Looking to satiate that sweet tooth?
Your taste buds are in for a treat with these delish Perth desserts! As you'd expect from our fave foodie destination, Perth doesn't disappoint when it comes to sweet delights. From artisan bakeries and handmade choccies to creamy gelato, local honey, nougat and decadent high teas, there are plenty of ways to treat yourself across the Perth region.
Bombastic bakeries
Perth has some incredible bakeries and patisseries taking classic favourites to the next level. Think flaky pastries, macarons, cakes, slices and plenty more worth making a detour for.
Start with the legendary Bindoon Bakehaus & Cafe in Chittering, a much-loved country bakery that's become a favourite stop for locals and road trippers alike. Head further inland to Toodyay Bakery, where artisan breads, sourdoughs, pies, pasties, sausage rolls and cakes are all freshly made in Toodyay. Grab your bakery favourites and settle in on the balcony to soak up the country-town atmosphere.
In the Swan Valley, Maison Saint-Honoré brings a little taste of France to WA with handmade macarons, pastries and other French-inspired treats. You'll also find Maison Saint-Honoré on the Swan Valley's Sweet Temptations Trail, so more on that delicious adventure later! For some country comfort, seek out Little Valley Bakehouse, a tiny rustic bakery tucked inside Baba & Dida's Marketplace in the Swan Valley. It's all about slow baking and doing things the old-fashioned way, with buttery baked goods, good coffee and plenty of heart.
Closer to the city, Chu Bakery in Highgate is perfectly placed for picking up something sweet before a picnic across the road at Hyde Park, while Mary Street Bakery has become a Perth favourite for freshly baked pastries and sweet treats.
Heading south? Pinjarra Bakery is a WA bakery institution, serving up an impressive range of baked goodies alongside the pies that first made it famous. Another Peel favourite is Miami Bakehouse, where you'll find plenty to tempt anyone travelling with a sweet tooth.
Drool-worthy chocolate
Chocolate lovers, this one's for you. The Swan Valley is home to two of Perth's best-known chocolate destinations. Whistler's Chocolate Company, WA's oldest chocolate company, has been making chocolates and confectionery for generations. Visit the Swan Valley showroom, factory, gift store and café to browse the huge range, see chocolate creations and settle in for something sweet while the kids make the most of the outdoor play area.
Nearby, Margaret River Chocolate Company is another essential Swan Valley stop, with a huge selection of locally made chocolate and plenty of opportunities to stock up for later. Why choose one? Make a day of it and visit both.
Back in Perth, chocolate fans can make their way to Koko Black at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, while the State Buildings are home to Sue Lewis Chocolatier, where handcrafted chocolates showcase local ingredients and serious chocolate-making talent.
DIY Desserts
Feeling a bit inspired by the delish desserts you've been sampling, and wanting to have a go at it yourself?
Head to Joondalup for an education sensation: the Sweet Artist Academy, lovingly brought to you by one of Perth's leading French Pastry Chefs - Patrick Vuaillat. If you visited Sugar & Spice Patisserie in Joondalup before 2014, you may have tasted his delightful sweet treats for yourself; since then, he's been sharing his expertise for all things dessert at the Academy and inspiring the next generation of Perth home and professional bakers alike.
Or take a trip down memory lane in Rockingham with the EJ Soft Serve van serving up traditional soft serve, the type that'll have the Greensleeves jingle stuck in your head for days! Chocolate and nuts, sherbert or sprinkles? The choice is all yours.
Restaurants with amazing desserts
There's nothing like an incredible dessert to end your meal on a sweet note, and these signature desserts from some of Perth's top restaurants are well worth leaving room for!
If you're passionate about pav, check out Rockpool Bar & Grill Restaurant in Crown Perth for their Passionfruit Pavlova, or Island Market in Trigg for their Island Pavlova. While you're at Crown Perth, check out the amazing chocolate fountain at Epicurian! For something cooling, try the apricot and saffron gelato at The Shorehouse overlooking Swanbourne Beach; the tiramisu at Garum at The Westin, the White Chocolate and Orange Parfait with amaretti at Cecchi's in Inglewood, and the seriously more-ish Le Motha Effin chocolate mousse with salted caramel and clotted cream at Le Rebelle.
The fried banana roti at the Thai-inspired Long Chim cocktail bar in the State Buildings is truly nommable. Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room is renowned for its traditional, hearty pub-style fare, but they’re also a winner in the desserts department: try out the moscato, raspberry, panettone & mascarpone cream trifle for serious decadence!
For delish desserts and a stunning cityscape view, head to Fraser's Restaurant in Kings Park where you'll find a seriously mouthwatering dessert menu with options like pandan tapioca pudding, creme brulee with caramel popcorn, and more. And enjoy more of the beautiful cityscapes and flavours of Perth City at C Restaurant in the Sky, Perth's one-and-only revolving restaurant. For dinner, choose between degustation and a 2-course dinner, while lunch is a la carte; then enjoy delectable fine dining desserts like coconut mousse, raspberry pavlova and chocolate & banana delice.
Getting fancy: High Tea desserts
There's nothing so elegant as dressing up in your fineries and going for high tea with your bae or your besties and we've compiled a great list of places you can enjoy a great high tea in and around Perth.
TWR at Crown Perth offers a unique sweet twist on the traditional high tea with their High Coffee that includes six decadent desserts inspired by flavours from around the world and your choice of coffee cocktail, including Caramel Espresso Martini, Me Time or ABC. Some of the dessert pairings include Strawberry Frangipani tart filled with custard cream, Tim Tam, red velvet sponge, raspberry Popsicle and Chocolate cigar filled with mandarin ganache with milk chocolate.
Duxton Hotel's Firewater Grille serve up a decadent high tea complete with classic favourites, delicate sandwiches and an assortment of handcrafted sweet and savoury treats to enjoy to the sound of a violin played live. Or indulge in an immersive high tea experience at Bar Uma at Pan Pacific Perth. Choose from a selection of options that include free-flowing Dilmah tea and percolated coffee, Australian Sparkling Wine or for the more continental approach, it has to be Moët & Chandon Champagne.
For something a little different, join Mandurah Cruises on their High Tea Cruise! Enjoy a 1 hour cruise through Mandurah's picturesque waterways while enjoying the 1st course of high tea. Arrive at the eclectic Catch 22 for the second course of high tea, overlooking the Mandurah Ocean Marina.
Global desserts: a trip for the tastebuds
Just because international borders are closed doesn't mean we can't enjoy fabulous flavours from around the world!
Some of our favourite international desserts include the saffron pana cotta served at the progressive Indian restaurant Chakra in Inglewood; the traditional Alfajor Peruano (corn flour shortbread) with peruvian caramel from Uma at Pan Pacific Perth; spanish style churros at Heno & Rey; tiramisu from Nonna's Family Table menu at La Fattoria; and delicious loukomades from greek restaurant Yefsi at Attika.
Freddie Strudels is a strudel cafe in Perth City using a variety of fruits, including the OMG Durian Strudel; Dolcetto Patisserie in North Perth serves up mind-blowing Italian cannoli; Hanabing Korean Dessert Cafe offers hot and cold Korean desserts and bubble tea - their "bingsu" desserts take shaved ice to a whole new level; Kumo Desserts serve up Japanese-style souffle pancakes that are as light and fluffy as a kumo (which means cloud in Japanese) - the signature Baconana is a must-try: souffle pancake served with caramelised banana, bacon, caramel and toasted walnuts. Too tasty!
Dessert cocktails
If you prefer desserts of the liquid variety, then look no further than the delicious dessert cocktails served Sneakers & Jeans venues - Hadiqa, Caballitos and The Flour Factory! In the warmer months, try Caballitos' Rainbowita - a yummy frozen margarita topped with cotton candy floss cloud and rainbow candy - so delicious you'll be over the rainbow and Hadiqa's Turkish Delight Martini Trees are truely a sight to be behold! Over at The Flour Factory there is a dessert cocktail that is a juicy celebration of all things WA - Skip to Her features Six Seasons Gin, fresh lemon juice, house made Geraldton wax syrup, fresh pineapple juice, pineapple vinegar and whites.
Meet Perth's sweet makers
Want to go behind the scenes and meet some of the people creating Perth’s delicious food? Cream of the Crop by Matters of Taste celebrates the skilled local makers transforming simple ingredients into something special.
This small-group food discovery tour takes you beyond the shopfront to meet the people behind the products, hear their stories and, of course, taste their creations along the way. A delicious addition for food lovers wanting to discover more of Perth’s local food scene.
We're sure you've worked up an appetite just hearing about Perth's sweetest stuff - we sure have!
