The siren song of the sweet treat can be irresistible. We’ve listed some of the best places in West Vic when you’re in need of a pick-me-up only something dusted in icing can provide. 

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Kittelty’s 

Kittelty’s has transitioned from home-kitchen to fully-functioning cafe in the old Apollo’s Fish & Chips building on the corner of Victoria Street. It’s the classics with a creative edge, like cinnamon scrolls with fresh leaves decorating the icing, or lemon cakes covered in nasturtiums. 

Where: 134 Victoria Street, Ballarat East 

Sisko Chocolate 

Sisko Chocolate is an artisan chocolate store where you can watch the magic happen, get involved through a range of family-friendly workshops or browse the shelves stocking things like a nine-piece “French orb” collection. 

Where: 5 Albert Street, Trentham 

Le Comptoir Bakehouse

A simple dessert executed perfectly can be as luxurious as a complex three-tier cake. 

Le Comptoir cooks up a range of gourmet foods, including French pastries like pain au chocolat and croissants. 

Where: 85 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet 

Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company

Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company provides the comfort of a hot cup of cocoa, hand in hand with the character of Daylesford. The shop is in a small heritage cottage on the edge of town. 

Their beverages often involve spices from around the world, freshly melted for each mug. 

Where: 22 Raglan Street, Daylesford 

The Little Cupcake

It’s indulgence made mini at this Ballarat store, tucked away on the leafy streets of Eureka with a cabinet that is always stocked with, as the name suggests, little cupcakes. 

They can be ordered in bulk, or selected at random in-store, with flavour selections ranging from a “floral mix” to standard vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and more. 

Where: 223 Eureka Street, Ballarat East 

Sweet Decadence at Locantro 

Sweet Decadence at Locantro offers a range of chocolates flavoured by the likes of chilli,  lemon and lavender. There’s also a range of freshly baked cakes and a delightful ceiling dotted with cupid chandeliers. 

Where: 87 Vincent Street, Daylesford 

Header Image: The Little Cupcake