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Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake

3/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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3/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake

Swanston Street queues form for airy, souffle-style Japanese cheesecake that skips heavy cream cheese for a light, cloud-like crumb. The compact takeaway hub lets you watch staff assemble and torch orders right through the front glass. Dessert fans often grab the whole signature round to take home, but the street-snack order is the handheld crepe brûlée. Folded thin and chewy, it tucks signature cheesecake slices, smooth custard, and fresh strawberries beneath a crackling, torched sugar crust.

  • Signature Fluff: Souffle-style cakes with a cloud-like crumb and dialed-back sweetness that never feels heavy.
  • Crepe Brûlée: Folded crepes layered with custard, fresh strawberries, and cake slices under a crackling torched crust.
  • Open Kitchen Window: A busy takeaway counter where you can watch staff assemble and torch orders through the front glass.
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Why Choose Uncle Tetsu's

Handcrafted Japanese soufflé cheesecakes and freshly torched crêpes made right in front of Melbourne dessert lovers.

  • Delicate Soufflé Texture

    The signature Japanese cheesecake is formulated for an airy, cloud-like texture with restrained sweetness that satisfies without feeling dense.

    The signature cheesecake is incredibly light, fluffy, and less sweet than most cheesecakes, making it easy to finish without feeling too heavy.

    Rich L.

  • Cheesecake-Filled Crepes

    Bakers roll actual slices of soft Japanese cheesecake inside fresh crepes alongside custard and fruit for layered decadence.

    The original crepe has a layer of creme brulee, a bit of cheesecake inside with thinly sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

    MeowOwO

  • Family Sharing Centerpiece

    Large soufflé cheesecakes provide an easy-to-slice, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for family gatherings and tea time at home.

    Drove all the way to city just to get a big cheesecake for the family to try back home. Me and my whole family absolutely loved it!!

    J

  • Sharable Handheld Sweets

    Generous portions make the crêpes and cakes natural choices to split with companions while exploring the city together.

    Finally had the chance to try their crepe brulee, a little pricey for a crepe but they do add a bit of their own cheesecake into it so that explains the cost. It was deliciously shared between two people.

    The Mog Champ

  • Live Kitchen Preparation

    Customers enjoy front-row entertainment watching staff assemble crêpes, layer fillings, and caramelise sugar behind the window.

    Oh, and they made the crepes in front of you so you can watch!

    MeowOwO

  • Engaging Front-Row Torching

    The open shopfront setup turns dessert assembly and brûlée torching into an engaging visual spectacle while you wait.

    When watching them make the Crème brûlée the level of excitement rises and then once you taste it, it brings you so much joy and the taste is out of this world imo.

    R Sav

Iconic Japanese soufflé cakes and freshly torched crepes crafted on Swanston Street

  • Cheese Tart

    Uncle tetsu's cheese tarts are even better than the Hokkaido Cheese Tart chain in Melbourne... My boyfriend who was sceptical about the Hokkaido ones, really liked the uncle tetsu version !

    Luke Burgess

  • Signature Japanese Cheesecake

    The signature cheesecake is incredibly light, fluffy, and less sweet than most cheesecakes, making it easy to finish without feeling too heavy.

    Rich L.

  • Creme Brulee Crepe

    The original crepe has a layer of creme brulee, a bit of cheesecake inside with thinly sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

    MeowOwO

  • Matcha Red Bean Onigiri Crepe

    We got the matcha red bean one and omg, EXCELLENT. I cut it in half and it was like cutting into a CLOUD

    Hungry

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there seating available inside?

Uncle Tetsu is strictly takeaway with no dine-in seating inside the shop, though visitors often take their treats to eat while walking or sit outside near the nearby cathedral.

How sweet and heavy is the cheesecake?

The signature cheesecake is Japanese soufflé style—fluffy, airy, and noticeably less sweet than dense Western or New York cheesecakes.

Should you expect a line?

The shop regularly draws a queue, particularly during peak afternoon hours. Visiting outside peak times or near opening helps minimise the wait.

What comes in the crème brûlée crepe?

The popular crème brûlée crepe is made to order and layered with custard, strawberries, and a piece of signature cheesecake under a torched caramelised top. Note that crepes are prepared fresh at the window, do not come in takeaway bags, and can sell out or have specific release times.

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