Best Dessert Spots in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best dessert spots in Sydney? We've rounded up 106 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
106 spots
Gelatissimo Darling Harbour
$$Popular ice cream parlour in Darling Harbour serving freshly churned classic and inventive flavours.
Gelato Messina Rosebery
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Cow & The Moon
$$Busy cafe whipping up gelato in dozens of creative flavours, plus coffee & specialty cakes.
Mapo Newtown
Dessert Spots in Newtown, Sydney.
Gelato Messina Circular Quay
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
French Riviera Icecreamery
$Sundaes, milkshakes and dessert boxes served in a colourful ice cream shop, or to take away.
Yo-Chi
$$Dessert Spots in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Yo-Chi
$$Dessert Spots in Coogee, Sydney.
LeTAO Sydney
Bakeries in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
C9 Chocolate and Gelato Newtown
Gelato, waffles & hot chocolate served in a laid-back setting with aqua tiles & outdoor seats.
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
KOI Dessert Bar
$$Dessert Spots in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Rivareno Gelato Barangaroo
$$Cafes in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Anita Gelato Manly
$$Dessert Spots in Manly, Sydney.
Mapo Bondi
Dessert Spots in Bondi, Sydney.
Andersen’s of Denmark Ice Cream
Dessert Spots in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Anita Gelato Bondi Beach
$$Dessert Spots in Bondi, Sydney.
Dessert Spots in Sydney — FAQs
What are the best dessert spots in Sydney?+
Our top-rated dessert spots in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney dessert spots ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter dessert spots by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many dessert spots are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 106 dessert spots across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.