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Where to get ice cream in Johannesburg

Five places for gelato, soft serve and a proper scoop. Check hours before you go: plenty slow down or close in winter.

5 places in Johannesburg · by Chef Amazing · updated October 21, 2026
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    Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream

    Ice cream · Parkhurst; metro branches

    South African small-batch creamery known for rich custard-based ice cream and rotating flavors.

    26 4th Ave, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Gelato La Cremosa

    Gelato · Melrose Arch

    Get: salted caramel, chocolate with white chocolate chips, pistachio, Nutella gelato

    Italian-style gelato specialist serving fresh scoops from covered counter wells.

    Shop 12, The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Crumbs & Cream

    Ice cream · Illovo

    Get: the build-your-own ice cream cookie sandwich; waffle sandwich; Oreo Monster or Nutella gelato flavours

    Dessert shop pairing ice cream with freshly baked cookies for customizable sandwiches.

    178 Oxford Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Baglios

    Gelato · Bedfordview, metro Johannesburg
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    Swirl Smashed & Rolled Ice Cream

    Ice cream · Melrose Arch

    Get: Smashed & rolled ice cream (choose 2 or 3 mix-in flavours) with a bubble waffle

    Made-to-order rolled ice cream provides a playful alternative to traditional scoops.

    43 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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