Highlights

The Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25 included several accolades for Indian food and Indian restaurants. The country's offerings won top spots on lists of best dishes by category, best food regions, best food cities and many others. As part of its year-end rankings, the food and travel guide shone a spotlight on iconic food-related establishments around the globe. One of the lists provides details about the best places in the world for desserts, according to Taste Atlas's rankings. We have compiled a list of the Indian spots that were featured on it. Take a look at them below (overall rank is indicated in brackets):

Here Are The "Most Legendary Dessert Places" In India For 2024, As Per Taste Atlas:

This bakery was founded in 1955. Its mawa cake is especially famous.

This heritage establishment dates back to 1866. It is well-known for various classic Bengali sweets. Taste Atlas makes a special note of its rasgulla.

For many, the name Flurys is synonymous with the delicious treat called rum ball. The establishment was founded in 1927.

This iconic bakery, famous for its distinctive type of Fruit Biscuits, was founded in 1953.

This is another famous heritage sweet shop in Kolkata. It began its story way back in 1885. Taste Atlas notes that its sandesh is highly sought-after.

This popular dessert spot near Marine Drive in Mumbai sells ice cream sandwiches in many flavours. It was founded in 1953.

This iconic kulfi destination was founded in 1906.

Founded in 1956, this establishment is famous for kulfi falooda, as per the guide.

Founded in 1950, this Pune landmark is known for various Maharashtrian delicacies, including sweets and snacks.

Known as one of the most iconic spots for jalebi, this heritage shop was started in 1884.

Note that the above rankings were announced in December 2024. Taste Atlas has also shared a list of the iconic establishments for ice cream around the globe. Five Indian names have been featured on it. The guide has noted one treat that is especially popular at each place. Take a look at them below:

Here Are The "Most Legendary Ice Cream Places" In India, As Per Taste Atlas:

Famous for: Gadbad ice cream

Famous for: Mango ice cream sandwich

Famous for: Tender coconut ice cream

Famous for: Death By Chocolate Ice Cream

Famous for: Guava ice cream