10 Dessert Places In Goa For A Fulfilling Sugar Rush!

Owned by an Italian, who makes them all in-house, this place is the go-to place for gelatos and sorbets. With an exciting mix of traditional and exotic flavours, you can try everything from peanut butter, Belgian chocolate, mango, pistachio custard apple and rum ’n’ raisin. With ample portion size, you can make this a mini-meal. They even have freshly brewed coffees and amazing sorbet options including lemon and strawberry.

A small, and intimate place, Cream Choc, located in Anjuna (& Siolim, Porvorim, Panjim) is open till about 1 am, but most of their flavours are done by the end of the day so if you want a platter of crazy delicious choices of gelato, don't wait for the night. They also have a new outlet in Siolim that’s hard to miss and often falls on the way when out and about in North Goa and we’re chuffed to report that not only do they have a killer stock of their well-loved ice creams but also sandwiches, smoothies and slushies to pick from. 

Also Check Out: Ibaco or Omio in Porvorim (their Serradura ice cream is epic!)

Timings: 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Rating: 4.6/5

Cost for two: INR 400

Must have: Salted Caramel Gelato

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A local favourite for all things sweet, Jila Bakery is known for the creamiest eclairs and decadent desserts and biscuits. Rumour has it that this place was a favourite of Indira Gandhi’s as well. They are known for their Geneva biscuits and apple strudel. With reasonably priced confectionery items, just make sure you have space in your luggage for takeaway! It’s an old family business, in Camorlim, Salcette, and the owners are extremely sweet and friendly, but our recommendation would be to book your order beforehand because their desserts sell out pretty quick.

Also Check Out:  Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro for Goan desserts like Bibinca or fresh plum and walnut cakes. 

Timings: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Rating: 4.5/5

Cost for two: INR 500

Must have: Custard-filled eclairs, Geneva Eclairs

Contact: +91 8322777224

One of the oldest bakeries in Panaji, Pasty Cottage, also has a bistro at its new location in Caranzalem, close to Miramar beach. With a cosy seating area, you can relish fresh fruit pastries, cakes and coffee though their chicken croquette is also definitely worth the mention. A perfect place to spend your wintery evening catching up with your old buddies or reading a book. If you’re in a rush, you can also pick up warm and buttery cake slabs in all possible flavours like plum, banana, walnut, almond and many more. If Panjim & Caranzalem seem too far, you can check out their cafes at Campal, Patto or Mapusa!

Also Check Out: Bakers Street for their epic custard doughnuts and The Chocolate Room for brownies, waffles and all things chocolatey. 

Timings: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Rating: 4.2/5

Cost for two: INR 300

Must have: Blueberry & Tiramisu Cheesecakes

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Mon Petit is our favourite pit-stop on our way to the North from the South to parcel a fresh loaf of sourdough along with our fill of desserts. On days we’re taking a leisurely trip, we accompany our coffee with pancakes or a chocolate brownie but when we’re getting a takeaway, we tend to turn to their basque cheesecake or their decadent and gooey chocolate almond cake. Every so often they also experiment with desserts based on fresh produce or what the master baker feels like, so be sure to ask for specials. 

Timings: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM [Mondays closed]
Rating: 4.4/5

Cost for two: INR 400

Must have: Chunky Chocolate Pancake

Facebook: Mon Petit Frere

A little patisserie tucked behind Paper Boat Collective, this one is perfect for that weekend binge. Aside from making insanely delish cakes on order, it has a dessert counter that has us drooling over caramel and sea salt tarts and eclairs. If you’re a macaron and meringue kinda person, look no further and remember to grab a Kangra tea on your way out. 

Also Check Out: Mona’s Pantry desserts that are available at On The Go - we recommend their Peruvian bread pudding and Alfajores. 

Timings: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Rating: 4.5/5

Cost for two: INR 550

Must have: Macarons

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Breaking Bread is a new bakery-meets-cafe that’s got every foodie talking about. This cute spot lies away from the main Chogm Road and has become our go-to for a monthly fix of their fluffy Japanese cheesecake. They have a vast selection of bread and savoury snacks too but we’ll be doing everyone a disservice if we didn’t put in a special word for their sinful Nutty Corners and lemon tarts and mind you, all the desserts here are super affordable! 

Timings: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Rating: 4.7/5

Cost for two: INR 400

Must have: Sweetarts, Sinful Nutty Corners, Lemon tarts

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It’s hard to find a cafe that’s grown to be this popular and well-loved but again, Babka has stood the test of time by consistently delivering on killer coffee and excellent desserts. A place that’s always busy catering to an ever-growing queue of java and chocolate junkies, we recommend a visit here if you’re staying anywhere close to Anjuna/Vagator/Assagao. And what you must try? Their chunky choco cookies, eclairs, hot chocolate and a warm slice of babka! 

Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM [Mondays closed]
Rating: 4.4/5

Cost for two: INR 850

Must have: Cinnamon rolls, Chocolate Babka & Eclair, Matcha

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This cute-as-a-button, straight out of the streets of Europe patisserie has been all the rage recently. With a bright blue and yellow facade, not only does it score big on being a looker, it has some serious talent in the kitchen whipping up a storm. Needless to say, their baguettes are world-class but one cannot but look away from their star creation aka Pasteis De Nata (or what everyone calls a custard tart). Their madeleines and cinnamon rolls are *chef’s kiss* too. 

Timings: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM [Mondays closed]
Rating: 4.7/5

Cost for two: INR 600

Must have: Chocolate cake

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Think organic and authentic and you can’t miss Pausenbrot. This unique German bakery in South Goa (Benaulim, to be precise) is bringing fresh flavours from old German households to the sunshine state. All the cakes and savouries here are made from scratch and are free from preservatives so the real taste shines through in their muffins and tarts.

Timings: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM [Mondays closed]

Rating: 4.4/5

Cost for two: INR 400

Must have: Pretzels

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If you're in Anjuna, make sure to stop by and treat yourself to some delicious artisanal gelato, made fresh in small batches! The talented gelato artisans here craft unique, mouth-watering flavours that will leave your taste buds delighted. The shop’s interiors look like a candy-filled dream come to life, with a warm, welcoming seating area that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying your treat. Don’t forget to check out the wall full of sticky notes from visitors, each sharing the sweetest messages about their time in Goa and at the gelato shop. Plus, there’s a little shop with designer clothes so if the sugar rush hits, you might find yourself shopping too! 

Also checkout: Amore Gelato right next to the Anjuna petrol pump. It's a new haven of gelatos run by a friend with an extravagant number of flavors!

Timings: 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Rating: 4.5/5

Cost for two: INR 300

Must have: Salted Butter Caramel & Berry Berry Cheesecake (my personal fav!)

Instagram: Tiamo Gelato

While you're indulging in all the delightful desserts from the list above, make sure to also savor some Goan classics like Serradura, Patoli, and Bebinca. And if you want to settle for something classic like a Tiramisu, check this guide.