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Melbourne’s Best Cake Shops For An Instant Sugar Hit

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this roundup of the most mouthwatering bakeries and cake shops in Melbourne.

Mali Bakes
Mali Bakes

Whether you’re looking for the custom wedding cake of your dreams or just a little treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, from timeless classics to the innovation of Masterchef-worthy show-stoppers, our selection of Melbourne’s best bakeries and cake shops is bound to deliver. From the humble neighbourhood bakeries, to cult-status dessert shops or 100% plant-based bakehouses, Melbourne has it all. Sink your teeth into this, and go on, treat yourself. 

Miilk Cake Studio
Miilk Cake Studio

Miilk Cake Studio

Miilk Cake Studio is the newest cake shop in Melbourne CBD - and it's taking us all on a delectable journey through Asia's finest cake creations. It all started with the family-owned bakery in 1950 in Singapore, called Tong Ann Bakery; stemming from this, Miilk Cake Studio is the product of generations of bakers. There's cloud-like chiffon cakes with melt-in-your-mouth texture and sumptuous taste, classic red velvet or vanilla lemon curd sponge, a triple hojicha concoction that's complex, smoky and little bit nutty, and the Miilk Cloud cheesecake, with a beautifully airy and soufflé-like texture, topped with their signature Miilk cream. No matter your preference, taking a bite into one of the cakes here will result in an enchanting experience your tastebuds won't soon forget. 

What are you waiting for? Embark on a sweet expedition at this gorgeous Asian-inspired cake shop, bringing you a wonderful assortment of tantalizing desserts from the Orient.

166 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

A table filled with cakes, pastries and glasses of iced matcha at Tori's melbourne
Tori's

Tori's 

Sometimes the perfect cafe is a bakery brimming with insanely delicious cakes...and that's where Tori's steps up to the plate. This little bakery, with its cosy vibes, memorable vintage interiors and artisanal cakes, offers a sweet escape from hustle and bustle of city life. Bring in your favorite book, grab a spot on their comfy couch and let them serve you a delicious array of coffee, hojicha and premium matcha before you begin choosing a bite to eat. Their home-baked cakes and treats taste as good as they look, everything from lychee shortcake and madeleines with magical flavour combinations, to banoffee pie and black sesame cheesecake. Pure cake bliss, and one of the best cake shops in Melbourne CBD. 

28 Niagara Lane, Melbourne

Co Bake Space. Image credit: Griffin Simm
Co Bake Space. Image credit: Griffin Simm

Co. Bake Space

Cake queens Alice from Miss Trixie Drinks Tea and Alisha from Sweet Bakes have joined forces to create Co. Bake Space, a pink paradise for sweet pop ups and pick ups. The picture-perfect, whimsy shop front, which looks like it was plucked from a Wes Anderson film, will play host to a colourful ensemble of creatives and food whizzes. Think flower workshops by Bloom Boy, homewares sales by like-minded brands, and plates upon plates of expertly-decorated, freshly-baked sweet treats and cakes available to purchase. It's new, but already coming in strong as one of the best cake shops in Melbourne.

Keep an eye on their Instagram page for all the details about upcoming events.

239 Swan Street, Richmond

Frank and Harri
Frank and Harri

Frank & Harri

For real food made from scratch (particularly to-die-for cakes perfect for any occasion), head to Frank & Harri. Baked goods, pastries, top-tier cakes and pantry items are available in store, with whole cakes and catering made to order too. Founded by two passionate sisters, this local pâtisserie in the heart of Kew is all about making life that little bit sweeter. From traditional and romantic (think layered sponge with vanilla cream, lemon curd and piled high raspberries) to colourful and striking (hello, layered funfetti cake), Frank and Harri's beautiful celebration of these beloved desserts has well and truly earned their place on the best cake shops in Melbourne list. 

259 High Street, Kew

The French Lettuce
The French Lettuce

The French Lettuce 

If you're a baked cheesecake you need (no seriously need) to pay a visit to The French Lettuce. With two locations in Carlton and Bulleen, this premier cake shop and baked goods business has been serving up their delectable creations since the early 1980's - and has showed no signs of slowing down in popularity. That's because in-the-know Melburnians flock from far and wide to taste their specialty traditional and modern Australian patisserie fare (aside from elegant celebratory cakes, they also have a vanilla slice that has been awarded 'best in Melbourne' by The Age. 

Family owned and operated, if you're after the most stunning wedding cake of your rose-hued dreams, or a birthday cake that will have your guests hovering back for seconds (chocolate Chantilly, sticky date, and yes, that fluffy baked cheesecake), The French Lettuce is where to go for your next sugar hit. 

Carlton and Bulleen

Holy Sugar
Holy Sugar

Holy Sugar 

From the ashes of Melbourne’s COVID lockdowns rises this phoenix of a dessert shop, Holy Sugar. Pâtissier Audrey Allard kept busy in 2020 by whipping up delicious dessert boxes to send out to friends. Word quickly spread about these heavenly treats, rustic yet refined, and thus began Holy Sugar’s cult following. These treats are a hot commodity and tend to sell out before you can say ‘Holy Sugar’, so it’s best to get in early to the Northcote based shopfront if you want guaranteed satisfaction. A word of warning though, you’ll have tough decisions to make when it comes to deciding between treats like passionfruit lemon cream tart and chocolate mousse fig cake. Or, just get both.

236 High Street, Northcote

Mali Bakes
Mali Bakes

Mali Bakes

Playful cakes in bold flavours and unique designs piped to perfection. Mali Bakes has taken Melbourne by storm over the past few years, and owner Patchanida Chimkire hopes to ‘recall the bliss, joy and warmth of childhood memories’ with her beautiful creations. With their retro aesthetic and unique flavour combos, we think they do just that. Inspired by cookbooks of the 50’s and 60’s, as well as the dreamlike colour palettes of Wes Anderson films, Mali Bakes is a cake lover's wonderland. Shop from customisable designs or get in touch with the team at Mali’s to create that extra-special custom cake of your dreams. Hot tip: Stop by the Thornbury studio on Saturday where cake is available by slice from 9am until sold out, go early!

627 High Street, Thornbury  

Good Good Cake
Good Good Cake

Good Good Cake 

Good good...great! The cakes and treats from Melbourne-based Good Good Cake are lovingly made to order, catering to a variety of diets and appetites. With design inspiration something akin to Marie Antoinette levels of excess and beauty, cake maker and artist Pip knows how to whip up a charming confection of deliciousness, perfect for your next birthday celebration, engagement announcement, well-deserved new job sugar hit, or a fun baby shower gathering. You can choose from the menu on her website to create your own custom flavour, or put your faith in Pip's talent (trust us, your tastebuds will thank you later), with flavour combinations like lavender and yuzu, and banana, caramel and peanut butter a delight for both taste and sight. Gluten free and vegan cakes can also be made upon request.

It's one of the best online cake shops in Melbourne on our radar this month. 

Place an order online here (best to give at least two weeks notice)

Pick up from Preston HQ preferred, but delivery available for metro Melbourne area, with delivery fee based on distance travelled

All Are Welcome
All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome

Michelin-star pastry chef Boris Portnoy is the master behind this community bakery where the philosophy ‘all are welcome’ is at the heart of everything they do. Specialising in viennoiserie, you’ll find timeless classics like Pain Au Chocolat and other delectable treats such as Plum, Almond and Rye Bostock (custard-soaked croissant dough that’s loaded with jam and frangipane, finished with nuts and fruit – yum!). Head to their website to order deliciously minimalist cakes that still pack a flavourful punch into every bite. The Medovnik is a cult favourite: a ten-layer Eastern-European honey cake made with Tasmanian leatherwood honey.

190 High Street, Northcote

887 High Street, Thornbury

255 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe East

Monforte Viennoiserie in Carlton North Melbourne
Monforte Viennoiserie

Monforte Viennoiserie

This pint-sized pasticceria on the backstreets of Carlton North may be humble, but what it’s serving up is finger-licking good. European-inspired seasonal pastries – like the chocolate butterscotch and rhubarb pain suisse – grace an ever-changing menu with a fresh range of goodies being added every 3–4 weeks. Other treats include the scrumptious wine-poached pear with goat's curd and caramelised chocolate, orange and cardamom cream buns and much, much more.

585A Canning Street, Carlton North

Miss Ladybird Cakes
Miss Ladybird Cakes

Ladybird Cakes 

These baking wizards, known for their exquisite custom creations, make every element of their gorgeous cakes from scratch using local produce. Choose from their menu of classic cakes, like the decadent Nutella Chocolate Cake, or build your own indulgence from over 20 flavours and heaps of decorative options including your colour palette, a selection of fresh flowers, macaroons, drizzles and more. With gluten-free, vegan and kids ranges on offer, there’s something for everyone. Check out Ladybird’s stunning Instagram feed for mouth-watering inspiration.  

Pick up from:

Rumour Has It Cafe, Hawthorn

Lulu White, South Yarra

The Hamptons Bakery, Hampton

Zero Mode
Zero Mode

Zero Mode 

A roundup of the best cakes in Melbourne wouldn’t be complete without this Asian Fusion Cafe and Restaurant. Zero Mode is offering up some dazzlingly delicious cakes, like their signature cream cakes, to make your next sugar hit that much sweeter. Cream cake flavours include Ferrero Rocher, Matcha, Bubble Tea, Black Sesame and more. Also on offer at Zero Mode are Japanese Cheese Cakes, Tiramisu and Red Velvet Cakes. Check out the theatrical magic of the classic cream cakes on TikTok. 

G03/850 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

Brunetti
Brunetti

Brunetti 

Brunetti's old-world European charm and friendly atmosphere draw the crowds year-round as they serve up renowned Italian-inspired cakes decorated to perfection. From classics like Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse to the deliciously decadent Oro Rocher, these bad boys are guaranteed to get Nonna’s seal of approval. Pop in and pick up a same-day cake when you’ve forgotten about that dinner with the in-laws, or order a custom creation for your next special occasion. Stores can be found across multiple city locations for your convenience.    

250 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Level 3 Myer Melbourne, Bourke Street, Melbourne

48–54 Weston Street, Brunswick

Black Star Pastry
Black Star Pastry

Black Star Pastry 

Born in Sydney, cult-status Black Star Pastry is making an impression on Melburnians who can now get their hands on one of Australia’s most Instagrammed desserts at two locations, St Kilda and Chadstone. The famed strawberry watermelon cake is guaranteed to sell out daily, alongside other popular Black Star creations such as their pistachio lemon zen cake, raspberry lychee cake and houjicha-flavoured Japanese black forest cake. Gluten-free and vegan options are available too!

2C Acland Street, St Kilda

Kiosk 0105 Lower Level 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone

Miss Trixie Drinks Tea
Miss Trixie Drinks Tea

Miss Trixie Drinks Tea 

Miss Trixie’s sweet creations are vibrant and playful, screaming ‘I’m delicious!’ as they make any day – whatever the occasion – a celebration to remember. Alice Bennett, the self-taught baker behind Miss Trixie, whips up special occasion cakes to order as well as her whimsical range of  Message Cakes. These seriously cute (and Instagrammable) cakes are sure to ‘‘cake’ your day, or the day of a lucky loved one, whether it’s a ‘Talk Thirty to Me’, ‘Peel Better’ or ‘Crazy Skittle Thing Called Love’.

Picks up at Co.Bake Space, 239 Swan Street, Richmond

Tidbit Cakes
Tidbit Cakes

Tidbit Cakes 

There’s another vegan baker injecting a sugar hit into the cake-making scene, and they specialise in bespoke vegan occasion cakes. All of Tidbit’s cakes are stunning custom creations so there’s no limitations when it comes to having the dream cake whatever the occasion, from elegant wedding cakes to colourful cakes for kids. Scroll through Tidbit’s Instagram feed for some inspiration for your perfect creation. Allergens can be catered for too.  

Pick up from 8 Pacific Place, Kilsyth

Bibelot
Bibelot

Bibelot 

For a luxurious treat, look no further than the opulent destination that is Bibelot. Paying homage to classic French pâtisserie, these beauties are delicately handcrafted to perfection. Almost too stunning to eat are the Masterchef-worthy Petit Gâteau in sumptuous flavours like Honey, Mango and Macadamia and the show-stopping Cherry Ripe: a creation so realistic you’d be forgiven for thinking it was, in fact, an actual cherry. Bibelot also does Grand Gâteau if you’re in the market for something to serve up at your next big celebration. 

285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

LuxBite
LuxBite

LuxBite 

Combining French techniques with Asian flavours, LuxBite creates cakes that are better described as conceptual modern art. This fun-loving bakery finds inspiration in everything from Weis Bars to classic confectionary, as seen in their seven-layer Lolly Bag Cake – made famous by its appearance on Masterchef – which is a nod to the nostalgic flavours of banana lollies, Jaffas, musk sticks, spearmint leaves and freckles. With both full-size Celebration Cakes and smaller treats from the Pâtisserie on offer, you’re guaranteed to bring the wow factor to any event.

Pick up from 38 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Millstone
Millstone

Millstone Patisserie

Owner and chef Alice Wright gave up her career in accounting to train at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and, when you see this glorious suburban cafe and pâtisserie, you’ll be glad she did. Millstone’s creations are refined yet unpretentious, oozing with Parisien charm and stamped with Aussie simplicity. The cafe’s mouthwatering showcases are overflowing with golden pastries, elegant petit gâteau and whole cakes topped with vibrant fresh fruits and flowers. Celebration cakes can be ordered as is or custom designed; there’s everything from the sophisticated watercolour cake in delicate pastel hues topped with macarons and fresh white flowers, to more understated options like the spiced carrot cake with house-made honeycomb. Event catering is also available.        

10A Claremont Avenue, Malvern

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