Your Cart is Empty
At Dello Mano, we craft Brisbane’s original handmade brownies, a recipe born in Queensland and baked with all our heart since 2006.
There are brownies. And then there are Brisbane brownies.
At Dello Mano, we've spent nearly two decades crafting handmade brownies in the heart of Queensland. But this story isn't just about ingredients or indulgence. It's about beginnings. Belief. And the beautiful Brisbane community that has grown with us since day one. Our brownie story is, quite literally, a brownie heart, a sweet, rich centre shaped by place, people, and purpose. To explore how Brisbane became the city of brownies,
Discover the full story behind our handcrafted Luxury Brownies™ and what makes them a Brisbane favourite on ourOur Brownie Storypage.
Brisbane is more than where we do business. It's where our journey took root.
For Bien, co-founder of Dello Mano, Brisbane is home in the truest sense. His family emigrated here when he was young, building a new life in this sunny city. Years later, we returned to Brisbane together, seeking something more meaningful. Something handmade. Something ours.
We remember one of our very first outings here: the Millennial celebration at South Bank in 1999. The energy, the warmth, the optimism of a new century. Back then, Brisbane wasn't yet the food destination it has become. Even in suburbs close to the city, like Coorparoo, it was hard to find a good coffee. But to us, that made Brisbane the perfect place to start.
We weren’t following a trend. We were helping to create one, with every brownie heart we baked.
Brisbane is our canvas and our compass.
It's where Bien reconnected with his roots. Where our children grew up learning the rhythm of early market mornings. Where customers became family. Where a dream — to bring handmade food into the spotlight — quietly took hold and never let go.
We chose Brisbane not just because it was home, but because it was a city still writing its food story. A city that welcomed small beginnings. The warmth of this place — its people, its pace — gave us room to grow something beautiful. Our little brownie heart found room to flourish.
In 2006, we introduced Dello Mano at the Jan Powers Farmers Market. Our brownies were unlike anything on offer — rich, fudgy, individually wrapped, and elegantly packaged. A handmade luxury. A slow food approach. And all of it from a small kitchen and two dreamers.
Each market Saturday, our little family woke at 2am. Our daughters, just 6 and 8, played "shop managers." Executives from Sydney and Melbourne, visiting Brisbane for the weekend, would insist on being served by the "managers," who would stride over, take orders, tally totals, and carefully pack each gift box.
And then there were the Gold Coast women with headlamps. They arrived at 4:30 am, light beams cutting through the morning dark, just to buy our brownies. They brought our children gifts. They brought joy. They brought belief.
These weren’t just customers. They were the earliest bricks in what would become Dello Mano. They saw the heart in every brownie — even before we did.
The early days were hard. The food scene was still developing. But Brisbane embraced us. Slowly, consistently, lovingly. We moved from our first kitchen at the Taringa Soccer Club, to a small space at Breakfast Creek Wharf and later to our beloved Doggett Street store, where we planted Virginia creeper and were named one of Brisbane’s most beautiful cafes.
It was here that Dello Mano grew into a national brand. A global gift. Our first big interstate order? A full pallet for the Intercontinental Hotel Sydney. Our most meaningful award? The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business of the Year — recognising the spirit, tenacity, and cultural contribution of our Brisbane-born business.
Through it all, one thing stayed the same: every brownie we baked held our brownie heart — that centre of care, tradition, and taste.
Today, Dello Mano brownies are shipped Australia-wide and gifted across the world. But they are still handmade here in Brisbane, just as they were in 2006. Each brownie is baked insmall batches, hand-poured and wrapped with care. It's all part of our belief that handmade food is the new luxury™.
You can visit us at:
Wintergarden, Brisbane CBD
Zeneldins IGA, Portside (click-and-collect available - Brownies carried in Stock)
Or order online for fast Brisbane brownie delivery.
Whether it’s our Classic Luxury Brownie™ Gift Box or a mixed brownie gift box forcorporate gifts, birthdays, or Christmas hampers, Brisbane is at the centre of every bite.
A close-up of our signature fudgy brownie, rich, dense, and handmade in Brisbane.
🍫 Real Belgian chocolate
Small batch, hand-poured
🫕 No shortcuts, no margarine
🏠 Baked in Brisbane since 2006
🤍 Handmade luxury with heart — and a soft, fudgy brownie heart inside every square
Our Brisbane customers know: when you gift a Dello Mano brownie, you're gifting a piece of this city. From executive thank-yous to birthday deliveries, our brownies are used every day to celebrate and elevate moments across Brisbane.
Popular occasions include:
Corporate gifts that impress clients and staff
Birthday brownie deliveries in Brisbane
In-room treats for hotels and weddings
Real estate gifts for new homeowners
Care packages for loved ones near and far
With beautifully wrapped brownie gift boxesand the taste of handmade luxury, our brownies make any moment unforgettable. From their crisp edge to their rich brownie heart, they leave an impression that lasts.
These handmade treats also make perfect food gifts for travellers: read more.
“We’ve been buying your brownies since the market days. Still our family’s favourite treat.”
— Maria, Paddington
“Your brownies were the first Brisbane gift I sent to a client, and now it’s my go-to.”
— James, Fortitude Valley
“Every Christmas, I send boxes to my team around Queensland. Everyone always asks for more.”
— Dana, Brisbane City
Ofcourse,handmadefoodneverdisappeared —therewerealways people preservingtradition.Butintheearly2000s,asmassproductionandconvenienceruled,theresurgenceofartisanvalueslikeprovenance,care,andauthenticitywas reemerging as a real customer consideration.Wesawit,believedinit,andleanedin —notjusttocreateaproduct,buttobuildabrandaroundit
In the early 2000s, when the food scene in Brisbane was still growing, we staked everything on a belief: thatsmall batch, beautifully wrapped, slow food could be luxury. That people didn’t just want convenience — they wanted connection.
Today, we’re proud to be part of a city that’s now known for its world-class food culture. We were one of many pioneers, but we’ll never forget how it started: just a brownie, a dream, and a Brisbane morning. And always, our brownie hearts.
Best Brownie Gifts in Brisbane
Do you deliver brownies across Brisbane?
Yes! We deliverhandmade brownies across Brisbane suburbs and beyond. Choose your delivery date at checkout. Order Online or call 1300 033 467
Where can I pick up my brownies?
You can pick up at Wintergarden (CBD), Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, or Zeneldins IGA at Portside (click-and-collect).
Can I customise my brownie gift box?
Absolutely. We offer personalised ribbons, messages, and curatedbox selections for birthdays, corporate gifting, and more.
How long do the brownies last?
Our brownies are individually foil-wrapped for freshness and will last for weeks in the fridge. Perfect for sending ahead or stocking up.
We never set out to be an icon. But we hear it now, often. That Dello Mano is woven into the fabric of Brisbane.
Maybe it's because we started when handmade was rare. Or maybe it's because we never stopped believing in the beauty of a slow-made brownie. Either way, if you're gifting, treating, or sharing, know this:
Every Dello Mano brownie carries the heart of Brisbane inside. A brownie heart, from our family to yours. If you'd like to read more about how Brisbane helped shape our brownie story, visit our Brisbane’s Best Brownies.
Order your Brisbane brownies today — made with love, from our home to yours.
The best Brisbane’s brownies I always buy them when I come to brisbane
Comments will be approved before showing up.
From express delivery to Melbourne since 2006 to rich, fudgy brownies handmade in Brisbane — this is why Dello Mano has become Melbourne’s trusted name in luxury brownie gifting.
From market stalls to national delivery, Dello Mano’s story is rooted in the slow of handmade food a life philosophy, and a calm rebellion in a rushed world.
Since 2006, Dello Mano has delivered Luxury Brownies™ across Melbourne — from VIP events to heartfelt gifts. Discover why our handmade treats are a Melbourne favourite.
Mitchell
May 29, 2025
I’ve always loved the taste, but knowing the heart behind it makes it even more special. It’s amazing to see how something so humble became such an iconic part of the city’s food culture.