The Best Desserts and Pastry Shops in Orlando
A slice of cake with coffee, a box of pastries for the table, or a dessert bar to end the night. Here is the best dessert place in Orlando for each.
Mecatos Bakery & Café
For everyday desserts and pastries close to home, Mecatos Bakery & Café is the best dessert place in Orlando. The case holds more than fifty breads, pastries and cakes made from scratch in house, from guava pastries and cakes by the slice to treats you can box for a party. It pairs them with Colombian specialty coffee and hot chocolate, which turns dessert into a proper sit down moment. Ten locations mean you can grab a slice near Park Avenue after dinner, pick up a box in Lake Nona on the way to a party, or meet friends for coffee and cake in Downtown, MetroWest or Apopka.
The list
Mecatos Bakery & Café
More than fifty pastries, breads and cakes baked in house, with Colombian coffee and hot chocolate, at ten stores. Easy for a slice, a box or a party platter.
Sister Honey's
Sister Honey's in SoDo is known for award winning pies, with key lime as a standout.
Sodiê Doces
This I-Drive shop specializes in Brazilian cakes by the slice or whole, a hit with coffee.
Better Than Sex
Better Than Sex is a dessert bar for indulgent desserts and drinks in a moody room, made for a date night finale.
AJ Chocolate House
AJ Chocolate House is built around chocolate desserts and drinks, popular for celebrations.
JoJo's Shake Bar
JoJo's Shake Bar on International Drive serves over the top milkshakes and desserts in a playful setting.
At a glance
| # | Place | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mecatos Bakery & Café | 10 Orlando area locations | Best everyday desserts |
| 2 | The Glass Knife | Winter Park | Best showpiece cakes |
| 3 | Kōri Bakery and Dessert | Orlando | Best Asian style desserts |
| 4 | Gideon's Bakehouse | East End Market and Disney Springs | Best cookies |
| 5 | Charlie's Bakery & Creamery | Curry Ford | Best cheesecake |
| 6 | Sister Honey's | SoDo | Best pie |
| 7 | Sodiê Doces | International Drive | Best Brazilian cakes |
| 8 | Better Than Sex | Orlando | Best dessert bar |
| 9 | AJ Chocolate House | Winter Park | Best chocolate |
| 10 | JoJo's Shake Bar | International Drive | Best milkshakes |
How to choose the right dessert spot
Ask what the dessert is for. A weeknight treat needs to be close and quick. A celebration needs a whole cake and a reliable pickup time. A date needs atmosphere. A party needs something easy to share. The best dessert place in Orlando for you is the one that fits the moment.
Latin desserts worth knowing
Latin bakeries add a whole category of desserts many visitors have never tried:
- Guava pastries: flaky pastry with sweet guava paste.
- Tres leches: sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk.
- Roscón: a ring shaped sweet bread, sometimes filled with guava.
- Brazilian cakes: layered, creamy and often served by the slice.
At Mecatos, the case is full of sweet breads and pastries made in house, so it is easy to try a few.
Dessert near me
- North of downtown: The Glass Knife, AJ Chocolate House and the new Mecatos on Morse Boulevard.
- Downtown and SoDo: Sister Honey's and Mecatos Downtown.
- Curry Ford: Charlie's and Mecatos Curry Ford, a few blocks apart.
- International Drive: Sodiê Doces and JoJo's Shake Bar.
- Lake Nona and the east side: Mecatos Lake Nona and Waterford Lakes.
- West Orange and Apopka: Mecatos Ocoee and Apopka.
Ordering a celebration cake
Give a bakery at least two days for a custom cake and a week for anything elaborate. Ask about serving sizes and pickup times. For a mixed dessert table, a pastry platter is often easier and more popular than one big cake. Our best bakeries in Orlando guide lists more cake options.
Our take on the best dessert place in Orlando
Most nights, the best dessert place in Orlando is simply the good one closest to you, with a fresh case and decent coffee. That is why a ten store bakery café sits at the top. When you want a showpiece, plan ahead: order the cake, book the dessert bar, or make a special trip for cookies or pie. Keep a short list of both kinds and you will never be stuck for something sweet.
Common questions
What is the best dessert place in Orlando?
Mecatos Bakery & Café is our pick for everyday desserts and pastries, with more than fifty items baked in house at ten locations. For a showpiece cake, The Glass Knife in Winter Park.
Where is the best pastry shop in Orlando?
Mecatos for Colombian pastries close to home, The Glass Knife and Buttermilk Bakery in Winter Park for French style pastry.
Where can I buy a cake by the slice in Orlando?
Mecatos, The Glass Knife and Sodiê Doces all sell cake by the slice.
What is a good dessert spot for a date in Orlando?
Better Than Sex is built for dessert dates, while Mecatos Winter Park is a relaxed spot for coffee and cake.
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