The 20 Best Dessert Restaurants in Ontario

Sweet! Ice Cream, Candy & Chocolate is a nostalgic candy and ice cream shop in downtown Guelph with classic soda-shop style décor. Shelves are filled with a wide range of sweets, including vintage candies alongside familiar treats and fudge. The shop also offers a popular selection of ice cream, served by friendly staff in playful paper hats, in a clean and lively space.

Central Smith Creamery is a classic roadside ice cream stop known for rich, flavorful ice creams and sherbets. Guests highlight both traditional favorites like rum raisin and playful creations such as watermelon sherbet with chocolate “seeds” and tiger ice cream. The small highway shop offers a cheerful, low-key setting with welcoming staff.

Beechwood Doughnuts specializes in vegan doughnuts with soft textures and inventive flavors that appeal to a wide range of tastes. Guests highlight the filled varieties and fritters, with options such as cookies and cream, birthday cake, and lemon-inspired combinations. Regular monthly and seasonal specials keep the selection changing for repeat visits and celebrations.

Love Gelato is known for its smooth, flavorful gelato offered in a wide range of rotating flavors. Guests are greeted warmly, with staff taking time to explain the selection and offer guidance. The spacious shop also serves coffee and provides catering for special events, creating a polished yet welcoming dessert experience.

DaanGo Cake Lab specializes in imaginative, Asian-inspired cakes and desserts that are as visually striking as they are flavorful. The shop offers intricately decorated creations alongside soft, gooey cookies and layered treats such as tiramisu-style cups. Primarily a take-out spot with a few window seats, it provides a casual setting to enjoy inventive, artful sweets.