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
Sulbing Dessert Cafe Hawthorn
Bakeries in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Good Daze Canteen
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
THE FLOUR MELBOURNE
Bakeries in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
C9 Chocolate and Gelato Fitzroy
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Yo-Chi
$$Dessert Spots in Prahran, Melbourne.
Sugar Daddy Desserts
Dessert Spots in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Yo More
Dessert Spots in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Yo-Chi
Dessert Spots in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Indulge Waffles and Desserts St Kilda
Dessert Spots in St Kilda, Melbourne.
C9 Chocolate & Gelato Hawthorn
Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Fluffy Torpedo
Dessert Spots in Brunswick, Melbourne.
KOI Dessert Bar Melbourne
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
C9 Chocolate and gelato Windsor
Dessert Spots in Prahran, Melbourne.
The Cookie Box Hawthorn
Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Mörk Chocolate Elevator
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Pun Pun Desserts
Dessert Spots in Richmond, Melbourne.
Mecato - Dessert Bar
Dessert Spots in Footscray, Melbourne.
TODCO - The Oakleigh Doughnut Co (South Yarra)
Dessert Spots in South Yarra, 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.