The best places in the world for the tastiest desserts - A World Tour of Sweet Masterpieces

From Parisian patisseries crafting jewel-like entremets to Tokyo’s wagashi artisans shaping mochi with centuries-old techniques, desserts represent the crowning glory of global gastronomy. This category celebrates temples of sweet alchemy – Vienna’s grand cafes layering delicate strudels, Istanbul’s baklava masters working phyllo dough into golden masterpieces, and New York’s avant-garde pastry chefs creating edible illusions with modernist techniques. Discover where sugar, chocolate and fruit transform into edible art through precise temperature control, texture contrasts and visual storytelling. We spotlight establishments that redefine dessert possibilities – Copenhagen’s New Nordic kitchens pairing foraged berries with fermented creams, Bangkok’s mango sticky rice street vendors achieving perfect coconut balance, and Oaxaca’s chocolate ateliers stone-grinding cacao with ancestral methods. Whether it’s Rome’s gelato laboratories churning seasonal flavors, Kyoto’s matcha parfaits served in bamboo bowls, or Dubai’s gold-leaf chocolate sculptures, these venues prove desserts can be both nostalgic and groundbreaking. From the soufflé specialists of Lyon to the kulfi carts of Mumbai, embark on a globe-trotting journey through the sweeter side of culinary culture.