8 Tennis Treats That Are Dominating the AO26 Snack Scene

The AO has gone full snack-mode this year, and the city’s sweetest players aren’t on court — they’re in the pastry cabinets and cocktail shakers. From gelato to tarts to limited-edition pastries, Melbourne’s tennis–themed treats are everywhere, and they’re causing as much buzz as a five-set thriller.

Lune’s Limited-Edition Tennis Ball Pastry

Lune has stepped onto the court with a cheeky one-week-only serve: the Tennis Ball pastry. Created for Incu QV’s Tuckshop in partnership with Nike, it’s a bright, playful nod to tournament season — flaky, zesty and destined to sell out before the first set’s finished. A must-hit stop between matches.

21st to 25th January

Incu QV Tuckshop, QV Melbourne

Cheri’s Limited-Edition Piña Colada Tennis Ball Cake

Cheri is celebrating Melbourne’s summer of tennis with a two-week-only Piña Colada Tennis Ball cake: a tropical, ultra-cute creation that’s already turning heads. Available daily until sold out, it’s the sweetest excuse to swing by early.

285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

The Pat Rafter, Slowpoke Lounge & Lookout

Meanwhile, over at Slowpoke Lounge & Lookout, The Pat Rafter is serving summer in a glass. Gin-led, lightly nostalgic and finished with crème de pêche, house-made spirulina syrup and coconut cream, it’s built for long afternoons and post-match moods.

14th January to 1st February

Slowpoke Lounge & Lookout, Level 4/50 Gipps Street, Collingwood 

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Hector’s Deli Serves a Tennis-Ball Donut Worth the Hype

Hector’s Deli has landed at the Australian Open with a summer treat that’s already winning over the crowd: a tennis-ball-inspired green apple doughnut. Bright, zesty and impossibly cute, it’s the perfect AO snack — equal parts fun, fresh and photo-ready. Find it courtside all tournament long and consider it your sweetest mid-match pick-me-up.

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Tarts Anon, Peach Melba-inspired Tennis Ball Tart

At Tarts Anon, it’s all about the tennis ball tart: a Peach Melba-inspired creation layered with raspberry and almond cake, peach mousse, peach gel and vanilla cream. It looks ready for centre court, but behaves strictly like dessert.

12th January to 1st February

Tarts Anon, Building 10 Floor Level/658 Church Street, Richmond

Miilk Cake Studio Serves the Sweetest AO Sip of the Season

Miilk Cake Studio is leaning all the way into tennis fever with three limited-edition iced drinks that look as good as they taste. Inspired by the AO’s signature sky-blue palette and court-side energy, each sip brings a vibrant hit of summer — from the tropical Tennis Colada to the tangy Lawn Tennis Cooler and the striking, mango-bright Courting You.

Available until 1st February, these playful, photo-ready treats are your sweetest AO pit stop in the CBD.

166 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

The Lodge Bar ANZ

The desserts at The Lodge Bar are already a highlight, and this limited-edition tennis-ball creation is no exception. Their green apple mousse with yoghurt ice cream is bright, beautifully made, and absolutely a summer treat worth crossing the city for.

Available now until Saturday 31st January in the Little Collins Dining Room.

Level 1/280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Piccolina’s MPavilion Apple Gelato

Piccolina is serving centre-court energy this summer, returning to MPavilion with its most sculptural creation yet. Inspired by Tadao Ando’s iconic green apple, this limited-edition edible artwork is a glossy, apple-shaped gelato layered with apple compote, sponge soaked in brown-sugar syrup, green-apple sorbet and lemon-myrtle gelato, all sealed in white chocolate. It’s exclusive to MPavilion throughout January and feels like the sweetest post-match cool-down you’ll find anywhere near Melbourne Park.

Throughout January

Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne 

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

21 January 2026

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.