Where to Find Melbourne’s Most Indulgent Treats Right Now
Melbourne’s dessert scene is thriving, with new flavours, creative concepts, and loyal cult favourites all across the city. Whether you’re after a late-night treat, a handcrafted gelato, or the perfect cheesecake slice, there’s something sweet waiting around every corner. From the inner city to the suburbs, we’ve rounded up the top 5 dessert spots that are serving up the best sugar hits right now.
These venues are not only open and active, but also consistently delivering on quality, creativity and pure indulgence.
1. Desserts By Night
Address: Edgewater Boulevard, Maribyrnong VIC (also Springvale location)
A late‑night dessert destination that started in 2010, Desserts By Night continues to thrive, offering sticky date pudding, gooey brownies, crème caramel, waffles and more well past midnight. Ideal for post‑dinner cravings, their menu rotates seasonally and is available for dine‑in and delivery
2. Sebby’s Scrolls (Caulfield South)
Address: 367 North Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162
Born during lockdown, this bakery window serves up ultra‑soft cinnamon scrolls, sweet cheese scrolls, vegan options and quirky monthly specials. Operating Wednesday–Sunday, they often sell out early, so arrive before 1 pm for the best selection.
3. LeTAO (CBD)
Address: 238 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
The first Australian outpost of Japan’s cult dessert brand delivers its signature Double Fromage Hokkaido cheesecake and milk‑swirled soft‑serve. Open daily from 12 pm to 10 pm, LeTAO remains a must‑visit for cheesecake lovers
4. Gelato Messina (Fitzroy & Richmond)
Addresses:
• 237 Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
• 164 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Established in Melbourne since 2013, Gelato Messina offers over 40 handcrafted flavours, weekly specials like “cone‑ception” waffles and iconic seasonal creations. Both Fitzroy and Richmond stores remain popular, often drawing queues for their innovative gelato
5. Pidapipó Laboratorio (Fitzroy)
Address: 429–431 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Pidapipó’s state‑of‑the‑art gelato lab is Melbourne’s flagship, featuring an open kitchen, chocolate‑making area and ever‑changing gelato and dessert treats. Open daily (hours vary), their Nutella‑swirl and seasonal flavours continue drawing dessert lovers
Why These Spots Stand Out
- Desserts By Night accommodates late‑night cravings until the early hours.
- Sebby’s Scrolls elevates the humble cinnamon bun with creative range and local charm.
- LeTAO brings authentic Japanese cheesecake into Melbourne’s CBD.
- Gelato Messina remains at the forefront of Australia’s gelato scene with inventive, flavour-packed options.
- Pidapipó delivers craft gelato and theatrical dessert experiences in a laboratory‑style setting.