Best Dessert Spots in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Looking for the best dessert spots in Sunshine Coast? We've rounded up 39 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Save room. From gelato and soft serve to cakes, pastries and late-night sweets, these are Sunshine Coast's spots for a sugar hit or a proper dessert after dinner.
39 spots
Gelatissimo Noosa
$$Relaxed parlour chain serving classic & inventive ice cream flavours churned in-store.
Ben & Jerry’s
$$Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
Flame Hill Vineyard
$$$Restaurant in a scenic winery, crafting Modern Australian cuisine from locally sourced produce.
Scoop house
Dessert Spots in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Frenzy Ice Cream Van
Dessert Spots in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Addy & Harry's Dessert Bar
Dessert Spots in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Ben & Jerry’s
$$Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
Gelato Mio
Dessert Spots in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Just Coconut Noosa Heads (Bay Village)
Dessert Spots in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Happy Pops Mooloolaba
Dessert Spots in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream Cone Co
$$Established shop offering Danish-style ice cream churned in store, plus a self-serve toppings bar.
Massimo's Gelateria
Dessert Spots in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Tropicool Treats Mooloolaba
Dessert Spots in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Fior di latte Gelateria
Dessert Spots in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Noosa Chocolate Factory
Dessert Spots in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
San Churro Sunshine Plaza
$$Vibrant chain cafe offering churros & decadent desserts, plus organic, fair-trade coffee.
Baskin-Robbins Caloundra
$$Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.
Valentino's
Dessert Spots in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Dessert Spots by suburb
Zoom in on the best dessert spots in Sunshine Coast's most popular neighbourhoods.
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What are the best dessert spots in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated dessert spots in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast dessert spots ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter dessert spots by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many dessert spots are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 39 dessert spots across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.