Best Sweet Treats Restaurants in Long Beach
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Long Beach Creamery
Organic, handcrafted ice cream with inventive seasonal flavors using hyperlocal ingredients
Notable Picks
8.6
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, this organic ice cream maker crafts seasonal flavors using locally sourced ingredients from Long Beach farmers and small businesses. The signature Saltine Dream delivers playful contrasts of buttery caramel, fudgy ribbons, and crunchy crushed saltines that have made it an iconic local creation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Saltine Dream, Burnt Caramel, Whiskey Vanilla
What Makes it Special: Organic, handcrafted ice cream with inventive seasonal flavors using hyperlocal ingredients
8.2
Latin American-inspired bakery specializing in scratch-made baked empanadas since 2014. Chef-owner Cesar Villarreal brings Colombian heritage to creative fillings like chicken curry and BBQ pork, plus Cuban sandwiches and breakfast burritos served alongside specialty coffee drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Curry Empanada, Cuban Sandwich, BBQ Pork Empanada
What Makes it Special: Hand-made empanadas baked every half hour with Colombian family recipes
#3
Bruxie
8.1
Culinary-casual concept featuring signature waffle sandwiches since opening in 2023. Belgian-inspired waffle batter serves as bread for both savory fried chicken combinations and sweet options, alongside jumbo buttermilk chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich, Jumbo Chicken Tenders, Nutella Banana Waffle
What Makes it Special: Unique waffle-as-bread concept for both savory and sweet sandwiches
8.1
A fun-loving dessert destination since 2005 combining classic fair flavors with inventive twists. While specializing in New Orleans-style funnel cakes, their churro sundaes deliver warm cinnamon-sugar coated churros with creamy vanilla soft serve, caramel drizzle, and crunchy churro bits in perfect harmony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Churro Sundae, Funnel Cake Sundae with Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
What Makes it Special: Fresh-cooked funnel cakes and churros combined with premium ice cream
Worthy Picks
A charming shoreline shop with decidedly seaside vibes serving 16 gourmet ice cream flavors and 6 non-fat frozen yogurts daily. Signature waffle sundaes feature warm, crisp handmade waffle bowls filled with creamy ice cream, fresh fruit, and decadent syrups with 25+ toppings to customize your creation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Waffle Sundae, Banana Split, Handmade Waffle Cones
What Makes it Special: Waterfront location with handmade waffle cones and bowls for sundaes