Best Desserts in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Little Lane |
| Best free option | Mia’s |
| Best for families | Luna |
| Best local secret | River’s |
| Best for rainy days | Zara |
1. High Commons — 42 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 61 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($10) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Kai — 304 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) A solid local spot Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Grove is usually fine.
3. The Southern Standard — 98 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) Worth the detour Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Ava’s — 31 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) Worth the detour Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Kai’s — 310 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 43 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Mia Works — 261 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
What Makes Notting Hill Different
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The best desserts options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. Whether you’re based in Notting Hill or visiting from nearby, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Lucky Bench — 52 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) A local institution Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
8. Cleo Lane — 210 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The Southern Local — 309 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
10. Leo’s — 101 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) A solid local spot Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Nico Works — 265 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 56 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
12. Atlas’s — 346 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (desserts) Worth the detour Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Explore More
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- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
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FAQ
What are the best best desserts options in Notting Hill?
The Little Lane is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for best desserts?
Yes. Notting Hill has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Notting Hill to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
