The Best Places to Get Dessert in San Antonio
You know we all have a sweet tooth! We all have those craving that only a specific kinda treat can satisfy. So we sat down and hashed out the most epic list of the best places to get desserts in San Antonio by neighborhood. We’re here to make your inner child be filled with joy or to get the child next to you asking for ice cream to get their share.
We made the list super easy. So you don’t really have to leave your neighborhood- maybe. And you can find all the treats you need. From late night desserts in San Antonio to vegan + vegetarian treats- we’ve got you covered.
Alamo Heights
If you’re in Alamo Heights because you’re hitting up your local Trader Joe’s, then you’re in luck! We’ve found some delish desserts in the 78209.
Honchos
Desserts: Churros
Bonus: They also have ice cream
Address + Hours:
6421 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209
Daily 12pm-10pm
Paciugo
Desserts: Gelato
Bonus: They also have shakes, smoothies, coffee and ice cream spaghetti
Address + Hours:
999 Basse Rd. #197 San Antonio, TX 78209
Sun- Thurs 11am- 10pm Fri - Sat 11am- 11pm
Amy’s Ice Cream
Desserts: Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Frozen Yogurt
Bonus: Unique menu, vegan options, milkshakes
Address + Hours:
255 East Basse Road Ste 430 Ste 430, San Antonio, TX 78209
Sun Thu 11am-11pm Fri- Sat 11am-12am
Eastside
We’re huge fans of what’s happening on the Eastside of San Antonio but you’ll still find your old fave desserts there.
Wizard Sno-Cones
Desserts: Raspas, chips, queso
Bonus: Makes their own snow cone cream, make sure you bring cash
Address + Hours:
1044 Hot Wells Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78223
Mon – Fri 11am-10pm
Sno Zone
Eats: snow cones, drinks, ice-cream, mangondas
Address + Hours:
2250 S W W White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222
Tues- Thurs 2pm- 9pm, Fri – Sat 12pm – 11pm, Sun 2pm-9pm
Sunshine Bakery
Eats: Pan Dulce
Bonus: Constantly evolving with new options, vegan options
Address + Hours:
1001 N New Braunfels Ave San Antonio, TX 78202
Tues - Sat 8am- 5pm
Downtown + River Walk:
Being downtown can be super intimidating. You don't know if it's going to be packed because of tourism or chill because a bunch of locals are just hanging out. Either way, you don't want to miss out on these unique dessert options downtown.
Justin's Ice Cream Co
Desserts: Gelato,
Bonus: On the River Walk, cash only
Address + Hours:
245 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Sun- Thur 10am – 9pm, Fri- Sat 10am- 11pm
Belgian Sweets
Desserts: Belgium Waffle, Pastries, Coffee, Ice Cream
Address + Hours:
524 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mr. Ice Cream
Desserts: Hand dipped cones, ice cream
Bonus: Bring cash but if you forget there’s an atm outside.
Address + Hours:
423 E Commerce St 78205 San Antonio, Texas
Mon– Thur 10:30am- 11pm Fri- Sat 10:30am-11:30pm
The Historic Pearl and Museum Reach:
At the Pearl, you will see a lot of people taking photos and doing it all for the gram’. I don’t blame them; there is a lot of great photo opportunities as well as an aesthetically pleasing dessert that need to be on your feed. Plus you know you’ll need a treat after spending a couple hours learning at the Witte.
The Art of Donut
Desserts: Donuts, Coffee
Bonus: Seasonal Drinks, cronuts and seasonal donuts
Address + Hours:
3428 N Saint Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78212
Tue-Fri 7am-3pm Sat-Sun 8am-3pm Monday Closed
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Desserts: Ice-cream
Bonus: Vegan Options
Address + Hours:
2, 312 Pearl Pkwy #2101, San Antonio, TX 78215
Sun- Thu 11:30am-10pm Fri 11:30am-11pm Sat 10:30am- 11pm
Lily’s Cookies
Desserts: Hand Painted cookies & Seasonal themes
Bonus: custom orders
Address + Hours:
2716 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Mon- Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat 10am-3pm
North Central
You often ask people who’ve lived in SA where their favorite places to get desserts are and chances are you’ll hear one of the two. If you’re hungry before hand Stop by Rolando’s Super Tacos or Chris Madrid’s as a pregame to the sweet life.
Cereal killer sweets
Desserts: cereal treats, brownies, cookies, custom orders
Bonus: self-care and cbd treats
Address + Hours:
1031 Patricia, STE. 104 San Antonio,TX 78213
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, CLOSED Sun
Las Nieves Fruit Cups and More
Desserts: Paletas, shaved ice, rusas
Bonus: They also have a huge selection of snacks
Address + Hours:
4310 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
Tues - Sun 12pm-10pm
Closed Monday
LuLu’s Classic Ice Cream Shop
Desserts: Ice cream, Snacks, sundaes, agua frescas
Bonus: Karaoke Nights
Address + Hours:
1727 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201
Mon-Tue Thur- Sat 11am-9pm Wednesday 11am- 9pm Sunday 1pm-10pm
Northeast Side
We often hear that no one really goes to the Northeast side of San Antonio- we’ve now given you 5 sweet reasons to take a field trip up there.
Arctic Ape Wild Desserts
Desserts: Frozen Yogurt, mangonadas, dairy free options
Bonus: Board Games to play
Address + Hours:
5221 Walzem Rd #1, San Antonio, TX 78218
Mon-Thu 1pm-9pm Fri-Sat 1pm-10pm
Snack Attack Ice Cream
Desserts: Ice Cream, Mangonadas
Bonus: Taco shop next door
Address + Hours: 707 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109 Everyday 12pm-8pm
Helados Aranda
Desserts: Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Agua De Rompope.
Address + Hours:
5723 N Foster Rd suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78244
Everyday 12pm-9pm
El Folklor Bakery
Desserts: Bakery
Bonus: They also have bread, tamales, biscuits
Address + Hours:
8141 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250
Mon-Sat 6am-8pm Sun 6am-5pm
Fahrenheit 32
Desserts: Rolled ice cream, drinks, ice cream sandwiches
Bonus: seasonal treats
Address + Hours:
226 W Bitters Rd #119, San Antonio, TX 78216
Sun 11am–10pm Mon- Thur 11am–11pm, Fri- Sat 11am–12am
NorthSide:
Having desert on the Northside is so aesthetically pleasing, and there are so many types of desserts to choose from. Whether you’re out shopping at La Cantera, there is cookie dough ice cream that can withstand the Texas Heat to an Alamo City Chocolate Factory where almost everything can be covered in chocolate.
Scooped Cookie Dough Bar
Desserts: Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Address + Hours:
15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2201, San Antonio, TX 78256
Mon. - Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm- 6pm
Brindles Awesome Ice Creams
Desserts: Ice Cream
Bonus: Coffee
Address + Hours:
11255 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230
Mon- Thu 12pm-11pm Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
Northwest Side
I swear from now on the Northwest side of San Antonio will be called Sweet SA. There’s literally a sweet shop on every corner! So why not get started and start marking them off one by one.
210 Ice-cream
Desserts: Ice Cream, snowcones, snacks
Bonus: Unique Menu
Address + Hours:
7126 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238
Everyday 10am- 12am
Rolling Rey’s Ice Cream
Desserts: Rolled Ice Cream, Milkshakes
Address + Hours:
2026 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Mon- Thu 12pm-9pm Fri- Sat 12-10pm
The Original Donut Shop
Eats: Donuts, Breakfast tacos
Bonus: Breakfast tacos
Address + Hours: Eats:
3307 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78201
Mon- Fri 6am-6pm Sat- Sun 7am 2pm
Kuma
Eats: Hong Kong waffles with ice cream and toppings
Bonus: Nama Ramen is next door (Babcock location)
Address + Hours:
Multiple locations
Open late afternoon and evenings.
Snopioca
Eats: Shaved ice and boba tea
Address + Hours:
6423 Babcock Rd Ste 104 San Antonio, TX 78249
Sun- Thurs 12pm-12am, Fri- Sat 12pm- 1am
Balkovah
Desserts: Middle Eastern bakery and Turkish Coffee
Bonus: Pasha is like right there!
Address + Hours:
9329 Wurzbach Rd #104, San Antonio, TX 78240
Sun- Thur 11am- 9pm Fri- Sat 11am- 10pm
SouthTown + Hemisfair
Southtown is a little bit more of the creative side of San Antonio with a lot more parking options then Downtown. It’s where First Friday and Second Saturday is hosted. So while you’re out don’t forget to try some of these deserts. Hemisfair is home to a park that is the one way to trick yourself into spoiling your dinner.
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
Desserts: Gelato
Bonus: paninis, vegan options
Address + Hours: 1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210 Tue-Sunday 12pm-10pm
Twelve Stone
Desserts: Mangonadas, Raspas, Snacks
Bonus: Large menu
Address + Hours:
1700 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Sunday/Monday Closed Tue-Sat 11am-7pm
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
Desserts: Ice Cream, Milkshakes
Bonus: Dairy free options, Vegan Options, boozy treats
Address + Hours:
711 S Saint Mary's St San Antonio, TX 78205
Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 2pm-11pm
Chocollazo
Desserts: Coffee, Crepes, Ice Cream, Candy, Chocolates
Bonus: seasonal treats, homemade treats
Address + Hours:
510 S Alamo St Ste. 101, San Antonio, TX 78205
Tues- Thurs 11am- 7pm, Fri- Sun 11am-8pm, Mon Closed
Big Daddy’s
Desserts: Raspas, Ice Cream, Snacks
Bonus: Various flavors, over the top snacks
Address + Hours:
228 E Cevallos St San Antonio, TX 78223
Daily 12pm- 10pm
La Paleteria
Desserts: paletas
Bonus: water based, milk based, special
Address + Hours:
434 S Alamo St. San Antonio TX, 78205
Closed Monday, Tues- Thurs 11am- 8pm Fri-Sun 11am-9pm
Southside
There’s something to say about the Southside- they know snacks and sweets. Like my mouth is watering as I write this. I’ll take three desserts please! One to enjoy there, one for the road and one to enjoy when I get home.
The Chill Zone
Desserts: Raspas, Mangonadas, Snacks
Address + Hours:
5524 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78214
Mon- Thu 12pm-10pm Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm Sun 12pm-9pm
The Creamery at South Park
Desserts: Ice Cream, Raspas, Milkshakes, Snacks
Bonus: Homemade Ice-cream, Nachos, Pickidili, Corn-in-a-cup, inside South Park Mall
Address + Hours:
2310 SW Military Dr Ste 532A San Antonio, TX 78224
Mon- Fri 10am-9pm Sun 12pm-6pm
El Amigo Snack
Desserts: mangonadas, fresas con crema, Banana splits
Address + Hours:
100 W Theo Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm- 9pm
Chamoy Dreams
Desserts: ice cream, shaved ice, Chinese candies, paletas
Bonus: food trailer outside barber shop
Address + Hours:
5558 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Open everyday during summer 5-9pm
Stone Oak
In Sonterrey you’ll obviously find one of our favorite restaurants, Toro Kitchen + Bar, so after you’re done eating there drive up and get some nieve de garafa or an over the top ice cream cone!
Holy Pops
Desserts: shaved ice, paletas, mangonadas
Bonus: toppings for your paletas
Address + Hours:
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 303 San Antonio, TX 78258
Sun - Thur 12pm - 9pm Fri - Sat 12pm - 10pm
Bee's Neez Cones & Coffee
Desserts: Ice Cream, over the top desserts
Bonus: Coffee
Address + Hours:
20210 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
Sun-Fri 11am- 9pm Sat 1pm-9pm
Alamo City Chocolate Factory
Desserts: Chocolates, Milkshakes, Ice Cream
Bonus: vegan and kosher options
Address + Hours:
1203 N Loop 1604 W #117, San Antonio, TX 78258
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sunday Closed
Westside
Shout out to all the kids who grew up on the westside. We’re the farthest away from all the fun. But with all the mangonadas around you, are you even sad?
Chris & Kids
Desserts: Raspas, Lucas, Snacks
Address + Hours:
1127 S General McMullen Dr, San Antonio, TX 78237
Everyday 11am-9pm
Las Mangonadas
Desserts: Paletas, Cheetos, Aguas, Marias y Helados, shaved ice
Address + Hours:
3018 Culebra Rd 78228 San Antonio, Texas
Everyday 10am-10pm
Iced Up
Desserts: Mangonadas, picadilly’s
Bonus: Punch card for free treats!
Address + Hours:
Alamo Ranch Shopping Center by Petsmart
Sunday/Monday Closed Tue-Fri 5pm-9pm Sat 1pm-9pm
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