Hey, Sweet Thing! Here Are Brisbane’s Best Dessert Spots
Sugar, sugar
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that dessert goes into a different stomach. And when a craving for a sweet treat takes over, Brisbane’s best dessert spots have the fix!
From freshly churned gelato to melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, sweet dreams are made of the decadent dishes doing the rounds at Brisbane’s most delightful restaurants and cafes. In fact, one bite is all you need to hit the sweet spot!
Below, you won’t need to wait for the waiter to ask if you want to see the dessert menu (side note: there’s only one correct answer) because the last course is their specialty! Scroll on and discover Brisbane’s best dessert spots for the best kind of sugar rush.
Dessert for dinner
Get a headstart at the Brisbane dessert restaurants serving up sweetness as the main event.
Crumble Cave | Newstead
Don’t expect your nanna’s apple crumble here! With choose-your-own toppings and warm or frozen options to suit your vibe, Crumble Cave combines hot stewed apple or rhubarb and berry with drool-worthy flavours guaranteed to have you licking your lips. And trust us, your order isn’t finished without a touch of creme brulee!
Eat Street Northshore | Hamilton
For the indecisive dessert connoisseur comes Eat Street: a former container wharf that now houses stall after stall of street eats to satisfy all your cravings. Feel like churros? Tick. Dutch pancakes? Tick. Donut fries? Yep, they’ve got that too! Open every Friday and Saturday from 4pm, you certainly won’t be going home hungry.
Krazy Dessert Restaurant & Bar | Hamilton
You can’t miss this purple neon oasis on Racecourse Road, dishing up trendy desserts and drinks for all your sugar cravings! From soufflé pancakes to bubble waffles and tiramisu lattes, you’ll need multiple visits to work your way through this jam-packed menu. They even have cocktails for the sweetest kind of party.
Lune Croissanterie | Brisbane City & South Brisbane
What do you get when you turn pastry-making into a science? Out-of-this-world croissants that need to be tasted to be believed. With a cult-following that sees this icon often selling out before midday, the croissants and cruffins at Lune are meticulously crafted to knock your socks off.
Miss Claudes Crepes | Newmarket & South Brisbane
Brisbane’s very own French creperie and bar is where you’ll find authentic crepes served with all the lashings. Whether you opt for their signature suzette or the crowd-favourite Nutella combo, Miss Claudes knows how to treat you right. Their decadent house-made brownies are also worth a visit of their own, and the vegans in the house will appreciate their extensive options.
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When you need a little treat
These Brisbane bakeries have the pick-me-up to get you back on your merry way.
13 Bees | Fortitude Valley
Fact: you don’t need to wait for your birthday to grab yourself a cake. Instead, head on over to this contemporary bakery STAT for boundary-pushing and unique combinations in the form of fluffy cheesecakes and decadent cookie pies. Fittingly found in the Valley’s Bakery Lane, 13 Bees might be a hole-in-the-wall spot but it goes big on flavour.
Brooki Bakehouse | Fortitude Valley
We’re pretty lucky here in BNE, because we’re home to the internet’s favourite cookies. Baked fresh daily, the chunky cookies at Brooki will have you licking up every crumb to ensure you don’t miss a moment in sweet heaven. Brooki bestsellers include their dark choc walnut, Nutella milk choc chip, red velvet, and biscoff. In other words, you can’t order wrong here.
Nodo | Multiple Locations
Who would’ve guessed that gluten-free donuts would have Brisbane (and beyond) by a chokehold? Nodo has cemented itself as an oh-so-sweet institution, renowned for their baked goods that combine artisan methods with naturally gluten free ingredients. Their baked-not-fried donuts hit the spot like a hole in one!
Dello Mano | Brisbane City
You can’t call yourself a sweet tooth until you’ve tried the handcrafted luxury brownies at Dello Mano. Here, the making of chocolate is a true art form – resulting in indulgent creations that will have your mouth-watering long after the plate is empty. Their gourmet gifts are also the perfect way to treat a special someone in your life.
Jocelyn’s Provisions | Multiple Locations
A sweet staple since 1996, the baked goods at Jocelyn’s have garnered crowds for literal decades. Using the highest quality ingredients and time-honoured methods, a quick perusal of these shelves will send you on a decadent journey through scrumptious cakes, pastries, brownies, and more. Author’s note: their chocolate sour cream cake truly is the best thing since sliced bread!
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We all scream for ice cream
Cone or cup? Take your pick at Brisbane’s best ice cream and gelato stores.
Anita | West End
If a dessert masterpiece is what you’re after, then Anita needs to be on your radar. Honed by rich heritage and culinary excellence, heavenly gelato is on the cards in their West End store, from a rotating list of over 150 world-famous flavours. They even offer sweet scoops without added sugar for a guilt-free (and well-deserved!) chance to treat yourself.
Gelato Messina | Fortitude Valley & South Brisbane
With a cult following around the world, it’s not unusual to see the Messina line wrap around the block – and with one taste of their delicious flavours you’ll understand why! The 40 flavour cabinet at Messina is home to some of the best gelato in town, with rotating weekly specials for those who like to expand their palette. The hardest part? Choosing your order!
Happy Pops | South Brisbane
Pop in for a taste of the good stuff from this Noosa icon – without the need to drive up the coast. The picture-perfect and hand-crafted artisanal gelato and sorbet here is served on a stick for the most convenient indulgence. Add in your own toppings for lick after lick of yumminess tailored to your heart’s desire!
La Macelleria | Multiple Locations
Take your dessert Italian-style with flavours made exactly how it’s done in Bologna – aka the home of gelato. La Macelleria specialises in classic ‘creme’ and fresh ‘sorbetti’ scoops made from the finest ingredients and seasonal fruits, as well as top-tier espresso to get your caffeine fix.
Rosé Gelateria | Hamilton
Name a better duo than artisan gelato and specialty coffee, we’ll wait. Portside Wharf’s resident sweet spot is known for its rich and velvety gelato made in-house using traditional methods. From their signature rose to their fan-favourite pistachio praline, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to flavour with gluten-free and vegan varieties also on offer
Miss Sophia’s Gelateria | Stafford
Churned on-site daily using Maleny milk and cream, Bundaberg sugar, and Australian fruit, Miss Sophia’s is the epitome of why local is best. Scooping up delicious flavours (including vegan and gluten-free options) as well as shakes and sundaes, the rotating roster means you’re always in for something new. Top tip: order a cone for now and a to-go box to take home – you’ll be thanking us later!
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