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.
86 spots
musu&co
Bakeries in Carlton, Melbourne.
Piccolina Gelateria
$$Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Mörk Chocolate Brew House
Modern cafe specialized in artisan, single-origin hot chocolate drinks, plus pastries & truffles.
The Cookie Box
Dessert Spots in Prahran, Melbourne.
C9 Chocolate & Gelato Docklands
Dessert Spots in Docklands, Melbourne.
Desserts By Night- Maribyrnong
$$Dessert Spots in Footscray, Melbourne.
Pidapipó Windsor
Dessert Spots in Prahran, Melbourne.
Yo-Chi
$$Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Gelato Messina Brunswick East
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda
Bakeries in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Kariton Sorbetes - Footscray
Dessert Spots in Footscray, Melbourne.
Piccolina Gelateria
Dessert Spots in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Lukumades Windsor
Dessert Spots in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Good Daze Canteen
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Joli
Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Melt In Joy Docklands
Dessert Spots in Docklands, Melbourne.
7 Apples Gelato
$$Bright gelato and sorbet bar featuring artisanal flavours, plus casual outdoor seating.
Nimbo - Late Night Desserts, Bingsu and Matcha
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Dessert Spots in Melbourne — FAQs
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.