I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Is there anything better than an ice cream on a hot Adelaide day? (Or any day really?!) We have collated the best spots in Adelaide & beyond to enjoy a delicious ice cream treat (tough gig, we know!). Whether you’re into classic flavours like vanilla, chocolate or rum & raisin, or like something a bit spesh (Fruchocs ice cream anyone?) we have done the hard work for you & found the best spots to visit. Plus, does anything make your kids behave better than the promise of an ice cream at the end of the day? We didn’t think so. Now for the big question Adelaide ice cream fans: cup or cone?
Here’s our pick of THE BEST icecream in Adelaide.
48 Flavours Adelaide, Trinity Gardens, Paralowie + Hyde Park
We have been long time fans of 48 Flavours, ever since they opened their doors here in Adelaide. And what’s not to love? South Australian owned, made using local produce….technically it’s gelato, but we are not going to let a technicality stop us from trying every single one of the 48 offerings. Find them in Adelaide, Paralowie, Hyde Park & Trinity Gardens. (Try the pineapple sorbet…trust us!).
Copenhagen – Port Noarlunga
Yes, the line may be out the door on a hot night, but with good reason! Copenhagen make all their ice cream in store, so it is super fresh with a HUGE range of flavours. It’s not just ice cream either – they have donuts, coffee plus a range of decadent dessert treats. If you can’t get to Port Noarlunga, they also have stores in Brighton, Henley Beach, Semaphore & Mount Gambier.
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is awesome for so many delicious reasons….chocolate, wine, an onsite cafe & of course ICE CREAM! This place definitely needs to go on your itinerary for your next trip to the Barossa. They have 22 gelato & sorbet flavours, all made in-house with local ingredients. Don’t leave without trying the Peach & Mango Sorbet!
For all the info & to make you drool, head to their website.
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream & Lolly Shop, Stirling
You put your right foot in, you put your right foot…..oh hang on. Not that Hokey Pokey! A true family business run by Helen & Tim, Hokey Pokey is an ice cream & lolly shop in beautiful Stirling. Our hot (or freezing cold) tip? Ask if they have the Dark Chocolate Stratciatella available….yum!
See more of their specialities on their Instagram page.
Willunga Gelato
If you see their sign out, they are open! A true hidden gem, their batches are limited but that means the quality is out of this world! They also use local, seasonal Fleurieu produce so they have delicious local flavours. (Made in Willunga, but located in Aldinga).
Barossa Beans & Cream
Who said wine regions are boring for kids?! Barossa Beans and Cream, with their multi award winning artisan gelato and sorbet is located in the main street of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley.We LOVED the blueberry and were intrigued by the purple taro. Using the finest of local produce this place is Barossa owned and Barossa grown! You’ll also find all of your other regular favourite flavours plus more and you can expect the highest quality here. Pretty decent coffee too! For all their latest flavours & opening hours, head to their Instagram.
Adelaide Hills Icecream
Adelaide’s newest and coolest ice cream van, cruising the streets of Adelaide. Available for birthday parties, private functions and corporate events.
Based on the Adelaide Hills, but has wheels, will travel.
Enquire via DM
Henley Breeze Cafe
Home-made sorbet and gelato. Made in store with fresh, quality produce. Our kids can’t go past the Bubblegum flavour.
Just meters from the beach at 303 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach
Gelatissimo Glenelg, Adelaide + Norwood
This is another spot where there is often a line out of the door, But at the front of the line, you’ll find us, having trouble deciding between all the flavours. Because there are so many & they are all so so so good. Will it be Green Apple Sorbet? Funfetti Birthday Cake? Biscoff? Or something a little more traditional, like Boysenberry? This is also where you’ll find Fruchoc icecream. No artificial colours or flavours just makes it that bit better too!
For their many locations & more info, head to their website.
Coffee Barn & Gelateria, Moonta
This is such a fun, quirky place & whenever we talk to people about their favourite ice cream places, this one in Moonta always pops up! Find out more on their Facebook page.
Bottega Gelateria – Glenelg + Henley Beach
What an aesthetically pleasing store. (Very Insta-worthy!) Kids will love this store because they can look through a window & actually watch the ice cream being made! Should you get the chocolate added inside the cone? Yes, yes you should. Trust us. Located in Glenelg & also Henley Beach. Check out their Instagram.
Gelato Bello Glynde
Gelato the authentic Italian way since 1996. This place is the BOMB and you must try the lemon, because don’t all Gelato places live or die on their lemon gelato? Keep your eyes out on their IG page for their flavours of the month. Rum Ball over Christmas, Turkish Delight, Bounty…..yum!
image credit Bec Sanders
Shibui Dessert Bar
Ok, so there is ice cream, then there is Shibui Ice Cream. It is honestly NEXT LEVEL! You’ll find them in Grote Street in the city, but you’ll also find them popping up at events all over Adelaide, so keep your eyes peeled. We’re talking ice cream with fairy floss, redskin flavour ice cream, ice cream with toasted marshmallows. It’s just SO GOOD & so insta-worthy! Definitely a super special treat that the kids (& big kids) will love! Check them out.
Yo-Chi Frozen Yogurt Glenelg, Norwood + City
Self-serve frozen yogurt made from fresh fruit & produce daily. Yo-Chi yogurt contains live & active cultures for optimum inner health and they have dairy/gluten-free and vegan options.
Golden North
We can’t do an Adelaide Icecream feature without including Golden North can we? Proudly South Australian made and owned for over 95 years you’ll find their take home tubs, Swings and Giant Twins in IGA and Foodland across S.A and you’ll also see their range at Golden North Kiosks around the place. They also do some great dairy free flavours.
Sassi Ice Cream
Delicious hand-crafted Middle Eastern inspired vegan ice cream range. You’ll find them popping up at markets all over Adelaide as well as their pop up shop at 7 Coromandel Place in the City.
Doughballs
And finally, the day we published this article our friends at Doughballs announced on IG that they’re now offering delicious Massimo Gelato at their restaurant in Glenelg. What timing! We haven’t been to try it yet, but if it’s half as delicious as the rest of their menu – we already love it
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