Revealing the Cities with the Sweetest Teeth in North America.
North America is home to some of the most indulgent food scenes in the world, from artisan bakeries to late-night dessert spots. However, while some cities pride themselves on fine dining or street food, others stand out for one thing above all else – their love of sweet treats.
There’s certainly lots of competition, but which city truly has the sweetest tooth? To find out, the Betway online casino team analyzed a combination of dessert shop availability and online appetite for sugary treats across major cities in the United States and Canada.
The results are below:
The sweetest cities in the USA
City | Mentions of ‘Candy’ + ‘Chocolate’ + ‘Donuts’ | Bakeries and Cookie Shops | Ice Cream Parlors | Dessert Shops | Population in Millions | Final Score |
Miami | 70,000 | 123 | 51 | 135 | 0.5 | 99.00 |
Atlanta | 170,000 | 76 | 47 | 92 | 0.5 | 95.74 |
Las Vegas | 49,000 | 125 | 75 | 173 | 0.7 | 80.18 |
San Francisco | 83,000 | 111 | 54 | 135 | 0.8 | 64.43 |
Boston | 41,000 | 119 | 34 | 81 | 0.7 | 56.12 |
New Orleans | 26,000 | 33 | 28 | 65 | 0.4 | 55.19 |
St Louis | 30,000 | 68 | 51 | 93 | 0.8 | 54.47 |
Austin | 38,000 | 82 | 51 | 107 | 1 | 52.06 |
Seattle | 34,000 | 101 | 45 | 112 | 1 | 51.81 |
Chicago | 118,000 | 244 | 88 | 249 | 2.7 | 51.19 |
Miami takes the crown as America’s sweetest city with an outstanding score of 99.0. The Floridian hotspot boasts an impressive selection of dessert destinations, including 123 bakeries, 51 ice cream parlors, and 135 dessert shops. Combined with 70,000 online mentions of sweet treats like candy, chocolate and donuts, Miami is clearly a haven for those with a sweet tooth.
Atlanta ranks second with a score of 95.74. Despite having fewer bakeries than Miami (76), the Georgian city dominates online conversation with 170,000 mentions of sweet treats. Alongside 47 ice cream parlors and 92 dessert shops, Atlanta’s appetite for sugar is undeniable.
Las Vegas, meanwhile, completes the top three with a score of 80.18. Known for indulgence, it’s no surprise the Nevada city features 125 bakeries, 75 ice cream parlors, and a standout 173 dessert shops, which is the highest in the top three. Paired with 49,000 online mentions, Vegas cements its place among America’s sweetest destinations.
Completing the top five are San Francisco (64.43) and Boston (56.12), both offering a strong mix of dessert venues and online engagement.
Meanwhile, New Orleans (55.19), St. Louis (54.47), Austin (52.06), Seattle (51.81), and Chicago (51.19) round out the top ten, showcasing just how widespread America’s love of sweet treats really is.
The sweetest cities in Canada
City | Mentions of Sweet Items | Bakeries | Ice Cream Parlors | Dessert Shops | Population in millions | Final Score |
Toronto | 4565 | 241 | 100 | 283 | 2.8 | 98.00 |
Vancouver | 1381 | 107 | 54 | 127 | 0.6 | 80.40 |
Calgary | 866 | 79 | 57 | 102 | 1.3 | 68.38 |
Montreal | 947 | 132 | 53 | 186 | 1.8 | 59.81 |
Quebec City | 627 | 26 | 19 | 52 | 0.5 | 55.67 |
Edmonton | 599 | 54 | 30 | 75 | 1.2 | 50.00 |
In Canada, Toronto claims top spot with a near-perfect score of 98.0. The country’s largest city dominates across the board, featuring 241 bakeries, 100 ice cream parlors, and 283 dessert shops, alongside 4,565 online mentions of sweet treats. Its sheer volume of options makes it Canada’s ultimate destination for dessert lovers.
Vancouver ranks second with a score of 80.40, offering a well-balanced selection of 107 bakeries, 54 ice cream parlors, and 127 dessert shops. With a smaller population, the city’s people to sweet stores ratio speaks for itself.
Calgary takes third place with a score of 68.38, supported by 79 bakeries, 57 ice cream parlors, and 102 dessert shops, highlighting a strong dessert culture in Alberta. Montreal follows with a score of 59.81, while Quebec City rounds out the top five with 55.67, both known for their rich culinary traditions and dessert offerings.
Edmonton completes the ranking with a score of 50.00, providing a solid range of sweet spots for locals and visitors alike.
Methodology
The number of bakery stores, dessert shops, and ice cream parlors in each city was sourced from TripAdvisor. These figures were weighted and combined to form part of the overall index.
In addition, a weighted total of online mentions for key terms, ‘candy’, ‘chocolate’, and ‘donuts’, was calculated. This figure was then adjusted relative to each city’s population (per 100,000 residents).
A final score was produced by normalizing all metrics and applying a standardized scale, resulting in scores ranging from 40 to 99.
Data correct as of 16th April 2026.
