The Best Desserts in Sydney
It’s a big call, but somebody’s gotta make it. These are the best desserts in Sydney.
The best desserts in Sydney span everything from a watermelon cake that broke the internet to a baked ricotta from Haberfield that locals have been eating for decades. Whether you’re a gelato purist, a pancake devotee or someone who considers a Portuguese tart a food group, this is your guide. How many have you tried?
This iconic bakery needs no introduction, home to delicious pies, bread, tarts and pastries. But our pick of the bunch is the flourless chocolate cake, rich, dense and utterly delicious. Their small cake (5 slices) is $30. You can even try make it at home.
Café Levant in Greenacre serves Sydney's first-ever Dubai Chocolate Pancakes, and it's seriously scroll-stopping. You've likely spotted Dubai chocolate all over TikTok, that viral rich, velvety filling now found everywhere. Café Levant takes it next level with a dreamy dessert stack worth every bit of hype.
Crowned the "World's Most Instagrammed Cake," Black Star Pastry's tiered strawberry and watermelon creation is a true Sydney icon. Layers of fresh watermelon, rose-scented cream and fragrant petals make it a dream to eat. Since 2008, over a million slices have been served every year.
Sweet Belem is a family-run pastry shop in Petersham, specialising in both traditional and modern Portuguese tarts. You'll find this boutique bakery in the heart of Petersham, and now Barangaroo, stocked full of delicious tarts and pastries crafted using free-range eggs.
Pasticceria Papa’s Baked Ricotta Cake is one of Sydney’s iconic Italian desserts. It features a delicate, shortcrust pastry casing that holds a light, spongy, and creamy ricotta center. The top is finished with a criss-cross dusting of icing sugar and cinnamon. You can also get Nutella and Pistachio flavours as well.
No matter the occasion, Flour and Stone's delectable lamingtons will do the trick. This Woolloomooloo bakery makes some of Sydney's best-baked goods, including this delicious treat made with a vanilla sponge soaked in pannacotta, berry compote centre, dark chocolate and flaked coconut.
Gelato Messina has been serving up some of Australia's best gelato since 2002. Whilst Pistachio has been crowned their most-ordered flavour their Dulce De Leche is pure gold, made with their own house-made caramel.
Since landing in Australia in 2020, Gram's souffle pancakes remain one of Sydney's best desserts. The signature batter is whipped, steamed under metal domes and cooked until perfectly golden. Go for the Premium Pancake, or try our pick, the Tiramisu, served with mascarpone cream.
Visit Anita Gelato in Bondi or Chippendale and take a step into gelato heaven. They offer a huge selection of gelato flavours, toppings, and a luxe frozen yoghurt bar. For us, the Cookieman is the winner, with a heavenly mix of meringue, hazelnuts and biscuits.
