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 south west 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

Gusto Gelato, Leederville and Elizabeth Quay
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 and also at 741 Newcastle Street, Leederville.

Find Stella Gelato at 24 Coast Road, West Swan.

Whisk Creamery, Subiaco & Northbridge
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. Read the Buggybuddys Review

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

Dumbo Gelato, Scarborough
Home to some amazing flavours, Dumbo 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 Gelato, Northbridge
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, Bassendean

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! Read the Buggybuddys Review

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

Bellisimo Gelato, Hillarys
Bellisimo Gelato overlooks Hillarys Boat Harbour and is right next to the gaming arcade. They offer quality Italian style gelato and also have a large range of sorbets, for a dairy-free option. There’s plenty of shade and seating too on the boardwalk. Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Bellisimo Gelato at Shop 32, 58 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery, Hillarys

If you have a sweet tooth, then Cold Rock is the ice cream spot for you. As well as delicious ice cream, you have the option to mash lollies, chocolate, fudge and more into your ice cream. They boast to have over flavour 3000 combinations, so there’s always something new to try! 

Find Cold Rock Ice Creamery at Shop 49, 28 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Country WA

Simmo’s Ice Cream, Dunsborough
No family trip to the Margaret River region is complete without stopping at Simmo’s for a scoop or two. 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.

Millers Ice Creamery, Cowaramup
Set on a dairy farm in the Margaret River region, the Millers farm café is home to a wide range of fresh ice cream, made from creamy whole milk which is hormone-free, un-homogenised from their heard of Friesian cows. There’s also an adventure playground at Millers and a bushwalking trail, adding to the fun of being on a farm. Read the Buggybuddys Review

Find Millers Ice Creamery at 314 Wirring Rd, Cowaramup.

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? Let us know in the comments below!