Take a Slice: Top 8 Best Cake Shops in Melbourne

Indulge in the city’s sweet delights at the best cake shops in Melbourne!

While Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant gastronomic scene, it is also home to some truly sensational cake shops, serving up a tempting selection of gorgeous cakes. Whether you’re after a custom-made birthday cake, a luxurious pastry for a bridal shower, or even an inventive Asian treat, there’s a confectionery masterpiece waiting to indulge your dessert cravings.

That’s why the team Hunter and Bligh has put together out picks for the best cake shops in Melbourne. From cosy laneway bakeries to bustling patisseries, learn about our recommendations for Melbourne cake shops!

Brunetti

Image supplied by Brunetti.

The biggest name in Melbourne’s cake scene since opening in in 1985, Brunetti continues to show their dedication to pastry through their mouth-watering selection of celebration cakes. This Italian cake shop offers us sensational treats such as the Con Amore, Chocolate Mousse, and so much more with same day delivery on many cakes. Our personal favourites include their Tiramisu Semifreddo, Lemon Brulee Tart, Nutella Cannoli and their delectable Coffee Éclair. If you’re looking for one of the best cake shops Melbourne, this is it.

Brunetti | Various Locations.

Millstone Patisserie

Cake on display. Photography by SwapnIl Dwivedi. Image via Unsplash

With an incredible selection of cakes and tarts, pastries, petit gateaux, buttercream layer cakes and sponges, you will soon understand why Millstone Patisserie has been titled as one of the best cake shops in Melbourne. On top of their generous offerings, here you can also design custom cakes where you create the perfect flavour combination, decorations and designs. Unlike other patisseries, Millstone also caters to all dietary needs thanks to their beautiful selection of vegan and gluten-free offerings that is sure to convince even the most discerning of sweets lovers.

Millstone Patisserie | 10a Claremont Ave, Malvern, VIC 3144

Pidapipo Laboratorio

Cassata Gelato Cake by Pidapipo Laboratorio. Image supplied by Pidapipo

Pidapipo, one of Melbourne’s Best Gelato Shops, is bringing their gelato expertise to pastries! Close to their famed Lygon Street location, Pidapipo Laboratorio has taken Melbourne’s favourite gelato and transformed it into a range of seven stunning gelato cakes. Each cake plays around with Italian classics like Tiramisu and Fererro Rocher with an experimental new twist. One of the best cake shops in Melbourne and perfect for celebrating any special moment, grab a lab coat and head on down to Pidapipo for a decadent dessert!

Pidapipo Laboratorio | 429-431 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065

Sucre Du Jour

Cake on table. Photography by Ruth Georgiev. Image via Unsplash

Sucre Du Jour is a humble patisserie and bakery that will delight you with their delicately crafted celebration cakes, tarts, French pastries and petit gateaux. This indulgent Melbourne patisserie is all about blending traditional French baking methods with a little bit of Melbourne flare, that results in some truly sensational sweets. Eigen Ting and Josephin Tan always dreamed of opening an elegant, chic and modern patisserie in Melbourne that the whole community could enjoy. With years of training in some of the best restaurants and hotels, their exquisite offerings are unforgettable. We love Sucre Du Jour and we know you will too

Sucre Du Jour | Shop 10, 436 Burke Rd, Camberwell, VIC 3124

Bibelot

Cakes from Bibelot. Image via Visit Victoria

Bibelot is the place you come to satisfy your sweet tooth. Inside their beautiful South Melbourne venue you’ll be tempted by their wide selection of divine handcrafted cakes, bonbons, macarons, biscuits, gelato and chocolates – each one made with pure artisanship that pays homage to traditional French patisserie. To get the full Bibelot experience try their beautiful Gourmandise tasting board which includes some of their most signature chocolate bonbons, biscuits, macarons and famous Petits Gâteaux. And, according to Bibelot, this is best enjoyed with a cheeky glass of bubbly!

Bibelot | 285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205

Miilk Cake Studio

Cakes for sale in shop. Photography by Kelvin Han. Image via Unsplash

Starting up in Singapore all the way back in a family bakery in 1950, Miilk Cake Studio has come to Melbourne shores with some of Asia’s finest cake creations. Inside the store is decked out with unique neon lights and new age decor that promises out-of-this-world flavours. Coconut Pandan, Durian King, and Matcha Ichigo are just a few of the Asian-inspired flavours to snack into, standing out from the wave of sponge and cheesecakes in many Melbourne bakeries. And with a range of custom-made cakes designed to match any of your needs, Miilk Cake Studio will top off any perfect event!

Miilk Cake Studio | 166 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

LeTao

Cheesecake Fromage from LeTao. Photography by im_Chanaphat via Shutterstock

One of the most high-end and luxurious cake shops in Melbourne, LeTao is a stunning cake shop that shows that the best thing comes in the smallest packages. Opening up shop originally in Hokkaido, Japan, LeTao is serving up a range of lush Japanese cheesecakes unlike anything you’ve tried before. Image a small dollop of dense cheesecake with rich flavours like Milk Fromage, Belle Neige, and Tromage that are truly some of the best cheesecakes in Melbourne. For some of the best cakes in Melbourne, you can’t go wrong with a trip to LeTao.

LeTao | 238 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Ladybird Cakes

Beautiful cake. Photography by zygonema via Shutterstock

One of the best custom cake shops in Melbourne, Ladybird Cakes is perfect for sweetening your next major life event. From elegant wedding cakes to whimsical event designs, the team crafts bespoke creations that reflect each client’s unique vision, ensuring every cake is a personalised masterpiece. Their commitment to quality is evident in their use of premium, locally sourced ingredients, resulting in cakes that are as delicious as they are beautiful. The process is seamless and collaborative: clients share their inspiration via email, receive a tailored quote, and, once the design is approved, can relax knowing their cake will be expertly crafted and delivered on time.

Ladybird Cakes | 78 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053

For more great sweets in Melbourne, chew into The 10 Best Patisseries in Melbourne of 2024. And if you’re after something a little unusual, make a stop over at The 10 Coolest and Most Unique Cafes in Melbourne.