Best Gelato & Ice cream Parlours

in Brisbane

Here's the scoop on where to find the city's best gelato and ice-cream parlours:

Anita Gelato

A world-famous gelateria has arrived in Brisbane, scooping a delectable range of creamy gelato and refreshing sorbet

Serving up fresh, artisan gelato with a variety of creative flavours, Allora is a gelato lover's heaven

An artisan gelateria has just opened at Portside Wharf offering classic and signature flavours like Biscoff & Rose gelato

Goodtimes Gelateria brings a colourful retro vibe and delicious gelato to the Howard Smith Wharves

Happy Pops in South Bank is serving happiness on a stick with their handcrafted artisanal gelato popsicles

Gelato Messina in South Brisbane is a sibling of the famous Sydney outfit and a go-to for some of Australia's best gelato.

Miss Sophia's Gelateria is a must visit for gelato lovers, with a Cadbury chocolate tap and toppings bar

Bennie Adam is a family-owned and operated ice-cream cafe found in the heart of Bulimba with over 30 flavours

This charming artisan ice cream and dessert bar is the flagship store of boutique Brisbane-based ice cream makers Lick

Matilda - The Art of Gelato is Wynnum's go-to for authentic Italian gelato and natural sorbet, as well as classic desserts

Brisbane’s favourite gelato maker, La Macelleria, has added another location - and this time it’s in the suburbs at Coorparoo

Gelato Messina is a sleek and stylish gelateria churning out delicious Italian ice-cream and sorbet from a spiffy laneway location in Fortitude Valley

Made fresh daily by a Swiss Italian artisan, the gelati sold here has gained a reputation as the best in Brisbane

The Big Kid Ice Creamery is an old school ice-cream parlour located across the road from Settlement Lagoon

Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts is a cute candy pink-walled gelato and dessert bar in the leafy eastern suburb

The Parlor The Glen Hotel Eight Mile Plains

A retro-inspired dessert bar, open daily for hot beverages, milkshakes, smoothies, gelato and desserts

Samford Gelato make every tub of their outstanding ice cream in their Main St Samford store

Serving artisan gelato in all kinds of creative seasonal flavours, from its three Brisbane stores

Handel's Messiah

Embrace the true spirit of Christmas with Handel's Messiah

Dec 9-10

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods

Dec 9-10

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre

Dec 9-10

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year

Dec 9-14

Flamenco Vivo

Be transported to Spain with this vibrant & passionate performance

Dec 10

Merry Mixology

A brand new, unique, and immersive holiday experience

Dec 10-22

12 Nights of Christmas Lights

Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will be transformed into a festive wonderland

Dec 14-23

Vintopia: Champagne Wars

A special, sparkling edition of Vintopia

Dec 15

A Choral Christmas

Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season

Dec 16

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MUST DO

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SALE

Christmas Decorations 50% Off!

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City of Logan Christmas Carols

Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, and celebrate the magic and joy of the holiday season

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THIS WEEKEND

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COMING UP

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UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!

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