Ice cream guide: Cape Town’s top ten by the scoop

Ready for summer in the city of Cape Town? When you’re in need of a scoop full of goodness while exploring the Mother City, lookout for these top 10 ice cream spots.

Unframed

Unframed is not your usual ice cream shop. Awarded as the world’s best, it is very minimal in design, and very big on taste. Flavours change with the season and are and are an indulgent treat of unusual pairings, like tumeric latte and a mint chocolate chip that tastes as pure as it could be.

Moro Gelato

Craving gelato? Lookout for the Cape Town’s gelato cart, serving up authentic takes on the Italian classic. Try out their freshly produced flavour-favourites, from traditional ones like stracciatella to local ones like salted caramel. 

The Creamery

The ice cream here is true to its name: creamy flavour-fulls of ethnically sourced ingredients. You’ll be treated to a menu that extends itself to desserts, meaning you can enjoy a scoop of their ice cream with a waffle if you please. 

The Dairy Den

Soft serve ice cream for the win. At The Dairy Den, visitors to Sea Point can enjoy the classic swirls, finished with colourful trimmings and all sorts of toppings. If you’d like, there are doughnuts to be enjoyed too. 

IceDream

If you’re in Hout Bay, head to the Italian family serving up gelato. The ice cream is churned using fresh and specifically sourced ingredients. There are no additives, preservatives or colourants. Keep an eye out for the vinailla flavour, made using pods all the way from Zanzibar. For a contemporary take on Italian classics, try the likes of Campari flavour.

Las Paletas

Spanish ice lollies, anyone? Head to Las Paletas for their range of dairy and sorbet offerings. They are handmade with herbs, spices and fresh fruits – completely natural and free from flavourings, colourants and additives. Lookout for their fun flavours, like peanut butter & jam. 

Crumbs and Cream

This is a spot for lovers of all things sweet. Get your ice cream served in between two biscuits of your choice in a sandwich of deliciousness. Go wild with the choices of flavours, mixing together all of your childhood favourites, from Oreo and rainbow to caramel fudge and chocolate mint.

Le Delizie

La Delizie serve galato as part of their offering, which includes artisan chocolate and nougat. Here, you can have your ice cream and/or sorbet made to order, as per the seasonal availability. Opt for nutty flavours, or fresh sorbets like lemon. 

Sinnfull

This is an old favourite among locals. Premium ice creams and sorbets are handmade using all natural ingredients. They specialise in unique flavourings, like Saffron & Pistachio or Aero. Enjoy the indulgence without added flavourings, additives, colourants or preservatives. 

The Ice Cafe

If you’re headed on a road-trip from the city towards the picturesque Kalk Bay, make sure to visit The Ice Café. The ice cream served is produced according to a secret family recipe and uses only natural ingredients. Be prepared for big scoops, and become a conscious consumer with their recycling program. 

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