The 19 Most Insane, Must-Try Desserts Kids Love in Orlando

Treat kiddos to an Orlando dessert sure to bring a smile to their faces! Orlando offers a wide range of sweet treats, from delicious pastries to decadent milkshakes. These Orlando desserts make for a super special outing with kids (a great idea for celebrating the start of school)! Whether you crave classic desserts like cookies and cake, or unique confections like gourmet marshmallows or chocolate piñatas, Orlando has something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Looking for more sweet treats? Check out our tasty pieces about Orlando ice cream shops and Orlando donut spots. These yummy articles and more can be found in our Kid-Friendly Orlando Restaurants Guide.

Best Orlando Dessert Treats Near Theme Parks

1. Amorette’s Patisserie – Disney Springs

"Amorette" translates to "little love" in French, which captures the essence of this French-style bakery. Here you’ll find an array of cakes and pastries, including Disney character-inspired dome cakes.

2. Coca-Cola Store – Disney Springs

After snapping a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, head to the Rooftop Beverage Bar and treat yourself to a Float Flight, featuring eight domestic Coca-Cola beverages, each topped with scoops of ice cream!

3. The Ganachery – Disney Springs

The Ganachery offers a range of sweet treats crafted with traditional chocolate-making techniques. The standout items are the Disney-themed mini-piñatas, filled with chocolate delights. They also serve made-to-order s’mores, ganache pops, and chilled chocolate drinks.

4. Gideon’s Bakehouse – Disney Springs

This popular cookie shop serves nearly half-pound cookies in a range of delicious flavors, all baked from scratch. Each evening, they offer a "hot cookie hour" to satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner. The menu also includes cake slices and iced coffee drinks.

5. Bigfire – Universal CityWalk

Roast s'mores right at your table at this CityWalk restaurant! The most popular dessert here is the tableside s’mores, though the Skillet Baked Chocolate Cake comes highly recommended as well. Other dessert options include Dutch Apple Pie and Rocky Road Baked Alaska, which is torched tableside.

6. The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel – Universal Orlando

Enjoy seven layers of heaven with the famous Kitchen Sink cake! Layers includes brownie, peanut butter creme, chocolate chunk cookie, red velvet cake, vanilla cheesecake, devil's food chocolate cake, and vanilla chiffon, served with chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream...whew! Other dessert options include a Snickers Brownie Sundae and Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.

7. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – Universal CityWalk

Step into a real-world Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Indulge your sweet tooth with over-the-top milkshakes, gourmet chocolates, and unique desserts like the Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding. Additionally, the Emporium features a full-service restaurant.

8. Voodoo Doughnut - Universal CityWalk

With over 50 types of doughnuts served daily, fan favorites at Voodoo Doughnut include the bacon maple bar, raspberry jelly-filled Voodoo Doll, and the Memphis Mafia. Universal annual passholders can enjoy a discount. Arrive early or visit late in the evening to avoid long lines.

More Amazing Desserts in Orlando

9. AJ Chocolate House – Winter Park

AJ Chocolate House is perfect for chocolate lovers, featuring gold-plated chocolates, chocolate fondue, chocolate ganache tarts, milkshakes, coffee, and more. Adults can indulge in a Chocolate Flight to see which wine pairs best with their favorite chocolates!

10. Chocolate Museum & Café – Orlando

Explore this chocolate museum and enjoy a treat afterward! Daily guided tours take visitors through a tropical rainforest to learn about cacao, the history of chocolate, and see antique chocolate-making machinery. You’ll also view 25 chocolate sculptures of world landmarks, including a chocolate Mt. Rushmore. The café offers coffee, hot chocolate, gelato, milkshakes, pastries, and more.

11. The Dolly Llama – Winter Garden

This chain serves up specialty bubble waffles, liege waffles, and XL shakes. The signature waffles are topped with a range of ice cream flavors and toppings. They also have a kids' menu with smaller versions of the popular waffles and shakes.

12. The Glass Knife – Winter Park

The Glass Knife offers a variety of delicious pastries, including the signature Chocolate Onyx Pastry and Blueberry Lavender Pop Tart. Their cakes and artisanal donuts are also popular, made with high-quality ingredients.

13. I-CE NY – Orlando

Located in Baldwin Park, this rolled ice cream shop lets you design your perfect dessert. Select from base flavors, mix-ins, and toppings to create your own custom ice cream. Alternatively, choose from menu options like Biscoff Cookie & Cream, Donut, Milk & Cereal, and more. Bring your furry friend for a Doggy Cup, which features whipped cream, a Milk Bone crumble, and a Dental Bone on top.

14. JoJo’s ShakeBAR – Orlando

JoJo's ShakeBAR at Pointe Orlando is famous for its extravagant shakes loaded with toppings. Their dessert menu includes a range of hot chocolate flavors, floats, cookies, and ice cream bars. There's even a milk and cookie flight that little ones are sure to enjoy!

15. Krungthep Tea Time – Winter Park

This Thai sandwich and tea shop is famous for its Brick Toast, also known as honey toast. Among the many sweet flavor options, the Sleeping Beauty is highly recommended, featuring honey, Nutella, fresh strawberries, and vanilla bean ice cream.

16. Light on the Sugar – Winter Park

This family-owned bakery and coffee shop offers fresh baked French pastries with an Asian twist. Cream puff flavors include matcha white chocolate, strawberry, ube cheesecake, and more. Crepe cakes and cream puff cakes are also available to order.

17. Sugar Factory – Orlando

Located at ICON Park, Sugar Factory caters to even the biggest sweet tooth with its extensive candy shop and extravagant dessert offerings. If you have a large family, consider the King Kong Sundae, which serves up to 12 people and features 24 scoops of ice cream covered with all sorts of sweets!

18. Valhalla Bakery – Orlando

With the tagline "Where your Tastebuds go to Heaven," you can expect a delicious experience! This vegan bakery offers a variety of treats, including cookies, bars (such as s’mores and brookies), pies, cupcakes, and more. Everything is egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Try the Death Bar if you love peanut butter.

19. Wondermade – Sanford

At Wondermade, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a marshmallow. Wondermade offers them toasted on sticks, sandwiched in s'mores, or in a cup of hot chocolate. Additionally, their handcrafted ice creams are a must-try.