Favorite Quad Cities Desserts
There’s nothing quite as wonderful as the first bite of a truly delicious dessert. The Quad Cities has some fantastic places to savor those perfect first bites. Whether you fancy ice cream, tiramisu, crepes, cheesecake, Bundt cake, bread pudding, cookies, or something else the Quad Cities will certainly offer you some very tasty choices.
Favorite Quad Cities Desserts
QC Sweet Boutique is everything - Michelle
Gooey Butter Cake from QC Sweet Boutique is amazing. - Shaya
Trattoria Tiramisu for Tiramisu and Cannoli. - Katie
Huckleberry's Tiramisu - Jessica
Salted Caramel Brownies from Oh So Sweet - Jackie
Cookies & Dreams is where it’s at. Snickerdoodle Cheesecake is my favorite! - Kaylyn
Cookies and Dreams is a local/QC-based and affordable sweets option that is still unique. My personal favorite is their seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake, but their Salted Caramel Pretzel is delectable. - Ashley
Cookies and Dreams is just super fun. Get the Super Rich Cookies! -Emilia
Blue Spruce Bakery - I believe Brandon has items at a couple of QC coffee places, but for sure at the Coffee House in the Village. The cookies are especially good - Andrew
The Chocolate Cake with passion fruit sauce and paired with passion fruit juice was the best part of our Luxurious Dining Experience with Chef Keys - Meghan
Whitey’s Ice Cream. Done. - Leah
Anything from Whitey’s - Sarah
Oreo Shake from Whitey's with chocolate flavoring - Charles
Caramel Cheesecake from the Monarch Kitchen & Bar! - Ila
Cheesecake at Monarch. - Amy
The Crepe Guy (Chad Cushman) does a Dessert Crepe at Stompbox Brewery and the Kitchen Brigade. - Katie
5th Ave Syndicate has this Apple Skillet that is to die for. - Emilia
Bread Pudding at Sippi’s American Grill & Craft Beer. So good!! Somehow it manages to be just the right amount of sweetness. - Nicole S.
I love the Bread Pudding at Sippi’s. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and not eggy like some bread puddings can be. - Nicole M.
Bread Pudding at Sippi's - Amy
For unexpected flavors but the most satisfyingly amazing dessert ever - the Cajeta (blackberry and basil with dulce de Leche cream) at Verde in Bettendorf. - Andrew
Lagomarcino’s for Hot Fudge Sundae therapy. The hot fudge comes in this cute pitcher that you pour over your ice cream. At first, you're like what? That's all I get?! But it's so rich and decadent you don't need more… I remember wishing the person that brought me would go use the bathroom so I could lick the pitcher…. my mother’s scolding in my head prevented me from doing so in front of him, but it was a close call. - Rebecca
You can never go wrong with a Sugar Cookie from Olde Towne Bakery - Kaeleen
Old Towne. Everything is perfect, but the Cake Balls are divine. - Katie
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes at QC Coffee and Pancake House. It's a breakfast dessert. - Robb
The Phoenix has specialty in-house Cheesecakes. - Katie
Nothing Bundt Cakes deserves a mention. Lemon, confetti, and raspberry white chocolate - yum! - Katie
Ice Cream Drinks at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse - Jessica
Fried Ice Cream or Fruit Burritos from Adolph’s in East Moline - Wendi
More Favorites
I love to support local and Quad Cities only flavors. However, I need to be clear: I fully support desserts of any kind. Here are some favorites you might be able to track down elsewhere but are still loved by Quad Citizens
Costco Chocolate Tuxedo Cake is mostly fudge and whatever all that filling is, with minimal cake… It’s just right! - Rachel
We ate Costco Chocolate Tuxedo Cake for our Christmas dessert and it was hands down one of the best desserts EVER. I’ve never been disappointed with a Costco cake But this one: the best. - Michelle
Aldi Chocolate Bundt Cake. - Shaya
Biaggi’s never fails on desserts. They usually have one seasonal option, but the regular ones are delicious. - Katie
Bishop's Chocolate Pie is still sold at some grocery stores. My sister-in-law gets one every time she comes to visit. - Robb
Red Robin has a Mud Pie! It’s SO good. - Grace
QC Ice Cream is especially yummy!
Check out 6 Favorite Quad Cities Ice Cream Shops, because the variety of styles and options for ice cream in the QC is simply delicious!
Written by Meghan Cooley
Meghan Cooley moved to the Quad Cities from St. Charles, IL, as an Augustana College student over 20 years ago. She left briefly after graduation and then returned to work in admissions and then marketing at Augustana College for 18 years. She now works as a consultant for admissions marketing and social media. She also does copy editing and writes for the Quad City Moms Blog. Now a true Quad Cities transplant, Meghan lives in Rock Island with her husband, Luke (R.O.W.V.A. and Augustana grad and Modern Woodmen employee) and four boys. She loves living in the Quad Cities and finds it the perfect place to raise a family, plan a date night, and go on adventures.