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
Sweet Canteen
Bakeries in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Homm Dessert Melbourne Central
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Froyolicious
Dessert Spots in Docklands, Melbourne.
Lukumades West Melbourne
$$Dessert Spots in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Brunetti Classico Gelato Bar
Dessert Spots in Carlton, Melbourne.
Pidapipó Laboratorio Fitzroy
Dessert Spots in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Tatli
Dessert Spots in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Lukumama Hawthorn
Dessert Spots in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Piccolina Gelateria
Dessert Spots in Richmond, Melbourne.
Kamakura Warabi-Mochi (Melbourne)
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
San Churro Carlton
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
Dessert Story 甜品屋
Dessert Spots in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
San Churro Docklands
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
Cups n Cones Southgate
Dessert Spots in Southbank, Melbourne.
San Churro Southgate
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
Saigon Desserts
Dessert Spots in Footscray, Melbourne.
BakeStand Cookies - Melbourne Walk
Walks in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
The Cookie Dough Co - Windsor
Dessert Spots in Prahran, 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.