Who doesn’t love dessert? Whether as a delightful ending to a glorious meal or a mid-afternoon guilty secret, Melbourne has a selection of wonderful desserts to discover.
If you’re not a fan of cream-filled, luxurious, chocolate oozing greatness, then you need read no further.
However, if you have a particularly sweet tooth and want to sample the finest desserts that Melbourne has to offer, proceed on.
Note well: these treats may not be healthy, but when it comes to taste sensations that satisfy sweet cravings, you’re onto a winner.
Homm Dessert La Trobe Street: Shokupan/French Toast
Location: Argus Building, 294 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Meaning a pleasant fragrance in Thai, Homm doesn’t let you down. This dinky little dessert bar smells sublime as you wander through the door.
Everything that emerges from the kitchen looks fabulous, but arguably the team are best known for their Shokupan constructions. Here, light as a feather Japanese Milk Bread is transformed into all kinds of takes on French Toast. The options include a perfumed Mango Shokupan ($22.8) and a more-ish Coconut Pandan Shokupan ($26.8)
But that’s not all. The chefs aren’t afraid to play with textures and one of their resulting triumphs in their array of Shokupan Katsu. This is Shokupan with various Fillings, fried to a golden crispiness. It’s a real naughty treat. Our favourite is the Pandan Kaya Shokupan Katsu ($21.8). Rich, housemade Pandan Kaya, Coconut Gelato and crunchy Asian French Toast. Yum!
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Piccolina Gelateria: Gelato
Location: 43 Hardware Ln, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 7023 1208
Also at Degraves St, CDB, Collingwood, Richmond, Hawthorn, St. Kilda and now Chadstone Shopping Centre
Let’s open our run through the best places for desserts in Melbourne with an all-time favourite – gelato.
If your weakness is authentic Italian gelato, then visiting the Piccolina Galateria is a must.
They boast a wide range of flavours that change regularly offering decadent options like Bread, Butter & Jam, Salted Caramel and all-time classics like Strawberry and/or Passionfruit. If you are a fan of juicy flavours on a summer afternoon, this is the place for you.
It is also the perfect source of warmth during the winter months, as the flavours themselves are enough to lift your spirits and tantalise your tastebuds.
For the finest Ice Cream & Gelato in Melbourne, see here
Kumo Desserts Melbourne: Souffle Pancakes
Location: Melbourne Central, 198 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Honestly. All you really need to know about this place is that Kumo translates as ‘Cloud’ in Japanese and that they specialise in Pancakes.
So it’s no surprise that those Pancakes are amongst the lightest, ethereal batter creations that you’ll ever have the pleasure to eat.
Kumo Desserts are masters of the Asia-style Souffle Pancake, and they come with an enticing range of toppings. We are massively into the Berry Brulee Bomb. One of those incredible Pancakes slathered in Caramlised Custard and accompanied by a pot of lush Berry Compote.
However, if you want to keep up with the current foodie trend – and that means all things Pistachio – the team a Kumo has you covered. They do a pillowy Pancake with Pistachio Papi Spread and a drizzle of Raspberry Coulis. And it tastes as good as it sounds.
If you like a little bit of Japan, mixed with Korea and tempered by Vietnam on your plate, see our piece on the Best Asian Fusion Restaurants in Melbourne.
Grill Americano: Tiramisu
Location: 112 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 8616 8010
Chris Lucas is a restauranteur who seems to have an uncanny knack of spotting a coming trend. These days, it seems that virtually every Italian restaurant worth its pasta finishes a meal with Tiramisu, served tableside. However, we’re pretty certain that it’s a fad that began at Lucas’ Grill Americano.
At this elevated temple to Italian American food and style, the Tiramisu is a standout. Arriving at your table in a small paddling pool of a bowl, the suck from the luscious layers of Mascarpone, softened Sponge Fingers and more is a wonderful sound. Rich and decadent, it’s the perfect end to a meal here.
It’s no wonder that so many other Italian eateries have nicked the idea. Though few manage to do it with as much class as Grill Americano.
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Son In Law: Magic Chocolate Balls
Location: ‘ELLA’, Modern Food Court, G Floor Melbourne Central (via La Trobe St Entrance), Melbourne, VIC 3000
These Magic Chocolate Balls with crepe cakes and intricately drizzled chocolate come in character shapes including Pikachi, Minions, Winnie the Pooh and Totoro.
Each cake is individually gifted with strawberries, vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos and served with a selection of three flavours (Nutella, Coconut Pandan and Thai Milk Tea).
These treats are perfect for your children and will bring them (and you) an abundance of flavoursome joy (whilst keeping the children quiet!) In short, Son In Law deserves every award that there is for this excellence.
San Telmo: Panqueques
Location: 14 Meyers Pl, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9650 5525
It’s safe to say that these Argentinian pancakes are beyond phenomenal. Crafted from dulce de leche, these crèpes will fill your heart full of joyous warmth.
There is also a ginger-spiced option that will tantalise your tastebuds as well as a variety of other flavours.
These crèpes are perfect for those who are looking for an authentic Argentinian experience in the heart of Australia and are demonstrative of the way that Melbourne is a city of cultural inclusivity and excellent delicacy.
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Lune Croissanterie: Croissants
Location: Shop 16/161 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Also in Fitzroy and Armadale Melbourne & South Brisbane, QLD.
Lune Croissanterie is a local favourite for a reason with customers queuing for hours just to sample it’s finest delicacies. The incredible flaky croissants, danishes, pastries and the infamous cruffin contain all the flavours that you could possibly desire.
These range from salted caramel, chocolate mousse, lime and much more. The fact that people will queue for hours just to get a pastry from this Croissanterie should speak for itself and if in doubt, you should always trust the opinions of local residents.
Grab a hot drink before you line up to become a certified Melburnian.
Click here for our definitive look at the Best Croissants in Melbourne.
T Cavallaro And Sons: Cannoli
Location: 98 Hopkins St, Footscray, VIC 3100 Ph: (03) 9687 4638
The crunch excellence of this cannoli will be sure to lift your spirits and undoubtedly, you will want more.
This company has a legendary history (catering for the Melbourne Olympics back in 1956!) and so they really should know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to crafting fantastic cakes, desserts and sweet treats. You will not find a crunchier cannoli than this! Make sure this is one your list of the top places for desserts in Melbourne.
Entrecôte: Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)
Location: 142-144 Greville St, Prahran, VIC 3181 Ph: (03) 9804 5466
If you’re feeling like a classic dessert, you’ll definitely need to head for Entrecôte and sample their finest Lemon Tart. This tart is crafted with the most exquisite crust and the sweet lemon filling will give you a feeling of wholesome satisfaction.
If you want to go overboard, you should also try the profiteroles at Entrecôte. Whilst a lemon tart may seem like a dull option to some, this tart is uniquely crafted by pastry chefs with outstanding reputations. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
For our recommendations on the Best French (and Mediterranean) Restaurants in Melbourne, see here
Tarts Anon: Signature Pear
Location: 29A Gwynne St, Cremorne, VIC 3121 & 44 Sackville St, Collingwood, VIC 3066
At Tarts Anon, it’s all about perfectly round crisp pastry shells filled to the brim with the most fabulous flavour combinations. And when the person manning the ovens is Gareth Whitton – ex of Dinner by Heston and more – you know the results will be divine.
And whilst the Chocolate and Caramel is hard to ignore – and we love the Passionfruit & Strawberry Pavlova – the Signature Pear is a blinder.
So you’ve ordered your glorious dessert, but what are you going to serve it on? For some of the best new crockery designs, see here.
Almond-rich, fragrant frangipani holds slivers of sweet pear in a biscuit-snap textbook pastry case. Bliss on its own, or heavenly with a dollop or cream or – even better – vanilla custard – people flock to this funky little bakery for good reason.
They claim on their website ‘We do one thing well’ Thank goodness they do! Add it to your list of the top places for desserts in Melbourne
Whilst you’re in Cremorne, why not pop over to Lilac Wine Bar in the neighbouring street for a drink and more?
Black Star Pastry: Strawberry Watermelon Cake
Location: 2C Acland St, St. Kilda, VIC 3182 Ph: (02) 9557 8656 & Chadstone – Kiosk 0105, Lower Level, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone Shopping Centre, VIC 3148 Ph: (02) 9557 8656
Editor’s Update: Sadly, Black Start Pastry has closed all of its outlets in Melbourne. However, it continues to thrive in NSW, so please see the website for Sydney locations if you are up that way.
Yes, Black Star Pastry is a rather fabulous cake shop, rather that a restaurant. And yes. The original Black Star Pastry opened in Newtown, Sydney – not Melbourne. However…
Their Strawberry Watermelon Cake is, quite simply, legendary.
Social Media made this stunning almond dacquoise, watermelon and rose-fragranced cream layered wonder the photo every foodie has to have. And when The New York Times jumped in and called it “Australia’s most Instagrammed Dessert”, that was that.
But don’t worry. This isn’t a case of all style, no substance. Quite the opposite, in fact. Black Star Pastry’s Strawberry Watermelon Cake deserves all the fuss. It’s light, soft, creamy, crunchy, refreshing and sweet -all at once. It’s a triumph of creator Christopher The’s imagination and baking skills.
Thank goodness they now have outlets in Melbourne!
Head over to Black Star Pastry and try a few of their amazing baking goods. It’s definitely one of the best places for desserts in Melbourne.
To read our in-depth review of Black Star Pastry, click here.
LuxBite: Meringue Monster
Location: 38 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, VIC 3141 Ph: (03) 9867 5888
LuxBite is a place highly regarded for desserts in Melbourne. The display cabinets boast a wide range of cakes and treats, with macarons in every flavour. They also have jelly macarons to make your children especially happy.
However, the best dessert on offer at LuxBite is undoubtedly the Meringue Monster. It is carefully crafted with pistachio, green tea sponge, strawberry mousse and watermelon yoghurt and then covered in luxurious meringue and raspberry. Decadent and delicious.
Mamma’s Boy: Fall-Proof Tiramisu
Location: 6/10 Tripovich St, Brunswick, VIC 3056 Ph: (03) 9048 4967
Some may say that it’s very difficult to mess up a Tiramisu, but they would be wrong. It’s actually incredibly difficult to get it to taste as wonderfully deluxe as Mamma’s Boy have.
This dish interweaves layers of sponge with creamy greatness, served in a packed-jar, this is a dessert that will leave you feeling sufficed for days on end.
It put Mamma’s Boy amongst the best places for desserts in Melbourne.
This fabulous Cake Decorating Supplies Kit has everything – and we mean everything – you need to get started baking your own masterpieces.
LeTAO Australia: Fromage Double Cheesecake
Location: 238 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: 0404 761 888
LeTAO produce Cheesecakes. But not just any old Cheesecakes. These are rich, creamy Japanese Hokkaido Cheesecakes, made from some of the creamiest milk in the world.
Whilst they sell a number of cloud-like cheesecakes, their Signature bake is the LeTAO Fromage Double Cheesecake. Combining the lusciousness of Hokkaido Cream with the finest Australian Cream Cheese and balanced with Italian Mascarpone, it is sublime.
That said, the shop also likes to keep its followers happy with limited edition cakes. At present, this includes the fragrant, two-toned, Melon Double. This is LeTAO’s Hokkaido Red Melon Cheesecake. It tastes like summer blended in cream and we bet you won’t stop at only one piece!
Vanilla Lounge: Build Your Own Dessert
Location: Eaton Mall, 17-21 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, VIC 3166 Ph: (03) 9568 3358
The Vanilla Lounge in the centre of buzzing, Greek-centric Oakleigh is quite an establishment.
Firstly, for some time the large, 2 floor restaurant, cafe and bakery has been a reliable go-to for anyone hungry for a plate of rich, delicious Moussaka, a perfectly balanced Pastry creation or a stunning Celebration Cake.
But now the team have really out done themselves.
This August, the Vanilla Oakleigh family opened a dedicated Dessert Bar – literally over the road from their busy original premises. And if you love all things sweet, you are going to want to visit.
The Vanilla Do It Your Way Dessert Bar makes Willy Wonka’s famed Chocolate Factory look sparse. Grab a tray and start choosing whatever your stomach craves from a vast selection including cakes, cookies, lollies, fresh fruit, ice cream, sauces, sprinkles and so much more. Honestly, if you come in every day for a month and have a different combo of treats, you’ll still barely have scratched the surface of what is available. The only limit is your imagination.
See you in the queue!
Read all about our favourite Wine Bars in Melbourne, right here.
Conclusion
The desserts listed above are just some of the incredible sweet treats that are on offer across Melbourne. This city is blessed.
These sweet treats embrace and highlight a wide range of cultures, cuisines and food techniques. The best desserts don’t go quietly into the night, but instead reach out, grab you by the taste buds and demand your attention.
Whether you are looking for a refreshing fruit tart, or death by chocolate or simply want some quiet time alone with a plate of donuts, you will find your prize in Melbourne.
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