After a highly anticipate arrival on the Adelaide ice cream scene (technically it is a return home to Adelaide), Gelato Messina has opened it’s doors in Kent Town and is not to be missed! Pop in store to try scoops that we enjoyed such as Dulce de Leche, Pear & Rhubarb or Milk Chocolate with Peanut Fudge. These creamy cups and cones are worth of the Tuesday aftenoon line up down the street (don’t worry, it moved fast, lived up to the hype and we are sure will quieten down a bit, on the weekdays at least). The kids loved that they could have a little ‘try before you buy’ sample and also that you can see the ice cream you are ordering – some of the new on fleek joints are all hidden away and it not as much fun for the kids. Order an epic frozen bithday cake on line here, or take a tub home in a convenient carry pack. We loved the high quality product, not toppings aproach – the gelato speaks for it self. 

Find more here: Messina

Every one knows Royal Copenhagen right? Well, we LOVE the Semaphore Store. You can also find them at Henley, Glenelg. Brighton and Port Noarlunga. The iconic waffle cone and freshly made ice cream remains the focus of what happens here and there are always new products and flavours to satisfying your cravings. From junior cones to waffle baskets, shakes and take-home packs. Can’t beat a hot cinnamon donut with your ice cream and how can we not mention the iconic ever popular free toppings and sprinkles! This place is always a 10/10 for consistency and quality in our eyes.

Find more here: RCH

Here is an iconic spot where there is often a little line out of the door. Don’t worry, it moves fast and at the front of that line, you’ll probably find us, having trouble deciding between all the flavours. There are so many and theyare all so so so good. Will it be Lychee and Guava? 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! Know why else we love them? They seem to alway be launching fun new limited time flavours, like the current ‘Turtles Mutant Mayhem range. Delicious and so fun for the kids!

For their many locations & more info, head to their website. 

OVO gelato have opened a new CBD East End store and our recent visit didn’t disappoint. Tucked away on 24 Ebenezer Place (near the Belgium Beer Bar!) Ovo is home to a range of delicious locally made gelato, great coffee and a few other treats to satisfy the whole family – day and night. Their main Newton store has 20+ flavours while their new CBD has 12 with all those we tried getting rave reviews.  Our top picks in a tough choice were Lemon, Mango, Keto Berry and Lemon Berry Cheesecake – but my son is very keen to advise others that the chocolate was also great! The menu changes frequently with all the traditional staples alongside other more seasonal, local options like nectarine, watermelon and mint and spiced pear. Catering for everyone Ovo has made flavours available to all dietary needs with dairy-free, refined sugar-free and even keto options available. If you’re looking for an excellent ice cream option in the city, or at their bigger ‘home’ in Newton, be sure to check out Ovo and discover their delicious gelato, coffee and desserts.

More here: OVO Gelato

Here’s a cool scoop! New artisan gelato available in the north eastern suburbs. Selling from a fancy bike station in the Redwood Park shopping complex, we were lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour of high-end, purpose built, commercial kitchen where the magic happens! Opening only 3 weeks ago, and starting from scratch (just like their gelato!) Loc’s passion for all things gelato is obvious. No artificial anything and all made on site, you can taste the quality. Glatisse will welcome you with friendly faces and delicious flavours from 2-8pm, Thurs-Sun, but give their Instagram a follow to keep up to date with opening times and flavours. 

Find them here Glatisse Gelato

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!).

All the delicious details are here

This is a seriously underrated cafe that serves great milkshakes, coffee and GELATO! It is all made right here in Adelaide, they have a great range of flavours, including several dairy free.

Head in there for delicious cool treats and great service!

Find them on Facebook. 

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, Henley Beach and now Prospect too! Check out their Instagram. 

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. Zabaglione over Christmas, Turkish Delight, Bounty…..yum! They have both indoor and outdoor seating and a killer dessert menu! We were stoked to see they still have banana as one of their gelato flavours – it’s rare to find these days!

Check them out on Facebook!

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.

Excuse the melty photo, our visit was on a hot day & our scoops were melting quicker than Olaf in the desert! However, we are BIG FANS of Willunga Gelato and they have just moved into their new location on Quinliven Road in the Aldinga Eco Village. It’s a great little setup complete with cubby & umbrellas. 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). Hint: Give the Salted Caramel flavour a go if it’s there on the day of your visit. YUM.

Check out their drool worthy Insta here. 

You’ll find St Louis cafes dotted all over Adelaide serving up delicious ice cream & great coffee, however this time we went along to their first gelato store, located on Jetty Road, Brighton.

You can have your cone filled with chocolate, even the cute mini cones! This store serves up more “adult” flavours such as pistachio & hazelnut, however the kids will still love them! They also have some delish vegan options in the sorbet.

Find out more on their website here. 

Adelaide Hills Ice Cream is Adelaide’s coolest Ice Cream van. Share the ice cream van experience with your guests at your event. So much fun, everyone loves ice cream and create memories to last a lifetime.
Get in touch with them next time you need some delicious ice cream at your event or party – the van is super cute and the ice cream is AMAZING. Make sure you give the sherbet a try!

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