LeTAO Melbourne
The famous Hokkaido cheesecake brand on Swanston Street, rated 4.7 — a celebrated Japanese dessert destination.
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Why it's worth checking out
LeTAO sits on Swanston Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, bringing the celebrated Japanese dessert brand — renowned for its delicate Hokkaido-style cheesecakes — to one of the city's busiest pedestrian strips. For lovers of Japanese sweets, it's a destination in its own right, right in the centre of town.
The appeal is that specialised focus on beautifully made desserts from a brand with a serious international reputation, in a prime, easy-to-reach location. It's the perfect stop for a sweet treat while exploring the city, or somewhere to seek out specifically for its signature cheesecakes and Japanese-style confections.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 2,000 reviews, it's clearly winning over Melbourne's dessert lovers. Menus, seasonal offerings, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular central dessert spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a cake and a coffee, you can generally just drop in and see what's on offer that day.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Good to know
- Located on Swanston Street, a major Melbourne thoroughfare with good public transport access
- The venue maintains a high review volume (2000+), indicating regular customer traffic
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Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is LeTAO Melbourne located?+
LeTAO Melbourne is located at 238 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne VIC 3000.
What type of venue is LeTAO Melbourne?+
LeTAO Melbourne is a dessert spot specialising in sweet treats and pastries.
What is the customer rating for LeTAO Melbourne?+
LeTAO Melbourne has a 4.7-star rating based on over 2000 Google reviews.
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