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Best Desserts in Hampton — 2026 Guide

The best dessert spots in Hampton — our honest picks for sit-down, takeaway, and late-night. Real prices, real reviews.

Best Desserts in Hampton — 2026 Guide

Hampton has a desserts scene that punches well above what you’d expect. The suburb runs evolving, community-driven, emerging — and the food reflects it. We’ve eaten at every desserts spot in the area and these are the ones worth your time and money.

Expect to pay $28-45 per person for a proper sit-down meal. The cheaper end gets you gelato, the higher end gets you tiramisu done properly.

Our Top Picks

1. Green Social — 276 Blake Crescent

Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: $20-31 per person

Green Social is the benchmark for desserts in Hampton. The churros is what most people order, and for good reason — it’s consistently excellent. The pavlova is the other standout, done with genuine care rather than the paint-by-numbers approach you get at chain spots.

The room seats about 45 and fills on Friday and Saturday nights. Midweek you’ll walk straight in. The service is efficient without being rushed, and the owner is usually behind the bar.

Order this: The chocolate fondant ($20) as a main, plus lemon tart to share. Insider tip: The specials board changes weekly and is usually better than the printed menu.

2. Nico Yard — 372 Church Crescent

Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-11pm Price: $21-31 per person

This is the locals’ pick — less polished than Green Social but arguably more flavour per dollar. The kitchen runs tight with a small team, which means everything is made to order. The tiramisu here has a depth that comes from doing the same dish three hundred times until it’s muscle memory.

The space is small — about 30 seats — and they don’t take bookings on weeknights, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 8pm to dodge the rush.

Best dish: The gelato ($21). Simple, executed perfectly. Pro tip: BYO wine on Tuesdays ($5 corkage).

3. The Bright House — 302 Glenferrie Crescent

Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: $14-25 per person

The Bright House opened in late 2025 and has already built a following. The menu is short — eight dishes — which is usually a good sign. Everything on it is considered. The pavlova ($26) is the dish that gets photographed most, but the lemon tart ($25) is the one regulars order.

When to go: Sunday lunch is the sweet spot. Same food, half the crowd.

4. Iris’s — 253 Blake Crescent

Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-10pm Price: $22-37 per person

The takeaway option on this list. Iris’s doesn’t have table service — you order at the counter and either take it home or eat at the three outdoor tables. The quality-to-price ratio is the best in Hampton. The churros ($22) is the standout.

5. Remy Table — 308 Church Crescent

Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm Price: $21-30 per person

A solid all-rounder. Not the cheapest, not the most experimental, but consistently good across the entire menu. The tiramisu ($28) and the gelato ($20) are both worth ordering. The wine list is surprisingly thoughtful for a desserts place.

Quick Comparison

RestaurantBest ForPrice (pp)Bookings
Green SocialOverall best$20-31Recommended Fri-Sat
Nico YardLocals’ favourite$21-31Walk-in only (weeknights)
The Bright HouseNew opening$14-25Yes, via website
Iris’sBest takeaway$22-37Counter service
Remy TableAll-rounder$21-30Recommended weekends

Desserts Price Guide — Hampton

CategoryPrice RangeWhat to Expect
Budget$12-18Counter-service, takeaway, no frills
Mid-range$28-45Sit-down, proper menu, decent wine list
Premium$50+Tasting menus, premium ingredients

Before You Go

Best time to visit: Weeknight dinners (Tue-Thu) for no wait. Friday and Saturday — book 3-5 days ahead for the top two spots.

Parking: Street parking along Church Crescent is metered until 6:30pm. Side streets are usually 2-hour. After 6:30pm, most are free. Best option: Public transport options in Hampton.

Dietary: Every restaurant listed handles vegetarian requests. Vegan and gluten-free: call ahead to confirm, but most are accommodating.

Delivery: Iris’s and Green Social are on Uber Eats and DoorDash. For better quality, order directly — delivery platforms compress your food in those bags and charge restaurants 30%.

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Last updated: March 2026


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