Holtman's Donut Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

1. Holtman's Donut Shop

8.2
1332 Vine St (13th and Vine), Cincinnati, OH
Donut Shop · Over-The Rhine · 36 tips and reviews

CharleneCharlene: The staff is super friendly and the doughnuts are delicious. Fresh hot doughnuts are constantly being made, so wait around!

Rick H.Rick Hassebrock: Wow, amazing selection of gourmet donuts. Try the maple frosted with bacon - great sweet and savory combo.

Natalie R.Natalie Raderman: Chocolate dipped crullers and blueberry filled donuts!

Graeter's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

2. Graeter's Ice Cream

8.6
511 Walnut St (at Fountain Sq), Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 37 tips and reviews

Jenni H.Jenni H: The black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream is their specialty and the best tasting ice cream I've ever tasted.

Paul H.Paul Hefti: Try the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Graeter's as it was featured on Top 5 Restaurants for #5 - Try the black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream. Only place in the world still using a french pot freezer. Read more.

Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

3. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Amy V.Amy Valent: The ambience is the best in town. Chocolate terrine is incredible.Probably best dessert in Cincy.Perfect combo of flavors immediately w/ smoothness of olive oil, choco & finish with crunchy pistachio.

Melissa I.Melissa Illance: Such an amazing place. Get their homemade pasta dish Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe, brandzino was delicious, their goat cheese and hazelnut bruschetta and the doughnuts are a MUST.

Kelsey A.Kelsey Anderson: The ambiance here is AMAZING. Loved the donuts for dessert, favorite sauce is the pistachio. Highly recommended.

Dojo Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

4. Dojo Gelato

8.7
137 Elder St (in Findlay Market), Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Over-The Rhine · 20 tips and reviews

Yeechin H.Yeechin Harvey: The affogato with Fior de Latte is awesome!!!

Gregory M.Gregory M: The Mint Julep Gelato is Great!!!

Evan P.Evan Passero: Ask for the Bambino size. It is the child's serving size and the perfect amount of gelato.

Putz's Creamy Whip is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

5. Putz's Creamy Whip

9.1
2673 Putz Pl (at West Fork Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Westwood · 22 tips and reviews

MelindaMelinda: Can't really go wrong with anything on their menu! Thier soft serve ice cream is the best around! Personal favorite banana split. They are ONLY open seasonal!! Go every chance you get over the summer!

Milan H.Milan Harris: Great Ice cream. Keep up the great work! Best ice cream ever hands down.

Carly M.Carly McClanahan: Putz's is by far the best ice cream place around! It's perfect after a long hike or after playing some disk golf up at mt airy!

Graeter's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

6. Graeter's Ice Cream

8.9
2704 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Hyde Park · 26 tips and reviews

Josh K.Josh Kauffman: 1870 Tower sundae is awesome. Ask for it with extra 1870.

Jeremy G.Jeremy Goldman: Pretty much everything here is delicious. Try the Turtle Sundae - especially good!

Cameron F.Cameron Feldhaus: Amazing staff! Friendly, helpful & served me like a King! The ice cream was amazing!

Busken Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

7. Busken Bakery

8.7
2675 Madison Rd (Edwards Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie McConahy: I would recommend the big cookies, cheese kettles, lite doughnuts, and the donut with chocolate glaze. AMAZING!!!

Brandi W.Brandi White: The very best doughnuts in the city!!😍

jireselljiresell: Great apple fritters! And the frosted cookies are so good. Buy treats for your dogs too!

Aglamesis Brothers is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

8. Aglamesis Brothers

9.0
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Oakley · 28 tips and reviews

Debbie M.Debbie Maxwell: The Basin Street sundae is to die for. Chocolate & vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and marshmallow...what more could you want? MMmmmmmmm

Jason W.Jason Wilcoxon: The hot fudge raspberry Sunday is be FAR the best ice cream dish in Cincinnati

RandyRandy: EVERYTHING!!! 🍢🍡🍧🍨🍦🍰🍮🍭🍫🍬

Macaron Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

9. Macaron Bar

8.9
1206 Main St, Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Over-The Rhine · 8 tips and reviews

Kyle O.Kyle Oldfield: Best macarons in Cincinnati!

Tayla S.Tayla Slay: French macarons!

Megan H.Megan Helderbrand: Some of the best French Macarons around!! Earl grey tea is my favorite!!

Findlay Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

10. Findlay Market

9.3
1801 Race St (at Elder St.), Cincinnati, OH
Farmers Market · Over-The Rhine · 87 tips and reviews

Sandra B.Sandra Brooks: From Amish chickens to artisan bread, Baklava to imported cheeses, this is the best market I've shopped... Check it out! (Get there very early for the bread.)

Krystle S.Krystle Sims: Some of the freshest meat and produce in Cincy. Great prepared foods, desserts, fresh baked bread. Don't miss Colonel De's spices or Dojo if you can help it.

Mike D.Mike D: Anything you want, you can find here. Vietnamese, beers & wines, spices, gelato, waffles, meats, sausages, fresh produce.

The BonBonerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

11. The BonBonerie

8.9
2030 Madison Rd (btwn Cinnamon & O Byron), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Evanston · 39 tips and reviews

Margaret-Ellen J.Margaret-Ellen Jeffreys: an absolute must in Cincy. Try the savories, and you can't go wrong with a mixed box of the cookies and brownies. Read more.

Welcome to CollegeWelcome to College: Go for lunch and treat yourself to a delicious sandwich and then they'll hook you up with a small tasty cookie!

Olivia M.Olivia M.: Try the Pink Lemonade Cookies!

Buona Terra: Gelato - Macarons - Crepes is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

12. Buona Terra: Gelato - Macarons - Crepes

7.8
1028 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Mount Lookout · 13 tips and reviews

Priscila B.Priscila Blanco: Love their Hazelnut Gelato!

Kiley L.Kiley LoCascio: Pistachio! Gelato is delicious here. Friendly staff. The crepes weren't my fav. Just a bit stiff.

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Amazing gelato throughout the place! Blood orange is phenomenal. Also the almond is a must try

Jason's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

13. Jason's Deli

7.9
3831 Edwards Rd Unit 400 (Edmondson Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Food Truck · 19 tips and reviews

Lauren B.Lauren Becker: Free ice cream!! Oh, and a pretty good, reasonably priced menu.

JenniferJennifer: Best crackers hands down. Free soft serve ice cream too.

Jason A.Jason Andrew: The best salad bar I have seen hands down! Oh, and the free ice cream is always nice.

Sebastian's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

14. Sebastian's

8.5
5209 Glenway Ave (Sidney Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Greek Restaurant · West Price Hill · 13 tips and reviews

ᴡ P.ᴡ P: Best Gyro and Baklava in town!!! Alex is a very awesome man!!

Kevin D.Kevin Dugan: Awesome desserts too.

Kara G.Kara G.: Great gyros - I heard the pitas are specially made by a local baker. Great baklava, too!

Mt. Washington Creamy Whip is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Cincinnati.

15. Mt. Washington Creamy Whip

7.9
2069 Beechmont Ave (Plymouth Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Mount Washington · 5 tips and reviews

K B.K B: Ms. Mary tells me this is a great hot spot for a whole class of kiddos (30 at a time) to enjoy a "reward". They love to sit in the ice cream parlour and outside around all the sidewalk tables. :)

Scott N.Scott Newberry: The soft serve is fantastic!

Zoe T.Zoe Topmiller: Brown sundae was amazing and huge!!!