Dessert & Coffee Glasses
Dessert and coffee glasses are small-to-medium glass vessels used for layered desserts, sundaes, latte-style coffees and dessert cocktails in cafés, hotels and restaurants, typically holding 15-35cl depending on use. The key buying consideration is borosilicate glass for coffee glasses (able to handle hot liquid without cracking) versus standard soda-lime glass for cold dessert presentation. “Dessert glasses” and “latte glasses” are the leading buyer terms in this category.
Key specifications
Dessert and coffee glasses run 15-35cl and split by heat tolerance. Coffee and latte glasses use borosilicate glass, which withstands the thermal shock of hot milk and espresso without cracking, while cold dessert glasses for sundaes, layered desserts and dessert cocktails use standard soda-lime glass. Taller 20-35cl glasses give the height to layer ice cream, sauce and toppings for presentation, while smaller 15-20cl glasses suit espresso-based serves, mousses and mini desserts. Many latte glasses come with a handle or sit in a metal holder to protect the hand, and toughened options add durability behind a busy counter. Used across cafés, hotels and restaurants.
Dessert & Coffee Glasses — FAQs
What glass suits a hot latte or coffee serve?
Borosilicate glass is essential for hot coffee glasses as it resists thermal shock from hot liquid and rapid temperature changes, unlike standard soda-lime glass which can crack.
What size glass works for sundaes and layered desserts?
Sundae and dessert glasses typically hold 20-35cl, giving enough height to layer ice cream, sauce and toppings for visual presentation without the dessert melting into a shallow dish too quickly.