Best Cake Places in Melbourne

"Melbourne is in love with this simple dessert, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the hype surrounding this Japanese-style cheesecake. One of the joys of Uncle Tetsu’s shop is the simplicity — the store sells a couple of simple variations on the perfect combination of wheat, egg, milk and cheese. A slice of the original signature Japanese cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth soft and fluffy."

"Winners of the 2017 ABIA cake design award in Victoria and no.1 Australia wide in 2016!. From humble beginnings in 1987, Oakleigh Quality Cakes has established its reputation as a leading supplier in Melbourne’s thriving cake industry. Through a commitment to quality and service, founders Nick and Tass Poupouzas and their dedicated team have produced some of the most spectacular and unique cake designs."

"Establishing Nikos Cakes over 30 years ago, the award-winning team of cake designers and pastry chefs have gained a reputation for delivering eye-catching cake designs that have remarkable depth and flavour. Aiming to create the cake of your dreams, the successful cake decorating team has over 60 years of experience making amazing wedding cake designs. Location: Fairfield, VIC"

"With 16 years experience, our recipes have been fine tuned to deliver you the ultimate indulgence on your wedding day. Not only will your cake have you and your guests swooning for more, they will also look out of this world and be everything you wished for. We can also create dessert tables to include cupcakes, macarons, donuts and cookies."

"For the past 20 years, the team at Ab Fab Cakes has been creating award-winning wedding cakes and specialty pastries with love and care. Just as the name suggests, they aim to create absolutely fabulous creations that every couple will adore. Working closely with clients, they are known for providing pleasant experiences, astonishing designs, and truly delicious flavors."

"Awarded the "ABIA Australia's TOP 3 Wedding Cake Design" for 2016. You'll be devoting a lot of time and effort to ensure you're the most beautiful bride you can be... and along with everything else on your special day, you want your cake to be absolutely fabulous."

"The French Lettuce has been operating for over 35 years, undertaking the vast cultural movements that Melbourne has experienced throughout this time. Our interpretation is that as a result of Melbourne's cultural shift, it makes itself a unique part of the nation. For this, we have a very simple philosophy when it comes to high quality products, where the individual has an interpretation of how a product should look, taste & make you feel."

"Family-owned and operated, the team at The French Lettuce has been creating incredible wedding cakes and specialty pastries in Victoria for over 35 years. Priding themselves on creating delicious quality cakes based on custom designs, they have garnered high praise and media attention from The Herald Sun and Channel 9 Australia. Location: Carlton, VIC"

"Simply Cakes Melbourne is based in Bonbeach, Melbourne, Victoria. Our kitchen is registered with the Kingston City Council and we bake with quality ingredients to ensure your satisfaction. We offer customised celebration cakes for many occasions like weddings, birthdays, christenings, and other occasions."

"Establishing her own custom cake business in 2002, Katrina has created thousands of unique cakes for special occasions all over Melbourne. With over 20 years of experience in wedding cake designs and specialised pastries, the team at Kat’s Cakes pride themselves on creating memorable experiences that not only look incredible but taste amazing as well. Location: Doncaster, VIC"

"With almost 20 years experience, Tantalizing Cakes and Sweets can create  & make your wedding day a little sweeter. Let us make your wedding planning easier!. Each cookie is handcrafted with love and made with only the freshest ingredients."

"Murrumbeena Park is home to a huge playground with different zones for different abilities, including a separate toddler area. I particularly love the wooden sculptures and nature play elements. Murrumbeena Park, 37 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena"

"The Footscray Park playground is one of the play areas near me that includes water play. There are also flying foxes, swings, climbing equipment, a sandpit and some lovely musical instruments. Better still, it’s fenced, there are public toilets, water taps, picnic shelters and barbecues and shade from trees."

"This delightful crescent-shaped beach is about 350m long and is generally safe for swimming and for snorkelling. Do check with the surf life saving club if you are keen to find the best swimming and snorkelling spots. Getting there: Half Moon Bay Beach is about 20km from the city centre."

"Set in a two-level 19th-century brick house, The Johnston Collection seems right at home. There are about 1500 items in the permanent collection, with a focus on decorative and fine arts. These include ceramics, furniture, textiles, and glasswork."