Top 5 Places to Get Dessert Near Allison Island

Cachito Coffee and Bakery | Lunch | Breakfast | Empanadas

251 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141

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

If there's one thing Cachito Coffee and Bakery knows how to do, it's turn your quick coffee run into a full-blown dessert detour, and honestly, that's the kind of distraction we support.

Just 4 minutes from Allison Island, this cozy, Latin-inspired gem brings a pastry case packed with sweet temptations, from flaky pastelitos and buttery croissants to dulce de leche-stuffed alfajores that can undoubtedly turn "addictive" if self-restraint is not your strong suit.

Since Cachito believes dessert pairs best with caffeine, they also brew expertly roasted coffee to transform every cake slice into a perfectly matched bite — like cortadito meets cheesecake or espresso beside a guava pastry that deserves an Instagram feature.

At Cachito Coffee and Bakery, dessert doesn't follow the meal — it's the reason for the trip in the first place.

US Love Ice Cream

6993 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

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

If you think you've outgrown the pure joy of running toward an ice cream counter like a kid in a candy store, US Love Ice Cream will prove you wrong — and you only have to leave Allison Island for 4 minutes to experience this sorcery!

This vibrant, flavor-packed gem promises to merge classic scoops with wild creativity as it offers comforting favorites like Pistachio and Stracciatella alongside unexpected stars like Passion Fruit Sorbet and Salted Caramel Pretzel — a guarantee that your taste buds will never get bored!

And when a simple cone isn't enough, US Love's Bubble Waffles steps in to steal the show, cradling scoops of gelato under a mountain of toppings so dramatic that it deserves to be in a reality show (and at one point, it probably has!)

Meanwhile, for dessert lovers with a soft spot for old-school vibes, their Banana Split delivers nostalgia overload, designed with fresh fruit, whipped cream swirls, and just enough chocolate drizzle to make you feel like you're ten years old again — but with a better credit card.

Can we forget about their Brownie Sundae? No US Love visit is complete without it!

Dive into that melty, messy masterpiece and break all the rules, including your vow to get "just one scoop!"

Indeed, US Love Ice Cream reminds you that life's too short for boring desserts and ensures you NEVER settle.

Gelato-go Bakery Miami Beach

725 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141

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

If your sweet tooth could book its own vacation, there's a good chance it would land at Gelato-go Bakery Miami Beach — an iconic Miami Beach dessert spot just 5 minutes from Allison Island but miles deep into Italy's dessert playbook.

A cozy, sunlit spot, Gelato-go combines the old-world charm of a family-run bakery with Miami flair that makes every pastry feel just a little more glamorous — from their silky gelato in classic and creative flavors to buttery biscotti, tiramisus, and cakes that shouldn't be eaten BEFORE your meal (because they're delicious enough to ruin your appetite for dinner). 

Yes, their dessert case reads like a love letter to carbs.

Of course, there's no rule against starting with a savory bite first since pizzettas and paninis make a cameo on Gelato-go's menu, perfect for those moments when you need to pretend you're here for lunch before you dive headfirst into dessert.

And thanks to its laid-back bistro vibe, you can just as easily pop in for a quick scoop or linger over coffee and cake like you've got nowhere to be — which, let's be honest, is the energy Allison Island residents know well.

So, feast your eyes (and literally FEAST) on this little taste of Italy that pairs perfectly with life on the water — Gelato-go Bakery Miami Beach.

Here, the only thing better than one scoop is two.

Moises Bakery

7310 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33141

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

What happens when European baking traditions collide with Latin flair just 5 minutes from Allison Island? 

You get Moises Bakery, a sweet-and-savory playground where every shelf, counter, and display case dares you to leave empty-handed.

Known for its crusty baguettes, buttery croissants, and empanadas, Moises Bakery covers your breakfast, lunch, and snack cravings — but the real magic lives in the dessert section.

Here, cakes, pastries, and Venezuelan specialties share the spotlight, from glossy fruit tarts and creamy slices of tres leches to sweet cachitos that blur the line between pastry and dessert in the best possible way.

And if there's a celebration on the horizon, there's no need to step out and grab a custom cake — Moises boasts a selection that tastes even better than it looks, which is saying a lot!

Whether you're seeking a treat to go or camping out with coffee and cake like it's your job, every bite at Moises Bakery feels like a mini tour across continents, all without leaving Miami Beach.

All it takes is one visit, and Moises Bakery will officially ruin you for basic breakfasts and forgettable desserts forever — but you won't hear yourself complaining.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

6782 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery 

On days when the Florida sun is doing what it does best, Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is your 5-minute escape hatch from Allison Island — a cold, colorful oasis of fruit-flavored ice and velvety custard, saving your taste buds from melting right along with the pavement.

Their menu reads like a greatest hits album for frozen treats, with options ranging from classic Cherry Italian Ice to wildcards like Mango-Pineapple and Cotton Candy — flavors that demand to be eaten under a palm tree with sunglasses on.

And if you're feeling indecisive, no worries — the famous Gelati layers Italian ice and frozen custard into one glorious cup, proving, once and for all, that you really can have it ALL.

Need something even thicker? Try Rita's Concrete Blends and swirl custard with toppings galore — getting spoonful after spoonful of "why-didn't-I-order-a-bigger-size" goodness.

So, skip the flight and grab a spoon — at Rita's, every day tastes like summer vacation.