Best Dessert Spots in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best dessert spots in Melbourne? We've rounded up 86 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Save room. From gelato and soft serve to cakes, pastries and late-night sweets, these are Melbourne's spots for a sugar hit or a proper dessert after dinner.
86 spots
YO-BAR
YO-BAR is a dessert spot in St Kilda offering a range of sweet treats.
YO-BAR
Highly-rated dessert spot on Smith Street in Collingwood serving sweet treats and confections.
GLO GELATO
Gelateria on Lygon Street in Carlton serving premium gelato with a 4.9-star rating from 728 reviews.
LeTAO Melbourne
Acclaimed dessert destination in Melbourne CBD known for refined sweet treats and pastries.
Luther's Scoops
Luther's Scoops is a dessert spot in Brunswick offering ice cream and frozen treats.
Kumo Desserts Melbourne
Kumo Desserts is a dessert-focused venue in Melbourne's CBD offering a range of sweet treats and dessert options.
Gelateria on the Docks
$$Dessert Spots in Docklands, Melbourne.
Pidapipó Carlton
$Bright, counter-service joint with limited seats, making artisanal gelato in eclectic flavours.
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Gelato Messina Richmond
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Bekù Gelato - Carlton
Dessert Spots in Carlton, Melbourne.
YO-BAR
Dessert Spots in Carlton, Melbourne.
Kaneffi
Dessert Spots in Prahran, Melbourne.
Fluffy Torpedo
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Yo-Chi
$$Dessert Spots in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Gelato Messina Windsor
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
L'Arte Della Gelato
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
musu&co
Bakeries in Carlton, Melbourne.
Dessert Spots by suburb
Zoom in on the best dessert spots in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
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What are the best dessert spots in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated dessert spots in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne dessert spots ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter dessert spots by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many dessert spots are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 86 dessert spots across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.