The Dessert Detective
Dessert Shops near Chelsea — 33 Places Mapped & Listed
33 places found
Chelsea is one of London's best pockets for dessert. We've tracked down 33 spots near Chelsea, each independently verified. Standouts include Venchi Chocolate & Gelato and Unico Gelato & Caffè. Here are the best places to get desserts near Chelsea right now.
Frequently asked questions
Where's the best dessert near Chelsea?
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Which dessert shops near Chelsea deliver?
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Are there vegan dessert options near Chelsea?
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33 places
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Chocolatiers££
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Venchi South Kensington gianduja gelato — silky Piedmont hazelnut gianduja gelato from Italy's legendary confectionery brand at Exhibition Road SW7, steps from the V&A and Natural History Museum
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Unico Gelato & Caffè
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Unico Gelato South Kensington artisan pistachio — a vivid intensely nutty pistachio gelato at Gloucester Road SW7, a quality West London gelateria in one of London's most international neighbourhoods
Open
Dessert Bars££
Trevi Italian Tiramisu
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Trevi Italian Tiramisu South Kensington — a classic Italian tiramisu made fresh daily with quality mascarpone and espresso at Bute Street SW7, the finest tiramisu in London's most international neighbourhood
Closed
Chocolatiers£££
Birley Chocolate
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Thick Italian hot chocolate and single-origin gelato — 4.9-star boutique Chelsea chocolatier; next to Birley Bakery (reportedly Beyoncé's favourite); freshly made gelato in unique flavours; dog ice cream too
Closed
Patisseries & Cakes££
The Cake Parlour
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
The Cake Parlour Sloane Street bespoke wedding cake — a multi-tiered elegantly decorated wedding cake built to the couple's vision at Sloane Street Chelsea, London's most prestigious cake studio address
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Dessert Bars££
Chelsea Crêperie
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Sweet and savoury crepes — 4.3-star Fulham Road crêperie open from 7am; praised for outstanding afternoon tea experience; Algerian-French-Italian fusion with friendly staff
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Ice Cream & Gelato££
Venchi
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Stracciatella, hazelnut and milk chocolate gelato — 4.7-star King's Road Venchi; outstanding knowledgeable staff; chocolate shop alongside premium gelato; kids and families welcome
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Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Gelato | South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Snowflake Gelato South Kensington luxury scoop — a freshly churned luxury artisan gelato at Thurloe Street SW7 South Kensington, one of London's most refined gelato experiences in the museum district
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Ice Cream & Gelato££
Badiani Gelato
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Pistachio buonetelli and hot chocolate gelato — 4.5-star Chelsea gelateria; buonetelli pistachio described as the best bite of ice cream ever by regulars; late evening hot chocolate praised
24m left
Patisseries & Cakes££
Philippe Conticini - South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Philippe Conticini South Kensington signature éclair — a precision-crafted choux pastry éclair from the celebrated French pâtissier at Cromwell Place SW7, one of London's most technically refined French pastry destinations
Closed
Bakeries & Pastries££
Parker Bakery London
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Parker Bakery Battersea sourdough — a naturally leavened long cold-fermented loaf at Ethelburga Street SW11 Battersea, a quality artisan bakery for this South West London community
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Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's Gelati
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Over 130 flavours of daily-made Italian gelato; Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut are legendary
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NEW
Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's Gelati Italiani
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Over 130 flavours of daily-made Italian gelato; Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut are legendary
Open
Waffles & Churros££
My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
My Old Dutch King's Road poffertjes — traditional Dutch poffertjes made in a cast iron pan at King's Road Chelsea SW3, the Dutch pancake institution brought to London's most fashionable street
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Bakeries & Pastries££
Molly Rose Bakery
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Molly Rose Bakery South Kensington sourdough — a naturally leavened loaf at Old Brompton Road South Kensington, artisan bread in one of London's most internationally visited and prestigious neighbourhoods
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Ice Cream & Gelato£££
Parlour by the Ice Cream Union
London · Belgravia
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Matcha, dulce de leche and raspberry ripple ice cream — 4.4-star premium Belgravia ice cream parlour; ultra-rich, quality-milk base; seasonal menu rotation; biodegradable spoons; latte and watermelon seasonal standouts
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Patisseries & Cakes££
Kova Patisserie (South Kensington)
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Matcha Mille Crêpe Cake — also signature pistachio Basque cheesecake
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24m left
Chocolatiers££
Makers
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Makers Chelsea single-origin chocolate truffle — a handcrafted truffle made from traceable single-origin chocolate at Old Church Street SW3 Chelsea, one of London's most refined artisan chocolatiers
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Chocolatiers££
Läderach | UK | London | Kings Road
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Laederach King's Road FrischSchoggi — hand-broken shards of Swiss chocolate bark made fresh daily at King's Road Chelsea SW3, the Swiss brand's most exclusive London location on this iconic fashion street
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Hummingbird Bakery South Kensington red velvet cupcake — the celebrated American-style red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting at Old Brompton Road SW7, one of London's most visited bakery institutions
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Waffles & Churros££
The Kensington Creperie
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
French crêpe in the heart of South Kensington — the Kensington Creperie is a museum district staple for sweet and savoury crêpes
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Flower-shaped gelato cone on King's Road — 4.5-star Chelsea Amorino; open until midnight; allergy-aware staff praised by visitors; pistachio latte also popular
Closed
Bakeries & Pastries££
Heidi
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Chocolate cake and pain aux raisins — 4.9-star hidden gem inside the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea; beautifully presented pastries; peaceful courtyard setting; not visible from the street
Open
Bakeries & Pastries££
Buns From Home
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Buns From Home Sloane Square cinnamon bun — a slow-proved generously filled cinnamon bun at Sloane Square Underground Station SW1W, a quality sweet stop for London's Chelsea and Knightsbridge community
24m left
Waffles & Churros££
Suzette South Kensington
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Buckwheat galette with classic fillings — Suzette South Kensington is an excellent French crêperie near the museums
24m left
Doughnuts££
Bread Ahead South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Bread Ahead South Kensington doughnut — a naturally leavened slow-proved doughnut at Pelham Street, bringing the Borough Market institution's celebrated baking to London's museum district
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Badiani Gelato Chelsea
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Badiani Buontalenti gelato Chelsea — the historic Florentine gelato recipe at Fulham Road SW10 Chelsea, one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods and a fitting home for this historic Italian gelato brand
Open
NEW
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Luxury Gelato
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Award-winning artisan gelato in 50+ flavours — 15 UK boutiques; gelato afternoon tea is the showstopper
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
Aux Merveilleux de Fred London
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Aux Merveilleux de Fred South Kensington meringue — a cloud of freshly whipped cream and meringue chips rolled in chocolate at Old Brompton Road SW7, the French confection in London's most internationally visited neighbourhood
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's South Kensington
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Artisan Italian-method gelato with 50+ flavours — Oddono's is South Kensington's beloved gelateria, a staple for locals and museum visitors alike
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Luxury Gelato (South Kensington)
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Artisan gelato with tableside hot chocolate drizzle; gelato afternoon tea (macaron sandwiches, gelato cakes)
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato - London Knightsbridge
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Amorino Knightsbridge flower cone gelato — Amorino's signature hand-shaped rose of gelato at Brompton Road SW3 Knightsbridge, one of London's most prestigious shopping streets and a luxury gelato destination
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato - London Chelsea
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Amorino Chelsea King's Road flower cone gelato — Amorino's signature hand-shaped rose of gelato at King's Road SW3 Chelsea, one of London's most fashionable and prestigious shopping streets