From delicious ice-cream, fresh gelato and sorbet to frozen custard, ice-cream cakes and sandwiches - Canberra's got it all.
09 December 2025
In brief:
- This article lists places in Canberra to get ice-cream.
- Locals voted for their favourite ice-cream spots on the We Are CBR Instagram.
I scream, you scream, all Canberrans scream for ice-cream.
Summer is here (aka ice-cream season) so we asked locals where to find the best scoop.
Here are the best spots, as voted by you on the @weareCBR Instagram.
Anita's Gelato, Canberra City
There are Anita Gelato stores all over the globe and for good reason.
You will rarely see the Canberra store without a line.
The gelato is handmade and churned in store, and they have a huge range of rotating flavours to enjoy.
You can have your scoop in a cone or cup and add toppings including fruit, chocolate and syrup.
Florence Gelato, Belconnen
Canberrans can get a taste of Italy at Belconnen Markets.
Florence makes their own gelato daily, using traditional Italian methods and local ingredients.
If you’re unsure what to order, go for their signature scoop ‘Crema Florence’.
Goodberry’s, multiple locations
Although Goodberry’s technically isn’t ice-cream…
It does looks like it, taste good in summer, and was highly recommended by locals. So, we’ve popped it on the list.
Goodberry's sells frozen custard. Choose from a vanilla or chocolate base and top with your choice of sweets, nuts, fruits or syrups.
They also offer sundaes and shakes made with their delicious frozen custard.
Gelato Messina, multiple locations
Messina is beloved nationally, with stores everywhere. Luckily, there are two local stores for Canberrans to enjoy.
The gelato is made from scratch in Marrickville, before 40 flavours are churned freshly in stores.
Pick from 35 permanent flavours including chocolate chip, coffee, lemon, bounty, and strawberries and cream.
They also have 5 specials every week. To see the latest specials, visit the Messina website.
Spilt Milk, Dickson
Spilt Milk sells ice-cream and gelato made from locally sourced ingredients.
They’ve got a range of fruity or sweet flavours to choose from, that you can pick up in store or have delivered – for free!
Stripey Sundae, Gold Creek
Stripey Sundae has been serving delicious ice-cream to our local community for 13 years.
They offer home-made dairy, soy-based and coconut-based ice-cream, and dairy-free sorbet.
Enjoy your scoop in traditional or gluten-free waffle cones made fresh in store.
That Gelato Place, Weston Creek
That Gelato Place is a local family-owned business located at Cooleman Court.
Get your gelato in a cone or a cup and add toppings of your choosing. Popular flavours include pistachio, oreo and rainbow.
They also make custom gelato cakes.
Via Dolce, Canberra City
Via Dolce is a family-owned authentic Italian patisserie and restaurant.
They offer everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to gelato, coffee and cake.
The house-made gelato and sorbet are a must try. Flavours include New York cheesecake, white chocolate pistachio, strawberry, coffee and many more.

