4 Top Rated Ice Cream Shops in Cape Town
1. Moro Gelato
Moro Gelato is a small gelato shop that serves handmade, authentic Italian ice cream. They aim to make gelato using the freshest local ingredients and traditions rooted from the coastal hills of Liguria. Basically, they dedicate their time and energy towards making next level gelato just for you and me.
On entrance you’ll be greeted by their gorgeous interior décor, with golden accents that truly makes the shop feel prestigious. You’ll also be greeted by the friendly and bubbly ice cream makers who are sure to bring a smile on your face.
Their ice cream or gelato comes in an array of delicious flavours that honestly makes it difficult to choose just one or two. They offer flavours such as Pistacchio , Nocciola (hazelnuts), Fragola (strawberry sorbet) and many others depending on the season and the month.
Where? 165 Long Street, Cape Town
Operating Hours: Daily from 11am-7:45pm
2. The Creamery
If you’ve ever been to The Creamery then you’ll understand why it’s a top rated ice cream shop in the Mother City. Offering many interesting flavours that change monthly that keep loyal customers coming back for more.
A few interesting favourites include their Raspberry Cake, Cornflake Milk, Popcorn flavour, oh and their delicious Cookie Dough ice cream. The Creamery serves their ice cream on either a cone, a cup or nestled on their freshly made waffles. They also offer great toppings like the cookie crumbs, toasted marshmallows topping, sauces and more.
Not only do they give you a variety of tasty flavours, but The Creamery always has the friendliest service in our opinion. They truly make you feel right at home. A waffle smelling ice cream home, of course!
Where? Shop 4 Newlands Quarter, Deans Street
(visit their website for the other 6 locations)
Operating Hours: Daily 10am- 8pm
3. Crumbs and Cream
Crumbs and Cream is the ice cream shop for ice cream fanatics looking for a fun treat. With a great selection of all things ice cream with a playful twist that takes you back to your childhood desires.
Indulge in heaps of ice cream covered in sauces and toppings, or maybe a plate of delicious French Crepes drizzled with chocolate sauce. What about a 5 layered ice cream cookie sandwich, a Crumb Shake or a good old fashioned slush puppy?
Crumbs and Cream really makes an effort to offer plenty of options to suit your preferences. With well over 10 different flavours of ice cream and 11 different cookies and spreads to choose from. Oh, and not to mention their emphasis on making the entire process so much fun. Visit this amazing place with friends and family, it’ll surely bring them a whole lotta cheer.
Where? 16 Regent Road, Sea Point
17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Operating Hours: Daily 8am- 8pm (Sea Point)
Daily 10am- 6pm (V&A)
4. Kristen’s Kick-Ass Ice Cream
Kristen’s Kick Ass Ice Cream is a gem that handmakes their oh so divine ice cream treats. Their range of desserts are made with fresh African ingredients creating the creamiest dairy, vegan and sugar free options, scooped with a whole lot of love.
Kristen started making her kick ass ice cream right after she moved to Cape Town from New York. Her love for all things ice cream inspired her to open up her own store in the Mother City and spread love with other dessert lovers from all around the city.
Dig into their delicious signature range, offering favourites such as their dark chocolate and honeycomb ice cream. Scoop up their chocolate chip cookie dough flavours or their non dairy, sugar free, coconut fudge. Don’t forget to check out their seasonal ice cream flavours to switch things up during special occasions.
As if that wasn’t enough, Kristen’s Kick Ass Ice Cream also sells pre ordered ice cream cakes and offer Sundae kits to help you create your very own ice cream sundae masterpiece.
Sounds absolutely delectable to me. Visit this amazing shop with friends or you can surprise someone with an ice cream gift voucher available online on their website.
Where? Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane
Constantia Uitsig, Spaanchemat River Road
Operating Hours: Daily 9am-5pm
Make sure to try out these top rated ice cream shops and share your experience with us @capetownthing. We’d love to see what you end up ordering. And remember life is too short to be limiting your ice cream indulgence.