Dessertopia by 196Below

A hidden gem just outside the city. The desserts are not only a treat for the eyes but are absolutely delicious. Each cake will put you back a pretty sum but it is well worth the experience. The staff are lovely and the decor is gorgeous. You wouldn’t believe that you’re not in the city. A perfect date spot or just a place to hang out.

Such a special dessert shop with very unique cakes and ice cream. Very trendy cake shape and flavors. Menu may change. The totoro series is very nice and yummy. The xiao long bao cake uses brown sugar bubble tea flavors, very Taiwanese fusion. Yuzu and pandan sorbet are very yummy and unique. The shop have plenty of seating area. Plenty of parking nearby. And tram accessible.

I had a great service from Amber Ma! The dessert is so delicious. Would definitely recommend the desserts from here! ;)

Was just passing by got curious and went in. And I was happy I did. Wonderful display of desserts and new flavours too! Would definitely come back with friends ;) The owner was very nice as well

Probably one of the dessert place’s in all of melbourne, its not just for show, there desserts are certainly Rich, 10/10 would recommend!

Tried the Mango Raspberry sorbet and Golden Gaytime ice cream.
Also had the Cheesecake with a Cappuccino.

My favourite was the Mango Raspberry sorbet.

There’s outdoor seating available and the place is dog friendly
Heaps of street parking outside the shop.

Love love their pb&j sorbet, it gluten free which is perfect for my gut health:) (they also offer gluten free cone)
We also bad their dry asahi gelato which surprisingly goes perfectly with the pb&j sorbet.
Hoping to come back and try their other cakes

Desserts galore and super friendly service. Highly recommended, ice cream was refreshing on a hot day.

Recently walked past this ice cream shop and ordered the gay time ice cream which was delicious! Definitely will be coming back!

Super-friendly and patient staff, even when about to close, when EVERY employee just wants to go home. Delicious ice cream, will be back for sure.

Awesome, original flavours and great, friendly staff. Our families go-to local icecream shop.

We had the Totoro cake for my son’s birthday. It was such a beautiful, fun and delicious cake. Thank you so much!

The Christmas inspired gelato range is to die for! Can’t wait to come back and try some more flavours:)

Mind blowing rave desserts!
Who would've thought of combine sweet treats with UV black light paint?
Festival/Rave event potential?
Definitely be back for one of the Neon Nights!

Very good treat yourself session, if you can’t get in late because of reservations I recommend going early and getting stocked up.

Very friendly staff! Walk-ins might be a bit difficult as they can be booked-out. However, they are happy to accommodate you either way. Favourite was the iHeart u.

Absolutely love dessertopia! Staff are amazing and very friendly. They make the best ice cream and deserts that you could possibly imagine. If I could give a 1000 stars, I would!:)

Absolutely love this place
The guys who run this are super friendly, passionate and have truly unique and exciting cafe.
The desserts are unlike anything we have ever seen or tasted.
We can’t wait to go back.
Thanks boys

I called at 8: 45pm to see if there was a table available for myself and 2 other people to come in as we would need to catch an Uber for 15 mins to get there. The man who answered the phone was very rude and seemed to rush the phone call and said that they are not taking reservations anymore. So I asked if there would be a possibility of getting a table if we came in as we would need to arrange an Uber… he was quite defensive and said that he wasn’t sure and it would depend on how many people came in between now and then and we might not get a table due to it (even after I asked if they were busy and he did not bother to answer). He then began to end the conversation and told me to have a nice day and maybe see me soon. I understand a walk in only basis, but this conversation made me feel very unwanted as a customer.

Husband and I took our children (14 and 9) here for an end of holidays celebration. We had such a lovely time - all of the staff were so warm, friendly and welcoming. The food was not only fun, but delicious, and the lemonade flavours were refreshing. Thanks for such a wonderful experience!