Best Ice Cream in Wellington (2026)

When it comes to ice cream, Wellington knows how to keep it cool and creative. With a range of artisanal parlors and innovative flavor combinations, this city is a sweet haven for ice cream lovers looking to treat themselves to something special.

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Sophia's Real Fruit Ice Cream

5.0(8)

ice cream shop · Oriental Bay

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious real fruit ice cream and the great location by the beach.

8 reviews

$$ - $$$

Kosmos

4.9(159)

coffee shop · Oriental Bay

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional coffee and friendly service, making it a must-visit spot in Wellington.

american bar contemporary

159 reviews

Uncle Leo’s Bakery

4.9(475)

bakery · Hataitai

Uncle Leo's Bakery offers a delightful variety of artisan breads, scrumptious sweet treats, and amazing barista-made coffee, crafted with love to spread happiness.

artisan breads barista-made coffee french bakery

475 reviews

Duck Island Ice Cream

4.8(923)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

Duck Island Ice Cream offers a variety of unique and delicious ice cream flavors, made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

artisan ice cream gourmet sundaes handmade cones

923 reviews

Duck Island Ice Cream

4.8(80)

ice cream shop · Wellington Central

Duck Island Ice Cream offers a variety of unique and delicious ice cream flavours, made with high-quality ingredients.

artisan ice cream gourmet sundae handmade cones

80 reviews

Bohemein Wellington

4.7(209)

chocolate shop · Wellington Central

Step into our little world of sweetness, where every chocolate is handmade with passion and the finest ingredients. Crafted with love and care, made to share since 2005.

artisan sweets gourmet chocolate handmade chocolate

209 reviews

Kaffee Eis The Kiosk

4.7(57)

ice cream shop · Wellington Central

Kaffee Eis represents a modern fusion of New Zealand and European flavour specialising in gourmet gelato, sorbetto and boutique coffee. We are 100% locally owned and operated.

artisan sorbet boutique coffee gourmet gelato

57 reviews

LEVEL UP by Axl Coffee

4.7(73)

cafe · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious croffles and smooth coffee, highlighting the cozy atmosphere and friendly service.

73 reviews

Swimsuit

4.7(353)

cafe · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly atmosphere and high-quality coffee, making it a must-visit spot in Wellington.

353 reviews

Zaza Dessert Jungle - Wellington

4.7(96)

dessert shop · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly customer service and the delicious açai bowls, making it a perfect spot for summer treats.

96 reviews

Zelati Dessert Cafe

4.7(406)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

Zelati Gelato and Sorbet is batch-made and hand-packed from start to finish using only real, premium ingredients to make an all-round delicious product. Everything is made at the Tawa Zelati Freezeria, a purpose-built gelato and sorbet lab.

artisan gelato craft gelato plant-based sorbet

406 reviews

Kaffee Eis Courtenay Place

4.6(686)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

In the heart of Courtenay Place, this store is a great place to drop in and people watch or catch up with a friend over a coffee or gelato.

desserts gelato ice cream

686 reviews

Kaffee Eis Cuba Street

4.6(1,203)

cafe · Te Aro

Kaffee Eis represents a modern fusion of New Zealand and European flavour specialising in gourmet gelato, sorbetto and boutique coffee. We produce the highest quality product and deliver it with exceptional service.

artisan sorbet boutique coffee gourmet gelato

1,203 reviews

Shipwreck Cafe

4.6(17)

ice cream shop · Wellington Harbour

Take a ride on the wild side with Wellington's iconic Crocodile bikes! Hire a 3 or a 6 seater crocbike with family, friends or colleagues and cruise around the waterfront from Oriental Bay to Queens wharf.

ice cream locally sourced ingredients shakes

17 reviews