Top 5 Places to Get Dessert Near West Little River

Buenavista Bakery

8440 NW 27th Ave, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33147

✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up

Treat your sweet tooth to a plant-powered upgrade at Peel Soft Serve, where each creamy swirl skips the dairy but never the decadence, just 5 minutes from Pinewood.

Born from a mission to rescue overripe bananas and spin them into frozen gold, this sun-kissed Miami dessert spot shows you that sustainability can taste like pure indulgence, as proven by their signature OG Banana base, joined by rotating favorites like matcha, mango, black sapote, and yuzu lemongrass—all crafted with coconut milk and nothing artificial.

Oh, and at Peel, toppings get a glow-up, too! 

Think candied walnuts, housemade granola, peanut butter drizzles, and a hit of local honey for that perfect crunch-meets-creamy bite—no one can resist that lineup!

Now hosting private events and catering, Peel makes it easy to share the guilt-free joy with your crew — because who said clean eating can't come with sprinkles?

Trust us, after one spoonful, you'll swear banana is the new vanilla.

Frudeco Bakery

8212 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery

Surround yourself with pastries that give "indulgence" a new meaning at Frudeco Bakery, a boutique bakeshop known for precision-driven desserts and refined culinary techniques, just 10 minutes from West Little River. 

A haven of mousse-based cakes and French-inspired pastries that place as much emphasis on structure as they do on flavor, Frudeco's entremets cakes are a defining feature, built with clean layers of sponge, cream, and mousse, then finished with smooth mirror glazes. 

Here, popular flavor combinations include passion fruit, hazelnut praline, and dark chocolate, each designed to balance richness without feeling heavy. 

And boy, are they Instagram-ready, too!

For those not looking to scarf down a whole box of cake (but really, why not?), Frudeco's pastry case offers a selection of individual options, including fruit tarts, classic éclairs, and neatly packaged cookies and macarons that invite you to sample various textures and flavors, everything carefully executed, from the fillings to the finishes.

Indeed, at Frudeco, desserts are meant to be noticed — and remembered.

Mamma Leone Bakery

210 NE 82nd St, Miami, FL 33138

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

Meet one of the easiest choices when you're craving something sweet, heartwarming, and unmistakably Italian: Mamma Leone Bakery, a local bakeshop that spoils your taste buds with the classics, just 10 minutes from West Little River.

We're talking about pastry case after pastry case of traditional Italian desserts, including bomboloni stuffed with Nutella or custard, crostatas finished with pistachio or chocolate, and slices of torta della nonna known for their soft crust and creamy center.

The selection also includes apple and pear cakes, along with brighter options like the Citrus Lingotto, all prepared in small batches to keep your temptations fresh and memorable.

If you're in the mood for something savory, Mamma Leone Bakery also serves focaccias, panini, and coffee, so you're guaranteed a full-circle café experience, whether you like it or like it.

Trust us, you will.

Danielle Gelato Little River

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

✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Pick-Up

Savor a classic gelato moment at Danielle Gelato, a family-run gelateria that has mastered the art of handcrafted scoops just 10 minutes from West Little River.

A shop founded by sisters Florencia and Sol Paradiso, who continue a family tradition that began with their father, Daniel, when he opened Daniel Helados in Argentina in 1978, Danielle Gelato approaches your favorite dessert with technique and consistency, ensuring each scoop and lick is even better than the last — even when it's from the same cup or cone (yes, it's possible!).

Here, you'll find a familiar and playful flavor selection, ranging from chocolate and vanilla to crowd favorites like peanut butter, Oreo, raspberry, Nutella, coconut, and pistachio, all prepared with close attention to texture and balance, resulting in gelato that's smooth, rich, and clean-tasting.

You can bet that, between the depth of flavors and the consistently strong customer reviews, Danielle Gelato has earned its reputation as a dessert stop worth the short drive.

Sweet Melody Ice Cream at The Citadel

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery

Does the Miami heat wave call for something creamy, cold, and undoubtedly satisfying? Have some handcrafted scoops at Sweet Melody Crafted Ice Cream Co., just 10 minutes from West Little River.

A small-batch ice cream shop with a loyal following and several locations across Miami, Sweet Melody Ice Cream invites you to a menu that blends classic comfort flavors with inventive combinations, all made using quality ingredients and a hands-on approach.

The lineup changes regularly, but familiar favorites like cookies 'n' cream and vanilla bean are usually available alongside more contemporary creations such as Kooki Monster, Abuela's Flan, and Bo & Jo's Guava Cream Cheese. 

There are also seasonal flavors to watch for, including rotating options like Tiramisu, Banana Pudding, Baklava, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake—and Sweet Melody is just getting started.

Sample, mix, and double up flavors to create your own perfect scoop combination — either way, you'll walk out refreshed, satisfied, and already planning what to try next.