Correction (11 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026.
Three sweet stops. Two are in West Footscray, one is in Yarraville. Cupcakes by Paolo and Inner West Swedish Bakery cover the baked end. Augustus Gelatery covers the gelato.
Each was checked against two independent sources. Hours are credited by name: the bakery’s own site, the OpenStreetMap tag or AGFG. This page prints no prices, because we copied none.
No ratings here and no taste claims. Just what each place is, where it is and when its listings say it is open.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Cupcakes from a bakery | Cupcakes by Paolo | 28C Ashley Street, West Footscray |
| Swedish baking, early opening | Inner West Swedish Bakery | 549A Barkly Street, West Footscray |
| Gelato, listed open late | Augustus Gelatery | 175 Somerville Road, Yarraville |
Cupcakes by Paolo — 28C Ashley Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
Cupcakes by Paolo is on Ashley Street, West Footscray. Its own site and OpenStreetMap agree. We file it as a bakery. A cupcake is a single-serve cake with icing on top. This page prints no hours or prices for it, so check its site first.
Order: Start with the cupcakes the name promises, and read the site for what else is on offer.
Inner West Swedish Bakery — 549A Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
Inner West Swedish Bakery is at 549A Barkly Street, West Footscray. Its site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 7am to 2pm. The OpenStreetMap tag matches, with Monday off. AGFG lists Takeaway. Its site says its range includes vegan and vegetarian options.
The build: Swedish baking is built around buns and cakes, so read the menu list as a spec sheet before you order.
Augustus Gelatery — 175 Somerville Road, Yarraville VIC 3013
Augustus Gelatery is at 175 Somerville Road, Yarraville. That is outside West Footscray, so allow for the trip. Its site’s locations page lists this store. AGFG lists Monday to Friday 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. That is an owner-maintained directory, so confirm before you go. AGFG also lists Takeaway.
Mess forecast: Not assessed here. Gelato is a softer, colder format than a baked treat, so a cone calls for napkins.
Quick answers
Where can I get gelato near West Footscray?
Augustus Gelatery at 175 Somerville Road, Yarraville, is the gelato stop on this page. AGFG lists it open Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM, closing 10:30 PM each day.
Which bakery in West Footscray opens early?
Inner West Swedish Bakery’s site lists Tuesday to Sunday, 7am to 2pm. The OpenStreetMap tag for Inner West Swedish Bakery shows Monday off, so plan around that.
Where can I buy cupcakes in West Footscray?
Cupcakes by Paolo is named for them, and its site lists 28C Ashley Street, West Footscray. This page prints no hours or prices for it, so check its site before you head over.
Can I get dessert to take away in West Footscray?
AGFG lists Takeaway for Inner West Swedish Bakery in West Footscray and for Augustus Gelatery in Yarraville. This page does not list a takeaway tag for Cupcakes by Paolo, so ask the bakery.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. We copied no menu prices from these places’ own pages, so this page prints none. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Cupcakes by Paolo: openstreetmap.org/1512920513, cupcakesbypaolo.com.au/contact
- Inner West Swedish Bakery: openstreetmap.org/12408340475, innerwestswedishbaker.com.au, agfg.com.au/inner-west-swedish-baker-93974, innerwestswedishbaker.com.au/about
- Augustus Gelatery: openstreetmap.org/1377152655, augustusgelatery.com.au/locations, agfg.com.au/augustus-gelatery-80323
