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The best ice cream in Melbourne
Start with Kariton Sorbetes in Footscray for ube halaya, buko pandan, keso, taho, Luther’s Scoops in Brunswick for butterscotch ripple, banoffee pie, brown butter cheesecake and Fluffy Torpedo in Fitzroy. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Kariton SorbetesFootscray · Gelato
Get: Ube halaya, buko pandan, keso, taho (soy soft serve)
Filipino-inspired artisan gelato offers a distinctive approach to Melbourne’s frozen dessert scene.
Luther’s ScoopsBrunswick · Ice creamGet: butterscotch ripple, banoffee pie, brown butter cheesecake
Rich French-custard ice cream follows seasonal produce and supports local growers.
Fluffy TorpedoFitzroy · Ice creamGet: Vegemite white chocolate, Mountain Dew-Oreo, buttermilk pancake & maple syrup
PidapipoMelbourne branches · GelatoGet: malted chocolate, pistachio, fior di latte gelato; granita mixed with gelato
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Where is the best ice cream in Melbourne?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Kariton Sorbetes (Footscray), Luther’s Scoops (Brunswick) and Fluffy Torpedo (Fitzroy). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Kariton Sorbetes, get ube halaya, buko pandan, keso, taho (soy soft serve). At Luther’s Scoops, get butterscotch ripple, banoffee pie, brown butter cheesecake. At Fluffy Torpedo, get vegemite white chocolate, Mountain Dew-Oreo, buttermilk pancake & maple syrup. At Hareruya Pantry, get daifuku (mochi-wrapped) gelato, bento boxes, musubi/onigiri.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Melbourne: 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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