There somehow is just always room for dessert. It’s a phenomenon we don’t know the science behind, but it doesn’t matter because it means we get to indulge in scrumptious after-dinner treats.
Whether you’ve been out at one of Melbourne’s best restaurants and require an equally excellent dessert or just have a craving for sugary goodness that warrants an excursion, Melbourne is home to plenty of dessert bars, patisseries and other sweet offerings that are sure to tickle your fancy.
Melbourne Desserts At A Glance
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Best Dessert In Melbourne CBD
KOI Dessert Bar
100 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
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Another Sydney chain has made its way into Melbourne, but this time we're going to pretend to be okay with it. You can find the eye-poppingly awesome, and outrageously delicious KOI Dessert Bar at the Queen & Collins precinct in Melbourne’s CBD. On offer are a mammoth 150 creative baked creations from the magical dessert bar.
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- Yes, KOI is that one you know from Dessert Masters.
- There's a stack of Melbourne-only specials like the NGK, Lil Garden Park and Carlton.
- Chef's table. We repeat, there's a chef's table where you can watch the magic happen.
Bingsoo Desserts
260 Latrobe Street, Melbourne CBD
Melbourne’s dessert scene got a whole lot sweeter when Bingsoo arrived in the CBD. Their signature ‘bingsu’, yes the viral one you’ve seen on TikTok, is a traditional Korean delicacy featuring finely shaved ice adorned with an array of sweet toppings. Other Korean snacks on offer include delicious little Korean lollipop toasts, and also Gilgeori Thick Toasts, a riff on a toastie with fat slices of bread and sweet and savoury fillings.
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- Queues happen, don't let them put you off.
- We recommend the mango matcha and any of the toasties.
- This is Bingsoo's second location, if Springvale's closer to home, you're in luck!
Tori’s
28 Niagara Lane, Melbourne CBD
It’s the simple things in life, like a hole in the wall bakery tucked away from the busy CBD hustle and bustle serving up the absolute cutest treats—welcome to Tori’s. A rustic and cosy joint that crafts artisanal cakes and some of the best desserts Melbourne has on offer. Indulge yourself on their banoffee pie, Thai tea tea cake, egg tarts, canelés, orange blossom and yuzu madeleines, and various flavoured cheesecakes.
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- Whole cakes or by the slice, Tori's has got you.
- Try the ube basque cheesecake, purple stuff, it's all the rage!
- Tori's also has a selection of earthenware that we love, check them out.
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LeTAO
238 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD
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Japanese cult-classic cheesecake makers LeTAO may be leading the charge for the best dessert Melbourne CBD has to offer. Their standing-room-only store is a sleek industrious marvel, a combination of stone and concrete provides a platform for the cheesecakes to shine. The gateau pudding tiramisu has our vote for a late night dessert, Melbourne style. But other creations like the yuki akari — real whole mandarins inside Hokkaido cream cheese, covered with orange sauce and a final layer of mochi on the outside — are also oozing with goodness.
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- Don't stress about that queue, it moves quickly.
- While everyone comes for the cheesecake, don't forget their soft serve.
- Let them know if you're buying for a birthday, they know what to do.
Kumo Desserts
198 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
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Kumo, meaning ‘cloud’, is a little dessert bar whipping up the fluffiest cloud-like soufflé pancakes you could dream of. They’re nostalgic and scrumptious. Flavour options include but aren’t limited to boba brûlée bomb, strawberry skies, and nomtella. Choose between whipped cream or Kumo’s housemade gelato to accompany your ‘cakes.
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- The pancakes are best served immediately, so it’s dine in only for the best culinary experience.
- Allow 20 minutes for your pancake to cook—rest assured they're fresh.
- The puffy pandan flavour is hot property, and only available Sunday to Thursday from 7pm.
Brunetti Oro
250 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
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Brunetti Oro is a veritable wonderland for sweet tooths. Open until at least 10pm every evening, dessert is always on the cards at this Italian pasticceria. Think profiteroles, cannoli, eclairs, macarons, cakes, gelato—the hardest part is always picking one but why not treat yourself to a few.
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- There are also stores in Brunswick and Chadstone.
- Coffee is served until late, or opt for a tipple from the Campari bar.
- Their Dubai chocolate cannoli is devourable.
Best Dessert In Melbourne’s Suburbs
The Confectionist
Melbourne CBD, Altona North & Chadstone
The cookies at The Confectionist are probably the best cookies out there, and also one of the best dessert places Melbourne has to offer. There are so many flavours to choose from but you need to try the iconic Nutella S’mores Cookie at least once. It involves brown butter dough, Belgian milk choc chips, nutella, vanilla marshmallows and tiny teddies. They also whip up soft serves, cookie sundaes and hand-piped biscuits.
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- They do delivery, for when you want dessert minus the adventure.
- Ever dreamed of turning your face into a biscuit? Now you can, it’s hilarious.
- Check out their Instagram for weekly cookie lineups.
Siora
286D Tooronga Road, Glen Iris
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Melbourne’s first tiramisu-only dessert bar, Siora, has earned cult status for its nostalgic yet creative flavours. Their core line-up includes the silky Nonna’s Classic, a rich Pistachio, and a zesty Limoncello layered with homemade curd and zabaglione cream. May’s specials? Strawberries & Cream and Bueno.
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- They sell out a lot.
- Winter’s bringing a spiced, nutmeg-laced Mont Blanc that sounds like everything warm and cozy.
- Your furry mates won’t miss out with their Pupimisu—a dog-friendly tiramisu.
Pidapipó
Various Locations
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When it comes to the best dessert Melbourne has to offer, gelato is up there among the most loved options. Especially when it's from Pidapipó. Run by gelato-obsessed Lisa Valmorbida who attended gelato university in Italy, you’ll find the real deal at this joint. It’s fresh, seasonal, and small batch. The flavours are constantly changing and they even have a Nutella tap for the ultimate post-dinner treat. With stores smattered across the city, there's never a reliably delicious scoop too far away.
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- Find Pidapipó in Carlton, Windsor, CBD, Fitzroy, and Malvern.
- There’s new flavour drops every month. See them in store or on their Instagram.
- Keep an eye out for their dessert collabs & specials, like the bread and butter pudding creation with Bread Club. Or their hot cross doughnut at Easter time.
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