Best Sweet Treats Restaurants in Five Points
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Old-school Chinatown ice cream with signature Asian flavors done right.
Notable Picks
8.6
A classic Chinatown scoop shop known for Asian pantry flavors that actually taste like the real thing—lychee, black sesame, taro, and red bean—served in a fast, no-seating setup. It’s best as a post-meal dessert stop where the line moves and the flavors do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lychee ice cream, Black sesame ice cream, Taro ice cream
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown ice cream with signature Asian flavors done right.
8.5
A Chinatown grab-and-go institution that’s all about fast lines, hot buns, and snack-level joy. Come for the roast pork bun first, then treat it like a quick-hit bakery stop rather than a sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast pork bun, Pineapple bun, Milk tea
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Chinatown bun counter known for roast pork buns.
#3
Soft Swerve
8.4
A playful soft-serve stop that leans into bold, Asian-inspired flavors and high-contrast toppings—sweet, creamy, and built for maximum photo payoff. Go here when you want a fast dessert hit with flavors like ube and milk tea that feel distinct, not gimmicky.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube soft serve, Matcha soft serve, Hong Kong milk tea soft serve
What Makes it Special: Soft serve built around ube, matcha, and milk-tea flavor profiles.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Chinatown dessert counter focused on Japanese-style cheese tarts that hit best when they’re freshly baked and still warm. It’s a quick, purpose-built stop—grab a couple flavors, keep it simple, and treat it like a snack ritual rather than a sit-down moment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Hokkaido-style cheese tart, Matcha cheese tart, Chocolate cheese tart
What Makes it Special: Warm, gooey Japanese-style cheese tarts with a crisp shell.