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The best ice cream in Auckland
Start with Duck Island in Ponsonby, Giapo in Central Auckland for an ice cream sculpture and The Gelato Workshop in Birkenhead. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Duck IslandPonsonby · Ice cream
Get: Pecan Butterscotch, Ambrosia, Boysenberry Cheesecake, or Salted Caramel Cacao Crumb ice cream
Inventive ice cream includes flavors such as white-chocolate miso, alongside strong dairy-free options.
- GiapoCentral Auckland
Get: An ice cream sculpture
Ice cream as art. Creative ice cream destination where elaborate presentation turns a cone into a dessert experience.
The Gelato WorkshopBirkenhead · GelatoGet: Biscoff and Snickers Sundae, Gourmet Brownie Mix 3 Pieces, Nutella Lover Sundae
Fresh gelato made in-store combines Kiwi favorites with seasonal Italian-inspired specials.
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Where is the best ice cream in Auckland?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Duck Island (Ponsonby), Giapo (Central Auckland) and The Gelato Workshop (Birkenhead). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Duck Island, get pecan Butterscotch, Ambrosia, Boysenberry Cheesecake, or Salted Caramel Cacao Crumb ice cream. At Giapo, get an ice cream sculpture. At The Gelato Workshop, get biscoff and Snickers Sundae, Gourmet Brownie Mix 3 Pieces, Nutella Lover Sundae. At Little ’Lato, get speculoos, Mango Lassi (vegan) or Pistachio gelato.
Which neighborhood is best for ice cream in Auckland?
Most of these are in Ponsonby. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Auckland: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated November 5, 2026.