Scout’s Guide To Gelato And Ice Cream In The Shire
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Anita Gelato, Cronulla
With warm months ahead, one of the best Aussie tropes comes to the surface: our love of gelato and ice cream. Truly - is there anything better? It’s an adoration strong enough to forgive the queues and even those sticky drips and drops.
Being by the coast, we are blessed with an abundance of gelato spots and ice creameries that satisfy die-hard sweet tooths not only as the weather gets hot, but through the cooler months too. We’ve done you the ultimate favour and worked hard to taste our way through the lot - so without further ado, we present you with Scout’s guide to gelato and ice cream in the Sutherland Shire.
Where To Find Gelato And Ice Cream In The Sutherland Shire
Anita
Anita may be a newcomer to the Shire, but La Mamma del Gelato has been a longstanding favourite for a worldwide audience. Serving boutique, 100% handmade ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sorbet (over 150 different kinds, to be exact), Anita has attracted customers - and long lines - for many summers, though it only hit our shores 10 years ago. Of the six Australian-based locations, we've been blessed with one in our very own Cronulla.
Scout Picks: The 'Pistachio Bronte' is hard to beat. If you're a froyo fanatic, opt for one of their frozen yoghurts topped with fresh fruit, sweet syrup, their renowned chocolate sauces, or unique homemade jams.
2-6 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Messina
Known for their decadent, original creations, Messina have been hailed far-and-wide as one of the most popular gelato destinations. Although the brand has amassed a cult-like following, Messina’s story began back in 2002 with a single Sydney-based location. Now, each store is decked out with a 40-flavour cabinet comprising 35 classics and 5 rotating weekly specials, all of which are made in-house (including any fillings, toppings and additions).
Scout Picks: Messina’s ‘Salted Caramel and White Chocolate’ flavour has a cult-like following and for good reason!
Shop 1203/600 The Kingsway, Miranda
Gelatissimo
The team behind Gelatissimo have been using traditional techniques to make great tasting gelato since the first store opened in 2002 on Newtown’s King Street. Since, they have expanded not just nation-wide but internationally - as far as China, India and the United States, in fact. From fruity to experimental, there are over 50 flavours in Gelatissimo’s core range, so there’s sure to be one to suit every possible taste and dietary persuasion.
Scout Picks: Nothing hits harder than Gelatissimo’s ‘Decadent Cookie Dough’. Think cookie flavoured gelato with chunks of choc chip cookie dough and caramel fudge swirls.
101 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
C9 Chocolate and Gelato
Crafted in-house using the best ingredients available, C9 is responsible for whipping up a total of 40 flavours that are all equally creamy and delicious (yes, even the GF, DF and vegan options!). From brightly-coloured scoops topped with sprinkles and smarties to classic favourites, the first-class gelato specialists (who hail from Sardegna, Italy) behind this ever-growing establishment know exactly what they’re doing.
Shop G20/580 South Village, Princes Highway, Kirrawee
Cold Rock
Are you a dessert creative? Did you grow up mixing chocolate sauce into vanilla ice cream to create your own (sloppy) concoction? Cold Rock is the perfect place to get your ice cream fix. With countless flavours and an even bigger range of add-ons (think M&Ms, lollies and chocolate bars), the combinations here are seemingly endless - though there are a whopping 30,000 to choose from.
2/62-64 Cronulla Mall, Cronulla
South Cronulla Ice Creamery and Espresso Bar
This poppy and fun ice creamery perfectly captures that “humble beachside treat store” essence: a gumball machine at the door, a cabinet of baked goods and, of course, a chock-full cabinet of colourful ice cream flavours. You can, of course, grab a cone to go, or you could take a seat and tuck into their popular waffles and ice cream combo and pair it with a milkshake.
11/20 Gerrale Street, Cronulla
The Gelato Factory By Charlie
Foodie Charlie’s love affair with gelato is a long-standing one. In testament to his Italian roots, his first-ever store was situated in Sydney’s Italian heart of Leichhardt, and he’s been manufacturing some of the best scoops around since. So good, in fact, that he supplies to restaurants and has won many awards. Charlie’s point of difference lies in his imagination; when he’s not serving customers, you’ll find him dreaming up a wacky and wonderful new flavour or way of eating this Italian delicacy.
Shop 3/96 Loftus Street, Bundeena
