Behind the Pints

The Houston Ice Cream Makers Redefining the Frozen Dessert Game

Patra Lee’s Kitchen, Milk & Sugar, and Underground Creamery are changing what ice cream can mean.

05/13/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Sweet Tooth

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston Right Now

Stretchy booza, kulfi falooda, mangonadas, small-batch soft serve, and every Houston frozen treat worth the detour.

04/21/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Bread Winners

The Best Bakeries Defining Houston’s Sweet and Savory Side

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there’s nothing better than sampling the city’s variety of pastries.

10/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Phoebe Gibson

The Classics

Dessert Gallery Marks 30 Years as a Houston Sweet Spot

From carrot cake to Cosmic Birthday Cake, Sara Brook’s Kirby bakery has been serving up Houston’s favorite desserts for three decades.

09/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Croissants, Cubed

Asiatown Trendsetter Debuts Houston's First Viral Korean Cream-Stuffed Pastry Shop Le Kream

Stuffed with cream in flavors like matcha and yuzu, these cube-shaped croissants are selling out fast—and flooding Houston’s feeds.

07/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Sugar and Spice

The Great Pumpkin Spice Divide of Houston

In a city where fall is more a state of mind than a change in temperature, is it okay to give people a pass for clinging to the trend?

10/23/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Mango Everything

New Asiatown Dessert Shop Goes through 500 Cases of Mangoes a Week

The Houston location of Hong Kong’s famous Hui Lau Shan is a mango lover’s dream.

08/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

CREAMY CRUSTACEANS

Red Circle’s Crawfish Ice Cream Is Better Than You Think

The limited-run ice cream (which contains no actual crawfish) is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and spicy.

03/28/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Save me a slice

6 of the Best Pie Places in Houston For All Your Holiday Needs

It's as easy as ... well ... pie.

11/11/2022 By Brittany Cristiano and Anna Rajagopal

FROZEN TREATS

H-Town’s Favorite Popsicle Company Opens New Shop in Second Ward

POPSTON has gained widespread popularity through its Houston-inspired flavors and grassroot efforts

07/25/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Sweet tooth

Grace Lapsys Named as New Pastry Chef at The Chocolate Bar

Chef Grace previously worked at the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel.

11/08/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Sweet Treats

A New Voodoo Doughnut Is Coming To Northwest Houston

The world-famous doughnut shop plans to open its third Houston location in Cypress.

10/08/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

First Look

This Local Cheesecake Master Wants to Serve You His Best

Masterpiece Desserts will open its brick-and-mortar location this month.

06/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Nanner Nanner Boo Boo

5 Banana Puddings That Are Sure to Hit the Spot

Indulge yourself in this classic, sweet, and Southern treat.

10/05/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

The Inside Story

A Trip to Crumbville Means Stuffing ... Literally

The Third Ward bakery takes fillings to a whole new level.

08/05/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Brain Freeze!

22 of Our Favorite Icy Treats Across Houston

These are some of our choices for the best ice cream, raspas, shaved ice, and other cool concoctions around town.

07/30/2020 By Joanna O'Leary and Timothy Malcolm

Sugar, spice, and everything nice

The Perfect Dessert Recipe for Your Summer Picnic

Rebecca Masson's sweet ginger molasses cookies are a zesty bite of soft, chewy goodness.

06/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Read That Recipe!

6 Tips for You, the Amateur Home Baker

Hey, you've got to learn sometime.

06/03/2020 By Rebecca Noel

Side Hustle

How One Texas A&M Student's Cheesecake Company Became a Sweet Revelation

A Humble native's delicious and photo-ready treats have helped pay for her future.

05/27/2020 By Katelyn Landry

Smoke Show

Our Favorite Desserts at Houston BBQ Joints

At these spots, you should have your cake and eat it too.

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp