SWEET DRIZZL’D CONFESSIONS (PT 1)

We’ve always believed that dessert is more than just a treat—it’s a moment. And at Drizzl’d, we’ve been honoured to witness countless moments that are funny, heartwarming, and sometimes, deeply emotional. Over time, some of our regulars and first-time visitors have shared their stories with us—conversations that happened over hot ball doughnuts or quiet moments between bites of churros. With their permission, here are eight unforgettable stories shared directly with us by the people who lived them.

Confessions over desserts!

1. James & Sarah – The Churro Confession
"I’d been best friends with Sarah since uni. We did everything together—but I was always too scared to tell her how I really felt. One night we came into Drizzl’d just like we always did, ordered churros and gelato. I don’t know what came over me, but I just blurted it out: ‘I think I’m in love with you.’ She didn’t say anything at first. She just dipped another churro, smiled and said, ‘Took you long enough.’”
– James, 31

They still come in every month, sitting at the same table near the window, ordering the same churros - “Lovers or Friends”.

2. Mark – A Birthday Without Her
"It was Lisa’s birthday. We divorced last year for reasons out of my control, and we always came to Drizzl’d on her birthday for doughnuts since it opened. I walked in and asked if you still had the “Hazel” which she loved. I sat by the window where we always did, took a bite and just whispered, ‘Happy birthday, love.’ I didn’t want anyone to talk—I just wanted to be where we used to be."
– Mark, 58

We didn’t ask questions. We just made sure the plate was perfect.

3. Daniel – The Letter and the Nacho Gelato
"We’d been rocky for a while, but that night we laughed like things were fine. She asked for loaded Nacho Gelatos, our favourite. But when the bill came, she slid me a letter and said, ‘Read it after I leave.’ She walked out and I opened it. It was a goodbye. I haven’t stopped thinking about that moment. I came back a week later with my brother—just needed something familiar."
– Daniel, 27

He said the sweetness helped soften the bitter.

4. Lucy & Talia – A Sweet Start to Parenthood
"We’d just become foster parents. It was overwhelming, emotional, and beautiful. We needed to go somewhere that felt safe, warm. We told little Noah this would be our celebration spot. It was the first place we brought him outside our home. He had chocolate all over his face and was laughing the whole time."
– Talia, 34

We added an extra scoop of gelato too their order—no charge, just love.

5. Layla – A First Date That Wasn’t Meant to Be
"I met him through a friend and we decided to grab dessert at Drizzl’d for our first date. He was charming, polite—but I could tell his heart wasn’t in it. Halfway through sharing churros, he told me, ‘I still love my ex. I thought I was ready to move on, but I’m not.’ I appreciated the honesty, even if it stung. We finished our dessert in silence, then hugged goodbye. I haven’t seen him since."
– Layla, 28

She came back a week later—with her best friend—and said, “This time, I’m just here for the churros.”

6. Mia – The Last Conversation
"My dad and I hadn’t spoken in almost five years. One night he showed up at Drizzl’d, out of nowhere, and just asked if I wanted to talk. We ordered doughnut balls and sat there for two hours, barely touching the food. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start. I haven’t heard from him since.That night was the last real conversation we had."
– Mia, 24

Some desserts you never forget. Some conversations, even more so.

7. Ash – The Solo Goodbye
"I was supposed to be moving interstate for work. I didn’t throw a party or anything—I just came to Drizzl’d alone, ordered the ‘All Good’ as a way of telling myself, it’s going to be okay. I sat there, people watching and observing the foot traffic. It was my way of saying goodbye to Moonee Ponds. Funny thing is, halfway through dessert, I changed my mind. I realised I wasn’t ready to leave yet."
– Ash, 30

Ash still lives in Melbourne. Still comes in every few weeks.

8. Nina & Ellie – From Enemies to Midnight Regulars
"Ellie and I were high school rivals. Years later, we randomly ran into each other outside Drizzl’d around 10 PM. We laughed, decided to grab a table, and ended up chatting for hours. Now we have a little tradition—whenever life gets hectic, we meet here for late-night churros. It’s weird how a dessert can break years of tension."
– Nina, 26

Sometimes all it takes is dessert and an open mind.

We’re so grateful for every moment you’ve shared with us—joyful, heartbreaking, hopeful, and everything in between. It’s proof that dessert is never just about sugar; it’s about connection, emotion, and real-life stories told between bites.

Do you have a confession, story, or memory made at Drizzl’d?

We’d love to hear it. Send it to hello@drizzld.com.au with the subject line: Drizzl’d Stories, and we may feature it in a future blog. Because the sweetest stories are the ones we share.

Don’t worry, your secret is safe with us! We keep all stories anonymous! All names have been changed to respect the privacy of our customers!