15 Best Places for Dessert in Munich

Handmade natural ice cream is the focus at Eiscafé Eismeer in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel. The shop uses carefully selected ingredients and makes both dairy ice cream and vegan varieties. Vanilla is a flavor worth prioritizing, while a waffle with ice cream turns a quick scoop into a more substantial dessert stop on Pestalozzistraße.

Eiskind is a friendly ice cream shop at Schweigerstraße 15 in Munich, known for homemade gelato with rich, expressive flavours. Amarena and chocolate are standout choices, while complimentary tastings make it easier to explore the selection before choosing a scoop.

Ballabeni Icecream Stammhaus on Theresienstraße is the original-style Munich address for handmade ice cream from a brand established in the city in 2006. The selection combines creamy gelato with intensely flavoured sorbets, offering enough variety for both familiar favourites and more adventurous choices.

DoMori is a casual ice cream shop at Kapuzinerstraße 43 in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. Its selection combines ice cream and sorbets with a broad mix of flavours, supported by a welcoming, personal service style and a compact setting suited to quick visits or a relaxed scoop with coffee.

Ballabeni Icecream Werkstatt on Seidlstraße offers handmade Munich ice cream in a relaxed, contemporary setting. The range is deliberately focused rather than oversized, allowing the shop to concentrate on intense flavours and a smooth, rich texture. Chocolate, pistachio and mango-passionfruit sorbet are among the distinctive choices.

Patisserie Siessl on Hiltenspergerstraße is a destination for carefully made pastries, breakfast and dessert in Munich. The patisserie offers takeaway and counter service as well as a comfortable dine-in setting with coffee, making it suitable for a morning pastry, a relaxed brunch or a carefully chosen box to take away.

I love leo Schwabing at Münchner Freiheit specialises in frozen yogurt with a generous choice of toppings. The format is ideal for building a personalised dessert, whether you prefer a simple yogurt base or a more elaborate combination of contrasting textures and flavours.

Gelateria Garda on Zweibrückenstraße offers Italian-style gelato in Munich’s Altstadt-Lehel. The selection includes classic and modern flavours, with raspberry, pistachio, tiramisu and Dubai pistachio among the appealing choices. Portions are generous, and the relaxed service suits both takeaway and a seated dessert.

Gelateria Garda at Orlandostraße 2 is a compact, central option for Italian-style ice cream near Munich’s Rathaus. Tiramisu and Bueno are popular flavour choices, while mango and lemon offer a fresher, fruit-led alternative. The shop’s location makes it particularly convenient after a walk through the Altstadt.

Candoli on Sparkassenstraße is a central ice cream shop with a cosy, casual setting and options for both takeaway and dine-in. The location suits a quick dessert break in Munich’s Altstadt, while seating makes it possible to linger with a scoop or a simple treat.

Gelateria Dolce Vita is located on Heiliggeiststraße, close to Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt. The shop focuses on Italian gelato made with natural ingredients and refreshed daily, offering a broad selection for visitors who want a classic scoop, a fruit-led flavour or a coffee alongside dessert.

Fluffy Fuwa Japanese Pancake & Café on Türkenstraße specialises in soft, dessert-style Japanese pancakes, with mango and tiramisu combinations among the tempting choices. The cosy café format includes table service, seating and coffee, making it a natural pick for an afternoon treat or casual dessert outing.

Il Gelato Italiano on Weißenburger Straße offers a casual neighbourhood stop for Italian-style ice cream in Munich’s Au-Haidhausen district. The menu includes gelato, coffee and classic dessert choices such as Spaghetti Eis, with takeaway and dine-in formats available.

Der Verrückte Eismacher - im Pancake Wunderland brings playful dessert to Munich’s Maxvorstadt at Amalienstraße 77. This ice cream shop combines fluffy pancakes with imaginative flavours, from passion fruit mango and strawberry basil to hazelnut, passionfruit cheesecake and even unusual creations such as currywurst or beer ice cream. The Alice in Wonderland-inspired interior adds a memorable visual touch.

Bartu Eismanufaktur serves ice cream and sorbet at Türkenstraße 53 in Munich’s Maxvorstadt, with a relaxed setting for a quick scoop, coffee break or casual dessert. The flavour selection changes from day to day, giving regular visits a sense of discovery; chocolate, stracciatella, New York cheesecake, mango and caramel are among the varieties associated with its broad offering.