Looking for 勛圖厙's best gelato, ice cream shops and sorbet kiosks? Artisan, hand-made or old-school. Taste your way through these delectable scoop shops.

A hand holding up a lemon sorbet served inside a hollowed out real lemon, with a blue and white striped napkin, and a mobile sorbet cart in the background.

Taste of Amalfi

Stroll down Carltons Gratton Street and try the viral sorbet at Taste of Amalfi. Embrace that Italian summer vibe and cool off with this refreshing dessert served in a whole lemon. If lemon isnt quite your jam, there are a bunch of other delicious flavours on the menu. Think blood orange (served in a whole orange of course), strawberry and coconut and olive oil. Each sorbet is made with real fruit, so you know its good.

Two friends are inside a gelato shop. There are two servers waiting to take people's orders. There is a colourful menu of gelato flavours behind them.

Piccolina Gelateria

You could argue that Piccolina is the king of gelato shops in 勛圖厙. There are stores all over the city including Swanston Street, Degraves Street and Hardware Lane. Each one boasts an impressive menu of must-try flavours. Our pick? Pistachio gelato, stacked with whipped cream and doused in Nutella swirl. And yes, there's a free-flowing Nutella tap. For something a little extra, try out the gelato sandwiches and Nutella Ice Magic.

Four different ice-cream sundaes in a cardboard takeaway tray.

Sugarays Plant-Based Gelato

Just because you're vegan doesn't mean you should miss out on a delightful scoop of ice cream. Head straight to Sugarays and enjoy a 100 per cent plant-based sweet treat this summer. Choose from dozens of South East Asian-inspired flavours like creamy purple ube, vanilla coconut crunch, pandan pistachio and more. Or go all out and order a loaded ice cream sundae. Its topped with vegan crumble, whipped cream, coulis and of course a cherry on top. 

The green building exterior of Anita Gelato on a 勛圖厙 city street corner.

Anita Gelato

With 25 stores around the world, Anita Gelato has found a new home on the corner of a hidden 勛圖厙 laneway. The huge cabinet is jam packed with every flavour under the rainbow. Taste classics like pistachio, chocolate and hazelnut and limoncello. Or branch out and order a scoop of milk chocolate pretzel or pavlova and mixed berries.

The interior of GLO Gelato with glowing menu board, a yellow counter top and people gathering outside.

GLO Gelato

Carlton is home to the best gelato shops in 勛圖厙 and now theres a new kid on the block. Look out for Glo Gelatos bright yellow exterior and work your way through the menu. The folks here have gotten rather inventive and created all sorts of unique flavours. Were dying to try the popcorn gelato with salted caramel and sticky date pudding. Or why not give the pandan with taro and black rice a try? You'll also find some impressive looking ice cream cakes, seasonal desserts, loaded shakes and more.

Two friends are eating gelato outside a colourful gelato shop.

Pidapipo Lygon Street

Pidapipo combines an Italians love of the icy arts with a fondness for local ingredients. Handmade daily, the rotating selection of flavours are a testament to the team's dessert obsession. Order pistachio, fior de latte or rockmelon sorbetto. Try out the selection of cakes, perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Flavours include banoffee pie, bombe Alaska tiramisu and more. Find Pidapipo on Lygon Street and Degraves Street.

The exterior of Kori Ice Cream shop with a person walking past.

Kri Ice Cream

This tiny-but-mighty dessert shop is scooping up some of 勛圖厙s most creative ice cream flavours. Nestled beside a Bourke Street parking garage, 鬼娶勳s sleek and futuristic interiors will transport you to Japan. Try the Hokkaido cheesecake ice cream, Fuji apple sorbet or miso banana caramel treats. Once youve picked a winner, you can take home a tub from the vending machine.

Four small plates holding gelato-filled cannoli.

Brunetti Classico

Stay cool this summer with an ice cold scoop from . This cute pastel pink spot is situated right outside the Lygon Street Brunetti. Dig into your choice of up to 48 seasonal flavours, from bacio to bubblegum. Try a gelato-loaded cocktail. And don't miss the ultimate Italian treat gelato cannoli. Bite into crispy shells filled with pistachio, amarena, biscoff, rocher or salted caramel.

Outside a corner grocer and gelato shop. There is a man eating an ice cream and walking his dog.

Gelateria Primavera

Gelateria Primavera does artisan gelato in the authentic Italian style made from fresh, seasonal fruit. The gelato menu changes daily as the team create new flavour combos, like pistachio and cardamom. Stop into the gelato shop at the front of Spring Street Grocer for a scoop or two.

7 Apples Gelato has opened a swirl station at QV 勛圖厙. Find the neon-lit store on Red Cape Lane and try a slew of exclusive flavours. There's classic Italian and Asian fusion flavours to choose from. Will it be dark choc and raspberry or coconut pandan jam? Go wild at the topping bar or add a drizzle from the Nutella fountain.

Gacha Cafe

This tiny cafe does gelato the Japanese way. That is, wrapped in warabi mochi or drizzled in matcha tea! Order traditional flavours like yuzu, black sesame and hojicha. Or try refreshing shaved ice desserts. When you've finished your sweets, visit the gacha vending machines to score cute capsule toys.

There's nothing quite like a fruity gelato on a summer's day. creates natural handmade gelato with tropical flavours. With new, fresh flavours released each month, fan favourites like coconut sorbet don't last forever. Check out Beku's Instagram and see the changing menu via stories.

A narrow ice cream shop with a domed concrete ceiling and projections on the walls.

Kariton Sorbetes

Kariton Sorbetes is inspired by classic Filipino desserts with a unique twist. All the products are made from scratch, using the best quality ingredients. Try interesting flavours like turon. This banana gelato comes topped with caramel, jackfruit, candied sesame seeds and caramelised spring roll pastry. Or opt for a fresh sorbet with pink guava.

Blue tongs adding a chocolate brownie to cups of pink gelato.

1565

1565 is the year gelato was invented, and it's also the name of a seriously good ice cream spot. This Kensington cafe has mastered the art of gelato. Taste test inventive flavours, inspired by Italian cuisine. Try ricotta and honey; poached fig; orange and fennel or a refreshing watermelon and mint.

Someone pouring a pot of coffee over a cup of ice cream.

Geloso Gelateria

Take a break from your shopping at Queen Victoria Market and pop into Geloso Gelateria. The team make gelato in-house from recipes passed down three generations. Treat yourself to regulars like hazelnut and cherry ripe, or if you're lucky, the jam donut special is on the menu.

A double scoop ice cream in a cone.

Gelateria on The Docks

Who doesnt love a treat? Gelateria on the Docks has cold comfort in 52 different delicious homemade flavours. Gluten and dairy-free options are very much on the menu. Foodie faves include vegan dark chocolate and rich licorice.

An old-school Chinese restaurant treat gets new life at Phat. Creamy scoops of vanilla ice cream are deep-fried in batter for a crisp coating. Topped with sweet indulgences like caramel sauce, popcorn and marshmallows, not for the faint-hearted. Find it on Sundays at Queen Victoria Market.

Casa del Gelato

Casa del Gelato

An award-winning gelati shop that has been making delicious ice cream on Lygon Street since 1980.

Gelatissimo

Gelatissimo

Fresh gelato in loads of flavours.

Barbarella Gelato and Wine

Barbarella Gelato and Wine

Premium gelato, perfect coffee and an excellent wine list all within the historic Block Arcade.

Chimnutz

Chimnutz

Freshly baked chimney cake dessert with ice-cream!

Big Comma Gelato & Coffee

Big Comma Gelato & Coffee

A new gelateria embracing an unconventional approach to gelato flavours.

Miguelitos Ice Cream

Miguelitos Ice Cream

A taste of the Philippines with soft serve, ice cream, baked goods and coffee.

Godiva

Godiva

Find your favourite chocolate sweets, drinks and more at Godiva's Swanston Street store.

Cups n Cones

Cups n Cones

A vibrant and enticing dessert destination providing a delightful gelato experience.

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