The Cake Hut
A much-loved cake shop and bakery at Melrose Park in Adelaide, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Cake Hut sits on South Road at Melrose Park, in Adelaide's inner south near Brighton. A much-loved cake shop and bakery, it's earned a strong reputation for its beautifully made cakes, pastries and treats — the kind of quality, craft-focused spot that's become a genuine favourite for a sweet treat, a special-occasion cake or something to take away.
The appeal is that focus on beautifully made cakes and baked treats done with real care, perfect for a sweet indulgence, a slice with a coffee or a cake for a celebration. A bakery that takes real pride in its cakes becomes a genuine favourite, and The Cake Hut has clearly won over a loyal following in Adelaide's south.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The range, daily baking, opening hours, pricing and any custom-order arrangements vary, so it's worth checking current details and getting in touch directly before you go — particularly if you're after a specific cake, ordering for an occasion, or visiting at a busy time at Melrose Park.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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