There’s something about a great dessert that instantly turns a normal day into something worth remembering—and in Seminole County, sweet spots aren’t hard to find if you know where to look.
From tucked-away bakeries and handcrafted pastries to over-the-top ice cream creations and late-night indulgences, this guide highlights 22 must-visit dessert destinations across Seminole County—organized city by city to make exploring (and indulging) that much easier. While a few well-known favorites made the list, this guide focuses on locally loved and standout sweet spots that truly define Orlando North’s dessert scene.
OVIEDO
Bunnboh Churros: Located in Oviedo Mall, this spot serves churros that are fun, creative, and built to stand out. These made-to-order churros are definitely Instagram worthy! It’s a great pick for something warm, indulgent, and a little more playful.
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream: A Central Florida favorite with rich, handcrafted flavors and a loyal following. It stands out for its mix of nostalgic staples, creative seasonal flavors, and the monthly rotations locals genuinely get excited about.
D’Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery: This Oviedo gem offers cannoli, pastries, cookies, and true Italian bakery charm. It stands out for authenticity and for feeling like a place locals genuinely love.
Phoebe’s Homemade Ice Cream & Café: With homemade small-batch ice cream and a cozy, cat-themed café feel, Phoebe’s brings warmth to the local dessert scene. From all-natural ingredients to house-made toppings, it’s the kind of place that’s worth seeking out.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream: Known for its made-fresh-daily ice cream and huge flavor selection, Handel’s brings big scoops and bold options. It stands out for its consistency, reputation, and crowd-pleasing menu.
Joury Oviedo Ice Cream & Café: Joury brings a fun, modern café-style dessert experience to Oviedo. Beyond traditional ice cream, they specialize in bubble waffles, crepes, and milkshakes, all served in a bright, family-friendly atmosphere.
Crave Cookies: Known for oversized gourmet cookies and rotating flavors, Crave delivers indulgence in every bite. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and the type of cookie you think about after you leave.
LAKE MARY
Unicorn Scoops: With a huge selection of super premium ice cream flavors delivered straight from Wisconsin, Unicorn Scoops is as playful as it is indulgent. The variety and atmosphere make it a go-to for families, date nights, and anyone chasing something new.
Smallcakes Lake Mary: Known for gourmet cupcakes and rotating flavors, Smallcakes brings a boutique bakery feel to Lake Mary. With its desserts made fresh daily, it stands out for its presentation, variety, and as a perfect grab-and-go sweet treat option.
Ice Spot: Known for its Thai-style rolled ice cream and a menu that goes beyond the basics, Ice Spot is a fun pick for something interactive. It earns its place for turning dessert into part treat, part experience.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
J’adore The French Bakery: This bakery brings authentic French pastries and techniques straight to Seminole County. With French-sourced ingredients and traditional methods, it feels like you don’t have to go to France to experience the real thing.
Ms Snow Patisserie: A French-style bakery and dessert shop offering up elegant pastries, gelato, cakes, and beautifully finished desserts. It feels polished and curated, but still approachable enough for a casual sweet stop.
Paris Banh Mi: This French Vietnamese café and bakery brings something a little different to the local dessert scene with its mix of freshly baked croissants, pastries, mochi donuts, and cakes made daily. Visitors even praise the cheesecake as the best they’ve ever had. Pair your sweet treat with one of their handcrafted boba teas or specialty drinks for a fun, customizable experience worth seeking out.
SANFORD
Christo’s: A Downtown Sanford staple where from-scratch desserts rotate seasonally—if there’s cake on display, order it. Their homemade approach and comfort-food roots make dessert feel like part of the full experience, not an afterthought.
The Greenery Creamery: Located inside Henry’s Depot, this small-batch ice cream shop brings an artisan touch to Sanford’s dessert scene. Known for inventive flavors and vegan-friendly options, it’s a great stop for something a little more elevated and unexpected.
Andy’s Frozen Custard: Rich, dense custard and signature concretes make this a reliable go-to when you’re craving something classic. Made fresh on the hour, it stands out for its smooth texture, generous portions, and a menu that rewards repeat visits.
Vanela Cakes: This Sanford bakery brings beautifully made Puerto Rican cakes and pastries to the local sweet scene with plenty of eye-catching creations. It stands out for celebration-worthy authentic desserts like polvorones, quesitos, and tres leches cake.
Donuts To Go: A longtime local go-to, this spot is known for fresh donuts, cronuts, and classic breakfast-pastry energy. It earns its place for its consistency, variety, and that laid-back mom-and-pop-shop charm.
Hollerbach’s German Market: This Sanford favorite is filled with imported sweets, chocolates, baked goods, and European treats that are harder to find elsewhere locally. It’s the kind of place that turns a quick stop into a browse-and-discover experience.
WINTER SPRINGS
Chiffon Culture Bakery Café: Known for airy cakes, pastries, coffee, and boba, this bakery café brings a polished, modern dessert experience. The presentation is part of the appeal, but the textures and flavors are what make it memorable.
CAO Bakery & Café: This spot brings Cuban pastries, desserts, and café favorites into the mix. They serve as both a bakery and a quick-service restaurant. It stands out for adding cultural variety and giving readers something beyond the typical dessert lineup.
LONGWOOD
Pixie’s Magical Corner Patisserie: This Longwood bakery feels whimsical and creative, offering fresh, traditional pastries with a Caribbean influence. From cheesecakes and tres leches to ice cream and their signature lava cake, there’s something here for every sweet craving.
TK Coffee & Donuts: This local Longwood favorite serves handcrafted donuts made fresh in-house daily, alongside specialty coffee, boba milk tea, and buttery breakfast croissant rolls. The donuts here are huge and delicious, with the specialty donuts being a must try. It stands out for its friendly service, fresh-made treats, and the kind of welcoming community energy that makes it worth the stop.
Whether you’re planning a dessert crawl, looking for a post-dinner stop, or just searching for your next favorite treat, Seminole County is full of sweet spots worth the detour.
Because here, dessert isn’t just the end of the meal—it’s part of the destination.
About the Author:
Daniella Hume, the owner of Mastropieces Productions, is a versatile creative professional specializing in writing, photography, digital media production, social media management, and video creation. With a deep passion for her community, Daniella’s work aims to inspire and uplift her audience while celebrating the beauty and vibrancy of the people and places around her. Her published work can be found throughout Central Florida and beyond, showcasing her commitment to the Sunshine State and dedication to sharing a positive message.
