Best Dessert Spots in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best dessert spots in Adelaide? We've rounded up 65 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.
Save room. From gelato and soft serve to cakes, pastries and late-night sweets, these are Adelaide's spots for a sugar hit or a proper dessert after dinner.
65 spots
Gelato Messina Kent Town
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Seoul Sweetie
Seoul Sweetie is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 653 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Eis Haus | The German Ice Cream Cafe
Eis Haus | The German Ice Cream Cafe is a dessert spot in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Waffle Tree
Waffle Tree is a dessert spot in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 225 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Yo-Chi
Yo-Chi is a dessert spot in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 127 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
TwentyEight Dessert Bar
TwentyEight Dessert Bar is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 178 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Royal Copenhagen Henley Beach
$$Established shop offering Danish-style ice cream churned in store, plus a self-serve toppings bar.
48 Flavours Hyde Park
48 Flavours Hyde Park is a dessert spot in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 146 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Gelista Hahndorf
Gelista Hahndorf is a dessert spot in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 117 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Royal Copenhagen
$$Established shop offering Danish-style ice cream churned in store, plus a self-serve toppings bar.
Yo-Chi
$$Yo-Chi is a dessert spot in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 684 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Urban Desserts
Urban Desserts is a dessert spot in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 150 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
St Louis Semaphore
St Louis Semaphore is a dessert spot in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 183 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Mambo Gelato
Mambo Gelato is a dessert spot in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 141 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
S Candy Bar
S Candy Bar is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 231 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Momo Soufflé Pancakes
Momo Soufflé Pancakes is a dessert spot in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 62 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
St Louis
$$St Louis is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 590 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Desserts by Merks
Desserts by Merks is a dessert spot in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
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Read guide →Dessert Spots in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best dessert spots in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated dessert spots in Adelaide 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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide?+
We currently feature 65 dessert spots across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.