Are These New Tiramisu Bars in Melbourne the New Yo-Chi for Grown-Ups?

Melbourne has always taken its pleasures seriously — especially the edible ones. And right now, dessert has become the city’s chicest pastime. The humble tiramisu is having a renaissance, reborn as an experience where espresso, mascarpone and quiet indulgence collide.

Yo-Chi made sweet rituals social — laughter, connection, and late-night sugar highs with friends. Now, tiramisu bars are taking that same joy and giving it a different tempo: slower, moodier, more about savouring than scrolling. It’s the same ritual, just with deeper flavours and a touch more date spot allure.

You won’t find gummy bears here, but you will find pistachio cream, limoncello syrup and the hum of espresso in the air. From Siora’s pistachio creations to Pinto’s cult pop-ups, Melbourne’s latest dessert obsession is rising — literally, layer by layer — and it’s as stylish as it is irresistible.

Where to Find Melbourne’s Most Decadent Spoonfuls

True to form, Melbourne has taken an Italian classic and spun it into something both timeless and trend-forward. From sleek city counters to suburban institutions, here’s where to get your fix.

Siora Tiramisu Bar, Hawthorn (Opening Soon)

At Siora, tiramisu doesn’t just star — it owns the stage. This soon-to-open Hawthorn dessert bar is already stirring up excitement ahead of its late-2025 debut, with a launch party confirmed for Thursday, 30th October, featuring Sicily-born DJ duo A-Clark & VINNY.

From the team behind Siora’s cult Glen Iris pop-up, the new Hawthorn outpost brings Italian decadence, local flair and a touch of playful mischief to Auburn Road. Tiramisu takes centre stage here in flavours like pistachio, hazelnut, and limoncello, with each spoonful a cloud-light harmony. Say less, Siora. Say less.

Sitchu Tip: Go the pistachio — rich, nutty and entirely impossible to share.

Launch party: Thursday 30th October – check socials here

97 Auburn Road, Hawthorn

Pinto Tiramisu, Fitzroy

Over in Fitzroy, cult favourite Pinto Tiramisu is rewriting dessert etiquette one spoon at a time. The menu changes with the seasons — think classics, fruit twists and boozy riffs — but the texture never falters: feather-light, creamy and outrageously moreish. On weekends, queues snake down Leicester Street, proof that tiramisu has officially claimed brunch-hour fame.

Sitchu Tip: The house-made coffee liqueur is the not-so-secret star — order it.

Leicester Street, Fitzroy

Various markets and pop-ups

Queen St BB, Melbourne

Dessert-first, always. The city’s newest sugar temple, Queen St. BB, serves tiramisu by the gram — so yes, you can build your own bliss. Flavours rotate, textures seduce, and the vibe is pure Euro-summer in the CBD. It’s all candlelight, creamy layers and just the right amount of chaos. Open daily till 10pm, it’s the late-night indulgence we didn’t know we needed.

Sitchu Tip: Order tiramisu with a glass of wine — because why stop now?

408 Queen Street, Melbourne

LaManna & Sons, Essendon Fields

Even the suburban icons are joining the tiramisu renaissance. At LaManna & Sons, the legendary grocer has launched a gelato-bar-style tiramisu counter that’s equal parts nostalgic and next-level. Scooped or sliced, it’s glossy, layered and unapologetically decadent — with flavours like Pistachio “Papi”, Nutella, Biscoff and seasonal spins such as Lemon Cheesecake and Black Forest. It’s playful, polished and dangerously easy to overcommit to.

Sitchu Tip: Grab a tub to go — it’s best enjoyed straight from the fridge at midnight.

10 English Street, Essendon Fields

Call it a sugar rush, call it a renaissance — either way, Melbourne’s dessert scene has never looked this grown-up. The rise of tiramisu bars proves the city hasn’t ditched its fro-yo fixation; it’s simply levelled up. Now there’s something richer, slower and infinitely more indulgent in the mix. Dessert isn’t an afterthought anymore — it’s the destination. And, in true Melbourne fashion, it comes layered with espresso, mascarpone, and just the right amount of drama.

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

27 October 2025

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.