The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Yarra, May 2024

Dainty Sichuan

81/100 (1323 ratings)

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"I love visiting Dainty Sichuan! Even though there are a few branches spread across Melbourne, South Yarra branch produces the most delicious dishes...."

Kristy

"They have been around for ages and have been a favourite for amazing chinese szechuan dishes. Absolutely love it here and one of my..."

M3lissa____

"Take away for birthday lunch. Very authentic! I'll definitely order more often...."

Veronica X

"By far one of the best Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne. Me and a few friends ordered the scampi as well as the pork rib barbecue. My favourite was..."

Phil Guo

"Dainty Sichuan is one of our favourite Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. We’ve been a few times and it never disappoints! The service is fantastic,..."

Stelly

"Dainty Sichuan is a super authentic sichuan restaurant in the heart of South Yarra. It's in a great location right opposite the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"One of the best Sichuan restaurants in Melbourne. They have a myriad of shared dishes and also a separate hotpot menu. The cabbage and the cold..."

Debby

"Tilapia is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!highly recommend! 200times better than basa fillet Would like to have..."

Creamyny

"I really love the spicy, sweet, tangy and savoury flavours of Sichuan food and Dainty doesn't disappoint! So full of flavour! The servings are..."

Melb_Belly

"Really delicious and authentic Chinese food 👌🏼 We ordered and within 10 mins most of the food had already come out, I was seriously so..."

Connie

"Authentic and great flavours that were cooked to perfection. Friendly staff and high quality produce. Couldn't go wrong with a visit..."

BR

"This is one of our favourite Chinese restaurants, when we feel like spicy food. That’s the place to go, almost everything on the menu is nice,..."

Kelly Shen

"Food is always good here. Good quality ingredients and satisfying spicy food. We ordered Cumin Pork Rib, Chicken & Mushroom and Beans with minced..."

Dee Dee

"Enjoyed the food here.Start withthe cold noodle with the tingling feelSpicy fish was cook well in the chilljSfirfry longbeanDrink..."

Sally Sally

"Came with my collegues.Start with the Sichuan cold noodle ( which tasted very good), sweet and numbing feeling.The mapo tofu was cooked..."

Junghoo Kim

"Best Sichuan food I've ever had in Melbourne though we only had dishes there a few times (we didn't try hotpot). Though food is a bit pricey but all..."

ZzzPpl

""One of the Best" Sichuan food in Melbourne! coupled with Excellent Ambiance!When you feel like having really like Hot & Spicy, yet yummy..."

Parag

"Busy restaurant with a great vibe. Great food, great service and reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit for anyone that enjoys spicy sichuan..."

Melb Foodie

"One of my favourite in the area. Consistently delicious. The eggplant is insane. Just love the flavours. Good for a casual lunch. Photo menu a good..."

Miche Bonett-Horton

"Hotpot for life! While I’m doing my best to avoid fried food lately, I’ve started to build this affection towards sichuan hotpot ❤️ the one..."

EatorTreat

"I lost my phone after the dinner at Dainty Sichuan Toorak. I was so worried and went back for help. The waiter and the cashier were very very kind..."

YYG

"Lovely mapo tofu. Lovely fish fragrant eggplant but my favourite is the stir fried beans. Best experienced with a group but our table for two was..."

Latitudes

"Gorgeous food & very attentive & efficient staff. Photographs on menu were very useful in helping us decide what to order. Food arrived very promptly..."

Coral

"If it is hot n spicy food you are after, look no further. Vibrant atmosphere quick service and great food. Good selection of beer and wine Will be..."

Dhruva

"for all the spicy lovers out there, this is a must. Must try their spicy fish and chong qing chicken. Extremely spicy but just so addicting. Should..."

Jessica Felise

"The most authentic Sichuan food you can find in Melbourne. And this is the best out of all Dainty Sichuan restaurant group restaurants. Food were..."

LoveEatLoveCook

"Came here for group dinner recommended by a friend. Nice Sichuan restaurant with plenty of foods to choose in menu. We ordered few dishes to share..."

Yulz

"4.2. Very impressive. Not perfect but very very good.The most important thing. The food here is superb. Probably the best Chinese food..."

Two Sheds

"Visited on a Saturday night pushing 8pm, but it was almost packed and the air was steaming with all kinds of scents. A pricey menu, but you get what..."

Ronald

"All dishes we ordered are so tasty, quite spicy, but we love it. The quantity of dish is decent, which is important too. Will definitely come back..."

Clairemelb

"Spicy chicken and the spicy fish are my favorite. We order that two dishes almost every time. And the hot pot is nice too. The space is enough we..."

Yuxi Li

"Had a great lunch here today. The place was packed! Had to wait for about 30mins before getting a table. The lamb ribs was spicy, but delicious!..."

Tyke_gal92

"It’s nice to have hotpot in a cold day. I quite like their soup flavor and the sauces as well. The food was so fresh and friendly staff. It’s..."

Mai Phan

"Food was exceptional, we love our food very hot and spicy. If you are like us don’t hesitate to try this place. We found this place via sbs food..."

Ramkumar Thiyagarajan

"It’s been my favorite place for a long long time. I would return whenever any of my friend is craving for spicy food.. as the menu is made for..."

5ilverr

"Been there twice but never disappointed! Food are all very traditional Sichuan style. Spicy and yummy! Perfect for location and food. Lamb and..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Perfect spot for a night out with friends, dishes are as expected- spicy but with an exception of a few.. If you like spicy Chinese food this is the..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"I was recommended to visit Dainty Sichuan, and to try the Fish Flavoured Eggplant, and it did not disappoint! One of the most enjoyable feeds..."

Chips Before Dips

"Highly recommended Chinese food in Melbourne. so the best way to get in this restaurant is to either be early or have a reservation in place. the..."

Jayesh

"Holy crap this place is a spicy treat. Busy as all hell. Cool fish at the entrance. Some of them are lying down all sleepy like. There is a sign on..."

John Carver

"Dainty Sichuan is my goto place for Sichuan spicy food. Cumin lamb is just amazing and a regular in our orders. Beef and fish were amazing too. Love..."

Nakul Gandotra

"Chilli is king at Dainty Sichuan 🌶️ Dainty is a regular favourite of mine, offering an expansive menu, peppery flavours, and exceptional..."

JW

"Very good spicy hot pot. We ordered the half non-spicy and half medium spicy soup base. The medium spicy tasted just right with all your ingredients..."

Kacangma

"Best Spicy Chinese Food in Melbourne eh! Love the boiling fish! Make sure you get the more expensive one because it is totally worth it! Ordered Cold..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Was pleasantly surprised at this place! It is a spacious two storey building with nice decor, and the food was authentic and lovely. What surprised..."

Jamie

"Great place if you love spicy authentic Chinese food. The supper spicy rabbit is amazing, and the hot pots are great, just the drinks are..."

FBriacliff

"I lovvvvvvvveeeeeee their BlackPepper Crabby 🦀!! So Juicy, Tangy, tender inside and delicious. It worth to wait for the service. For Hot seafood..."

Indri

"It amazes me that how many times I have overlooked this place even though I have walked right past it! It is difficult to judge the proportions of..."

Kaustav Roy

"We’ve been regular foodies at Dainty. And each time we discover something new. Fish flavoured Eggplant is our all time favourite. This time we had..."

Sikha Biswas

"👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 so good. 1. Chongqing chilli chicken - a lot! 3/5 bones and 2/5 is the meat haha. Okay spicy for asian..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Great atmosphere for Chinese dining. Extensive menu. Good value for money. Would definitely recommend this place or any of the other Dainty’s in..."

S_foodie

"Delicious Chinese fine dinning place, can eat hot port or cooked dishes...authentic spicy Sichuan flavour, well made food middle range priced and..."

Madamrouge86

"Strongly recommended those one who like spicy food go there n have a try. It’s the really spicy n u will never regret. Especially their minced..."

Jtsgqsdhrzm

"Whoo! This place is spicy! Haha.I'm saying that, be sure you know what you're getting into before ordering. While there's a good selection..."

Michael Tan

"After leaving the cinema and being confronted by pouring rain, my friends and I found ourselves cold and hungry - and what better food than hotpot to..."

Carlos Humphrey

"Hot and spicy food served here. Addictive hot pot, my parents love spicy food so I brought them here and they love it sooooo much. Fairly expensive..."

Beth O'Reilly

"If you are in the mood for spicy food please come here. The hot pot is really good in that there are heaps of choices and the soup bases are tasty..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Not sure if I would give this place a really high score like some ppl have. Went here last wk and yes it was good. Ordered the spicy fish bowl and..."

James Chiu

"I was told this is best Sichuan places in town especially this South Yarra restaurant. We had the bbq pork ribs with steamed white rice. These were..."

Varun Heble

"Very busy.Pricey.Authentic food.Very tasty!Something new for westerners but also very limited choice if you're not into trying..."

Slavujce88

"The place to have fresh fish in spicy Sichuan chilli oil and not feel horrible after!Between the 4 of us, we had three main dishes, the..."

Acky

"I had very valuable lunch here. The special lunch menu are provided only weekday. I choiced a non-chilli pork dish and it was so amazing and full of..."

Harapeko Abacus

"Awesome Sichuan dishes! Spicy! Tasty! Authentic! I have been in Australia for 10 years, this place offers the best Sichuan food! If you ever come to..."

Eric Mu

"My favorite Sichuan place to go to. Good quality and delicious food. They are pretty spicy well thats what Sichuan is about. Everything on their menu..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Posh chinese restaurant. Very comfortable to sit to and share a bowl of spicy fish soup. The egg plant stir fried with some Chinese sauce was also..."

Ferry Gondo

"Food: - Spicy Periwinkles: sounds disgusting, tastes delicious. Texture might be weird for those who are not familiar with these. Very very..."

IsaH

"This is my always go place and must to have every month. The boss Tina is so smart to have the authentic Sichuan cuisine in Melbourne. Must to have..."

Steven Gu

"Come here for lunch while I was shopping in toorak. The food is super spicy! But very tasty I ordered the mapo tofu from the lunch menu and..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"I am quite a fan of Dainty Sichuan Box Hill and I thought it would be interesting to compare it to the hot pot in South Yarra. I did write a review..."

Sarah Loves Food

"For good reason, Dainty Sichuan has long been a fixture of the South Yarra dining scene. This is because it is very difficult to find Sichuan food of..."

Catching The Big Fish

"I have been to the South Yarra branch so many times but never tried their hotpot until last week. Unlike the city store where you have your own pot,..."

Clarinna

"One of the best places to eat. Long wait times if you don't book early, but worth the wait. Best is the eggplant and spicy vegetable fish soup. Other..."

John Jackson

"This restaurant is conveniently located near South Yarra station. I've tried a number of the other Dainty Sichuan restaurants across the city and..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Best boiling fish ever. And loads of other amazing dishes. As a Chinese I gotta say this is one of the best Chinese restaurants. And it's very rare..."

Olivia Xiao

"Dainty Sichuan is located in South Yarra and very close to train station / tram stop.The location of this restaurant is very strategic..."

Jeffry

"Dry stirfried Beans and Kong Pao chicken are my favorite dishes. They offer really authentic Szechuan cuisine. Have came to this place several times,..."

Muchy_mu

"Nice to enjoy with friends for good communal hotpot. Service here is much friendlier than the city branch. Their lunch menu is good value also...."

Happyley

"Very nice place and the food was tasty. Especially the grill fish was cooked beautifully. But I prefer the rice would serve with a rice bucket rather..."

Tian Ni

"The restaurant has many great choices on their menu besides their signature spicy Sichuan dishes. My friend and I wasn't a spicy food eater but we..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Still my Favourite Sichuan place - ever. 4 visits later, I would highly recommend their eggplant, the Chilli chicken and their famous bowl of fish...."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Food: Wow, so Dainty Sichuan really don't hold back on the spice. If you're a mild food eater, this is not the place for you, however, if you love..."

Suzie Scribbles

"It's burns!!! Make it stop burning!!! I found the food at Dainty Sichuan far from mild and meek as the name might suggest. Soups of chilli and..."

Espy Eats

"Firstly yes it's Sichuan so yes it's spicy! Great place, recently refurbished, attentive staff and proper Sichuan flavours. I usually come here for..."

Richard Ricardo Sosa

"I love it! I especially like spicy food so this is my favourite! I highly recommend “沸腾鱼” and “重庆辣子鸡”. But if you cannot eat..."

Shijing Wang

"|The go to Sichuan restaurant| ★★★★1/2Must Try: Spicy charcoal grilled fish, wa wa vegetable (chinese cabbage stir fry), golden..."

UNITORO

"The restaurant was packed for Saturday dinner. We didn't have reservation so was lucky to have a table for us when we walked in. I could see there..."

Jolene Lim

"Been here twice for lunch. It's never failed to produce amazing food. Great service & ambiance.The drinks are nice too. Be sure to use Liven app so..."

Phil Schneiderman

"Have been here twice now with friends and family. The food is authentic Sichuan cruisine. The portion was decent although it is on expensive end. The..."

Jasmine Chung

"Dainty Sichuan - A place for uptown spicy chinese sichuan food. flavours are strong and potent.💪Appitizer doesn’t come from the menu,..."

Must Be Hungry

"Food is genuine and delicious. Honestly the best Sichuan food i've had! The BBQ pork is so decadent and the milk tea is fragrant and better than any..."

Vivi

"Their hot pot is full of flavours and varirty except the spicy soup is way too spicy for me. Thir main dishes are very outstanding taste, love the..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Food : excellent representation of Szechuan cuisine. Spicy fish highly recommended.Service : efficient and politeAmbience : nice..."

JKGasMan

"Been going to Dainty Sichuan in South Yarra for their dishes. Everything was flavourful, good customer service, and quick. Really recommend their..."

Sezza

"Had the ribs between two. Really huge portions, could have easily fed a third person. Really tender and flavourful. Highly recommend giving this..."

Justin

"Stepping into DS is like being transported to a restaurant in Beijing. Every dish is an absolute flavour explosion. Sichuan food is great..."

Pitted4Lyf

"I'm not a big fan of sichuan food. We came for a Christmas celebration, the food was good but is very oily. The service was nice. Maybe I should try..."

Vivi Wulansari

"Flavoursome and authentic Chinese Sichuan food. Much better service than the branch in the city.We were here on a Sunday evening at 8PM and..."

Luke And Hannah

"I'm not really a big fan of pork but I really loved the pork ribs barbecue here. The texture is different and the corianders are perfect for the bbq...."

Ignatia

"Often find Chinese are way too oily but it's pretty yum anyway ! All dishes i try was so wonderful ! Love the spicy lamb ribs and stir fried..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"My Bf's favourite Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne. All dishes are good never letting us down. Our normal order includes chilli meat pot and grilled..."

Happytalent.66

"I am huge fan of spicy food and this place is exactly what I am after!!! Try one of their "3 chilly" dishes!This chain is right across..."

Claude Ryan

"Good food, mapo tofu is good but on the spicy side. Always a nice atmosphere whether solo diner or with friends. Service is good. Thanks..."

MandyToorak

"Melbourne's No.1 Sichuan food, love hotpots, grilled fishes and other dishes. Recently when I visited here, I had a kind of coke from..."

FoodieCCC

"Started out in Smith St and the little place could not handle the hordes that wanted spicy. Here in Sth Yarra it's bigger, two levels of all things..."

Gerd

"Is this the best Sichuan place in Melbourne or what? The taste and atmosphere are authentic, beautifully presented plates, fresh ingredient, and did..."

HalloweenNobody

"Bloody good food. Only go if you like spicy food, otherwise you're wasting your time. I love the ma po tofu and cumin lamb ribs but it's all..."

Kate

"Usually not a fan of Chinese food but wow this place was amazing! The "fish flavored eggplant" wasn't fish flavored but rather delicious flavored! It..."

Fatfanny Jones

"Always came here for dinner and always satisfy with their dishes. This place can get really busy on dinner time so its better to book a table before...."

Jen

"Not your typical hotpot.Went down with some friends for my birthday and had an absolutely lovely meal, topped off by amazing service.Having..."

Truman Tang

"Do not underestimate the chilly rating of this restaurent. Three chill's mean you will have smoke coming from your ears and I am not one to shy away..."

Jay

"Food is brilliant - customer service of Mackey beats the food- super service !! A must try! Def recommend . Love love love the food..."

Bindiya

"It's always my favorite Chinese traditional cuisine in town although a little bit pricy Crispy spicy chicken blowing delicious I can't find any..."

Wendy Pan

"Let's see, I think there are emoticons that will best describe my meal...."

Chad

"If you can handle spicy food this is the place to be. Great sichuan dishes, bang bang chicken is a must try. Eggplant eith fish sayce is really nice,..."

Albert

"We’re hot pot newbies so we relied on Google to lead us to Dainty Sichuan. Very friendly staff who were more than ready to help us understand how..."

Ajay

"I am not sure if there's a better Schezuan restaurant in Melbourne than the Dainty stable. They have made the deep Chinese spicy flavours mainstream,..."

Hungry Ronin

"I was disappointed years ago when Dainty Sichuan moved from its' grungy little laneway in the city to shiny new premises in South Yarra. Mainly..."

Richard McNamara

"Dainty Sichuan is a surprisingly authentic Sichuan restaurant in the heart of South Yarra. Food: I have been here twice, and on the first..."

Victor Yin

"Best Sichuan food in town. You cant go wrong with Dainty Sichuan. We ordered the chilli prawns, spicy lamb kebabs, potato noodles with pork threads,..."

Biggiechee

"This place is for the ones who are into hot food. If you can handle the hot stuff then try their Chong Qing chilli chicken. Seriously hot Sichuan..."

Amit Tuteja

"On a cold and wet autumn's day, nothing warms the soul and fires the belly, like a dinner at dainty. This place can get really busy on the..."

Mistletoe

"I'm a chilli lover and this is one of the better Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne area so for me everything is good here. My favourites are fish..."

Penelope

"I love their Spicy Chicken dishes and the seafood with spices recommended by the staff...I am a fan of Sichaun food... Worth spending if..."

Pradeep Rajkumar

"Dainty Sichuan, wow! Talk about smack you in the face with flavor and spice. Went for dinner with some friends and was impressed by the portion..."

Louloudonaghey

"Pros: The hotpot is among the most authentic ones in Melbourne. Lunch menu is cheap and with a great variety. Cons: the normal dish is way..."

Natalie

"If you need a bit of spice in your life then this is the place. I'm a fan! Faves here are the sichuan hot pot with white fish and the sichuan..."

THE_G_MAN

"Well known Sichuan cuisine spot in Melbourne and it worths the reputation in the Sichuan restaurants. The serval dishes were incredibly hot and..."

Neal Lin

"Great atmosphere and service. The hot pot is great! Can choose level of heat (spice wise) and choose your ingredients. Great idea! Cook food in the..."

Lee Pownall

"- Bang Bang Chicken (chilli & Szechuan pepper, sweet & sour) $19.8 - a cold dish of delicious chicken and vegetables slivered together;- Cumin lamb..."

Eat Like Ushi

"Dainty as a chilli. Maybe the name of this place was lost in translation but the flavours sure aren't. DS food packs a powerful chilli punch even in..."

Missdelish

"Dainty Sichuan taught me two things in life - you can never have enough peppercorns and there is no such thing as "too spicy". I went from shifting..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Good location , nice , clean , beautiful traditional Chinese decor with warm service and delicious food . I am a regular client here . No more..."

Julia Ye

"So strong was the aroma of Dainty Sichuan’s food that I could smell it at least 3 blocks away – a heady mix of peppercorns and chillies, it was..."

MyFoodBelly

"Don't go here if you want traditional Chinese! Food is magnificent, the eggplant dish sublime and the serves are huge! It seems to cater for quick..."

Uschi Saunders

"Very memorable spicy dishes. Bring a towel because you'll be sweating! At first glance, their menu is extremely pricy; however, their food is truly..."

Hungry Hippo

"Best Sichuan Cuisine in Melbourne. Nice hotspot as well. I would recommend Boiling Fish in Golden Basin, traditional Chinese running the business. U..."

Jessica Han

"King pao chicken was super hot. I had to breathe extra air and man .. were my lips on fire!!! I believe it has too much pepper but still in a few..."

❤️ From 🇧🇩

"I checked this place out with my high school friend during lunch time. The place was busy but we got seated almost straightaway. The customer service..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Always go there to satisfy my Sichuan cravings. Good food but a bit on the pricy side. Food is very tasty. Love this place! Will keep coming..."

Jl

"Spicy and hot hot hot. Perfect place for sichuan craving. Everything is good just make sure confer with a few friends so you can order a few more..."

David Liao

"Really delicious and traditional Chinese dishes, and the steam pot is yummy as well. My favorite is the spicy boiled fish (🌶🌶🌶) and the..."

Alwaysreadytoeat

"We love this place! Reasonably priced, large servings and delicious food! The perfect place to order mains to share, my favourites being the Bang..."

M.

"One of the best Sichuan restaurant in Melbourne! tasty, spicy, that tingling feeling and numb tongue that you gonna have! the portion is massive,..."

Dollmination

"Loved the Chong Qing Chilli Chicken today and the pork belly with bean sauce. Attentive service, quick lunch and delicious - Sichuan food is awesome..."

Very Hungry Panda

"My favorite Sichuan restaurant! Food is always so delicious and well seasoned. Great service and comfortable eating area. Their lunch special is..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Food is great! I always come here when i have sichuan cravings. Never disappoint! Highly recommend the spicy chicken! Food is however pricy! We..."

Jack

"Love love love the food. Had cumin lamb ribs and eggplant as well as ants climbing on trees. The lamb ribs is a must. Decent price. Good serving..."

The Munchkin

"Came here and got the hotpotDefinitely an authentic experience, with a good selection of ingredients.Waitstaff could be hard to get..."

Food1995

"I was never a fan of spicy..... but this place has changed my mind...... I dunno... was it the combination of chilli, sichuan pepper and msg that..."

Hungry Mum

"Possibly the best sichuan I've had in Melbourne. Their cumin lamb, beef riblets, ant climbing trees and eggplant with fishy taste are my favourites...."

Shar

"Had a surprise bday party celebration for my partner last thursday, it went as i expected.The staff was very patient and attentive to make sure..."

MF

"Service is great. They're polite and care about how you feel about food and service. Hot pot is highly recommended because the taste of hot pot soup..."

Sarah Geng

"One of the best hot pot places I have visited in Melbourne. Generous portions, delicious sauces and soup mix. I loved the presentation of the food..."

Jenny Ying

"It was absolutely Fantastic. It is widely known that Sichuan food is absolutely great but it is known as well that the Eggplant is the most hated..."

Jinendra Sakhare

"Elegant looking chinese restaurant, clean and spacious. Reservations highly recommended. Came here for their hotpot on a cold winter night,..."

May

"What’s better than jumpers, hot milo and tv shows in winter? HOTPOT! I’ve been craving for hotpot since I came back to the chilly Melbourne..."

LittleMsEden

"On a Friday night, after shopping at Emporium, it's great to have this yummy Sichuan style, Spicy fish with pickles to finish the night. Great..."

Michelle Cai

"Brilliant traditional Sichuan cookingHeat can be modified on request. Absolute favourite in winter. Credit card surcharge is a minor annoyance..."

Uroldoc

"This is not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. These guys use Sichuan pepper like they mean it. The food is absolutely delicious. Their..."

Zina Valaydon

"I have frequented this venue for close to 10 years (back when it was still in China town), and without a doubt it's the best Sichuan style food in..."

Tomi Arnott

"Nice and clean restaurant. The service is fast, we didn't have to wait for the table. We came here a few time for hot pot. Most of the dishes in the..."

Food Food Food

"I love this place and basically everything on their menu but this place is seriously only for spice lovers. I've been here a few times in group..."

Occasionalist

"Years in the waiting, finally got to Dainty Sichuan on a trip to Melbourne. Legendary popularity still in effect we were seated upstairs surrounded..."

Martin C

"I remember going to the South Yarra branch a looong time ago and mistaking the place for a Cantonese joint I ordered "very hot". I remember spending..."

Finding Resonance

"Not a big fan of Sichuan cuisine, however this place really lives up to its standard by offering delicious,hot and peppery food. I admire how they..."

Epicurean

"Fantastic food. Standard unfriendly service but who cares when food is that full of flavour. I dream about the Kung pao prawns..."

Melbeats

"One of my favourite places for lunch. The $12 lunch deal is awesome value. The Kun pao chicken is immense. If you like spicy food this is a must...."

Vince

"Pricey but Worth. Lovely Sichuan foods !! thumbs up for the Chongqing chicken!! goes really went with the..."

Ques

"OMG sweat it out but incredibly delicious..."

Mark Goldberg

"This place has a special spot in my heart. Every dish is bursting with colors and flavours, so spicy they will leave you tearing and sniffing, but so..."

Amy

"Dainty Szechuan has come highly recommended and we have finally made it to the South Yarra original, we’d visited little sister in town but this..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Really Tasty - Recommend Totally!. Visiting this place already twice in a few days and both times, they serve amazing food. Definitely recommending..."

Monkinime

"Nice Sunday Lunch. Well prepared and served tasty food at reasonable price, will go back again..."

Praveen

"As expected, the dishes were pretty spicy, but thankfully, not as oily as some Sichuan restaurant food I’ve had. All the dishes were great: the..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Whenever I get the cravings for dangerous deep fried, hot and spicy food, Dainty Sichuan is my one stop destination. Their Chongqing Chicken alone..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"I fondly remember reading Epicure in The Age a few months ago.There was a rambling yet detailed article describing the restaurants in and around..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"We went to Dainty Sichuan in Toorak. We had a 6pm booking and it wasn't too busy, but as we finished up at around 7:30pm the restaurant was full so I..."

Sarah Moral

"Revisit verdict? I'd recommend skipping the kong pao, but the rest was good, especially the usual suspects of tasty cold noodle, garlic cucumber,..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Verdict? We've been waiting a while to get back to Dainty - we were pretty sad when we found..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Verdict? A wonderful way to round off a Birthday Weekender..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only).Verdict? Super tasty and satisfying, as..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"The pork ribs were sensational, a sweet sticky sauce coats the ribs with the meat coming off the boan. Succulent flavours that melted in your mouth,..."

Em Belden

"Obviously a very popular restaurant! I would be very happy to come back and try more from the menu (and have more eggplant) as the food was delicious..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"After our meal, James and I agreed that Dainty Sichuan tops our list of Sichuan restaurants we’ve eaten at in Melbourne. The waiters were efficient..."

Pampered Housewife

"Their Chilli Chicken has been decreasing in portion over the years, with more dried chilli than actual chicken pieces. As I don’t like to eat..."

Mochii

"I’m sweating, but it’s a good sweat. Yes, sweat out all those toxic chemicals and cleanse my temple! Eating this dish is almost therapeutic. The..."

Brian

"It's such a cute little concept restaurant, with an old school American diner theme. Plus, you can't go wrong with the smooth tunes of 50's jukebox..."

The Hungry Excavator

"The food is very tasty but just be prepared to order a few big jugs of your beverage of choice to cool yourself..."

Nina And Kran

"Our waitress handed us our menus, we flipped the pages, and smiled. Every dish has a rating system for spice levels – from no chillies (mild) to..."

Donny

"a colossal pummelling of..."

Fatboo

"Eating with big sweats on your forehead and red burning lips with big bottles of cold ice tea on your table perhaps did not picture anything dainty...."

Angel Khong

"simply made with a strong fragrance of salty bean paste & black beans, chilli oil and peppercorns, contrasted against the blandness of soft..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"My friend Sharon is a vegetarian, and Dainty Sichuan is where we always go with a few friends when she is back in Melbourne for a visit. No need to..."

Theindolentcook

"I'm a big fan of mapo tofu, and this is probably the best rendition of it I have ever had the pleasure to eat. And by probably, I mean definitely...."

Jobe

"Dainty Sichuan is now Southside – a large contributing factor to my not having visited sooner – and about four times the size of the original..."

Cloudcontrol

"A revealing fact about this man-boy is that he is Indonesian. Indonesians are known for the fiery, spicy food and sambal . But I cannot take heat...."

Darryl Tirtha

"There has always been talk about Dainty and how good and spicy it is. Ex-colleagues used to brag about the mountain of chillies they consumed and I..."

Jeroxie

"I was enjoy my Valentin's spicy meal in dainty. It's not surprise me to wait in a long queue, but the staff was took order when we were waiting. So..."

Emilywoow

"Good taste but no good service. I really like spice food, the taste is so good but service is that good, i think maybe they are too..."

Ricky Gao

"What's with all the negative reviews?. The service was impeccable. They were very friendly. The food was second to none (maybe because it was all new..."

FudieGudie

"If you order something spicy it comes SPICY. Great..."

Nathan Wilde

"Great!! Love it!!. Very authentic food and authentic service. They have their distinct style and it adds to the experience.The food is..."

Mensur.cehic

"Love this place. Fantastic food. Huge menu. Even vegetarians like me have a fairly big choice here. I strongly recommend the (cold) pickled cucumber..."

Laclem

"Recommended!. We love this place; consistently brilliant..."

Lil_Stee

"Delicious food, great service-waiter was a great laugh, wasn't expensive at all-value for money. Not many places you can try 10 different dishes and..."

Eating Food Things

"Not bad but Ivan only have it maybe once a year or something,too much..."

Melisa

"Delicious food but terrible service. Door guy was extremely rude. Despite the poor service, food was amazing! I hope they can improve their..."

Gilli Chan

"Best Hot Pot in Melbourne. Never disappoints. Medium spicy gives you that fantastic numb but tingling Sichuan burn. Choose tender beef and enoki..."

Liebee And Liebenette

"Renovations look great! Meals were tasty, so spicy and all worth the wait! To those who say their food is oily - err it says chilli oil in most of..."

Tracey Wiseman

"Loved it. Ate here for the first time a while ago (visiting from Sydney) and was with local friends who advised me what to try. From memory, we had..."

Scott Hannigan

"CLOSED until 16 December 2013. Just went here for lunch with 16 people but the restaurant is now closed for renovations. Tried booking..."

Jamer Buske

"Love Sichuan food but never seems to find the one which has been done well:(This restaurant on the otherhand left me with good experience, the..."

Snow White's Apple

"Good food and services !!. Very tasty food and spicy authentic chinese food. Love it and definitely come back..."

Caerusx

"The best and most delicious Pork Ribs BBQ in town - YEAH!!!..."

Lucas Kussowski

"Amazing food with awesome flavours, if you don't like spicy, I wouldn't recommend..."

Kenny Macdonald

"In a city that has seemingly gone Sichuan crazy over the last 5 years, the original, although now in its third location, still stands as if not the..."

Elsie The Cow

"Yum! Would come back many times. Came here for the first time on the weekend (Sat night) with a group of 8. Food was soooo yum! We tried both Sichuan..."

Sunshine State

"Great Food. It's no Flower Drum when it comes to service and cleanliness but if you are adventurous and happy to grab a quick and casual bite this..."

Margieschmarg

"The Pork Rubs Barbeque are to die for. A delicious and healthy (I mean large) serving of meat gently coated in the chilli mix - YEAH!!!..."

Lucas Kussowski

"Very tasty food but not so great for your arteries!. I was introduced to this place by a couple who are from Sichuan as this is their fav in..."

Jess Chang

"The food is great. I have to say that the food is outstanding, full of flavours and the dishes unique to their own.I also have to say that..."

Em Belden

"We keep coming back here. And fish flavored eggplant is always on the..."

Cheryl

"Hot and spicy!. Always jammed full of peopel but for good reason. The food is tasty and not too badly priced, especially if dining in a group from..."

Dale Honeybun

"I will drive days for the ma po tofu! AMAZEBALLS people get onto it so so good! Try the cumin lamb & fish flavored eggplant! Kind staff & very..."

Chefosaurus

"Been on the wishlist for a while now. Amazing food. If you love chili you'll love this. Best Ma Po Tofu ever and the cumin lamb is..."

JJ77

"Best Chinese food in Melbourne and better then most places i've eaten in China. Cant beat the teatree mushroom dishes and fish..."

Tom

"Overpriced.. One word sums it..."

Coffeesnob

"Execellent chinese. Place is not really what you call clean or sort of acceptable by todays standards but the food is excellent and is very..."

Jack Boy

"Craving for Spicy food. Place to go where you like to have spicy crispy salty food. I agree the foods are a little bit too salty. However, dishes..."

Healthy2Petite

"Numbingly sichuan. The place was packed like a momba parade with a queue to get in reminiscent of my youger days waiting to get into a night club...."

Mick

"Ribs Ribs RIBS. Hot pot of delicious, fall off the bone, pork ribs. Swimming in chili peppers, lotus roots, bean curd, and other unidentifiable..."

Sara T-roll

"Finally got there... and worth the wait. I have been wanting to try this place since I saw a re-run of Anthony Bourdains visit. After a few failed..."

FoodieStu

"Love it...second best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne..so consistent and authentic ..keep on going..."

FoodExplorer

"Great Food and good spice level. Loved loved loved the food here last Friday lunch with friends. Thanks to the urbanspoon recommendations we got the..."

PoleDancer

"Big group preferred. We had a table of 10, which would have been difficult to manage for the staff, but our table captain did a great job of ordering..."

Brent Fleeton

"This place is expensive, but the food is very good! We had the fish flavored eggplant. It was crispy and delicious. The wait time wasn't too bad for..."

Ian Laking

"Pork. Love that BBQ..."

Tony

"Real sichuan cuisine. I wanted to go there since I've seen the "No Reservations" show shot in Melbourne with Anthony Bourdain, showing the old Dainty..."

Nicolas Bertin

"Love the spice!. If you like spicy food its worth a visit. I went with a friend that had been before which helped as customer service is not..."

Bonnie Meiselbach

"Wow.brought my family here and it did not disappoint.great fresh food and busy atmosphere. Will come again unlike overpriced oriental..."

Ken Chan

"Spicy Goodness. If you want to try something a bit more exciting and definitely not bland then go here! Apart from only a few things on the menu the..."

Australian_englishman

"Pretty spot on sichuan. Went here the other night with a few friends, got a large 2 broth hotpot, spicy and stock. The stock was pretty..."

Tallskinny-eatslikehorse

"Enjoy the food!. I love the spicy pork ribs here. Just be prepared for a shot of spice. They do sell Soy Milk just in case it is too hot to handle..."

Colin Chen

"2.5 out of 5. This is a unique experience in spice and heat tolerance. They rate their dishes in grades of 1, 2 & 3 chilly strengths. HB likes it hot..."

Trav

"The best Sichuan that I know of. This is the best Sichuan that I know of. I reckon it's gotten a little milder since its move to South Yarra, but the..."

Gutch

"Absolutely delicious, spicy Chinese food. LOVED the eggplant and..."

JoC

"Good enough for Bourdain...Good enough for me. After seeing this on "No Reservations" we had to try it.Great to see other regional cuisines..."

Andrew Newsham

"Great value. A really good place for a cheap but consistently good meal. the pork and eggplant dishes are finger licking good. the service isn't..."

Dr MS

"Best Sichuan restaurant in Melb. Sups guys,I'v had the best Sichuan foods tasting experience in melb from that restaurant. I reckon it's..."

Sick Tastes

"Enjoyed this place. Enjoyed the hotpot there, really yummy and good value for money...would love to go back..."

Ryan Ilahi

"If you want authentic Chinese food you have to try this place, but be wary of the chilli ratings on the menu! We had the chicken mince with peanuts-..."

WandA

"Chili fantastic!. Dainty Sichuan is well worth a visit if you like spicy food. It's not the sort of restaurant where you rave about the freshness of..."

Shui

"Excellent food. On a cold night, this place packs a punch with flavour and simple food. The key to sichuan cooking is their chilli and sichuan..."

The Spatchcock

"Spicy and tasty!. We first went to the one in the city, recommended by local Sichuanese people. Great place with wonderful, tasty..."

Melissa Tang

"Do it! Go there! Must try! Everything is delicious. They're beef and tendon hot pot rocks! And the eggplant..."

IEat

"Sichuan virgin!. I've heard the chilli at dainty can be extreme however on our visit it seemed relatively tame.Dainty was my first..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Not dainty but delicious. We had a big family lunch here and it was great - all the dishes came out quickly and ranged from super hot to quite mild...."

Hippo Girl

"Spicy fish!. I went here with a large group of people and we ordered almost everything in the menus...Amongst the crabs, the snails, the eggplants,..."

I'll Never Be Skinny

"Hot n Spicy. Hot, spicy and delicious....the best Sichuan food I've ever tasted. Forget about the service, just go for the food, but be warned, cash..."

BellaItalia

"Fish Flavoured Eggplant. The name is quite a misnomer - these thick strips of deep fried eggplant tend to taste a little sweet and spicy, not really..."

Pfctdayelise

"Chilli Heaven. This place is rockin of a Friday night. The excitement begins when you see the hoards of people pilling in to the large Dainty Sichuan..."

Andrew Kelly

"Delicious! We got take away on a lazy Sunday arvo. The beef with the spirals was tasty, ants in the tree beautiful (but eat In one sitting, once in..."

K C G

"Dainty Sichuan, there's nothing dainty about it!. Oh my god! What was I thinking when I suggested going to dinner at Dainty Sichuan. The last time I..."

Jon Turner

"Best Spicy food in town.. Going back to Dainty tomorrow night. First time I went my husband went on and on about how fantastic the food is, he goes..."

Jacqui Ray

"Sensational..... The best Asian food we have enjoyed in Australia EVER! Be sure u bring a hearty appetite , there is nothing Dainty about the..."

Robyn

"This is how it's done.. There's a lot of Chinese on offer in Melbourne and, sadly, most of it sucks. Dozens and dozens of places offer the same..."

Chris

"My favourite restuarant in town, best kung po chicken in Melbourne. Their $9 lunch boxes are great..."

Llama

"Hot and spicy!! It is too hot for me but it is just perfect for my gf (she is Malaysian and can take it better then me). The servings are very big..."

Ben

"Service is horrible but what do u expect from fast and cheap meals? The best Sichuan food especially the..."

Chele Wong

"The best sichuan food in town. Tried some other sichuan resto before but definetely always come back to dainty sichuan. Now with gorgeous elegant new..."

Asianbliss

"Ready to be blown away - Try this gem of a place!!!. Yes its all about the chillies and the art of communal dining. One of the best dining..."

Kri

"Come in a group. The bigger the better as the serves are massive, although plenty of containers for leftovers! The chilli in almost everything is..."

Gumby

"Delicous food,very tasty, good value for South..."

Stuart Gardner-Vaughan

"Bring your appetite. I warn all who come here not to snack on toast beforehand. we had 3 dishes1. egg plant with fish sauce. i never..."

Simon Flood

"Some like it hot. If you're one of them, Dainty Sichuan offers the ultimate in Sichuan cuisine in Australia. The pungency of chilli and pepper laden..."

Ed

"Wow! Amazing food. We went with foodie friends. Our gourmet friend ordered these:1. Steamed Pork Slices with Preserved Veggie..."

Kwanghui

Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio

93/100 (551 ratings)

Dessert

Gluten Free Options

Drinks

Cakes

Sit down

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Digital Payments

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Drinks

Mid-range

"By far the best cake and dessert shop I have ever been to. The precision and perfection of their cakes is amazing to behold, and the flavour..."

Sharon Morris

"A customer for work today and as a huge fan of the desserts and the chocolate and mr Darren purchese himself .... for the 5 min I was there the..."

Fallon Cowell

"Wow, we just had the Explosive Coffee! My mind is blown and taste buds are busy dancing around celebrating!! Possibly the nicest dessert I have ever..."

Ashley Durrington

"This is hands down the most amazing dessert store in Melbourne! I never get tired of this place The flavours textures and Devine visual results of..."

Jodie Winterton

"I am big fan of Darren Purchese’s work and I always wanted to go visit Burch and Purchese which I recently did the moment I landed in Melbourne and..."

Jasmine Sharma

"Omg I love this place and the sweets it was so nice to be able to get up there and get something sweet for Mother's Day early thank you for making..."

Sarah Wallis

"It is always an absolute delight to visit B&P. The staff are friendly and helpful, the sweets to die for and almost every time I've been there the..."

Mel Strahan

"My favourite shop for presents and special occasions Love their mini cheesecake with biscuit bottom Love their jams Everything is out of this world..."

Bev Hase

"I have been following your facebook page and finally got to come into your store today. Omg that is all! So very yummy.. cant wait to try everything...."

Ivy Anne Caruana

"AMAZING - what a special place! The desserts are so beautifully crafted and presented, and delicious to eat. Got my Lamingtons and Lemon Tart..."

Margo Michaelson

"This is my favourite dessert place ever!!! You cannot go wrong here the desserts are so well balanced and no over powering they are amazing. It is a..."

Dee Tuncer

"We had some friends bring as a B&P cake last night which was simply exceptional. The great man excels once again with his explosive raspberry milk..."

Good Food Good Mood

"An awesome sweets/cake shop. Desserts are well priced for the size & quality The cake I ordered over the phone was ready for collection on..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"I never bother writing reviews but i feel like this is too well deserved not too. I went into Burch & Purchese yesterday to buy a cake for my..."

Eloise Sonja Benedos

"Grabbed a few cold desserts to go plus the salted caramel lamington and they were fantastic! As always B&P delivers the goods. Love the chocolates..."

Tessa

"BnP is one of Melbournes more famous cake shops.. we finally had a chance to try this out at a friend’s birthday.. the cake that we had was the..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"What an amazing experience- the adult version of a kid in a candy store!!!!!!!! We will definitely be visiting again...."

Pinch Of Bacon

"My Rating: 4.5I have sweet tooth for all things desserts 🤭 Recently was in South Yarra and did a quick stop to Burch & Purchese Sweet..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Picture perfect and taste perfect. We had the pina colada and the raspberry chocolate tube. They both looked perfect on the outside and when we cut..."

Eatenbymae

"Food : Interesting menu with unique ingredients , you will not find the usual boring options here . All the options in the window are a hit ! Each..."

Tanya Carneiro From Heavenly Morsel Instagram

"What a great little place for decadent desserts! I have tried pineapple, berry and mango flavoured desserts but my personal favourite is the honey on..."

RM

"Will come back for;+ Soursop, watermelon, lime cheese cake+ Coconut, passion fruit, ginger, mintThis dessert shop front makes..."

The Casual Diner

"In Melbourne there are 2 stand outs cake shop. One if them is B&P. The other one is Le Petite Gateau.Located at South Yarra for many years...."

Leo

"This is one of my favourite dessert places. Surrounded by eye candy, every visit brings excitement for the taste buds and any thoughts of dieting are..."

J0yy173

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: the store is quite small but it actually extends to the back where they make the cakes. They sell a selection of..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"If you're a sweet tooth, you'll love this place. They have a huge variety of sweets which everyone just loves. If you look at the walls and all..."

Foood4Dayzzz

"Birthday time in our household last night. Some of the young among us brought along a cake from B&P. The explosive raspberry milk chocolate. While..."

Two Sheds

"Anybody who doesn't like their experience at Burch & Purchase is from another planet! Their passion for the creation just radiates as you speak to..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: delicious cakes on chapel street *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Came here on multiple occasions and loved each dessert we got. What we found about their desserts is that they’re never overly sweet or heavy and..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Came here 20 min before they close. The top two picks were sold out. Luckily grabbed the last cheesecake, the peach one, lemon tart and the chocolate..."

Veronica Lin

"The cakes we got from here were great, I really appreciated all the effort that had gone into all of the elements of each one. I found them to be a..."

AH

"Picked up the cake last minute out of what's still available at the shop. But that makes it nothing less impressive. The layers not only look good..."

Bob

"A birthday or event isn't complete without a killer cake from Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio.My fav cake combo is the Green Tea & Pear..."

Riley Beven

"After watching Darren Purchese on masterchef several times I’m glad I finally had the chance to try his desserts. Nothing less than expected, all..."

Lunarcry

"I’m not usually a sweets person, in fact im more savoury and about the mains. However my gf wanted to try this place for a long time. I..."

Mr S

"For an office, this is ideal cakes. Be the star of your office and bring this along to the next colleague birthday. Very rich and beautiful cakes..."

MandyToorak

"Burch and purchase sweet studio in South Yarra. I did order a birthday cake two years ago. Small sweet studio but has a large selection of cakes. I..."

Steven Gu

"This place dares to combine weird and wonderful flavours together to create pieces of edible art. We had a soursop, strawberry and lime..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Not only were the desserts aesthetically pleasing, they taste exceptional as well. The flavor combinations are done well with a mix of sweetness and..."

Srslyfoods

"A must try dessert place. This place is a small little dessert cafe located in south Yarra. I would rate 10/10 for their tarts, superb quality. Only..."

LingT

"Ordered: Strawberry and apple crumble tart $10Explosive Raspberry Milk Chocolate $10Green Tea, Blackcurrant, Lime and pear..."

Cindy Tran

"Coconut, passionfruit, mint and ginger cake. This Burch & Purchese cake consists of salted oat and ginger crumble, passionfruit curd, coconut..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"3.7 for me. Very nice cakes. Delicious..... maybe a little too rich but definitely must try 😎Although not a cafe you can chill out. Only a..."

Nick Komo

"This place is a must for any dessert lover. With desserts created by the ever so talented Darren Purchase, you're sure to find something to treat..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"I went to Burch & Purchese on a Friday evening at 5pm. They were almost all sold out but what was left looked very inviting. I bought 1 of each what..."

GoodFoodHunting

"4.0A small dessert parlour selling a wide range of cute desserts.Flavours of peach melba was great. Sweet, smoothe and the biscuit..."

Cookielessvee

"We stumbled across this place after dropping some friends off to Prahran. We bought the new ruby chocolate and also the matcha tea tube. The deserts..."

TommyTucker

"Incredible desserts!!! It’s my go-to for birthday cakes and little treats when I go to visit friends.There is seriously nothing that I..."

Jessica Kurban

"Burch and Purchese are selling some of the best tasting cakes that I’ve ever had in Melbourne. Upon walking in, we were welcomed warmly, and were..."

Decent Feed

"Burch & Purchese has been on my list of places to try for ages now, and I was finally able to do so for my birthday! The store is very cute and..."

Stelly

"Came across this place looking for a beautiful dessert option for a friend and so glad I stopped here. The tube dessert is my favourite no matter..."

The Food Book

"Went for one came out with 5. Still unhappy to leave some behind. Darren and Staff really happy and friendly. Can not wait to dig in, they look great..."

Sharon Neven

"The lovely girl serving us said the original cho chip cookies here were her favourite and the best choc chip cookies in the world! When i heard that,..."

Thuaners

"Going here is like being a kid in a candy store! All the decor here is edible! The selection of desserts while select is super! Went with their..."

Navaz L.

"Burch & Purchese was wonderful, staff were so friendly even got a wave hello from Darren himself, it was lovely to see a master chef star so humble..."

Jo

"Been here a few times to grab cakes for friends’ birthdays. Recently had the peach cake from MasterChef pressure test and it was absolutely superb...."

Alijargalb

"Super awesome cakes, we simply loved the variety they had. Me and my wife shall be making another visit soon. We also loved the taste and freshness..."

Pramitha Ranshika

"My favourite dessert / cake / sweet studio. You step inside and browse the beautiful array of desserts, and suddenly you get offered a sample. I love..."

Flying Forward

"Huge selection of luxurious desserts making it hard to choose from (as you feel like trying everything). Great for celebration on a special occasion!..."

Bear Noms

"Featured on Masterchef. Sneak peek of pastry chefs working in the kitchen including Darren. A variety of creative sweets and cakes . Tube desserts..."

Miss T.A

"A good place to stop by if you’re after something slightly decadent to snack on. Desserts were well presented and I thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Anonymous Panda

"Im intended on having some little sweet near South Yarra. My friend recommend me to this place because it is famous with the extravagant and skilful..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Britain's loss is our gain with Darren Purchese’s arrival in Melbourne 7 years ago to give us the exquisite and decadent dessert sweet studio..."

Dine And Dash

"We Love the combination of flavours they had to offer. Tried the Yuzu dessert and it was really good. Would come back to try the coconut dessert..."

Let’s Eat!

"LIT!: for the lunar new year, B &P has done it again and pulled out this incredible fresh raspberry dessert. Everytime I eat here, I’m so impressed..."

Jennitals

"Amazing, tasty, colourful cakes at the store. Varieties of cakes to choose to . Loved it ..tasty chocolates and so on..Would recommend everyone..."

Deep Animesh

"A famous sweet patisserie, I’ve had the fortune of walking past this place a couple of times but have always been overwhelmed by the choices to..."

2wo Fat Girls

"This dessert haven has to be on everyone's to go to list!!! Their food is second to none 👌Always such a great range of delicate sweets on offer..."

4theloveoffood

"A mussssttttt visit for a sweet tooth!! 😍😍 Love seeing clients in the area for an excuse to stop in and buy myself a treat. Not ideal for..."

Foodie4Melb

"I love B&P so much, as I have tried their bigger cakes at birthday parties on many occasions, and loved it every single time. I went in to get a..."

Food Coma Survivor

"So many unique and mouth-watering desserts to choose from. Well worth the cost. It's a shame about the limited seating (tiny area out front of the..."

KN J

"Words can not describe the amazing treats at Burch & Purchese, from tangy lemon to the sweet chocolate and the creamy cheese this place will satisfy..."

Jessica Kelly

"Dont judge the dessert from its cover! Haha i know it looks messed up since i took it away, however it tasted so yum! The Apple compote is amazing,..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Came here 2 weeks ago with my family. Absolutely fantastic dessert is how i will describe the desserts here. Definitely recommended for all dessert..."

Anthony

"amazing atmosphere here and the desserts look bloody amazing with reasonable/expected price range. tried every single one of the tube desserts, the..."

Mandy

"The cake is so beautiful. They are like a piece of art. When we went inside the store, they will provide us a small lemon tart. The strawberry and..."

Gourmet Explorer

"Always swing by when we're in the area. I love the Tonka bean eclair, the salted caramel pops, the lemon tart - this could take forever, everything..."

Shanal Uduwana

"My hubby ordered a cake for my bday, the coconut and passion fruit cake. Omg I couldn’t stop eating and i dont have a sweet tooth. The complexity..."

Mai T Tran

"Always love to buy desserts here as they are always pretty in the eyes and delightful on the palate. We always ordered the deconstructed desserts on..."

Ferry Gondo

"Amazing desserts with lots of flavours and textures and not overly sweet. Love the mousse centres in the large cakes. Always buy from here for..."

Shaz

"Amazing!! Family loved the mango cheesecake! The layers were even; last time they were not. Will definitely order another birthday cake from here...."

TigerTreeEats

"Lovely dessert studio located at Chapel St. Serves lovely desserts, tarts and big cakes ranging $50. Had the coconut passionfruit crumble costs..."

Ling Yap

"I love this dessert place! It's got something for everyone and you can purchase your sweets in cute individual pieces (that can still be shared) or..."

Nalia

"The best place to go for sweet toothed people. Their desserts are stunning and very yummy. The chocolates are really great. The gold blocks with..."

Cookie Monster

"Tried their cheesecake, it does looks stunning and I’m sure need much effort to make those stunning gorgeous cake. Taste wasn’t sweet, more like..."

Donita

"I understand why this place has such high ratings. All the flavours were rich with a twist to them. They all had fruit in them for the extra zing or..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The dessert tubes have amazing flavours, particularly the fruity ones. However, the cake that I bought here was decent but was not worth the high..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"Love the dessert tubes! Quite pricey, but always so beautiful and delicious; love the combinations and layers of different flavours in the tubes...."

Angel Khong

"Having a Sweet Tooth and living just next to Burch & Purchese is a heavenly feeling. Their service is welcoming and sometimes you get free mini lemon..."

Cilantro

"I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I come here. I like that they sometimes have free mini lemon tarts for their customers. Their tube..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Was lucky enough to see Darren in person! His cakes and petite desserts look too good to eat, I was spoilt for choices! In the end I picked the..."

Thefoodie

"no doubt this is my favorite dessert place! every single little cake/dessert tastes good and look extremely adorable. i hope they open more..."

Jing

"This place is amazing the pastries are as brilliant as they look the chocolate work is mind blowing I came here for inspiration and left in awe of..."

Chris_ross72

"The food is nice and tasty , specially the taste not too sweet and the design is looking great and awesome the service to served , coffee is good and..."

Pierre Pie

"Simply the best place in town to buy a cake. There is nothing else to add. You may want to book your cake, otherwise show up when the shop open or..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Burch and Purchese Sweet Studio is a gourmet dessert and pastry parlour..."

Love At First Bite

"After our delicious and satisfying lunch at Miss Jackson, Mr. T and I decided to walk along Chapel Street to check out the shops. It turns out Chapel..."

Lyv To Eat

"Great service and selection, there is no wrong choice of cake, they are all as good as each other. Ordered a Chocolate cherry cheesecake and it was..."

Phoebe Parker

"I can't love this dessert place more. Will never hesitate to go there because you are NOT able to find anything disappointing there. Been B&P many..."

Mia Cheung

"The green tea, mint, pear jelly and pistachio cake was fantastic and even better the next day, the cleanest most delicious cake we've had for a long..."

K2

"Second year I have ordered cakes from here plus extra smaller cakes , really friendly and courteous and extremely high standards of service and..."

Izzfizz101

"I ordered lemon tart and raspberry rose... the taste of lemon tart is delicious, refreshing and balance between sour and sweet. For raspberry rose,..."

Andreas Saputra

"I can't remember the first time I heard of Burch & Purcheese but remember it was well over 3-4 years ago, my first trip in Melbourne made sure it was..."

Sarah

"best place for sweet, friendly staffs. order a cherry cheesecake for my boy friend's bday. I was worried it might be too sweet or rich, but it was..."

Cherry Chen

"My go to dessert place always! The first time I came to the studio, I actually met Darren and he was so nice and humble. A few years down the track,..."

Finleyhimawan

"Friendly, attentive staff, awesome looking shop, fully stocked with loads of choice. Everything was exceptional and clean. It's great seeing the..."

Food808

"One of the yummiest places to go in Melbourne. Everything is oh so delicious! A little on the expensive side, although each product has beautiful..."

Rachael W

"Beautiful presentation and beautiful flavor. They also do a customized chocolate plate to put on the cake for birthday and other occasions. I just..."

Stephen W

"Walk into this little cake and sweet treats shop and you can't help but smile. They always offer you a mini treat which is always divine. The staff..."

TheBearReview

"Going there for the gorgeous and cute mousse cake. I'm not disappointed. The outlook and the flavour are all very good. I also highly recommend the..."

Shijing Wang

"Saturday afternoon, on Chapel Street towards end of the shops and cafe, it is nice to find the greatest cakeshop something to take home:)All..."

Leena

"Just visited B&P for the first time and was not disappointed. They create beautiful, delicious works of art.We enjoyed an Explosive..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"I haven't had a chance to visit the store myself, however my partner always brings home treats! I absolutely adore these little cakes, they're..."

Nibble And Wander

"My ultimate no-sharing desserts! B&P is producing beautiful and creative desserts from their little studio on Chapel Street. The individual layers of..."

Cheyann De Jong

"Visited here to purchase something sweet for my friend, and had the eclair as the afternoon dessert.The choux bun of the eclair was a little bit..."

FoodieCCC

"AMAZING and exquisitely constructed cakes. Pricey, but definitely worth it to taste perfection. I organised a customised cake for my wedding, and I..."

Melissa Connolly

"So much pink. More than even the girls' toy aisle at Toys R Us. But if you looked closer, hidden amongst the rosy tones is a wonderful..."

PacMan

"If you want a special Occassion cake or treat then this is where you should go. Everything is of an exceptionally high standard. The chocolate work,..."

Alison Read

"Not only an impossible number of beautiful cakes but some incredible chocolates and jars of various goodness and marshmallows and cake pops on the..."

Sybarite

"Sometimes I get a little weary of places associated with a famous Chef but having full faith in my food buddy, Serena Chiew, off I went on her..."

Essie

"So beautifully decorated - I love how the red just pops against the white. The lychee cake consisted of: White chocolate & raspberry mousse/..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"This small dessert studio makes very tasty gourmet sweets. I had the White chocolate, raspberry and lychee cake while my friend ordered the chocolate..."

Steph Siu

"Warmly services, excellent style, perfect tastes! I love it and will recommend friends to visit. There are not a lot of cakes in 4:00pm, suggest to..."

Nancy Zhou

"If only there was coffee! )(sigh)(... Beautiful desserts. So hard to choose. I recommend you ask the assistants about the flavours that appeal to you..."

Honeylishuss

"Been here many times and Darren and the team never let us down! I'm a big fan of his work and regularly get down to the Sweet Studio for a sugar hit..."

Dessert Diva

"Place is filled with beautiful handmade chocolate and dessert. However, they look more amazing than taste.Chocolate and salted caramel tart was..."

VegoLover

"Very enjoyable. Not accounting for location, this would be one of the first places I'd consider going when I want to treat myself or somebody else...."

Jonathan Lee

"*Warning - trying to choose a dessert from B&P Sweets is like trying to choose your favourite song of ALL time. There are SO many stunning,..."

The Other Jenners

"The most beautiful dessert shop I have ever seen! Their cakes look spectacular. I bought the explosive rasberry milk chocolate with rasberry cream,..."

Biggiechee

"Arguably the most tantalising sweet display I've ever laid eyes on.My friend and I happened to walk past just before opening time, and..."

Famished

"Stumbled upon this place randomly as I was on my way to another dessert place. Funny enough, right after that place, my friend and I went straight to..."

BubblyCake

"B&P are my go to place when in need of a good sugar hit.Their cakes and chocolates are second to none with flavours that leave you wanting more. The..."

Atimes2

"This place is simply amazing! So much variety in desserts we couldn't choose so we got a whole box of small desserts. Every dish was amazing! So many..."

Maheeka Samayadasa

"Absolutely delicious and beautiful desserts. Every layer is a new amazing flavour that all end up fitting together. I had the white chocolate,..."

Bel

"Love the lamington and the coconut one😂 also a raspberry & lychee chrox w/ light rose and raspberry jam not too sweet! There's not commodious room..."

Shuang Yang

"Best dessert shop in south Yarra! I tried many dessert shop and BP is still in my top 3! Amazing! The chocolate mandarin one is my favourite, it got..."

Faye C

"Very lovely and nice sweet studio!! All desserts here are extremely cute and are made so deliberately! very good taste!~ only need to concern about..."

Siyou

"All I can say is wow! Amazingly crafted sweets that honestly look too good to eat. They are so good to look that it's almost a sin to devour them......"

Rennie

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTION BETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. The COCKER loves herself a good sweet delicacy in her warm..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"Very beautiful, very delicious sweets here. Amazing place where you can get really good desserts and confectionaries. Perfect choice for..."

Tony

"These are just amazing and never fails to get WOW from me or the people I buy little 'love' gifts for. The table decorations always look amazing and..."

NRB

"pure decadence. For lovers of desert, sugar and beautiful presentation! I don't have the biggest sweet tooth, but i do get excited when i go..."

Ben Goodman

"As a desert queen can I say that each time I go into this place I melt! I want every cake and desert they stock. I spend so much time deciding that I..."

Happy Eater

"If like me, desserts are your first love, you need look no further than Burch and Purchese for the perfectly balanced sugar fix. If you are..."

Sancha Noranho

"Love the desserts here!! A variety of choices and all the ones I've tried are always so good!! One of my fav places in Melbourne to get a sugar rush...."

LittleM

"Delicious cakes in interesting flavours that work well together. Explosive Raspberry, lemon tart and coconut/ginger/lemon/mint were all delicious...."

Emily

"Look at them pretties! Almost don't want to eat it coz it's so beautiful. Very different types of sweet fusions here. Not your typical sweet spot but..."

Emii KS

"Ive been coming here weekly for a few years now and will continue to until they one day close their doors. Run by Darren Purchese and his wife Cath,..."

Ravvy

"Best cake in town! Would be better if seating are inside, and a drinks menu. ..."

Vicky Chen

"Love love love love the dessert tubes and cakes. One of my favourite things to do is to bring a B&P 'virgin' here and feed them cakes..."

What Do Yuwono Eat?

"Everything here is a piece of art . Amazing design for each sweets . I had two take away just because there's no seat in store, either outside cause..."

Mrs Lavender

"Best cakes I have ever had. All the chocolate and decorations are amazing. And the service from Darren and his wife was..."

Search For Crispy Bacon

"Cannot fault this place- the staff, the product the atmosphere- everything is brilliant. We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Darren himself, what..."

Deli Pickles

"Bought a birthday cake for mom and now back for their individuals. Not just look great but the taste was incredible yummy. Price wise it was a bit..."

Coffee And Food

"Wow is all I can say. These desserts are to die for! Definitely going to be coming back to try more. 1 is enough as they are quite filling but I will..."

Lee Pownall

"My favorite place to buy presents for special occasions such as birthdays easter and christmas Set up is stunning easter buns are delicious as are..."

Bev Hase

"Beautiful desserts and a good selection of packaged goods which make great gifts. Not cheap but worth every cent. There are some great flavour..."

Brickparty

"I absolutely love this shop. They have a great selection of desserts ready to eat but also lots of packed sweet goodies which you can take away with..."

Sweetandyummie

"One of those places where the rating is well deserved. Staff are friendly and genuine, like they're invested in the place, which contrasts to the..."

Robyn

"Love the unique desserts and sweets here. It's hard to choose as they all look amazing. Been here more than once and will definitely keep..."

FineDiners

"Do: the explosive raspberry wheel, then ever say never again and of course the gold bullion bars. Don't: forget the salt and caramel..."

David Food Leasing

"I've been here a few times. My eyes can never ever seem to pull away from the assortment staring back at me in the display cabinet! Quick and..."

Sol_n_chai

"Such an amazing display of yummy treats. With a warm welcome and samples to try, you can't go past this place if you're after something special...."

Niks

"Finally made it to Burch & Purchese and it did not disappoint - even meeting Darren whilst in the store. I'm not the biggest dessert girl, but fell..."

Jo Hombsch

"I just love this place!! The cakes, the packaged treats,the staff! Everything about this place is great!! It's one of those stores that you know,..."

Meri Green

"What can you say about this place? It's just brilliant. They know their desserts. Nancy experienced the goodness at a washed out Taste of Melbourne..."

John Isaac

"I really enjoyed the cakes in here. They just don't look beautiful, they also tasted wonderful. Customer service was also really good. Highly..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"If you have a sweet tooth like me, Burch & Purchese is a Melbourne must! The Chocolate, Honeycomb, Popcorn and Salted Caramel tube dessert is a..."

PetiteButCanEat

"Even Charlie would sell his chocolate factory in shame if he were to walk into this sweet studio. This place is all kinds of wonderful. With the..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"A must do experience in South Yarra if you love sweets and cake. Lemon Curd tart, the peanut brittle, nut crumbles...Try everything! I have been..."

Cat

"Wow wow wow! I have been coming to this place for years and it always has something that excites me. The cakes and flavour combinations change..."

Rhys McCarthy

"AMAZING!!! Everything they have in store you want to try and that's why every time you go in they have something new for you to try! Everything is so..."

LittleMissPiggy

"Gets points for creativity and concept. The cakes that can be theme designed are also impressive. After trying several of the cakes/desserts, I was a..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"We were at the cheese festival at the Prahan market and I needed a sugar hit so we walked willingly (well I forced Mr D…) to Burch and Purchese..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Always love dropping by this store! I'm glad that they have added seats out the front now. I can still remember awkwardly purchasing their desserts..."

Misherue

"I haven't got any recent photos unfortunately but definitely one of my favourite fancy dessert places. I love the meringues and the little cake..."

Prageeth Silva

"It's like visiting a modern age Charlie and the chocolate factory, amazing things happen in this place and the explosion of flavours create happiness..."

Charlie

"I've heard about Burch & Purchese for quite a while now but due to poor driving sense of direction and silliness have always managed to not manage to..."

Yorkstergram

"Without places like these life will be full of darkness and chaos.. Weeks before yesterday I had been waiting for the perfect Occassion " my 4th..."

Simrata Anand

"Cute little Candy store like setupUber sweet and creative flavours and designHad the multi layered chocolate and raspberry tubes;..."

FoodiePhysician

"I've always wanted to come and try something from B&P after seeing images on Instagram and friends checked in. So I was in the area recently and..."

Lauren

"My favorite dessert shop! No1 in Melbourne definitely! The studio itself has really cute decorations! Every single one of the tubes is great. Cakes..."

Patronus

"Whenever I mention to my partner that I want to make a pit stop at South Yarra, he knows that I want to go to Burch and Purchese. Absolutely adore..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Chocolate, mandarin and salted caramel dessert a must.These guys do great desserts to have in or take away - great for if you're entertaining..."

Jason Olive

"Burch and purchese, a wonderful little patisserie in south yarra cannot be missed with its pink themed store and pink seats and tables outside to..."

Eat The Streets

"After visiting Top Paddock we were in the mood for further foodie adventures and what better than the sweet delights of Burch and Purchese. This..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"What can I say?? I really really really love the cakes from here. Well if Disneyland is one of the happiest place on earth. Then Burch & Purchese..."

Ilovefood

"An innovative, euphoric, magical experience with every mouthful of anything made by Burch&Purchese. ✨✨✨ Perfect place to grab a cake for any..."

Megha Koppa

"Really good quality chocolate, my favourite is the honey comb and popcorn chocolate. All the deserts are really good. I keep coming back, a few steps..."

JJfood

"Have ordered a birthday cake here and had desserts and meringues. All were very delicious. It would be nice if there were some seating perhaps..."

Blueberrypie

"Small little pink shop tucked in south yarra. Tried the chocolate, mandarin and salted caramel slice - absolutely divine, rich chocolate with..."

May

"After u taste their dark chocolate cake, u feel the chocolate from supermarket is a holly shit.5 stars for the food, -0.5 for the eating place..."

Deedee

"One of the best cakes in Melbourne! Each layer tastes amazing and the cake is not too sweet which is good. The pear and chocolate cake tastes..."

Sheina Pal

"Best chocolate place in Melbourne, maybe in Australia, the staff is so nice, it's great to see the people working at the back, the chocolates are..."

Little Foodie

"Love their creations! A little pricey and some were overly sweet. I liked the idea of having desserts in clear containers - we will be coming back..."

J

"Just finished eating here...and it is amazing, but bring ur own water cause its really cute but not a place to sit and enjoy just a place to buy and..."

Travel With Your Mouth

"Willy Wonka eat your heart out!! One of Melbourne's most favourite "happy place". Everything is made with love, and such wonderful attention to..."

Amanda Lee

"This place is pure heaven if you have a sweet tooth 😍 Burch & purchese know how to do dessert! Fantastic presentation and amazing flavors. A must..."

Katieppie

"LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! The food and treats are made with plenty of attention to detail and the taste AMAZING! We always purchase our "special..."

Samantha Cosgrove

"I love their salted caramel anything. Especially enjoy their Orange caramel cake. Service is exceptional and they always try to give free samples..."

Laelynn Papillon

"A small patisserie showcasing some unique and bold flavour combinations in cakes, chocolates and delights. Whether you are a first time comer or a..."

Em Belden

"Always good, always impresses. Quite pricey but once in a while treat would be alright! Love their innovative flavours of cakes and passionfruit..."

Sarah

"ORGASMIC CAKES - What can I say. I entered B&P and I thought I was in Heaven. A display of colourful glossy desserts, cakes, chocolates and other d..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"I ordered a Coconut, Passionfruit, Ginger, Mint combination birthday cake. Not sure what to expect, this cake knocked it out of the park. Everyone,..."

Louise

"The desserts here are amazing and I have always enjoyed every experience I have had here. The last time I went in with some friends, we had the..."

Ai Thuy Tran

"BEST DESSERTS! Always order our birthday cakes from here! The cakes are delicious and the cakes/cylinder desserts are amazing :) really love the pear..."

Angela Eats

"Darren Purchese and his team make perfection cleverly disguised as dessert. When describing the sheer wonder and decadence of this sweet studio,..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"Worth every visit! The sweet there is visually and gustatorily appealing, they sell fantastic candy and musli as well. Wish it could be more..."

Lisa Wang

"First experience at Burch & Purchese and left utterly satisfied. Tried the explosive raspberry milk chocolate and the lemon curd tart. The..."

Bec Harrison

"If you want elegant desserts that not only look good but taste just as good, this is the place! You can taste the premium ingredients. Also..."

Wilson Doan

"Nice display of cakes and desserts as you enter. I enjoyed their cakes but would enjoy it more if there are seating areas. Just have a couple of..."

Angela

"Loving the desserts here :) absolutely yummy. Been there for few times. Looking forward for new flavor for next visit. Small shop but serve yums..."

DiLing

"What a great experience. For a place so good and so busy the staff are helpful, super friendly explain the range and make you feel very welcome...."

Martin C

"Picked up a variety of desserts here for a special dinner. So many delicious and beautifully presented options, sure to impress. Service is slow, but..."

Sweetxdeex

"Willy Wonka for grown ups. It is a magical place filled with decadent delights. Beautiful presentation. Interesting flavour combinations. Very..."

EnjoyEatWatch

"South Yarra is certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to dessert options and Burch and Purchese will not disappoint. The cabinate display is so..."

Rosanna

"Every single dessert at B&P looks so pretty and tastes equally as good as it..."

Michelle

"OMG! One of the best sweet boutiques in Melbourne. The cakes the cookies the varieties are amazing the flavours are so innovative in each..."

Mommyinmelbourne

"By far my favourite chocolate shop in the area, if not the whole of Melbourne. The sweets are always delicious and the range is ever changing and..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Definitely up there as one of Melbourne's best pastry/cake places. I love the burst of flavour that every spoonful of every creation offers. ..."

Farzana

"Let’s be honest, when people go to any sort of afternoon tea, it is always the sweet treats that get them talking! Don’t get me wrong, a..."

Trading Plates

"High quality cakes, nice range and great ambience. The chocolate eclair looking creation was particularly outstanding. However the dine-in seating..."

Kirkweeden

"Def hands down my fav place to indulge myself. The staff are amazing and so helpful. The sweets are out of this world. My all time fav is the..."

Sonya

"Sweets And Cakes Paradise. I am on a quest to find the best sweets (cakes) in Melbourne. Been there few times, and never been disappointed. Love..."

Lovesweets

"Always a delight. Tried a few sweets from here, and all of them have been great! most recent one was the White chocolate pistachio and green tea cake..."

Leelee

"Desserts taste as good as they look! Would be nice if they changed up their menu every now and then. Had the coconut and ginger dessert...."

Redcat

"Mobile Review. So much to choose from!!!! The Lemon Tarts are simply..."

Gruby

"Burch & Purchese have a lovely store off the quiet end of Chapel St, where you will often be rewarded with slivers of the latest cake or chocolate,..."

Kit And Kafoodle

"Burch and Purchese is a sweet shop reminiscent of the Willy Wonka Factory but smaller and no Oompa Loompa’s. Picture sweet treats of intensive..."

Decisive Cravings

"Burch & Purchese pop-up at Sweet Alley, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. I tried the Peanut Butter Ice-Cream Sandwich -..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"More sweets for you to envy, Burch & Purchese is quickly become a famous name, and I must say Darren Purchese is so friendly. I met him at the pop up..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Burch and Purchase Sweet Studio make incredible sweets. There are big cakes, little cakes, chocolate lollipops, ice-creams, nougat, explosive..."

Olive Sundays

"...this is one place that gets me reallyyyyyy excited, which makes it 1 of my top picks in Melbourne! In all, I’ve had desserts from this sweet..."

Apple3green

"Darren Purchese is unequivocally one of the stand-out dessert chefs in Australia. Having visited both his Sweet Studio and a specially catered..."

Hungrycookie

"I LOVED the green tea cake! The whole thing was quite well thought out, and the flavours really complemented each other. The yuzu and blackcurrant..."

Serene Chew

"Unagi bento is one of my favourites out there. For $17 you get a generously stuffed bento with big slabs of melt in your mouth unagi (eel)...."

Thequestfornoms

"Burch & Purchese is one of my favourite cake stores of all time ever since it opened not long ago. I have had my birthday cake from them twice in a..."

Evelovelle

"If you want a lighter more playful dessert, head to B&P. Their store can probably double as a theme park if it was slightly bigger – it’s quite..."

Typical Food Blog

"This one came with a fine salted oat and ginger crumb, a light, not too tangy passionfruit jelly, coconut caviar (tapioca pearls), mint jelly, a..."

The Food Society

"...I went down to try out the cake store that is nicely hidden next to the Osen hotel – Burch and Purchese. This is where I have entered the candy..."

Frogfoodventure

" Wheeee~~ I'm here!! One of the best dessert place in Melbourne! We came here next because Burch & Purchese is not a cafe, there's no seating place..."

Blogmrandms

"It was an innocent walk along Chapel Street, until we spotted the infamous pink and white stripes of the Burch & Purchese Studio. After months of..."

Yanna Lai

"This place needs no introduction. Famous for their innovative desserts that fuse science and cooking to create some amazing things, B&P's popularity..."

The City Lane

"There’s an awesome little sweet store in South Yarra essentially opposite the apartment block I used to live in many years ago when I first started..."

De-brief Me

"Pistachio frangipane, cassis jelly, green tea meringue, pistachio cream, vanilla & white chocolate mousse, cassis curd, chocolate velvet spray &..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"The meringue! Last one I had at another place was dry, this one was fluffy like marshmellow on the inside and had a refreshing tangy taste that was..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Burch Purchese Sweet Studio (BP Sweet Studio) is a fairly popular patisserie, located in the heart of South Yarra on Chapel St. The Sweet Studio has..."

Minh Thuy Le

" My verdict of the single cake I bought is "Yum"! Delicious, creamy mousse with very interesting flavours of Chocolate, Mandarin and Salted Caramel..."

A Foodie's Joy

"I love how there is always an element of surprise about their desserts. There will be a layer of pop rocks or something tangy, it seems, just to make..."

Carly Tims

"The shop is a buzz, everyone in frilled little aprons. You can see the candy magicians – Even Mr Purchese himself – working away in the kitchen..."

EnjoyEatWatch

"...we staggered begrudgingly two kilometers toward the river and the serenity of Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio, also on Chapel Street. This is the..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Burch & Purchese is a place where you will feel like a kid in a candy store :) The 8 components of the explosive raspberry milk chocolate melded well..."

I Only Eat Desserts

" it was a really pleasant experience and i didn't regret it at all. Both Langham and B&P have done a great job. The service was really great too,..."

Clarinna

"And as MerlinFan walked away from the kitchen (starry-eyed and thinking OMG she just saw Julia from MasterChef) she turned around and ARGH!!! ..."

MikhaelfBlue

"Nothing short of PHENOMENAL!. Every time a close friend has a birthday, I buy a tacky card and an amazing cake. This is my go-to place for the cake...."

F.sonnal

"The tubes are a great finish to a..."

Marina

"Helpful staff and tasty treats. The girl that served us was really helpful as we were buying a number of deserts including one for a person with a..."

Kath Day

"Masterful. It rare that you find a patisserie that really surprises you with so many popping up thesedays. This one is a gem, craftsmanship in the..."

Sarah Rizk

"No questions asked! I'm a kid in a candy store! Well big kid haha! I love how lemon tarts, never there when i go in. Salted caramel pops and his..."

Jade Bloom

"Darren Purchese you are a genius. That's..."

Kristy

"The best cakes in Melbourne. Hands down. What makes this place outstanding is all the effort put into their cakes. There are dozens of elements,..."

Julycheee

"Best shop for the sweet tooth in Melbourne!. One of my fav places in the Melbourne, everything I've had has been amazing, cannot fault the fab..."

Sl_pritchard

"It looked better than it tasted perfectly executed but still tasted ok. I had the mousse which was a little bland but the other elements in the..."

Fan

"Friendly service and delicious..."

A Wild Fallon Appeared

"Best sweet shop I have ever seen or tasted! They are the perfect combination of girly creative and somehow also manage to make my tastebuds explode..."

Jackie

"These guys rock. Hands down the most delicious, creative place I have ever stepped foot into. As you walk through the doors your greeted instantly by..."

Gimme Sugar

"Happiness. Their Dark Chocolate, Pear and Hazelnut cake is my favourite! Everything with chocolate here is really really..."

Fdls

"After our lunch we popped into this colorful, pink studio filled with cakes, chocolate and other sweet treats.Staff were nice to offer some..."

Miffy7

"What can I say; nothing short of amazing. Desserts are brilliantly beautiful and the salted caramel - spectacular. If I can offer any advice, choose..."

Cole James

"Divine space and beautiful sweets!The friendliest and helpful staff are a pleasure to deal with! Will definitely be becoming a regular..."

Takisha Brady

"Just wow!. I can never, ever just have one..."

2StubbornMules

"Very tempting place, I wanted to buy everything! Decided on a hazelnut caramel pastry and it was delicious. Very friendly staff..."

Cristy

"Yesterday for my birthday we had a trio of B&P treats: the hazelnut choux, the salted caramel tart & the choc mandarin cake. Thank you B&P for delish..."

Happy Kath

"Dessert perfection with friendly service. Beautiful flavours and real creativity. Love this..."

Woo

"Stark, raving love.. You guys are AWESOME!!! I ordered a fair bit for my sisters wedding in Feb and EVERYONE was talking about how great the mini..."

Get Your Eat On

"Best desserts goin around. Tried Burch for the first time at Taste of Melbourne. Now I know what all the hype is about, make sure you try the..."

Tasmanporter

"Almost too pretty to eat. I would love for this place to be a sit down dessert place but unfortunately it isn't so. however this place is worth..."

Jennifer Seah

"Artist at Work. It's been said many times before, but worth repeating. There is a dedicated artist at work here. An absolute delight to the senses...."

Cafe Cathy

"What delicious devilry is this?. Oh. My. Goodness. This place is amazing.From the small sweet treats that line up the wall to the stunning..."

Pip

"Amazinngggg!!. From the moment I stepped into Burch & Purchese sweet studio i was in awe! I spent a good 25 minutes in here marveling at all the..."

SezW

"How could you not love this place? I had a beautiful dessert with coconut "caviar" which was sago, passionfruit curd and a ginger crumble like thing..."

AM

"Greetings from Sugarland!. Yum... Pure sugar art! There is so much to try here so I can recommend an empty stomach or multiple visits!!! Oh &..."

Ruby-Jean

"Stunning presentation, an amazing clarity of flavours and some daring flavour combinations. Not to mention incredibly friendly staff who..."

J

"You can never say no to a perfect cake. With a 10 out of 10 presentation, this is just what I need after work. The layers of texture and sweet..."

Frogfoodventure

"AMAZING. Absolutely love the cakes here, such thought and detail. Would love if you could sit down and eat..."

Loz

"Desserts Delight. Been there a couple of times, every time we go out for lunch in the south yarra area and don't wish to have desserts at the..."

GGx

"My idea of heaven. When I first walked in, I actually had to supress a tiny squeal of joy. It's every sweet-tooth's dreams all rolled into one..."

SJMelbgirl

"Too overpriced. Its good but to overpriced for little..."

Hugh Reeley

"Lovely choc pops. I've ordered 24x choc pops for my best friend's birthday party. It looks fantastic with a base provided. However, take note of the..."

Bonito Love

"Pretty Sweet (Literally). Excellent lovely staff and EXCELLENT LOVELY DESSERTS! small, sweet and delicious..."

ForTheNomz

"Spectacular cakes. We ordered a cake (the choc-mandarin mousse cake filled with salted caramel) for a special occasion and it certainly has the "wow"..."

MelbourneMiss

"Pretty looking desserts! Taste good, not overly sweet, just right. I would recimmend the cakes and desserts here for parties or even if you just feel..."

Lilmstidy

"Yum Yum. This is sweet tooth heaven!! Also excellent for sugary gifts/treats for friends. Just dont go in if your on a..."

Claire Scoular

"Killer cakes. Best cakes and sweets..."

Jenny Wang

"Sensational sugar studio / science lab. Burch and Purchase is part store, part science lab, with many delicious treats to tempt all taste buds. The..."

Missdelish

"The popcorn and honeycomb chocolate is the best! My cousin brought a whole box of assorted chocolates from B&P sweet studio to our family gathering..."

Jade

"Absolutely the Best in Town. The different and specialised chocolates, cakes and much much more make this a shop you willgo back to again and..."

M

"Lovessss..."

AmyG

"Amazing. Served by Darren Purchese ... enough..."

Evangelia Ange

"Behind the unassuming exterior lies a sweet lovers paradise- with desserts and chocolates for everyone's tastes this place is not to be missed!!..."

DB4SB

"I love cake!. A trendy spot for the best take home cakes to be enjoyed by all. Such a delightful cafe with delectable dessersts such as the coconut,..."

Miss Stone

"Delightful!. I was fortunate enough to be in the area so I could pop in to this sweet destination and take home some of its delights for sampling!..."

Ange

"Beautiful cakes :) very..."

Me-want-food

"Deconstructed birthday cake. The most phenomenal deconstructed birthday cake made for my sons 18th. WIsh I was..."

Barry

"I expected more. By this I mean that I expected to be able to have a selection of cakes on a fancy plate, a pot of tea and a sit down. This is not..."

Kathleen Boxall

"Lovely!!!. Amazing desserts and great service!! Chocolate, mandarin and salted caramel cake is divine!!! Highly..."

Candice

"Amazing. Extremely delicious and well worth the..."

Amanda

"Sublime! Bought one of each dessert, except cake slices. The chocolate mandarin had a distinct citrus taste, if jaffa is your thing, then this is for..."

Forget_love-id_rather_fall_in_chocolate

"In heaven when I first walked in. have had most of the cakes/desserts. one was devine (chocolate/mandarin/salted caramel) and one I adored..."

Anje Serano

"This shop is very well fitted-out - some of the desserts are hit and miss but most of them are very good. Definitely recommended to try if you are in..."

Aaron

"Will come back for more. The caramel gold bar is divine!!! So is the caramelised white chocolate. I will definitely go back to try their other..."

Petit Patissiere

"It's tempting to buy and eat more than one piece. But it gets a bit too rich. Would have been great if there was tea and seating. The chocolate..."

Nomnomyums

"It gets sweeter than this.. The raspberry, white chocolate, honey and lychee cake is heaven! Absolutely love exploring the subtle sweetness of each..."

Schoenermann

"Willy Wonka would be proud. A quirky little chocolatier/sweet shop that opts to mix sweet with savoury tastes.And the layout of the place +..."

Lamont Cranston

"I love their cakes. I'm a big fan of their Gingerbread chocolate cake. I love the combination of unusual ingredients: mango, salted caramel in cakes..."

Inem

"Amazing! Every item in this place is a mini work of art. Impress your dinner guests with a selection of these irresistable cakes. The best is the..."

MP

"Not..."

Chef

"Aaaamazing. Started eating in the car on the way home. Can't wait to go..."

Shireen Prasad

"Unforgettable. I ordered a 24cm Mango, Pineapple & Dark Chocolate cake for my girlfriends 30th Birthday and it was to die for. When it came time for..."

Sammiijay

"Yummy!. A super dessert venue, with the most beautiful tasting (and lookig!) desserts. What really sets the place apart is the customer service...."

Clare Caldwell

"New favourite sweet shop!. As soon as I walked in I literally felt like a kid in a candy store! All the wonderful sweets to indulge in that I had to..."

Jenloves..

"Beautiful.. Flavour bursting, zingy cakes and interesting, creative chocolates and spreads. I was most surprised at the quality and flavour clarity..."

Sweets

"My new favourite place. I am now a Sunday regular!This store absolutely delights the senses and I spend my Sunday afternoons perusing through..."

Lollie

"OMG OMG. Died and gone to heaven...say NO..."

Bells

"Impressive. What a place, very inventive, some beautiful and delicious cakes, meringues and sweets.Loved the salted caramel, the mouse and the..."

Cs

"Had the choc and mandarin cake and it was to die for, not cheap but definitely worth..."

Lj

"Believe the hype. A stunning store at the base of a new boutique hotel, across from Como House. A girly dream to walk into; quite surprising but then..."

Emma Chow

"Impossible not to like. The Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio is a small store with a variety of cakes, chocolates and other sweet tid bits packaged to..."

Purple Bear

"This is definitely my new favorite cake place, can'tWait to try all the cakes..."

U4128308

"How Sweet It Is. Incredible. Tried the Vanilla, Pistachio and Green Tea cake, Banana Caramel and Rum, and Rhubarb, Apple, Crumble Cheescake. All..."

Kelly Belly

"Beautiful!!. Ofcourse by now people are aware of Darren Purchese due to his appearance on MasterChef. Those appearances are absolutely justified..."

Saurabh Mathur

"Delicious. Gorgeous shop, friendly staff, great range of sweets to take home and the cakes - wow!I bought the chocolate, passionfruit and..."

GB

"Oh what a treat!. Truly delicious. Sunday arvo and Darren Purchese doing what he does best. Definite winner when the man behind the name is actually..."

Simon

"Salted caramel delight. Recently I had the pleasure of endulging in a piece of Burch & Purchese's chocolate mandarin and salted caramel cake at a..."

Front Cooking School And Bistro

"Great stuff!. Better than..."

Cherie Voon

"Your pancreas will hate you, but your taste buds will love you.. These people turn desserts into works of art. The sweet treats in their case are..."

Suedy

"Sexy N fabulous!. It took me 10 minutes to decide! They all are gorgeous! The coconut, passionfruit, ginger & mint is my favorite! Love Love..."

SeeFood

"Gr8 service and desserts. Burch and Purchese had great service and their desserts were..."

Ashangel

"Invigorating!. Ten out of Ten for creativity. The experimental flavours, being bold enough to merge savory with sweet is very rewarding. The coconut,..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Great visit and experience!. Extremely informative service from staff - they possess a shocking amount of knowledge about the desserts. Managed to..."

Kenneth Lee

"An impressive array of cakes & ingredients. Burch & Purchese, whilst a new shop, are not unheard of names. The two famous pastry chefs have opened up..."

Pjh.

"If you haven’t been there, do yourself a favour and get there..."

Jaime

"Burch and Purchase is a stunning store on Chapel Street that will excite most visitors. This is the place to take the people you want to impress...."

The World Loves Melbourne

"As we made a visit just before Easter, we were spoilt with easter choices. Fresh hot cross buns, bunny lollipops and chocolate bunnies (all edible)..."

Bitemeshowme

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Kedama

"If you are after something exciting which will challenge your pallete and humour you, I would head to the Chapel street studio..."

Mouth To Mouth

"Very sexy looking little cake showcased in a clear plastic tube. It had 4 layers, caramelised apple at the bottom, next was the custard cheese cake,..."

NiCNAC

"Burch and Purchese is another patisserie we have added to our list of favourites when it comes to..."

Je T'aime L'automne

"Burch and Purchese had been high on my to do list (or to taste list) for quite sometime...Being someone who just has to try a bit of everything, and..."

Denny

"...this is just like my idea of heaven - a paradise for us desserts-lover...."

The Bake-a-nista

"A D-I-Y dessert affair that fuses complex yet easy-to-love dessert craft together with hip-pocket..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"The sweet studio is full of beautiful and imaginative cakes and sweets that make eyes bigger than stomachs and delight the..."

Mel D

"onight we are enjoying the desserts awaiting the lucky attendees of Taste of Melbourne, firstly – Coconut, Passionfruit, Ginger & Mint – commence..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I think my husband would forgive me anything if I brought him some of their violet and honeycomb ice..."

CC11

"Darren Purchese's technical abilities, creativity and flair are clear for all to see in this lovely sweet studio. The flavour combinations are far..."

Gastrology

"Walking ino Burch & Purchese is my dream come true. This is the place where imaginative and ecclectic desserts come to..."

Rhiannon Owens

"... melted along with the meringue, which was literally as light as a cloud. And inside the crispy, sugary shell was a sticky and gooey center that..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"It included layers, toppings, sprays, and garnishes such as Champagne Jelly, Raspberry Champagne Mousse, Hibiscus Champagne Jam, Yoghurt and White..."

Donny

"Upon entering the store we were greeted with a long display case of cakes, dessert tubes and other delicious treats. A bench runs the length of the..."

A Food Story

"it is indeed a sweet studio, and all the desserts here are works of..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"But they don’t just do cakes, I want to get all their different types of nuggets, soils, spreads and so forth. Eep! Give me..."

Msihua

"The playful sweet studio is Melbourne's Willy Wonka meets Heston Blumenthal cake..."

PiCi And BC

"A visit to Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio is highly recommended for cake addicts visiting..."

Gastromony

"Although I must say that the desserts were a bit too sweet and rich for Yuye and I, they were still no doubt created with love, passion and a lot of..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"The subtle interplay of flavours between the pistachio, lemon and green tea with a background sweetness of vanilla is absolutely gorgeous. One of my..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"So... will I return to Burch & Purchese? You bet! They've created such an exciting space that is taking the Melbourne dessert scene by storm - and I..."

Theindolentcook

"The beetroot, strawberry, rose and vanilla sponge wins points for creativity, a marriage of earthy beetroot with contrasting components of strawberry..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"One place that I had been meaning to check out for quite a while was Burch and Purchese. Half patisserie, half science lab, these guys are doing some..."

Lisa Manche

"Brad and I often spend our Saturday or Sunday mornings or lunches in South Yarra, usually because I'll say 'We can get lunch at [insert Mad Mex,..."

Ashley

"B & P are famous for their tube desserts. B & P make magic. Even the flavours I think I won't like… I do. When I saw a new flavour combo with some..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"If you go, try the meringues, I don’t know how they get the flavour into them, but they are..."

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