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Top 5 Dessert Places in Ghent

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Nov 13, 2025 8:59:47 PM

When you think of Ghent, you might picture canals, cozy cafés, and historical charm. But did you know this city is also a paradise for dessert lovers? 🍫 From creamy ice cream to gooey brownies and delicate pastries, Ghent is full of sweet surprises waiting to be discovered. 😋

We explored the city to find the most irresistible dessert spots. Whether you’re crazy about cupcakes, obsessed with cookies, or just can’t say no to chocolate, you’ve come to the right place. 💕

So grab your fork (or spoon 🍦) and join us as we reveal our Top 5 Dessert Places in Ghent 🍮✨

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We did the hard work (and the eating 😋).

Here are Ghent’s top 5 dessert spots! 🍰

  1. Mayana
  2. Julie's house
  3. Joost Arijs
  4. Go.fre
  5. Have a roll

#1 MAYANA

🍫 A cosy Ghent hideaway where real chocolate is crafted, savoured, and celebrated.

Plate with a mix of fruits with melted dark and milk chocolate.
Quote in Mayana saying "there is no place like Mayana. Thank you for visiting our new home."
A coffee with milk foam art and cocoa

As we wander through the charming streets of Ghent and our sweet tooth suddenly awakens, we just HAD to stop by the delightful chocolate heaven known as Mayana Chocoladebar. ✨
Nestled in the student-friendly part of the city, You will find the perfect blend of cosy atmosphere, high-quality chocolate treats, and warm, welcoming vibes. 🤎

🍫 At Mayana, we enjoy all kinds of chocolate experiences:
From rich hot chocolates (dark, milk, or white) to decadent milkshakes and irresistible desserts.
And for those of us with dietary preferences: You can choose oat or almond milk in the hot chocolates, and there are vegan treats too. 🌱🥤

A visit to Mayana isn’t just about chocolate for us; it’s about embracing a warm, inviting bar where every detail is crafted with love and care. 🍪🍮💛

 

⏰ When to visit:

  • Monday - Thursday: 12PM-10PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 12PM-6PM
  • Sunday CLOSED

📍 How to reach them:

  • Phone: +32 4 78 78 80 93
  • Mayana
  • Adress: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 208 9000 Ghent

#2 Julie's House

🍰 Best place for brownies, cupcakes and all things sweet.

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Served desserts
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Julie’s House feels like a real paradise for dessert lovers, and we can never resist stopping by. They offer a wide range of sweet treats 😋: from creamy cheesecakes and gooey brownies to cupcakes, tarts and delicious cookies. Everything looks (and tastes) amazing!

The cozy, welcoming interior makes us feel right at home. It’s the kind of place where we tell ourselves we’ll just grab one slice of cake… and somehow we end up trying two or three.

You’ll find Julie’s House just steps away from the scenic Graslei 🌆, making it an ideal stop while exploring the city. It’s one of Ghent’s most popular dessert hangouts for both locals and tourists, and once you’ve tried their cakes, you’ll definitely understand why! 🍰☕️

⏰ When to visit:

  • Monday: 9AM-6PM
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday - Sunday: 9AM-6PM

📍 How to reach them:

  • Phone: +32 9 233 33 90
  • Julie's House
  • Adress: Kraanlei 13 9000 Ghent

#3 Joost Arijs

🧁 The best patisserie and chocolate for the ultimate sweet temptation.

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Display case with colorful macarons
Display of pies
Joost Arijs takeaway box with pastries and macarons
A yellow pastry next to a brown individual pastry, placed in a white box. In front of them are two small clear plastic boxes, each containing two macarons.

 

Tucked away in the heart of Ghent, we immediately feel ourselves drawn into Joost Arijs by an atmosphere of quiet sophistication. We notice no extravagant displays or loud decorations, just pure elegance and the irresistible charm of craftsmanship that we see perfected down to the finest detail.✨

The minimalist interior radiates calm🕯️ and naturally guides our eyes to what we quickly recognize as the true centerpiece: the display case. Inside, we discover rows of pastries, cakes🍰, and macarons arranged with precision, each one a small masterpiece of texture and flavor that we can't wait to taste.

Everything about this place exudes understated confidence, offering us a subtle reminder of what true luxury really means. For us, a visit to Joost Arijs is not just about indulging in something sweet; it's about pausing together, savoring each moment, and appreciating the beauty of detail that surrounds us.💖

 

⏰ When to visit:

  • Tuesday - Saturday: 9AM-6PM
  • Monday and Sunday CLOSED

📍 How to reach them:

  • Phone: +32 9 336 23 10
  • Joost Arijs
  • Adress: Vlaanderenstraat 24 9000 Ghent

#4 GO.FRE

🧇 Best place for waffle lovers! A must-have dessert when you come to Ghent!

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Can you imagine a better plan than eating a waffle with Belgian chocolate🍫 and sipping a hot chocolate while walking around the beautiful city center of Ghent?

We think Go.fre is the best place you can choose for this!😉 All you need to do for getting a delicious dessert is go to its place and face the delightful challenge of choosing among all the tempting options. 

You can enjoy meringues, stroopwafel, hot chocolate, coffee, ice cream and of course, waffles. But its speciality is waffle-on-a-stick: a long waffle with chocolate and a topping of your choice, try this delicacy, you will not regret it!😋 You can take away your order or sit at its terrace to take a break. 

Another highlight: Go.fre offers gluten free options, including waffle-on-a-stick or stroopwafel, so everyone can taste the authentic belgian flavours without worry.


Go.fre is located right in the city center📍so you don’t have any excuse! Come and enjoy these desserts!

⏰ When to visit:

  • Monday - Saturday: 10.30AM-6.30PM
  • Sunday: 12.30PM-6.30PM

📍 How to reach them:

  • Go.fre
  • Adress: Veldstraat 64 9000 Ghent

#5 HAVE A ROLL

🍮 Best place for cinnamon rolls, coffee and chill vibes.

Cinnamon Rolls with lots of different flavours!

 

The moment we walked in we got to smell the warm scent of cinnamon and sugar making you feel at home.

On their display you’ll see lots of rows of perfectly swirled cinnamon rolls, each one looking better than the last one.
They offer 10 different flavours, 2 of them changing each month. Our favourite one was the Cookie dough flavour, which is a good option if you enjoy both cinnamon and cholocate chip cookies. 🍪

The place itself feels wonderfully minimalist and instantly welcoming. What we loved most is how effortlessly charming it is. You can feel that they don’t need to try hard to create a warm, authentic vibe. Everything feels simple, fresh and made with care. It feels like a spot where you can slow down a forget about everything for a second. 🙌🏻💆

 

⏰ When to visit:

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday - Sunday: 11AM-6PM

📍 How to reach them:

We hope you enjoy these sweet spots as much as we did! This list was made with love by students for students (and anyone with a serious sweet tooth 🍫).

Because sometimes, all you need to survive the day is a brownie or a slice of cake. Treat yourself — you’ve earned it! 💕
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