Lickits Newtown
A much-loved dessert spot on King Street in Newtown, Sydney, rated 4.7 across more than 270 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Lickits sits on King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's most vibrant, eclectic inner-west suburbs. A much-loved dessert spot, it's earned a strong reputation — specialising in sweet treats and indulgent desserts, the kind of fun, characterful spot that's right at home on Newtown's lively, creative strip and a genuine favourite for something sweet.
The appeal is that combination of delicious desserts and sweet treats and a fun, welcoming setting in a great King Street location, perfect for a sweet treat, a dessert or an indulgence while exploring Newtown. A spot dedicated to doing desserts and sweet treats well really stands out, and Lickits has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 270 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The dessert menu, offerings, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular dessert spot gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a delicious dessert or a sweet treat, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Lickits on King Street in Newtown.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 14:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 14:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 14:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 14:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 85
- Popularity
- 74
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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