We all scream for icecream – Canberra’s coolest guide
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Our craving for ice cream has begun – here’s a list of our favourite ice cream spots.
I scream, you scream; everyone wants ice cream! From ice cream sandwiches and frozen custard to good old-fashioned ice cream and gelato, we have compiled a list of dessert places for when you need to cool down.
Florence Gelato (Belconnen)
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Meet Florence Gelato, Belconnen’s newest location for all things sweet and chilled.
Behind Florence is two passionate foodies, Matteo and Juliana, who are excited to bring an authentic flavour of Matteo’s home country to Canberra.
“Florence Gelato was inspired by and named for my hometown – a city that is home to some of the world’s best gelati,” explains Matteo and we promise you (having taste tested it ourselves!) that this is Italian gelati like you’ve never had it before.
Opening Saturday 20 January | Inside Capital Food Market, Belconnen | @florence.gelato
Via Dolce (City)
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Perfect for our lactose-free friends, Via Dolce has a wide range of Gelato flavours. From Tiramisu to Blood Orange – Via Dolce is sure to transport you to Italy. Cheeky midday dessert?
106 Bunda Street, Canberra City | viadolce
Gelatissimo (City)
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With over thirty flavours to choose from (including vegan and fruit sorbets) Gelatissimo is swimming in tastiness. From double scoop cones to one litre Gelato tubs and milkshakes, there’s sure to be something to help you beat the heat.
Canberra Centre, Kiosk EFK32, 148 Bunda Street, Canberra City | gelatissimo.com.au
Max Brenner (City)
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A warm day calls for indulgent chocolate gelato—and Max Brenner is the place to go. Serving premium milk, white, and dark chocolate gelato, the Canberra Centre store is the only location where you can get your hands on these scoops. But if in doubt, their sundaes are always a good choice.
Shop FG09 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | maxbrenner.com.au
Oliver Brown (City)
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Oliver Brown is the ultimate dessert paradise, with offerings ranging from churros,to waffles, crepes, fondue and sundaes – you will have to be rolled out!
Want to get into the summer vibe? Try the Topical Citrus Bomb Sundae – lemon sorbet topped with passionfruit, lime, fresh mint leaves, whipped cream and a chocolate wafer stick.
2/88 Bunda Street, Canberra City | oliverbrown.com.au
Anita Gelato (City)
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What once started in a little kitchen in Israeli, has now become a global ice creamy – and now has a store in Canberra!
With 150 flavours to choose from, (including cream, vegan, sugar free or yoghurt) you are spoiled for choice!
148 Bunda Street, Civic | anita-gelato.com
Godiva (City)
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An absolute staple in desserts, this eatery has been serving up Belgium delicacies since 1926!
A flavour to try this spring is their Raspberry Mango Waffle Cup – why wouldn’t you want to try food that was served to the Royal Court of Belgium?
Shop EG11B, 148 Bunda Street, Canberra Centre, Civic | godiva.com.au
Gelato Messina (Braddon and Kingston)
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Vegan, egg free, gluten free, nut free and alcohol free – Gelato Messina has a choice for everyone. Thirty-five permanent flavours, plus five specials each week? Yes please!
Shop 4/21 Lonsdale Street, Braddon and Eyre Street, Kingston | gelatomessina.com
Spilt Milk Bar (Dickson)
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Like the music festival, Spilt Milk Bar never disappoints. Their ice creams are made fresh daily at their Orange location before being shipped fresh to Canberra – either in a 500ml or one litre tub.
A flavour to look out for? The Super Biscoff! Biscoff gelato, salted caramel sauce and butter biscuits – say no more!
Unit 70/2 Cape Street, Dickson | spiltmilkbar
My Rainbow Dreams (Dickson)
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You may be surprised that the renowned vegetarian café My Rainbow Dreams, also offers handmade gelato. A perfect way to finish off your meat-free day!
25 Dickson Place, Dickson | myrainbowdreams
Mt Ainslie Canteen (Ainslie)
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This is a cute little gelato bar in the Mt Ainslie Canteen, run by a couple that took over the well-beloved Ainslie takeaway spot. You can find flavours such as Pistachio, Hazelnut and Blood Orange!
1/5 Edgar Street, Ainslie | @mtainsliecanteen
Future Swirl (Parkes)
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After a taking break during winter, Future Swirl is back at the Little Burley Market every Saturday! Future Swirl is Australia’s first handcrafted oat milk soft serve – oat milk lovers rejoice!
Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | @futureswirl
Mookie (Tuggeranong)
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It may not be traditional ice cream; however, you should never shy away from frozen custard! With some very interesting flavours including Bingo (chocolate frozen custard and Nutella topped with Coco Pops, Panda Cookies and chocolate pocky sticks) and Hello Kitty (vanilla frozen custard and cheesecake topped with fairy floss, fresh strawberry, strawberry pocky and Hello Kitty chocolate), these Japanese inspired fusions will have you going back for more.
Coco Pops in frozen custard? YES!
South Point Mall, 13B Anketell Street, Greenway | mookie.com.au
BuBu (Tuggeranong)
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A store named after the owner’s cat? You had me at that! Bubu serves up a range of desserts, including both sorbet and ice cream – as well as catering for many different allergies!
Level 1, Shop 1-001b Anketell Street &, Reed Street North, Greenway | bubuicecreamanddessert.com.au
Goodberry’s (Wanniassa and Belconnen)
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Another frozen custard destination, Goodberry’s allows you to choose from fudges, fruits, nuts and sweets to be blended into your choice of frozen custard base. All we can say is, it’s iconic for a reason.
4/25 Lathlain St, Belconnen and 2/20 Gartside St, Wanniassa | goodberrys.com.au
That Gelato Place (Weston)
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A Canberran family-owned business, serving up gelato from Pure Gelato – another family-owned business in Sydney! From ice-cream cakes to running gelato themed school holiday events, it really is fun for the whole family!
10/1 Whitney Place, Weston | facebook.com/ThatGelatoPlace
Monster CupBop (Fyshwick)
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This Korean food stall in the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, is serving up Vanilla, Matcha and Black Sesame soft serve ice cream! You will need to have this after having a spicy Topokki!
14/36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick | fyshwickmarkets.com.au
Ben & Jerry’s (Woden and Belconnen)
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Craving ice cream whilst at the cinemas? Grab some Ben & Jerry’s at Hoyts in Westfield Belconnen and Woden. Indludge in flavours like Triple Caramel Chunk and Strawberry Cheesecake – just to name a few!
Hoyts Woden, Bradley Street, Phillip and Hoyts Westfield Belconnen Level, 3 Benjamin Way, Belconnen | benandjerry
Stripey Sundae (Nicholls)
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Recently under new ownership, Stripey Sundae is back with both old and new flavours we all love!
Stripey Sundae also believes that ice cream is for everyone offering diary, soy, coconut and non-diary sorbet ranges. Another plus is they also have gluten free waffle cones!
11 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls | stripeysundae.au
Feature image supplied by Godiva.
