There are so many lovely cafes and eateries with sweet treats in the city. From gelato to pancakes, macarons to churros, this page is Mamma’s go-to sweet treat stops in Melbourne.

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degraves st, melbourne

Degraves St is an iconic Melbourne destination full of eateries and little stores. It’s what Melbourne is best known for - a narrow bluestone laneway with cute cafes and a bustling social al fresco dining area.

kudo gluten free bakery, little collins st

Coeliacs, low gluten goers and foodies - please stand to attention! An artisan gluten free bakery in the city is calling! Not a fan of gluten free? Well, it doesn’t matter when it comes to Kudo because the non-coeliacs don’t even notice it’s all gluten free! The taste, texture and quality of the bread and pastries here are incredible.

c9 chocolate & gelato, swanston st

Pandan and coconut, matcha, taro, hazelnut, chocolate, mango, raspberry, creme brulee - what will you choose?! Cones, cups, shakes, loaded brownies, waffles, sundaes - what will you choose?! Here at C9 Chocolate and Gelato, you’re spoilt for choice.

little cupcakes, goldsborough lane melbourne

If you’ve got a hankering for a little sweet treat while in the city, be sure to stop in at Little Cupcakes - they serve a wide range of the cutest tiny cupcakes (and big ones).

kori ice cream, bourke st

Japanese-flavoured ice cream hand crafted in Melbourne. If you’re not excited by this, who even are you?! Besides the wonderful and interesting flavours including Fuji apple, lychee and Pocari Sweat, yuzu, tofu vanilla, miso, sweet corn and Hokkaido cheesecake (to name but a few!), there are also flavoured cones to choose from!

the butter room, katherine place

Smooth like butter, this French-inspired Korean pastry palace is the foodstuff of dreams! People flock here to experience all manner of sensational savoury and decadent dessert treats as well as a blend of both savoury and sweet.

la belle miette, top end collins street

Well this must be the prettiest spot in the city! La Belle Miette (translation The Beautiful Crumb) is nestled up the top end of Collins Street and is a must visit. It’s a tiny shop with the most delicious macaroons for you to enjoy!

spanish donut van @ queen victoria market

Want to eat authentic Spanish churros? Of course you do! When you’re in Melbourne city, there is no better place to go than the Spanish Donut Van at the Queen Vic Markets.

shortstop coffee and doughnuts, sutherland st

Enjoy fat doughnuts with fillings including apple pie crumble, rhubarb brûlée, coffee creme caramel, glazed crullers (the Australian honey and sea salt is amazing), as well as doughnut cakes with various toppings - earl grey and rose, triple matcha, maple walnut and brown butter and classic vanilla bean glaze. What a treat!