🥨 Sweet Stops in the City: Your Guide to Dessert Tourism in Melbourne & Perth
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🥨 Sweet Stops in the City: Your Guide to Dessert Tourism in Melbourne & Perth

Updated: Jul 28


Whether you’re a local sugar seeker or a tourist with a sweet tooth, Melbourne and Perth serve up some of the most delicious, Instagrammable, and affordable desserts in Australia. From vibrant shopping centres to cultural hubs, your dessert trail starts with Pretzel Australia - your go-to for hand-rolled, freshly baked pretzels that hit the sweet spot every time.



Sweet and savoury Pretzels near the beach.
Image by Simone via @simoneeats on Instagram

Dessert in Melbourne: A Tour Through the East

Melbourne is a city made for dessert tourism - home to iconic laneways, buzzing retail precincts, and a serious sweet scene. Whether you’re out shopping or sightseeing, you’ll find plenty of cheap desserts near me when you’re in the east.


📍 Find us in Melbourne at:

  • Doncaster (Westfield Doncaster) – A go-to for locals and tourists in Melbourne’s east

  • Eastland Shopping Centre (Ringwood) – Perfect for a sweet break while exploring the outer suburbs

  • Knox Westfield (Wantirna South) – A shopping-day essential snack


🩷 Pro tip: Our pink stores aren’t just cute — they’re the perfect backdrop for your next Instagram story. Pair that with a warm OG Cinnamon or Salted Caramel pretzel, and you’ve got yourself a Melbourne dessert moment worth sharing.


A fresh pretzel being hand-rolled at our Ringwood Pretzel location
Watch your Pretzel order get made fresh right in front of you!

Dessert in Perth: From Coastlines to Campus Life

Perth’s dessert scene is vibrant, sunny, and full of flavour. Whether you’re visiting Fremantle, heading to the beach, or wandering through major shopping hubs, Pretzel Australia has your cravings covered with locations across the metro area.


📍 Where to find us in Perth:

  • Whitfords Shopping Centre (Hillarys) – Grab a pretzel before heading to the coast

  • Karrinyup Shopping Centre – A premium retail stop with the perfect dessert detour

  • Carousel Westfield (Cannington) – Snack break between shopping sprees

  • Curtin University – Fuel your study session or campus tour with something sweet

  • Fremantle – Soak up the charm of Freo, then finish with a soft pretzel

  • Mandurah Forum – Sweeten up your day trip down south


🧁 Looking for dessert places in Perth that are open late? Several of our locations have extended trading hours - ideal for a post-dinner treat or late-night sugar run. Check your local store hours online.



Why Tourists and Locals Love Pretzel Australia

From classic Cinnamon Sugar to loaded Cookies & Cream, our pretzels are hand-rolled, baked fresh daily, and always served warm. Whether you're hunting for a late-night dessert in Melbourne or a beachside treat in Perth, we’ve got you covered.


✨ What makes us dessert-tourist approved?

  • Affordable pricing - so you can try more than one

  • Sweet and savoury options

  • Vegan-friendly flavours available

  • Eye-catching interiors perfect for photos

  • Convenient locations for day-trippers, shoppers, and adventurers


Tag your adventures with #pretzelaustralia and show us where your dessert trail takes you - from Melbourne's retail meccas to Perth's sun-soaked streets.


Ready to Discover the Best Dessert Spots in Melbourne and Perth?

Use our store locator to find your nearest Pretzel, and add a little sugar, salt, and pink to your next city adventure.


Pretzel Eastland, located in Ringwood Victoria
Interior of Pretzel Eastland - Melbourne's pinkest bakery.

 
 
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