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Mecato - Dessert Bar

201 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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201 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 410 914 560
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mecato - Dessert Bar

Footscray gets an honest jolt of Colombian street-cart nostalgia at this breezy courtyard dessert bar. Regulars line up for the obleas—crisp, wafer-thin discs layered with luscious arequipe, cream, jam, and a salty shower of grated cheese. That sweet-and-savory contrast cuts right through the richness. Fruit devotees skip standard smoothie shops for pure açai puree churned without powders or fillers, piled high with fresh fruit. You will also spot tables sharing the merengón, a fruit-stacked meringue that gives pavlova serious competition, paired with spiced hot chocolate.

  • Authentic Colombian Treats: Spans traditional street snacks like crispy obleas layered with arequipe and grated cheese alongside fruit-loaded merengón.
  • Pure Açai Bowls: Features 100% pure fruit puree blended without powders or filler bases, topped generously with cut fruit.
  • Courtyard Socials: An open-air outdoor setup suited for relaxed late-night sweets, spiced hot chocolates, and honey chai.
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Why Choose Mecato - Dessert Bar

Discover authentic Colombian obleas, signature sweet-savory cheese pairings, and wholesome açaí in Footscray.

  • Traditional Colombian Obleas

    Large crispy wafers are layered with authentic fillings like arequipe, dulce de leche, cream, and cheese to replicate authentic street-style Colombian treats.

    The delicate, crispy wafers filled with creamy arequipe take me straight back home with every bite. The balance of textures—the light crunch of the wafer and the smooth sweetness of the filling—is simply perfect.

    David Bravo

  • Sweet-and-Salty Cheese Pairings

    Savory grated Colombian cheese is intentionally paired with sweet profiles across obleas, hot chocolate, fruit salads, and açaí bowls.

    The addition of grated cheese in the desserts was very interesting but gave a nice sweet and salty twist.

    Chasing Pastry

  • Pure-Puree Açaí Bowls

    Bowls are crafted with pure 100% fruit puree without fillers, powders, or fake ice cream concentrates, loaded generously with fresh fruits.

    They don't skimp out on the toppings and they use 100% açai puree - no powders or fillers.

    melbfoodstories

  • Abundant, Satisfying Portions

    Generous portions across loaded obleas, waffles, and fruit bowls comfortably satisfy sweet cravings or easily serve two people.

    The sizing was more than adequate and could even serve two people

    Linh Furnell

  • Relaxed Outdoor Courtyard Vibe

    A welcoming Latin courtyard with warm lighting and upbeat music creates an inviting backdrop for summer evening dessert runs.

    Best place to visit on a summer’s night for dessert and chills with good vibes in the outdoor space.

    Diningwithdodo

  • Easy Group Gathering Destination

    Ample indoor and outdoor seating provides an easy, comfortable destination to catch up with family and groups of friends over sweet treats.

    overall a great place to eat and hang around with your family and friends

    Nidia Vasquez

Signature Colombian sweet specialties and house favorites

  • Colombian Obleas

    If you’re looking for a true taste of Colombian deserts Mecato’s obleas are a must-try! The delicate, crispy wafers filled with creamy arequipe take me straight back home with every bite.

    David Bravo

  • Açaí Bowl

    They also do amazing acai that is just loaded with fruits. They don't skimp out on the toppings and they use 100% açai puree - no powders or fillers.

    melbfoodstories

  • Strawberries and Cream

    I absolutely love this place! I’m completely obsessed with their strawberries and cream they’re my guilty pleasure.

    Manuela Peña Lopez

  • Colombian Merengón

    their Merengon or Columbian’s version of a pavlova was so fresh - rivals any Aussie Pav.

    Diningwithdodo

Beyond the menu

Unique Latin street dessert traditions and heartfelt courtyard hospitality

  • Traditional Sweet-and-Salty Cheese Pairings

    Guests can experience the authentic Colombian pairing of savory grated cheese melted into hot chocolate or layered across fruit salads and açaí bowls.

  • Street-Style Colombian Obleas

    Desserts like the Colombian Dream Oblea are layered fresh with crispy wafers, arequipe dulce de leche, coconut, cream, and cheese in traditional street-food style.

  • Unadulterated Pure Açaí Puree

    Bowls are crafted with 100% pure fruit puree rather than blended ice creams, powders, or fillers, paired with classic toppings like powdered milk and fresh fruit.

  • Courtyard Gathering Space

    An atmospheric courtyard with decorative lights and Latin music creates an inviting late-night space where staff make guests feel right at home.

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