The best dessert spots in Grand Rapids, MI cover scratch-made donuts, vegan baked goods, frozen custard and pastries, with hours that suit both early mornings and late evenings. Sandy's Donuts at 2040 Leonard St NW pairs classic donuts made from scratch with coffee and a 4.7 Google rating from 939 reviews. It opens at 5 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Rise Authentic Baking Co., at 1220 Fulton St W, takes a different approach: its scratch-made baked goods are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and dye-free, and it offers custom-order cakes. Its rating is 4.6 from 797 reviews.
Timing makes a clear difference when choosing a stop. Lucy's serves baked goods at 1747 Plainfield Ave NE from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, while Hall Street Bakery offers hand-crafted pastries and stays open until 9:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For frozen custard later at night, Culver’s at 2510 E Beltline Ave SE stays open until midnight every day.
For a meal followed by dessert, Kitchen 67 and Russ' Restaurant both list desserts among their highlights. Kitchen 67 offers reservations and outdoor seating; Russ' provides table service, a children's menu and changing tables. These practical differences make it easy to choose between a quick bakery visit, a family meal and an evening dessert stop.
3.6(2,533)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 2533 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Krispy Kreme at 2700 E Beltline Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI is a dessert spot from the longtime chain, serving donuts in a variety of flavors and shapes alongside coffee and frozen drinks. Breakfast and dessert are available through counter service rather than table service. The atmosphere is casual, and the location is listed as suitable for solo dining and quick visits. It welcomes families and LGBTQ customers. Its Google rating is 3.6 out of 5 from 2,533 reviews.
Customers can dine in, take out, use the drive-through, or choose curbside pickup, in-store pickup, or delivery. Amenities include Wi-Fi and a restroom, with wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and restroom facilities. Listed parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These service options allow for either an on-site stop or an order to go.
4.7(939)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 939 reviews (Google rating)
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Sandy's Donuts is a dessert spot at 2040 Leonard St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, serving classic donuts made from scratch and coffee. The simple, wood-paneled interior has a casual atmosphere, with counter service rather than table service. Breakfast and dessert are both available, and customers can dine in or take their order to go. The shop is listed as suitable for a quick visit or solo dining, and coffee is among its noted offerings.
Practical amenities include a free parking lot, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Delivery is not available, so a visit to the counter is part of both the dine-in and takeout options. Sandy's Donuts has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 939 reviews, and its listed price level is 1.
4.6(797)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 797 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 5:00 PM
Rise Authentic Baking Co. is a women-owned small business and dessert spot at 1220 Fulton St W in Grand Rapids, MI. Its baked goods are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and dye-free, with an emphasis on serving allergy-conscious customers as well as everyday visitors. The business says all products are made entirely from scratch. Alongside baked goods, a full espresso bar serves espresso drinks, tea, matcha and hojicha, and breakfast is available.
Customers can dine in, shop in store or order takeout; delivery is not offered. Rise also accepts custom orders for cakes, pastries and savory items, and caters weddings and events of all sizes. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Other amenities include Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom. The business identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Its listed Google rating is 4.6 from 797 reviews.
4.1(710)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 710 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 6:00 PM
Arnie's Bakery is a local bakery and dessert spot at 815 Leonard St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Fresh baked goods and desserts are part of its offering, alongside coffee and breakfast. The business also describes its restaurant service as covering lunch and dinner, so its stated scope extends beyond baked goods. Customers can dine in, get takeout, shop in store, or use in-store pickup; delivery is not available. Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 710 reviews.
For visitors planning a quick stop, Arnie's Bakery has free parking in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Wi-Fi and a restroom are available on site. Payment options include credit and debit cards, checks, and NFC mobile payments. These practical features support both quick visits for baked goods and dine-in meals at the Grand Rapids, MI location.
4.5(625)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 625 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 4:00 PM
Van's Pastry Shoppe is a small-business bakery and dessert spot at 955 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, MI. Its Google description identifies it as the oldest bakery in Grand Rapids, MI. Breakfast and coffee are among its listed offerings, and its price level is marked as 1. The shop has a Google rating of 4.5 from 625 reviews, providing a snapshot of customer feedback alongside its long-standing local identity.
The shop supports quick visits, with dine-in, takeout, in-store shopping, in-store pickup, and delivery options. For those arriving by car, parking includes a free lot and paid street spaces. Both the entrance and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible, though no restroom is available. Accepted payments include checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. These service and access details make it possible to plan either an on-site breakfast and coffee stop or an order to take away.
4.8(474)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 474 reviews (Google rating)
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Le Bon Macaron is a dessert spot at 951 Cherry St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, with French macarons at the center of its offerings. The business dates to 2010 and describes a range of more than 100 macaron flavors. The Grand Rapids, MI cafe is one of three Michigan locations, alongside Ann Arbor and Holland. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 474 reviews.
The cafe’s drinks include French press coffee, espresso, Sloane Fine Tea, and lattes flavored with its own syrups. French sodas are made with its own fruit puree, giving the beverage selection options beyond coffee and tea. For a quick visit, the location offers takeout as well as on-site service; delivery is also available. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and paid street parking is listed. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.6(386)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 386 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Nantucket Baking Company - Lyon St is a neighborhood bakeshop at 615 Lyon St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its offerings include artisanal breads, pastries, pizza and cakes, so the selection extends beyond the business’s dessert-spot category. The provided description characterizes the shop as cheerful, with a rustic space. Breakfast is available, and the business has a Google rating of 4.6 from 386 reviews.
This location is listed as suitable for a quick visit, with takeout available but no dine-in service or delivery. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking and paid lot parking. The entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible, though no restroom is listed as available. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card or NFC mobile payment. For those planning a stop, the key distinction is that this is a takeout option for baked goods and breakfast rather than a place to sit down for a meal.
4.5(327)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 327 reviews (Google rating)
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Cakabakery is listed as a gluten-free spot at 919 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, MI. It serves coffee and offers in-store shopping, takeout, delivery, and in-store pickup, along with onsite services. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 327 reviews. The supplied listing does not identify specific baked goods or describe the scope of its gluten-free offerings, so it should not be read as confirmation that every item is gluten-free.
For visitors, Cakabakery lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Free parking is available in both a lot and on the street. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, and the business is identified as LGBTQ-welcoming. Planning details include both quick visits and required appointments, though the listing does not specify which services require an appointment. Those arranging a visit or pickup should keep that distinction in mind.
4.3(192)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 192 reviews (Google rating)
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Toastn’ Tea is a handcrafted boba shop and Asian fusion eatery at 2500 E Beltline Ave SE, Suite F, in Grand Rapids, MI. Though listed as a Thai restaurant, its stated menu spans Korean and Vietnamese foods, including Korean corndogs, triangle kimbap, pho, fresh rolls, and banh mi. Korean street tacos and nachos are also part of the lineup. Tea is a noted feature, alongside the shop’s emphasis on handcrafted boba.
The Asian-owned business offers dine-in service, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google listing has a 4.3-star rating from 192 reviews.
