Best Dessert Spots in Canberra (2026)
Looking for the best dessert spots in Canberra? We've rounded up 34 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Save room. From gelato and soft serve to cakes, pastries and late-night sweets, these are Canberra's spots for a sugar hit or a proper dessert after dinner.
34 spots
Gelato Messina Braddon
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Yogurberry Belconnen
$$Dessert Spots in Belconnen, Canberra.
Gelato Messina Kingston
$$Celebrated gelato shop with trendy decor serving more than 40 creative flavours, plus thickshakes.
Stripey Sundae
$Dessert Spots in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Lukumades Canberra
Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.
Goodberry's
$Dessert Spots in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Spilt Milk Bar
Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.
Goodberry's
$Dessert Spots in Belconnen, Canberra.
Agha Juice Canberra
Dessert Spots in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Flour and Frost
Bakeries in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Florence Gelato
Dessert Spots in Belconnen, Canberra.
Anita Gelato Canberra
Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.
San Churro Canberra City
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
House of Desserts
Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.
De Doughnut Dickson
Bakeries in Dickson, Canberra.
Bubu Ice Cream & Dessert
Dessert Spots in Dickson, Canberra.
San Churro Woden
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
FormulabCake
Dessert Spots in Belconnen, Canberra.
Dessert Spots by suburb
Zoom in on the best dessert spots in Canberra's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Dessert Spots in Canberra — FAQs
What are the best dessert spots in Canberra?+
Our top-rated dessert spots in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Canberra dessert spots ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter dessert spots by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many dessert spots are listed in Canberra?+
We currently feature 34 dessert spots across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.