Pastry chef Zak Antoniou announces closure of beloved Adelaide cake shop

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Adelaide pastry chef Zak Antoniou, known for his stint on Zumbo’s Just Desserts, has announced the permanent closure of his popular cake shop, Zacary Desserts.

Sharing the news on social media, Antoniou said the decision followed “a lot of thought and reflection” after five years in business.

“The past five years have been an incredible journey filled with creativity, challenges and countless sweet moments we’ve shared together,” he wrote, adding he was “deeply grateful” to loyal customers for their support.

Antoniou rose to prominence as an amateur baker during season two of the Channel 7 reality show in 2019, later streamed on Netflix. He went on to open Zacary Desserts, gaining a following for his colourful custom cakes and pastry creations.

Although closing this chapter, Antoniou said he would “always cherish the memories, the celebrations and connections” made through his store.

The closure comes amid a wave of hospitality venue shutdowns across South Australia in 2025, with cafes, restaurants, pubs and even an award-winning pizzeria succumbing to soaring energy bills, food costs, rent and insurance.

Source: The Advertiser

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