The west suburb of Naperville is known for many things: a charming downtown with a scenic riverwalk; restaurants that can go toe-to-toe with Chicago eateries; great schools and plenty of activities for kids of all ages.
With so much to offer families, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Naperville is also home to quite a few delicious bakeries and creameries. But, do you know which of these spots for sugar lovers offers the best over-the-top desserts?
If you thought your kids screamed for ice cream before, wait until they get a taste of these deep dish cookies, loaded cinnamon rolls, cookie dough treats and over-the-top ice cream creations.
Forget about saving room for dessert; these treats are practically a meal in themselves!
Best desserts in Naperville
Area 51 Cupcakery
- Address: 111 E. Ogden Ave., #101, Naperville
With three different specialty flavors each day, a trip to Area 51 Cupcakery is sure to win over any cupcake lover in your life. Go a step further and totally wow them by ordering a smash cake. Pick your favorite cupcake and pair it with your flavor of ice cream, then enjoy them smashed together in a cup. Think of it as the cupcake version of an ice cream sandwich, neatly sandwiched into a cup so it’s (almost) mess free.
The bakery also offers craft coffees, frappes, milkshakes and other delicious treats that are sure to please your sweet tooth.
Cinnaholic
This vegan bakery takes the beloved cinnamon roll up a few notches. Choose from signature treats like the Cookie Monster (cream cheese frosting topped with homemade chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate sauce) or the Very Berry (cake batter frosting topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberry jam and powdered sugar).
Want to get even crazier than a Campfire S’mores or Caramel Apple Pie cinnamon roll? Create your own treat by customizing your pastry with frosting, fruit, candy and more decadent toppings. The bakery also offers Cinnacakes and other treats.
Cookie Dough Creations
There’s no need to sneak a spoonful of cookie dough from the bowl when you can head to Cookie Dough Creations and enjoy a cup or cone piled high with homemade, egg-free cookie dough! Pick a classic like chocolate chip cookie dough, or try flavors like s’mores or snickerdoodle. Take your treat to the next level by pairing it with a scoop of ice cream, or enjoying it between two homemade cookies in an ice cream or cookie dough sandwich.
JoJo’s Shake Bar
You can’t consider yourself a dessert lover until you’ve been to JoJo’s Shake Bar. The restaurant offers a full menu of American eats, but those of us with a sweet tooth know that the over-the-top Biggie Shakes are the real reason to visit JoJo’s.
The signature shakes on the menu range in flavor from blueberry to vegan banana Oreo, and every shake is topped with a variety of sugary toppings — think chocolate covered pretzels, giant cookies, cotton candy, doughnut holes and even marshmallow treats like s’mores!
This article was recently updated on Feb. 3, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The update included her research to feature the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com.
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