FEASTING TOP FIVE GUIDE · DESSERT QUEEN
Five sweet obsessions I would cross Queensland for
Five Queensland dessert venues for gelato, doughnuts, chocolate, frozen yoghurt and the sweet orders Zen still thinks about.
Dessert is rarely an afterthought for me. It is the destination, the detour and occasionally the reason dinner needs to be kept deliberately small.
These five Queensland stops are not trying to solve the same craving. One is cold and clean, one arrives fried and unapologetic, another leans into chocolate, and the best choice depends entirely on the kind of day you have had. Together, they make a convincing case for planning the sweet course first.
01 · Gold Coast, Queensland
Burleigh Gelato Co
Burleigh Gelato Co is the beachside version of temptation: colour in the cabinet, a decision that takes longer than expected and the certainty that one scoop will feel overly sensible.
Digging a wooden spoon past a chilled scoop of gelato to discover a warm layer of cookie pie underneath is a compelling reason to save room for dessert when strolling through Burleigh Heads. At Burleigh Gelato Co. on Connor Street, this contrast between hot and cold sets the tone for a visit. Positioned under a glowing red neon sign that reads Just Chill, the shop pairs freshly baked sweet creations with classic gelatos and adventurous scoops.
Burleigh Gelato Co. delivers a satisfying sweet stop on Connor Street, standing out for its combination of warm, gooey cookie pies paired directly with creamy gelato.
What I’d start with: Cookie Monster Cookie Pie with Kinder Bueno Gelato, Ferrero Gelato, Snickers Gelato.
Read the full recommendation02 · Brisbane, Queensland
Walker’s Doughnuts Chermside
Walker’s Doughnuts is less delicate. This is a proper doughnut stop, best approached when you want something soft, generous and unmistakably made to satisfy a sugar craving.
Pulling apart a pink-glazed doughnut reveals a rich, dark cherry filling inside, marking a sweet milestone as Walker’s Doughnuts at Westfield Chermside celebrates its first birthday. We celebrated the anniversary at the bright yellow kiosk on Level 1, which has quickly become a popular takeaway spot for shoppers.
Walker’s Doughnuts offers a fun mix of hot jam doughnuts, fresh cabinet pastries and loaded savoury hot dogs, making it a convenient stop during a Chermside shopping trip.
What I’d start with: Six-pack assortment (French Toast Ring, Birthday Cake Ring, Banoffee, Cherry Custard Strudel, Biscoff Custard Noonie, Nutella Ball), Loaded double bacon cheeseburger hot dog, Salted caramel frappe.
Read the full recommendation03 · Brisbane, Queensland
Choco Bliss Mt Gravatt
Choco Bliss understands that sometimes chocolate should not whisper. It should arrive as the central idea, rich enough to slow you down and make sharing seem briefly negotiable.
Sitting in my car at Westfield Mount Gravatt with a takeaway bag from Choco Bliss, I finally got my hands on the house-made banana pudding I had been hunting down for a while. Prying off the lid of the round white tub with its bold red Choco Bliss sticker revealed an inviting top layer of smooth yellow cream and fresh banana pieces right there in the parking spot.
Choco Bliss serves a dangerously addictive house-made banana pudding filled with layers of cream, wafers, and banana slices, though the single-serve tub disappears far too quickly.
What I’d start with: House-made banana pudding.
Read the full recommendation04 · Brisbane, Queensland
Yogii & Yoii
Yogii & Yoii offers the reset: frozen yoghurt with enough freedom to make the bowl restrained or wonderfully chaotic. Naturally, I know which direction I tend to take.
Pulling a fresh swirl from the soft-serve machines on a warm day sets the tone at Yogii & Yoii, Ascot's newest frozen yoghurt bar. Stepping past the brightly lit counter and self-serve topping station, the main drawcard is crafting a custom bowl that balances clean, light yoghurt bases with texturally playful toppings.
Yogii & Yoii delivers a bright, refreshing treat in Ascot, where light yoghurt bases pair effortlessly with fresh mango, chewy mochi, and warm loaded cookies.
What I’d start with: Coconut and mango frozen yoghurt topped with coconut flakes, fresh mango, dried mango, and mochi, Side of caramel sauce, Loaded cookies on the side.
Read the full recommendation05 · Redlands, Queensland
Kreative Desserts Victoria Point
Kreative Desserts feels like the finale, a Redlands stop for when dessert needs theatre as well as sweetness. It is not the quiet end to a meal; it is the part you photograph before anyone is allowed a spoon.
A tea light candle burning beneath a pot of smooth melted chocolate sets an inviting scene for a chilly evening in Brisbane. At Kreative Desserts in Victoria Point, winter nights are built around sweet, shared indulgences, starting with their Family Fondue Platter. Placed at the centre of the table, the pot is surrounded by fresh strawberries, sliced banana, soft marshmallows, fudgy brownie bites, and golden waffle slices.
A cosy destination for winter night sweet runs, featuring rich hot chocolates, interactive chocolate fondue, and loaded fruit cups.
What I’d start with: Biscoff Viral Hot Chocolate, Kinder Bueno Viral Hot Chocolate, Snickers Viral Hot Chocolate.
Read the full recommendationA dessert guide should leave room for mood. Gelato is not a doughnut, frozen yoghurt is not a chocolate feast, and that is exactly why all five belong on the list. The only sensible method is to work through them one craving at a time.