Originating humbly, Black Star Pastry, a Sydney favourite, offers some of the city's best and most Instagram-worthy desserts. With various stores in convenient locations such as Sydney CBD, Entertainment Quarter, Newtown, and Rosebury, their fame has spread. While their iconic watermelon cake stands out, their special occasion cakes are equally impressive. They also accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free preferences.

The Poernomo Brothers, including Ronald, Arnold, and Reynold Poernomo, have crafted a dessert haven in Chippendale, known as KOI ('Kids of Ike'). This acclaimed venue offers exquisite, visually enticing desserts, making it a renowned name in Sydney's fine dining scene. Among their delectable offerings, the KOI cheesecakes are a current favourite.

Anita’s will have you stroking that chin of yours while you attempt to decide between the 150 flavours of delicious gelato flavours. If that hasn’t left you already spoilt for choice, it also supplies a mix of gelato, vegan, sugar-free and frozen yoghurt options. For all the vegans out there, try the soy-based Oreo cookies, it is so creamy you could fool your non-vegan friends! With locations across Sydney, you’re sure to find an Anita Gelato near you.

A visit to Tella Balls Dessert bar is a must for Nutella lovers. They offer a variety of treats, including their famous Tella Balls served in different flavors and styles, as well as classic desserts with a Nutella twist. Don't miss their unique creations like dessert kebabs and the indulgent Tella Fish and Chips. Among their sugary delights, the Signature Tella Lasagne stands out, with options like Nutella and Golden Gaytime. Prepare yourself for a sugar-packed experience at this dessert haven.

A gelato and dessert bar in Sydney offers delectable gelato and a variety of other sweet treats. With an experienced gelato maker from Italy leading the way, you can expect exceptional quality. What sets this place apart are the unique and delicious flavors they offer, along with their creative combinations with popular treats like cronuts, brownies, and donuts. They also serve sundaes, epic milkshakes, and gelato cakes.

A night out in Sydney is never finished without a stop off at Kürtősh on the way home to grab a Cinnamon Chimney Cake. . The café has various locations in Sydney with trays full of freshly baked pastries and cakes. All the stores have front-window views of the dough rolling, shaping and baking – perfect to heighten your appetite! If you haven’t tried one yet, do yourself a favour and grab one tonight.

With a menu packed with pretty much every dessert under the sun, Bay Vista in Parramatta knows what’s up when it comes to satisfying those inevitable sugar cravings. They truly have it all, from sweet and savoury crepes, pancakes, waffles, cakes, ice cream and fondue. Bonus points to these guys for also offering a few light, non-sugar-packed meals too, perfect for that (weird) friend that claims they don’t have a sweet tooth.

Choose from traditional offerings — plain ice cream with a sprinkling of powdered pistachio, served with a knife and fork, and discover the secret ingredient that gives Turkish ice cream its delicious creaminess and melt-resistant quality, salep, which is the dried, powdered root of an orchid that is found in Southern Turkey.

Papa's is renowned for serving the most authentic Italian desserts in Sydney. With multiple locations in Haberfield, Five Dock, and Bondi Beach, it is easily accessible. Their baked ricotta cake is considered one of the best in the city. Offering a variety of sweet and savory options, including their famous Cannoli, Papa's has earned its reputation as a household name in Sydney.

This dessert spot in the Sydney suburb of Drummoyne specialises in bespoke, signature hand-held crepes as well as house-made gelato and waffle balls. The flavours found here are a recreation of the Greek creperies that crowds of holiday goers flock to during the long, indulgent summer days. Our favourite is the Elle crepe, filled with Nutella, strawberry crème, crushed strawberries and crushed Oreos.

While Messina is well known for producing some of the best Gelato in Sydney the brand is also a one-stop shop for the best Ice Cream cakes. Not only are they delicious, but they’re perfect for special occasions and the Dr Evils Magic Mushroom is a personal favourite of ours with dark chocolate gelato, peanut cookies, dulce de leche, flourless chocolate sponge, popping candy, and a red chocolate glaze and white chocolate dots.

If boutique cakes are on your radar for the best desserts in Sydney, you simply can’t look past Sweet Belem’s yummy selection. Not only does the cake boutique provide a delectable range of classic cakes, but it is also renowned for its Portuguese tarts that are authentic, flaky and oozing with warm custard upon the first bite. Other favourites of ours include the Portuguese lamington with egg jam, you’ll have yourself convinced you’re back roaming the streets of Lisbon.

Devon Café offers an exquisite dining experience with a wide range of cakes and pastries, in addition to traditional brunch dishes. Their Matcha Cheesecake and Hokkaido milk soft serve are particularly delicious options. With locations in Surry Hills, Barangaroo, and North Sydney, Devon Café is a must-visit destination for those with a sweet tooth.

Sir Braxton Chocolate Bar, located in Rockdale, offers an extensive menu of sweet treats perfect for chocoholics. Their offerings include chocolate pasta, candied pizza, waffles, crepes, and a must-try chocolate fondue. For those who prefer savory options, the breakfast and lunch menu has some delicious choices as well. Don't miss out on the delectable chocolate nachos. Visit Sir Braxton Chocolate Bar to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Enmore's The Last Course offers a traditional and elegant dessert menu that includes crème brulée, fruity sundaes, and delicious cakes paired with the perfect ice cream. It's the perfect spot to take your parents or anyone who appreciates classic desserts.