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
St. Louis Glenelg
$$St. Louis Glenelg is a dessert spot in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 635 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
48 Flavours Henley Beach
48 Flavours Henley Beach is a dessert spot in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 53 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Daisy Sweetie Dessert Bar
Daisy Sweetie Dessert Bar is a dessert spot in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 86 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
St Louis House Of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert
$$St Louis House Of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert is a dessert spot in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 790 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 36 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Eggette
Eggette is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 93 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Live a Little Desserts
Live a Little Desserts is a dessert spot in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 28 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Husik Dessert House
Husik Dessert House is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 232 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Cold Rock Ice Creamery Glenelg
$$Counter-serve chain for create-your-own ice cream with toppings like lollies, nuts & cookies.
St Louis Gelateria Brighton
St Louis Gelateria Brighton is a dessert spot in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 72 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
$$Counter-serve chain for create-your-own ice cream with toppings like lollies, nuts & cookies.
Gelato Messina Glenelg
Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Cakeboy Donuts
Cakeboy Donuts is a dessert spot in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 75 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Chelico Dessert & Patisserie
Chelico Dessert & Patisserie is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 51 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Sassi Ice Cream
Sassi Ice Cream is a dessert spot in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Cha Cha Dessert Bar
Cha Cha Dessert Bar is a dessert spot in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 200 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Gelato Messina North Adelaide
Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
San Churro Norwood
Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
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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.