffles!!!

Edo's Squid is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

12. Edo's Squid

8.1
411 N Harrison St (btwn W. Franklin & Grace St.), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · VCU · 48 tips and reviews

Kitty L.Kitty L: Mussels, rockfish, Tiramisu. Thank me later.

Martha K.Martha Kloko: The food here is amazing especially the cannoli. I had the carbonara and was not disappointed.

Cynthia M.Cynthia Martin: Best tiramisu in Richmond

Mama Js is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

13. Mama Js

9.2
415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 83 tips and reviews

Dionne W.Dionne Waugh: Try the Chocolate Cake With Buttercream & Maple Walnut Cake - Moist, sweet and Damn good!

LindsayLindsay: I can't decide which was better: my entree, my dessert, or the friendly service.. I would visit again in a heartbeat and gladly bring friends, both local and visiting. Mama J's is a hidden gem!

VictoriaVictoria: Really good crabcakes and delicious desserts!

Whisk is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

14. Whisk

8.6
2100 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Bakery · Shockoe Bottom · 12 tips and reviews

Brittany J.Brittany Jobes: The place is cute, and macaroons are huge, but $3 for a chocolate chip cookie?!

Daniel E.Daniel English: Ice cream sandwich macaroons are terrific

Michael C.Michael Carter: Try the macaroons! Coffee is great too

sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Richmond.

15. sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt

7.7
3137 West Cary Street (at McCloy St), Richmond, VA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Carytown · 52 tips and reviews

Kristen E.Kristen Edwards: Try the ny cheesecake! Ah maze ing !

Kristen E.Kristen Edwards: Ny cheesecake + strawberry + graham crackers = best combo ever. You can thank me later.

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Personally love the strawberry flavor and the original tart.