The 20 Best Dessert Restaurants in Vermont

Vermont Cookie Love offers classic soft-serve “creemees” and fresh-baked cookies in a laid-back, roadside setting. Guests highlight the rich maple and coffee-chocolate twist flavors, as well as sundaes with caramel sauce. The informal atmosphere, with outdoor picnic tables and attentive staff, makes it a welcoming stop for a sweet treat.

lu•lu Ice Cream offers small-batch ice cream and gelato with inventive, frequently changing flavors, including options made with goat’s milk as well as vegan and gluten-free choices. Guests highlight the rich flavors, homemade cones, and thoughtfully made sorbets. The bright, clean shop and welcoming staff create a cheerful stop for ice cream, espresso, and light baked treats.

Mother Myrick's Confectionery offers a wide array of handcrafted sweets, from chocolates and fudge to specialty cakes and fruit tarts. Signature items such as the lemon cake and toffee or butter crunch are frequently praised for their rich flavor and freshness. The shop also provides sugarless chocolate options. Attentive, welcoming staff guide guests through the extensive selection.

Shy Guy Gelato is a neighborhood favorite known for its smooth, richly flavored, small-batch gelato made fresh each day. Classic options like dark chocolate and pistachio share the case with more playful flavors such as key lime pie, strawberry, and seasonal fruit varieties. Guests describe the staff as welcoming and attentive, adding to the easygoing, local feel of the shop.

Located on Burlington’s Church Street, Lake Champlain Chocolates offers a wide selection of handcrafted chocolates, dark chocolate varieties, and confections. Guests can enjoy rich hot chocolate, ice cream cones, and milkshakes from the scoop window. A few indoor and outdoor seats provide a comfortable spot to pause along the pedestrian mall, while staff assist with product details and dietary questions.