Best Dessert Spots in Adelaide
Adelaide has plenty of options for satisfying a sweet tooth, from gelato to chocolate to frozen yoghurt. Here are the standout dessert venues worth seeking out across the city and its suburbs.
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Dessert Spots Brighton3. Heavenly Desserts Brighton
To explore a dedicated dessert venue in the Brighton precinct, ideal if you're in that pocket of Adelaide.
View venue4.8(1,624)· Google$$$$69Spot ScoreWorth a Look4
Dessert Spots Brighton4. Treatz Dessert Brighton
Another Brighton option for dessert lovers wanting variety in a growing foodie area.
View venue4.8(1,227)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look5
Dessert Spots Adelaide CBD5. C9 Chocolate & Gelato Rundle Place
If gelato and chocolate are your weakness, this CBD spot combines both specialities in one place.
View venue4.9(756)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look9
Dessert Spots Norwood9. 48 Flavours Trinity Gardens
To sample a wide gelato selection in the inner-eastern suburb of Norwood.
View venue4.7(555)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look12
Dessert Spots Glenelg12. Gelatissimo Glenelg
Gelato in Glenelg for those seeking variety in Adelaide's most popular beach suburb.
View venue4.6(762)· Google$$$$64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO-BAR | 72/100 | 5.0(1,898) | — | Glenelg | — |
| YO-BAR | 71/100 | 4.9(2,042) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Heavenly Desserts Brighton | 69/100 | 4.8(1,624) | $$ | Brighton | — |
| Treatz Dessert Brighton | 68/100 | 4.8(1,227) | $$ | Brighton | — |
| C9 Chocolate & Gelato Rundle Place | 68/100 | 4.9(756) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Bottega Gelateria | 67/100 | 4.8(738) | — | Henley Beach | — |
| Bottega Gelateria | 66/100 | 4.8(475) | — | Glenelg | — |
| Yo-Chi | 65/100 | 4.7(706) | $$ | Adelaide CBD | — |
| 48 Flavours Trinity Gardens | 65/100 | 4.7(555) | $$ | Norwood | — |
| Royal Copenhagen | 65/100 | 4.6(939) | $$ | Semaphore | — |
| Yo-Chi | 64/100 | 4.6(596) | $$ | Glenelg | — |
| Gelatissimo Glenelg | 64/100 | 4.6(762) | $$ | Glenelg | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which dessert spot is best for a beach visit?+
YO-BAR in Glenelg, Bottega Gelateria in Henley Beach, and Royal Copenhagen in Semaphore all sit near water and work well as part of a beach outing.
Where should I go if I'm in the Adelaide CBD?+
You have three choices: YO-BAR, C9 Chocolate & Gelato at Rundle Place, or Yo-Chi, all within easy reach of the city centre.
Are there dessert spots specialising in gelato?+
Yes. C9 Chocolate & Gelato, Bottega Gelateria (Henley Beach and Glenelg), 48 Flavours in Norwood, and Gelatissimo in Glenelg all focus on gelato.
What about frozen yoghurt options?+
YO-BAR has two locations (Glenelg and CBD), and Yo-Chi has two locations (CBD and Glenelg) if you prefer frozen yoghurt to other dessert styles.
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