The best dessert places in Brisbane serve more than ice cream in a cup. These purveyors of sweet treats are the wunderkind of our dreams, the pinnacle of human technological achievement, and they combine chocolate, gelato, waffles, M&Ms, wafers, and more into one piece of food art. Often, the hardest question to answer is where to get into sugary snacks when those late-night cravings hit because so many places close early, but we have you covered. We put ourselves through the (very) tough process of finding where to find the creme de la creme of sweet creams. Here’s where the buck stops.
Best Desserts in Brisbane at a Glance
Highlights from our list include the following options:
- Best overall: Sonder Dessert
- For a great late-night option: Gelato Messina Fortitude Valley
- For the best cakes: BCC Dessert and Cake
Now that we’ve reviewed our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.
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1. Crumble Cave
The sweetest kid on the block in Newstead, Crumble Cave might be the best thing to come out of the UK since fish and chips. Since coming to Australia, the much-loved eatery has become a fan-favourite for its crumble and custard bowls. You get to mix and match warm or frozen custard over stewed apple, rhubarb or berry and plenty of variations of crumble. In terms of toppings, think Biscoff, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and creme brulee crackle, just to name a few.
Address: 10 Masters St, Newstead QLD 4006
Hours: Mon-Tues 11:30am-8pm, Wed-Thur & Sun 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm
Phone: 0423 020 444
2. Happy Pops
Happy Pops really is happiness on a stick, and they’re now available in South Brisbane. These are not your average ice blocks. They’re hand-crafted sweet treat gelato pops with the option to create your own. The flavours are always changing, but some favourites include strawberry and matcha made with uji matcha, strawberry and coconut cream, and raspberry jelly with vanilla gelato dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles. They also serve up plenty of vegan options.
Address: 30BC, Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Hours: Mon-Thur & Sun 9:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am-11pm
Phone: 0404 314 468
3. Sonder Dessert
You must check out Sonder Dessert if you’re after aesthetic, beautifully prepared desserts. The shop is turning out delicate, perfectly-shaped desserts that are so good-looking we struggle even to eat them! Seriously, these are perfect for impressing a loved one on their birthday or other special occasions, but they’re more than just glitz and glamour; they taste even better than they look. Japanese flavours permeate every part of this excellent dessert bar in Brisbane, and our top choices would be the signature cake, Matcha Nama, alongside the Ao Shiro and Kuri, black sesame chocolate gateau, and Creme brûlée banana tart and Earl grey and apple shortcake (as pictured).
Address: 7c Farne St, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Hours: Tue-Sun 1-9pm
4. Krazy Dessert Restaurant & Bar
The name really does say it all—Krazy Dessert Restaurant & Bar is one of the best dessert places in Brisbane for adventurous and outlandish dessert options that hit those sugar cravings right in the gut. Beyond the bright lights inside the venue, you can expect to indulge in souffle pancakes, crepes, bubble waffles, shaved ice cream, cakes, and our personal favourite—dessert cocktails. This is the perfect place for those who like to balance sweet and savoury but also have tapas options on the side.
Address: 63 Racecourse Rd, Hamilton QLD 4007
Hours: Tues-Thur & Sun 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm
Phone: (07) 3268 2718
5. Miss Claudes Crepes
With two buzzing stores, Miss Claudes Crepes is the one-stop shop for authentic French flavours in the Sunshine State. Serving a wide variety of sweet, savoury and breakfast crepes, pair your crepe with a brownie, milkshake or thickshake. Some standouts include the crepe benedict for brekky and the banoffee with banana, salted caramel, whipped cream topped with a chocolate flake, and more banana and slated caramel plus ice cream.
Address: 33 Manning St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
Phone: (07) 3924 7871
Located in: Newmarket Village
Address: Shop 134/400 Newmarket Rd, Newmarket QLD 4051
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
Phone: (07) 3156 8407
6. Nodo Donuts
The perfect answer to the question, ‘Want another one?’ Nodo Donuts are an ideal accompaniment to a good time. Offering big ol’ boxes to take away or individual snacks, Nodo commits hard to its gluten-free premise. Make sure you get to #eatdonutsforbreakfast. They do new batches daily but only have stock until it is sold out. You might have to beat an old lady with a stick to get them.
Address: Various locations
7. Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts
Once an online-only dessert place in Brisbane, Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts is ready to serve an insane array of ridiculous dessert combos. Think of a huge sandwich cookie with Nutella or waffles with everything on top, and you’ve got it. As dessert places go, this may most likely put you in a food coma. It was a real stand-out for us.
Address: 48 Orchard St, Hawthorne QLD 4171
Hours: Mon 5-8pm, Tue 5-9pm, Wed-Sun 11am-9pm
Phone: (07) 3899 5873
8. Le Bon Choix
With ten locations across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Le Bon Choix knows what they’re doing when feeding the hordes of sweet-tooth folk. While the pastries, doughnuts and savoury goodies are delicious, we can’t surpass their classic cake selection. Think petite passionfruit cheesecakes, fluffy lemon meringue and decadent chocolate tarts.
Address: 379 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 40001
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-6pm, Sun 6:30am-5pm
Phone: (07) 3229 9260
Address: 104 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-6pm, Sun 6:30am-5pm
Phone: (07) 3210 6010
Located in: Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Address: 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 7:30am-5:30pm, Thur 7:30am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
Phone: (07) 3159 4665
9. Milki Desserts
One of the best dessert places in Brisbane serves Asian-inspired treats. Milki Desserts is unlike many other sweet eateries in Brisbane, which is why we love it. We have tried things here we’ve never even heard of before, like the bingsu, a shaved milk ice dessert with sweet toppings, and the Boba Parfait, served with soft serve, green tea jelly, cornflakes, tapioca pearls, chiffon cake, and brown sugar agar jelly. Once you give it a try, there is no going back.
Located in: Sunny Park Shopping Centre
Address: Shop 23, 342 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
Hours: Wed 5-9:30pm, Mon & Thur 3-9:30pm, Fri 3-10pm, Sat 1:30-10pm, Sun 1:30-9:30pm
10. 13 Bees Contemporary Bakery
This hole-in-the-wall bakery nestled in Fortitude Valley offers all your favourite things—baked goods (naturally), specialty coffee, and gelato. They pride themselves on being innovative and playful and are known for their decadent cookie pies (which are a must-try). Their offerings are always rotating, but some classics include orange poppyseed, pistachio cheesecake, and Belgian brownie Biscoff cookie pie.
Address: 694 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Hours: Wed-Thur 4-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 2-11pm
Phone: 0434 221 174
11. Dello Mano Cake and Brownie Boutique
Dello Mano is an extravagant bakehouse in the heart of Brisbane CBD. They started from humble beginnings, but now, Dello Mano produces phenomenal cake constructions: beautiful heart-shaped brownies, gorgeous dripping cakes, and a ‘divine’ Belgian chocolate mouse cake that’s perfect for “cake day” at home or in the office with your team.
Located in: Wintergarden
Address: Shop K7, 171/209 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 9:30am-1pm
Phone: 1300 033 467
12. BCC Dessert and Cake
French pastry royalty La Casamia brings a pastry master to their kitchen. They create some of the most opulent, beautiful, sweet creations we’ve seen. Expect big flavour, creamy goodness, and stunning attention to detail. There are multi-layer puff pastries galore. Using old-school recipes with modern methods ensures everything comes out on top.
Address: Shop 3/957 Beenleigh Rd, Runcorn QLD 4113
Hours: Tue-Thur 1-8pm, Fri-Sat 1-10pm, Sun 1-9pm
Phone: 0451 179 191
Alternatives to These Desserts in Brisbane
- Lune Croissanterie, South Brisbane: If you haven’t heard of Lune, you’ve likely lived under a rock. Originally from Melbourne, Lune’s first Queensland store has drawn large crowds since its opening. And for good reason. The main event here is their signature plain croissants, which are so flaky it’s almost too good to be true. You can also enjoy almond croissants, pain au chocolat and ham and gruyere croissants.
- Brooki Bakehouse, Fortitude Valley: A chic bakery located on the ground floor of Fortitude Valley’s historic Stewart and Hemmant building, Brooki Bakehouse is all about gooey, chunky cookies, fluffy macarons, fudgy brownies and cupcakes with buttercream frosting that looks so cute you almost can’t eat them!
- Mountain River Patisserie, Runcorn: This farm-to-table Japanese-style tea house is far from anything else we’ve found in Queensland. The menu takes a highly considered approach to baking, producing delicate and bold creations that really are a flavour experience. Think matcha and strawberry butter cake and matcha lava tarts, just to name a few.
- Jacorey Dessert & Specialty Coffee, Fortitude Valley: Small but mighty, Jacorey Dessert is a tiny patisserie that focuses on Asian-inspired desserts. It is known for its croissants, real egg tarts, mini cheesecakes, and matcha and black sesame brownies. The cafe also offers all-day breakfast and sandos if you’re looking for something to balance out all the sweetness.
- Veganyumm, Everton Park: Vegans, this one’s for you. Brisbane’s first and only all-vegan bakehouse, Veganyumm shows us that you don’t need cream and butter and all the rest to make decadent desserts. Try their tiramisu and loaded doughnuts; we guarantee you will be amazed.
General FAQs
Any place that gets you the sweetness you need. Brisbane offers a wide variety of sweet treats, you're best of finding the best spot near you.
Brisbane definitely does! Messina's a well known chain of Gelato spots where you can grab Gelato day or night.
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