Restaurant
Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake
3/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake
3/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout 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
Most popular items
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
Before you head over
Practical advice for ordering, timing, and enjoying your visit
Visit Outside Peak Hours to Dodge Queues
Queues can stretch long during busy hours on Swanston Street. Plan your visit outside peak times or arrive right around the midday opening to get served faster.
Takeaway Only Setup
The venue operates strictly as a takeaway counter with no dine-in seating, making its crepes and whole cakes ideal for carrying as you walk through the CBD or taking home.
Consider Sharing the Filled Crepes
The signature crème brûlée crepes are generously packed with custard, strawberries, and a slice of cheesecake, making them rich enough to easily share between two.
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