Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Perth

There’s nothing like enjoying gelato on a hot sunny day, furiously licking the ice cream before it starts melting down your arm! Perth and the southwest have had a gelato explosion in recent times, with loads of spots offering the most authentic gelato this side of Italy. Whether ice cream or gelato is the favourite in your household, they’ll be a sweet spot on our list to satisfy the whole family’s cravings! 

Best Ice Cream – North of Perth

Owner/operator of Gusto Gelato Sean Lee learnt his craft at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, Italy. The authentic small batch gelato is handcrafted onsite, where you can view into the kitchen through a window. There are many different tasty flavour combinations to choose from. It could well be the best gelato in Perth! Read the Buggybuddys review.

Find Gusto Gelato at Elizabeth Quay 

Whisk Creamery’s Subiaco Store was so popular they opened a second store in Northbridge. Their massive popularity is mainly due to their clever mix of using a traditional gelato recipe along with imaginative flavours and decadent desserts like filled cronuts and unicorn inspired gelato. Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Whisk Creamery at 246 William Street, Northbridge and 151 Rokeby Road, Subiaco.

If you’ve got teens or tweens who are all about the aesthetic as much as the treat, FRY’D in Leederville will be an instant hit. Inspired by the Museum of Ice Cream in Singapore, San Francisco and New York, this is a pink, neon‑lit wonderland complete with swing seats and plenty of photo ops. The specialty here is fried ice cream: a hot, crisp shell wrapped around premium Italian gelato. Flavours rotate monthly, but you’ll often find favourites like Vanilla Bean & Salted Caramel, Pandan & Coconut, Cookies & Cream, Biscoff and more. If fried isn’t your thing, you can still grab scoops in a cup or cone with fun add‑ons from classic sprinkles to fairy floss and Nutella. Catering for gluten‑free and vegan diets, it’s a brilliant dessert stop after dinner on Oxford Street. Read the Buggybuddys review here. 

Home to mind-bending flavours, Dumbo Gelato likes to get a little imaginative, including some distinctly Aussie flavours like “Milo Milkshake” and “Cheese & Vegemite” (?!).  The whole family will scream for ice cream at the gelato spot on Scarborough’s foreshore. Perfect for a scoop or three after a play at the whale park or swim at the beach! Read the Buggybuddys review here. 

Find Dumbo Gelato at 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough.

Chicho, means “Cheeky Kid” in Italian and Chicho Gelato is a little bit quirky too. There are some really interesting flavour combinations at Chicho, making choosing just one or two flavours a very difficult job! There’s also a chocolate tap, for drizzling melted chocolate all over your gelato, which your own chichos will love! Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Chicho Gelato at 180 William Street, Northbridge.

Bamb Bino’s Coffee & Icecreamery is a yummy little spot with many flavours of gelato, iced coffee and lots more. AND they have drive through – that wins a lot of mum points for not having to park up! Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Bamb Bino’s Coffee & Icecreamery at Old Perth Road, Bassendean.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery found throughout Perth is the ultimate “choose your own adventure” dessert stop after a play at the foreshore or a swim. Kids get to pick their ice cream flavour, then go wild with mix‑ins, chocolates, lollies, biscuits and more. The goodie are smashed together on the cold stone right in front of them. It’s noisy, fun, and totally customisable. You can opt for a cup or cone, or level up to loaded shakes. Read the Buggybuddys review here.

Find Cold Rock Ice Creamery at in Scarborough, Joondalup, Warnbro and at Hillarys Boat Harbour. 

If your kids love choosing “something a bit different”, Delicioso Gelato in Vic Park is a must. One cabinet is packed with crowd-pleasing classics, cookies and cream, mint and bubble gum – while the other is all about Asian-inspired flavours like durian, dragonfruit, strawberry matcha and Hokkaido cheese tart. You can sample up to three flavours, which makes decision‑making a bit easier when little eyes are bigger than little tummies. There’s a proper kids’ size, plus the option of a cone or cup, and generous scoops all round. For an extra treat, pair your gelato with freshly made mochi or pandan waffles, or grab frozen yoghurt or takeaway tubs for the freezer at home. Read the Buggybuddys review here.

Find Delicioso Gelato at 15a/342 Albany Highway, Victoria Park. 

Six Degrees at Mindarie Marina is a boutique ice cream shop offering almost 30 flavours, including chocolate-bar inspired scoops like Ferrero Rocher and Mars Bar – yummy! Families are well catered for with gluten-free cones and dairy-free sorbets, plus a menu of smoothies, shakes, and good coffee for the grown-ups. With outdoor seating and beautiful waterfront views, it is a dreamy spot to watch the boats, though parents should be mindful that the boardwalk around the water is unfenced. Read the Buggybuddys review here.

Find Six Degrees at Mindarie Marina, Anchorage Drive, Mindaire. 

Ice Cream in Southwest WA

No family trip to the Margaret River region is complete without stopping at Simmo’s Ice Cream for a scoop or three. As well as a copious amount of delicious ice cream options, there’s also a huge shady play area, mini golf and watch out for Edward, the ice cream eating emu! Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Simmo’s Ice Cream at 161 Commonage Road, Dunsborough.

This sweet spot in the heart of Dunsborough, Elski Danish Ice Creamery is a little love letter to ice cream. The name comes from “Elsk is” is Danish for “love ice cream” and you can taste that in every scoop. Flavours are made on site with local, natural ingredients, inspired by Australian seasons, Italian gelato techniques and a very Danish focus on quality. Expect both traditional flavours and fun, Nordic‑leaning options, plus vegan, gluten‑free and non‑dairy choices. The hero toppings are “guf” a silky, marshmallow‑y Danish meringue and even grated raw liquorice salt for something different. You can sit inside at the window bench or outside. Read the Buggybuddys review here.

Find Elski Danish Ice Creamery at 35 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough.

Scoops Farm is a super cute down‑south stop that ticks every family box: ice cream, animals and room to run. Set on the old Sunflower Farm site, this family‑owned spot serves 32 flavours of Mai Tardi Gelato (another local family business), plus barista coffee and an expanding menu. Kids can choose their scoops, then wander into the petting area to hang out with cows, calves, goats, alpacas, chickens, guinea fowl and the star attraction for many small children – guinea pigs. Feed bags are available, and there’s a playground with a climbing structure, slide, cubby, monkey bars and toy diggers. Parents can relax on the veranda with a clear view of the action. Read the Buggybuddys review here.

Find Scoops Farm at 5561 Caves Road, Burnside. 

If you’re looking for a brilliant spot for a bite to eat with kids in Albany, head to sweet spot Handasyde’s Strawberries. The year-round venue is a wonderful family run business where there’s a delicious café, a huge playground and house made gelato! Read the Buggybuddys review here. 

Find Handasydes Strawberry Faarm at 382 Chester Pass Road, Albany.

Have we missed your favourite Ice Creamery or the best gelato in Perth or WA? Let us know in the comments below!