Where to find the best ice cream in 勛圖厙
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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