A Sweet Guide to Asian Bakeries & Dessert Cafés in Overland Park

There’s something special about a dessert crawl, especially when it leads you through flaky pastries, shaved ice, chewy mochi donuts, and perfectly swirled matcha.

Overland Park is home to an incredible collection of Asian bakeries and dessert cafés, each offering its own spin on sweetness. Whether you’re planning a cozy catch-up with friends, a low-key date night, or just craving something new, this guide will help you get started.

Here are a few quick tips for visiting Asian bakeries:

Dessert Shop Tips

Go early. The best selections are often in the morning.
Grab a tray and tongs. Many bakeries are self-serve.
Use the paper liner. Place it on your tray before selecting pastries.
Return your tongs at checkout. Don’t place them back on the display.

Now, let’s get into the sweet stuff.

85°C Bakery Cafe

📍 12061 Metcalf Ave

A popular Taiwanese bakery known for fluffy pastries and colorful drinks, located near Pan Asia Supermarket.

Why visit: Pastries sell out quickly, making each visit an exciting treasure hunt!

Leafy Korean Dessert Café

📍 7406 W 121st St

Leafy offers minimalist and calming ambiance with authentic Korean treats like bingsu, Japanese taiyaki, and various matcha items.

Why visit: A great place to meet with friends and enjoy matcha ice cream.

Paris Baguette

📍 11125 W 95th St / 15895 Metcalf Ave

A recently opened, long-awaited Korean-French bakery, featuring a spacious and modern design with a variety of savory and sweet options.

Why visit: Standout sandwiches, classic croissants, cream breads, and signature cakes.

Mochinut

📍 7417 W 119th St

Crispy outside and chewy inside, these mochi donuts are addictive, fun, and perfect for Instagram.

Why go: Fresh rotating flavors like ube, matcha, and strawberry milk!

I Am Frozen Dessert Café

📍 14357 Metcalf Ave

A hidden gem blending Korean and Taiwanese dessert traditions, serving bingsu, tsua bing, and honey toast.

Why visit: Unique boba flavors and massive servings of shaved ice and honey toast.

Tous Les Jours

📍 10348 Metcalf Ave

A Korean-French bakery staple in the city since 2016, beloved for fresh pastries and warm vibes.

Why visit: Enjoy standout desserts like mocha cake and red bean bread!

Pan-Asia Café

📍 12035 Metcalf Ave

This market recently reopened across the street from its old location, with updated offerings.

Why visit: Enjoy a bustling food court with a wide variety of fresh and frozen pastries, and a myriad of boba options.

Make It a Dessert Crawl

One of the best parts of living in Overland Park? You don’t have to travel far to experience global flavors. These bakeries are clustered close enough to turn into an afternoon adventure. Start with coffee and pastries, cool off with shaved ice, and end with a mochi donut for the road.

Everything you need is here. All in Overland Park.

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