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Kumo Desserts Melbourne

198 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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198 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kumo Desserts Melbourne

Right on Little Lonsdale Street, Kumo delivers towering Japanese soufflé pancakes with serious fuwafuwa wobble. Forget dense hotcakes—these are light, airy stacks that satisfy sweet cravings without turning cloying. Diners consistently gravitate toward the Boba Brûlée Bomb, while the Sunny Honey lets you drizzle sweetness at your own pace. Richer appetites go for the pistachio or a banana matcha finished with real banana cold foam. Regulars skip the pavement wait entirely by hitting the dedicated side counter for flaky, warm custard egg tarts and iced drinks. If you do sit in, the line moves fast—with staff handing out umbrellas during downpours and taking orders at your table the old-fashioned way.

  • Signature Soufflé Pancakes: Airy, jiggly stacks in flavors like Boba Brûlée Bomb, Sunny Honey, and Pistachio.
  • Flaky Egg Tarts: Warm, flaky pastry cups filled with flan-like custard that avoid cloying sweetness.
  • Dedicated Takeaway Counter: A separate counter lets takeaway guests order egg tarts and iced drinks without waiting in the dine-in line.
  • Attentive Floor & Line Hospitality: Staff manage exterior lines quickly, handing out umbrellas in the rain and taking orders table-side without QR codes.

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The Kumo Desserts Difference

Why dessert lovers choose Kumo Desserts for artisan soufflés and mindful service

  • Melt-in-Your-Mouth Soufflé Pancakes

    Freshly cooked Japanese soufflé pancakes deliver an exceptionally light, jiggling texture paired with artisanal toppings and balanced sweetness.

    Japanese souffle pancake is honestly so fluffy and light that it jiggles perfectly

    S “SYL” L
  • Fast Takeaway Counter Bypass

    Customers seeking artisan egg tarts or signature drinks can walk straight to the dedicated counter and order takeaway immediately.

    if you don't want to wait in line, grab a takeaway drink and tart and be very happy.

    Jo
  • Thoughtful Care in the Queue

    Staff actively support queueing patrons during busy stretches, providing umbrellas in wet weather and offering accessible seating support.

    They can get very busy so be prepared to wait in line outside (but they even provide umbrellas ☔️)

    na
  • Uplifting, Personalized Hospitality

    Attentive and welcoming front-of-house staff create an uplifting atmosphere that turns routine dessert stops into celebratory visits.

    It really uplifted us and made our day to eat nice food and meet nice people.

    Artie D
  • Relaxed In-Person Table Service

    A cozy, relaxed dining space that ditches mandatory digital ordering codes in favor of attentive in-person hospitality perfect for group catch-ups.

    no QR code ordering, you can just sit, enjoy, and order with staff like normal.

    Amilliah
  • Family-Welcoming Dining Dynamic

    Families dining out are kept comfortable with proactive hospitality, including coloring sheets and colored pencils for young children.

    Whilst we waited for our pancakes and drinks, the friendly staff kept my 4 year old granddaughter occupied with colored pencils and coloring sheet.

    Linda Wong

Other favorites

Artisan matcha, signature specialty coffee, and flaky takeaway pastries

  • Banana Matcha

    Their banana matcha is to DIE for!! 10/10

    Devshi Cooray
  • Egg Tarts

    this review is for the egg tart, which is the best one I've ever had. flaky, crunchy pastry; perfectly eggy flan-like custard.

    Jo
  • Mont Blanc Coffee

    The Mont Blanc coffee was a revelation and an unexpected find.

    Vivek M
  • Peanut Matcha

    I also loved the peanut matcha so much i went back another day for a takeaway.

    chiew seng Lim

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that turn a dessert queue and dine-in treat into an attentive experience.

  • Umbrellas for Rainy Queues

    When wet weather hits while patrons wait outside, team members actively hand out umbrellas along the queue.

  • Proactive Mobility Care

    Staff proactively assist guests with mobility devices, offering seats at the front, entry step guidance, and close tables.

  • Coloring Kits for Young Children

    Families visiting with young children are provided coloring sheets and colored pencils to keep little ones engaged while waiting.

  • Spontaneous Birthday Touches

    For guests visiting post-celebration, staff surprise them with a lit birthday candle atop their soufflés and offer to sing.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on queues, takeaway ordering, and billing to plan your visit.

  • Skip the line for takeaway

    If you only want egg tarts or drinks, bypass the dine-in queue entirely by heading inside through the front entrance and ordering at the counter to the right.

  • Prepare for exterior queues

    Exterior lines are common during peak hours, but staff manage the queue attentively, recording details and even offering umbrellas if it rains. Arriving in late afternoon or early off-peak hours can help you get seated immediately.

  • Plan for single-bill payment

    Orders are taken in person by staff rather than via QR codes, and bills cannot be split at the counter, so plan payment accordingly if you are visiting as a group.

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