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.
3Dessert 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$$$$69Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Dessert Spots Brighton4. Treatz Dessert Brighton
Another Brighton option for dessert lovers wanting variety in a growing foodie area.
View venue4.8(1,227)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Dessert Spots Adelaide CBD5. C9 Chocolate & Gelato Rundle Place
If gelato and chocolate are your weakness, this CBD spot combines both specialities in one place.
View venue4.9(756)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Dessert Spots Norwood9. 48 Flavours Trinity Gardens
To sample a wide gelato selection in the inner-eastern suburb of Norwood.
View venue4.7(555)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Dessert Spots Glenelg12. Gelatissimo Glenelg
Gelato in Glenelg for those seeking variety in Adelaide's most popular beach suburb.
View venue4.6(762)· Google$$$$64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO-BAR | 72/100 | 5.0(1,898) | — | Glenelg | — |
| YO-BAR | 71/100 | 4.9(2,042) | — | Adelaide CBD | — |
| Heavenly Desserts Brighton | 69/100 | 4.8(1,624) | $$ | 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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