It’s Hot Out! Here’s Where To Find the Best Ice Cream in Brisbane
Whether you’re passionate about sorbet, or a long-term gelato stan, these are the best ice cream shops in Brisbane that will help you keep your cool.
Are you searching for a scoop of joy in the unrelenting Brisbane summer? It’s time for an icy sweet treat to seek respite from this summer’s heat and humidity!
We’ve found ourselves dreaming of frozen fruit, ice-cold temperatures and a flavourful distraction from the sweat on our hairline… and these ice cream shops around Brisbane are the answer. Whether it’s an after-dinner indulgence after a night out in South Bank, or it’s your sole expedition into the city on a weekend, there’s ice cream to be found around Brisbane to satiate any sweet tooth.
Yo-Chi
Self-serve frozen yoghurt and acai? Say no more! Step into Yo-Chi, a frozen yoghurt store where you can build your very own dream bowl with their bountiful offering of flavoured frozen yoghurts, as well as acai on tap.
Once you’ve filled your cup with frozen goodness, head over to the counter to spoon in granola, fresh fruit, peanut butter or something sweet to top off your fresh, summery snack. Yo-Chi’s multiple locations are the best place to find a healthier ice cream experience in Brisbane.
Multiple locations
Gelato Messina
If you haven’t heard of Gelato Messina, you may have been living under a rock. This cult favourite ice creamery came to Brisbane in 2017, opening its largest venue in South Brisbane. Now with two locations in Brisbane, it’s easier than ever to get a tasty gelato fix at almost any hour. Messina prides itself on its unique flavours, all crafted from scratch in-house. They don’t use any pre-made bases or mass-produced flavour pastes to concoct their frozen scoops of heaven, and we think the consistent line out the door speaks for itself.
Multiple locations
Rosé Gelateria
If you’re searching for a silky scoop of gelato in a stunning location, head to Rosé Gelateria at Portside Wharf. The store itself is carved out in a modern design, with cute pink hues and an elegant neon sign. If you don’t curl into a corner in the aircon to enjoy your gelato, take a stroll to the riverside and enjoy a fresh breeze on your quest to find the best ice cream in Brisbane. Owned by a husband and wife duo, no detail has been spared in ensuring that this gelato store is a happy place for anyone who visits, either on their afternoon stroll, after a night at the cinema or for something sweet after dinner.
Shop 7.10 Portside Wharf, Hercules Street, Hamilton
Gelatissimo
If you don’t want to try the same flavour twice, head to this ice cream spot in the heart of Brisbane City! With over 30 flavours of gelato and endless shake combinations, you’ll be spoiled for choice at Gelatissimo. With fun seasonal flavours and indulgent toppings like KitKats, Lindt chocolate fudge and cookie dough, this gelato store feels like a place to treat your inner child.
Shop 3, The Pavillion, Corner Albert & Queen Streets, Brisbane
La Macelleria
A true Italian export, La Macelleria’s origins hark back to Bologna, the gelato capital! After studying economics and then under some of the most revered Mastro Gelatiere (master ice cream makers), Matteo C and Matteo Z worked to create their very own store in an old butcher shop in Bologna (hence, the name of La Macelleria, which translates to The Butchery).
After travelling to Australia and falling in love with our country (but not with our lack of traditional gelateria), they moved their operation down under, and we’ve been reaping the rewards ever since! With multiple locations across the city, you can score some of the best ice cream Brisbane has on offer no matter where you are!
Multiple locations
Goodtimes Gelateria
Grab a scoop of good vibes at Goodtimes Gelateria, one of Brisbane’s best ice cream shops for utterly delicious gelato. With 22 flavours to choose from, this gelato shop uses locally sourced, premium produce to craft some of Queensland’s tastiest frozen treats. Coloured in retro pastel hues, head to Goodtimes before a leisurely stroll along the river, or after a hearty dinner to finish your night on a sweet note.
Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Allora
A true labour of love, the gelato at Allora has a 110-year history. As a third-generation Gelatiere, Adam Naddei traces his talent back to his Nonno Joeseppi in Naples, in 1912. Opening Allora with partner Laura Williamson, this cosy ice cream shop is the perfect meeting place for families, friends or couples seeking a taste of the sweet life. Allora is an Italian word used to fill the blanks, slow you down, and redirect you when you’re lost. Where better to be lost, than to find yourself eating some of the best ice cream in Brisbane?
Newmarket Village, 132 / 400 Newmarket Road, Newmarket
Finished with the best ice cream in Brisbane and still feeling the heat? Make a splash at one of these beaches near Brisbane to cool off, or visit some of the best shopping destinations across the city to seek refuge in the air conditioning.
