Top 5 Places to Get Dessert Near El Portal

Frudeco Bakery

8212 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery

Find precision and indulgence in every bite at Frudeco Bakery, a boutique bakeshop armed with refined technique and passion for the sweets, just a hop away from El Portal.

Known for its French-inspired approach, Frudeco specializes in mousse-based cakes and elegant pastries that put equal care into flavor, balance, and presentation. 

Their signature entremets take center stage, layered with sponge, creams, and mousses, then sealed with flawless mirror glazes that are almost too perfect to slice into, available in flavor profiles that are never overpowering, from bright passion fruit to nutty hazelnut praline and deep, bittersweet dark chocolate.

Naturally, they photograph beautifully as well!

If committing to a full-size cake feels like a lot (even if you're extremely tempted), Frudeco's pastry case allows you to mix and match with its selection of fruit tarts, classic éclairs, and neatly boxed cookies and macarons, each promising a different texture and finish to explore.

At Frudeco, desserts are crafted to leave a lasting impression.

Mamma Leone Bakery

210 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

Say hello to one of the most reliable ways to satisfy a sweet craving near El Portal: Mamma Leone Bakery, a neighborhood bakeshop known for its baked Italian classics, located just outside El Portal.

Within their pastry case, you'll find a rotating selection of traditional favorites, from pillowy bomboloni filled with Nutella or custard to crostatas finished with pistachio or chocolate, along with generous slices of torta della nonna with its signature creamy filling and tender crust.

Their menu also features comforting fruit-forward cakes like apple and pear, alongside lighter, citrusy options such as the Citrus Lingotto — all made in small batches to ensure freshness, literally and figuratively.

And it's not all sugar, either. 

Mamma Leone rounds things out with focaccias, panini, and coffee, so you can build a complete café moment around your dessert.

Fair warning: once you take your first bite, it's hard not to come back for more.

Danielle Gelato Little River

7924 NE 2nd Ave STE 105, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up

Enjoy a timeless gelato fix at Danielle Gelato, a family-run spot that takes handcrafted scoops seriously, just 2 minutes from El Portal.

Founded by sisters Florencia and Sol Paradiso, the gelateria carries on a family tradition started by their father, Daniel, who opened Daniel Helados in Argentina back in 1978. 

That legacy shows in the way Danielle Gelato treats each batch — carefully and consistently, focusing on getting the texture and flavor just right, even down to the last spoonful from the same cup or cone.

Have a field day with their selection of fun and familiar scoops, from classic chocolate and vanilla to fan favorites like peanut butter, Oreo, raspberry, Nutella, coconut, and pistachio.

At Danielle Gelato Little River, each flavor is balanced and smooth, offering richness without heaviness and a clean finish that keeps you hooked.

Between the depth of its flavors and the steady stream of glowing reviews, Danielle Gelato has firmly earned its reputation as a dessert stop worth the very short drive.

MELI Frozen Yogurt

210 NE 98th St, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

Guilt-free snacking, anyone? Have your dessert healthy, homemade, and frozen, with endless flavors and toppings at MELI Frozen Yogurt, the sweet spot of your dreams, just 2 minutes from El Portal.

Here, your desserts are simple and customizable, made from rotating frozen yogurt flavors that range from classic crowd-pleasers to lighter, fruit-forward options. 

But if you ask us, the real fun happens at MELI's toppings bar, where you can pile on fresh fruit, crunchy cereals, chocolate chips, sauces, and all the little extras that your unique and scrumptious creation needs. 

Not sure how to build the perfect bite? MELI offers ready-made combinations that do the work for you, pairing flavors like tart frozen yogurt with fresh berries, creamy bases with granola and honey, or chocolate-forward swirls finished with crunchy toppings for balance. 

Whether you're stopping by for a post-dinner dessert, a warm-weather pick-me-up, or a lighter alternative to traditional sweets, MELI will fit the moment.

Cindy Lou's Cookies

7320 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

Ever fantasized about devouring comically oversized cookies?

Good news — this can be your REALITY at Cindy Lou's Cookies, just 4 minutes from El Portal.

Meet a classic, old-school American cookie spot known for baking generously sized cookies that highlight comfort and nostalgia — in more flavors than you'd expect: Cindy Lou's.

Here, you'll find thick, bakery-style cookies with crisp edges, soft centers, and just the right amount of gooey pull in the middle, with every bite reminding you that you've entered serious cookie territory.

And once you see the lineup of playful, creative flavor combinations, resisting the urge to scarf down more than one becomes a losing battle.

Well, at least you'll lose happily.