It's officially unofficial, I have now tried almost every dessert from the cabinets of Dolce & Co…read moreand now I'm onto round 2. You know how you sometimes politely say to your grandma who serves you a gravy smeared piece of meat served on a splodge of mash, "oh it looks almost too good to eat!" Well this time I really mean it. The mini cakes, pots of mousse, patisseries and slices here look like they belong in the Louvre, not a dessert cabinet. It is the perfect small birthday present for someone at work you're not besties with or to show off to the family in-law after a fancy dinner. Ranging from $6-8 per item you will want to savour every moment, but that isn't hard because there are always so many taste and mouth sensations in every bite from snap and crackle to pop! So after some long hard research my favourites have to be the: - Lemon meringue - Hazelnut crunch - Green Sencha Mousse - Strawberry and balsamic ice cream - Chocolate truffle mound thing And yes, there are more than that to choose from. Trust me, you will thank me for that guide next time your taking away or dining in store over a coffee. My biggest problem is that they aren't open to cure my late night dessert fix. I guess I'll have to continue to put up with eating dessert in the middle of the day! *sigh*

The gorgeous sweets at Dolce & Co are one of the best examples of a high class patisserie that…read moreyou'll get in Adelaide. While at some places you'll find poorly presented, with finger marks, or sweating chocolate, at Dolce & Co everything is perfect. They have a range of different gateaux, macarons, and even their own homemade ice creams (seriously, how cool is that). Some people call it a dessert bar, but it's really more of a patisserie. They aren't open late and don't have much space, so they don't really fit the dessert bar mould. If there's one issue with the store it's that it's maybe too small to truly sit back and relax in. They'll happily package up any sweets you want to take home, and a cake from here would make a great little gift. Just make sure you're transporting them well, because it would be such a shame to get it home and not have it look as gorgeous as it did when you bought it. Prepared to be amazed.

This is not the kind of place I'll take you on a first or second date, or even a fifth, and that's…read morenot because of atmosphere - it's relaxed and cool, or the family like way the staff make you feel, or because I grin like a kid in a toy store the moment I walk in, it's because it's the kind of place you keep until I'm sure that you're going to be sticking around, because it just that good, and I don't want you running off and spoiling it by bringing all your friends here. The home style iced teas and flavoured cold milk drinks are a splash of Heaven on a summers day, and the dessert cake selection are the perfect end to a autumn nights city strolling and the chocolates and coffee are prefect in winter. The gift boxes are the prefect thing to take back to the office when you need to bribe the admin assistant (they're just a little too good to take home for mum) if they last the distance... This is the kind of place I'll take any bitter ex-pats and east coaster visitors who need to see that Adelaide's got talent, and so far everyone of them has gawked in amazement and walked out with a smile.

Do NOT visit here and definitely do NOT purchase anything. The reason I hear you ask?…read more I have just purchased and eaten a nutty, moussey, chocolatey, melty mouthy, tongue tingly piece of HEAVEN!!! I'm not going to tell you what it's called either; otherwise you'll all rush down there, buy some and then they'll run out and I'll be pissed off. And you wouldn't want that. Would you? Try something else instead. There's a deliciously delectable plethora of tastefully tantalising treats available. So buy those. Then get in line for a trip to Nirvana and back. Seriously.

A very cute and cosy dessert cafe, especially perfect for late night cravings…read more We ordered: -caramel & nutella banana waffle -soft-centred choc hazelnut cake -rosewater watermelon ny cheesecake We waited a little while for the desserts to come out, but it wasn't too long of a wait. Presentation was on point, and the desserts were very satisfying! My favorite was the waffle!! I didn't think it was too sweet. The other 2 did get a little too much in the end, but we finished most of it. Would go back to try other things on the menu. Keep in mind minimum order is one item per person. That means more dessert to share :)

I was reminded last night that despite having a great night out at Astonish, I was yet to pop a…read morereview up on Yelp. Oh no! Fear not, I'm here to spill the goss on Adelaide's latest dessert spot (set to lose it's title very soon I'm sure as another dessert opening is always round the corner). The two chefs behind Astonish are Le Cordon Bleu (or LCB to us TAFE kiddies) graduates, originally working in kitchens in Sydney. It really feels like a lot of work and love has gone into this place, and the overall appearance of the store is gorgeous. But hey, as a few other dessert bars around town have shown, it's not all about atmosphere. If you want to have a great dessert bar, well in my books you need great desserts. Astonish try their hardest, and I'm pretty happy with the results. The menu features two sections. The simple things like cakes, tarts, & mousses, and then the more extravagant dine in menu. The smaller stuff is around the $7 mark, but the dine in menu is a little more expensive and will set you back about $12-$18. There are some very interesting (and delicious options), but I did find a few elements of the dishes didn't quite work. The panna fire was an interesting and delicious dish, with a bombe alaska and a slab of vanilla panna cotta. But as a combo they didn't quite work, and would have probably been better as their own stand out dishes. But the giant profiterole on the other hand was amazing, with a crumble on the outer shell that gave great mouth feel, and a filling of ice cream and caramelised banana. YUM. I think Astonish is stil finding their feet, but their desserts are well thought out, with enough pizazz to stay interesting but without going too crazy and alienating some diners. Is it worth the extra price tag? I think so, but I believe that there are a few dessert bars around Adelaide that are worth a lot more than what you already pay.

Eggless is hands down my favourite of all of Adelaide's dessert bars. It's not necessarily better…read morethan all the rest, but if I had to choose just one this would be it. Sure, the food is one part of it. Eggless is always changing their menu (monthly as it's been mentioned) and they're always plating up delicious homestyle desserts, but with interesting flavours. Whenever there is a dish containing either pandan, or banana & caramel, I'm completely sold. There have been dishes that haven't been my thing, but it's never put a damper on my night. There can be a wait, and people are used to it. It's rare to drive past and not see a line up outside. But I love that it's something they're working on, and now you can pop your name on their list, add your phone number, and go off and do your own thing. They'll give you a call when your table frees up and you don't have to wait around outside. I also love that I never have to worry about booking, because well... they don't take bookings. I like making spur of the moment decisions, and I know I can turn up at Eggless anytime and I'll never be turned away, I just might have a bit of a wait. The atmosphere is great, the staff are lovely, and you never get that feeling like you're being pressured to leave. It's great. You should eat there. Now.

EGGLESS!! It needs no introduction, because everyone (hopefully) knows about it by now. I'm a fan…read moreand these past few months I've been going at least once a month, because of the monthly menu changes. It's almost always worth the hour long waits, in rain or shine, which can be spent reading the menu (although I do that online beforehand sometimes). You also have to leave your name and number of people on the list and then get called in after some time. I usually come with a few others since it's easier to order more desserts with more people. I'll talk a bit about the May menu since it was the most recent experience. We ordered a Pandanmisu, Turkish Coffee Cheesecake, Death by Chocolate Sundae and the Miso Creme Brulee. I usually go for an Iced Teh Tahrik (Malaysian milk tea) since I'm obsessed with HK or Asian style milk teas. While it can be pretty sweet from the condensed milk but in my opinion it's the condensed milk that makes the drink. My favourite by far was the cheesecake because it was accompanied by rose cream, rose jelly, Turkish Delight and a sprinkling of pomegranates and pistachio. It's a match made in heaven! The cheesecake itself wasn't overly sweet and had that slight salty & savoury taste from the cream cheese which was nice with the coffee flavour. But the real highlights were the rose cream and jelly. I really love the floral and fragrant flavour of rosewater and they did well because it can be pretty strong. There wasn't too much rose cream or jelly on the plate so it wasn't overpowering. The pomegranate, pistachio and Turkish Delight gives it some texture as does the chocolate biscuit base. The Miso Creme Brulee was another dessert that stood out, because I was thinking 'was that miso as in the fermented soy miso?' So I wasn't sure what to expect...was it going be really salty and funky from the fermented paste? Surprisingly there was none of the powerful miso flavour and the custard was more like a salted creme brulee, similar to what you'd expected in a salted caramel or salted chocolate. It was pretty tasty for the same reason and I would order it again given the chance. The Pandanmisu was solid, the tiramisu filling was light and somewhat subtle on the pandan flavour but you can tell it's definitely pandan. But it wasn't quite as nice as the first two. And finally the chocolate sundae (choc gelato, choc brownie, ganache and choc mousse and cacao nibs) which was my least favourite because I'm not a fan of excessively chocolatey desserts so it's not their fault, since everyone else seemed to enjoy it. I've been meaning to review Eggless for a while and the score reflects the past experiences I've had not just the most recent. It's difficult to fault Eggless, although the menu is a little more creative and impressive on some months than others. The prices are fine- usually $10-14 depending on what you get and the serving sizes are decent. It's always a good experience for me, chatting with friends or family over dessert and tea. The owner is always friendly and is quite a talkative guy! I always tell my friends who haven't been to go at least once because I really think it's one of the best dessert cafes in Adelaide at the moment.

I've always had a good experience at spats. Spats is the kind of place that you either love or…read morehate. For a coffee lounge this place has do much personality and I have never dined in a place like this. Apparently this place used to be a brothel and today I can see how it's still carried that intimate feel. The place is dimly lit and has a lot of couches and booths which make you forget you're in a restaurant. This place is always busy!! My Aunt once told me, only eat in places that are busy that's the best way to know a place is good. Well spats definitely checks the box for that! Whenever you go to spats be prepared to have to wait 10mins or so to be seated. Now on to the food. Spats is well known for their desserts and for a good reason, they are goood. All the desserts range in price from $10-13 so it will not hurt your wallet. Along with the desserts I would recommend their cheese platter, it is exceptionally good value for money for the amount of cheeses you get. I can't say much for the $16.50 cocktails, their coffee or savoury menu as I've always grabbed dessert there, so I guess you'll have to try that for yourself. F the haters, I love spats!

Spats looks brilliant. Looks. It is quite a romantic place with a good atmosphere and is pretty…read moremuch always busy. Quite a bit bigger then its counterpart - The Elephant Walk, Spats promises more little nooks and crannies in which to share an intimate moment with a loved one, friends or a soon - to - be loved one. However, I was taken into a second room which had 70's decor that didn't quite fit the same atmosphere. It was a booth of old crappy wood and yellow, aged patterned glass. The service was good but the desserts and coffees were quite expensive (and you need cash, which is a pain in the ass). To be honest - maybe it's my palette or something, but I ordered a Mocha and it came - without milk, but with cream - in a glass that was too hot to hold and i just didn't enjoy it. The last time I didn't enjoy something with chocolate in it was ... never. However the cake we had was presented well and really tasty! Its a different little place to go which is often open when other places are not and if you get seated in the atmospheric room you first come into and just have cake - it would be quite good.

We ignored all the recommendations to go for the signature fondant and instead tested the triple…read morelayer chocolate cake, green tea creme brulee and deconstructed apple pie. Fortunately for us we were not disappointed! The presentation of the desserts here is as immaculate as the white walls and white crockery they come on. The signature Patisserie Jin logo is stencilled in icing sugar and chocolate in one way, shape or form on the desserts and clearly each dessert is quite unique to this cafe. The little faces engraved on the spoons and forks here were also very kawaii! My dining counterpart's green tea creme brulee was sweet and custardy but balanced out by the fact that the matcha tea was used to flavour the dish. The triple chocolate cake was all mine and although small it was incredibly rich and a little bit bitter thanks to the use of dark chocolate. This is now the only dessert bar remaining on Unley Rd and so I think it will become more popular, but the atmosphere is slightly clinical and sparse for such a large space. It feels more like you're sitting in a bakery rather than a cute and cosy little dessert bar. The prices are also quite high for the size of the desserts you receive but they are rich in sugar value. Next time I'm craving a green tea dessert though I will be back!

Are you a fancy pants that likes all thangs chocolate? Are you an insomniac that needs to soothe a…read moresweet tooth after work? This place may just be your jam! It was like eating in a cafeteria and the layout was sparse, cold and sterile but the desserts were crafted with love, skill and fine ingredients. Expensive but it reflects the quality of the chocolate and ingredients. With late night dessert bars few and far between in adelaide it was a little busy but needs a little love, small details are lost in translation like plastic cups for water (super odd when most of the cutlery is custom) and the super low music. But again all adds up to a very different experience.

Went here last night for dinner and drinks. We ended up getting food from their selection of tapas…read moreand it was all super yummy but the masterpiece was the dessert. We had a tasting board which consisted of churros, baked meringue, waffles, fruit and two mini cheese cakes. It was THE most epic dessert I have ever eaten. The service was lovely too. Will definitely go back!

Came here after dinner for some waffles and was pleasantly surprised, we went for the classic…read morestrawberries and cream, what can I say, it never disappoint. A place to check out if you're craving for waffles, great for large groups or simply a sweet date.

As I get older I get more bitter and so do my taste buds. My sugardometer no longer has the stamina…read moreit once has and night on the chocolate sauce makes Chloe go something, something... So you can imagine the trepidation when I walked into Waffle's Waffle and it smelt of sugar, caramel and all that warming good stuff. But I am happy to report back I finished my half belgium waffle here with ice cream and strawberries minus the cray cray aftermath and sugar overload. It was so refreshing to have a dessert that wasn't smothered in cream, chocolate sauce and syrup but was instead light, fluffy and fresh. For $8 I received a generous serving of vanilla ice cream and fresh, juicy strawberries with enough chocolate sauce to ensure the waffle wasn't too dry or bland. The half serving was perfect for a morning tea sized snack. I'm really disappointed this place doesn't open later for weeknight desserts and that is the only reason for a loss of star. But it is definitely worth trying on a weekend or early Friday night after dinner at Cos or drinks at Udaberri across the road.

Want a taste of The Continent without leaving the comfort of the East End of Adelaide? If so this…read moreis the answer to your prayers! Nestled in the quiet block of Grenfell St. just steps from Rymill Park this gem is quite abuzz with crepe making energy; there are two types gallettes (savory) and sweet to choose from. we chose gallettes to share, one La Traditionelle ($11.5: ham, egg sunny side up, and swiss cheese) and one Saint Malo ($14.5: ham, sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil). You can ask for any egg preparation, I chose scrambled. Opened for long hours each day they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The tiny bistro is a powerhouse of excellent, friendly customer service. It is adequately staffed with friendly counter help who care about your dining experience. The three times I have been there in the last month indicates consistent excellence and quick, though not hurried service. There are well prepared croissants (prepared in site daily) in addition to an authentic pain au chocolate. I plan to eat my way across their dessert case and will keep you posted on my progress. TWO THUMB UP - this is a 'must do' destination, especially when in need of respite from the day-to-day stresses of life. Treat yourself to a French stay-cation without leaving the CBD.

Always amazing! Been here a few times now and the crepes are to die for. I love the fig and walnut…read morecrepe and who doesnt love nutella with banana! Staff are very friendly and service is efficient. They are always accomodating of my daughter and I do recommend booking a table during busy periods as it can be difficult to get a seat. One thing you will find when you go there, apart from being transported straight to Paris, is the incredible range of crepe options, including both sweet and savoury. Well worth a visit if you are in the East End!