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Shibui Dessert Bar is where Adelaide nights end with macarons and warm drinks
With comforting warm drinks like the Biscoff latte and a colourful macaron lineup featuring Fairybread and Thai milk tea, Shibui Dessert Bar is a delightful spot to round off an Adelaide night.
The night isn’t over until you have had your sweeties. That post-dinner ritual in Adelaide is what leads to Shibui Dessert Bar, where ending the evening on a sweet note is the whole point. Settling in for late-night treats means pulling up a chair to a dark tabletop that is soon filled with comforting warm drinks and a colourful spread of handcrafted macarons.
There is a distinct pleasure in treating dessert as the main event of the late hours rather than just a quick afterthought. Sitting back over a spread of sweet flavours gives the night a lingering, satisfying sense of occasion, whether you are winding down after a full meal or meeting up for a late-night sweet cap.
Is Shibui Dessert Bar worth adding to your itinerary?
Beside the hot drinks, the macaron tray brings a vibrant burst of colour to the table. Shibui’s macaron selection combines nostalgic fun with rich classics and adventurous flavour twists. Our tray featured an Australian favourite, Fairybread, decorated in colourful sprinkles, alongside rich staples like strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, and Biscoff.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Biscoff latte
- White hot chocolate
- Fairybread macaron
- Strawberry cheesecake macaron
- Salted caramel macaron
- Biscoff macaron
- Thai milk tea macaron
- Dark chocolate Halloween special macaron
Warm Drinks to Settle Into the Evening
To build our late-night spread, we went straight for the warm drinks menu. I ordered a Biscoff latte alongside a white hot chocolate, both served hot and set on the dark tabletop. Having two rich, sweet drinks side by side sets a cozy, relaxing tone for the rest of the visit.
The Biscoff latte incorporates the warm, caramelized spice of the biscuit into coffee, while the white hot chocolate offers a smooth, sweet comfort. Together, they provide a satisfying alternative to standard late-night tea or black coffee as the evening winds down.
A Macaron Lineup from Fairybread to Dark Chocolate
Beside the hot drinks, the macaron tray brings a vibrant burst of colour to the table. Shibui’s macaron selection combines nostalgic fun with rich classics and adventurous flavour twists. Our tray featured an Australian favourite, Fairybread, decorated in colourful sprinkles, alongside rich staples like strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, and Biscoff.
Rounding out the selection were two standouts: a Thai milk tea macaron and a seasonal dark chocolate Halloween special. Moving across the spread, from nostalgic Fairybread sprinkles to aromatic tea notes and deep dark chocolate, ensures that every bite brings a different taste, making this a memorable final stop on an Adelaide night out.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
What warm drinks are available at Shibui Dessert Bar?
Options include a Biscoff latte and a white hot chocolate.
What macaron flavours were served at Shibui Dessert Bar?
Flavours in the lineup included Fairybread, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, Biscoff, Thai milk tea, and a seasonal dark chocolate.
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Zen visited in November 2022. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Shibui Dessert Bar but all opinions shared are my own.