YO-BAR
A dessert spot on Carlton's Lygon Street with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
YO-BAR sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, the street synonymous with Italian food and dessert in Melbourne. A popular dessert spot, it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its sweet treats — perfectly placed on a strip with a deep tradition of the post-dinner gelato and dessert stroll, right in the heart of the city's Italian quarter.
The appeal is that focus on quality, indulgent desserts in a buzzing, characterful Lygon Street location, ideal for a treat after a meal or while exploring Carlton. In an area where the competition for your sweet tooth is fierce, earning a near-perfect rating really stands out as somewhere getting its desserts just right.
A 4.9 rating from more than 370 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, seasonal specials, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular dessert spot gets busy in the evenings and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a casual dessert, you can usually just drop in and see what's tempting on the day, ideally enjoyed with a stroll down Lygon Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 78
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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