Best Ice Cream in Wellington (2026)

Wellington's ice cream scene leans heavily into gelato and artisan scoops. These are the places worth the detour on a warm day.

20 places

Duck Island Ice Cream

4.7(1,525)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

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

artisan ice cream gourmet flavours gourmet ice cream

923 reviews

Duck Island Ice Cream

4.7(682)

ice cream shop · Wellington Central

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

artisan ice cream gourmet flavours handcrafted ice cream

80 reviews

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 fantastic location by the beach.

8 reviews

Ben & Jerry’s Wellington

4.5(131)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.

dessert desserts frozen treats

131 reviews

Shipwreck Cafe

4.6(17)

ice cream shop · Wellington Harbour

Experience shake perfection at its finest. Our expert mixologists craft indulgent shakes using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients.

ice cream locally sourced ingredients shakes

17 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.

artisan ice cream boutique coffee gelato

686 reviews

Zelati Dessert Cafe

4.7(428)

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 artisan ice cream craft gelato

406 reviews

Gelissimo Gelateria

4.5(285)

ice cream shop · Wellington 6011

Gelissimo Gelateria is known for its unique gelato and sorbetto offerings, crafted with care and passion.

artisan ice cream gelato handcrafted desserts

272 reviews

The Enormous Crocodile & Shake Bar

4.5(276)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

Experience shake perfection at its finest. Our expert mixologists craft indulgent shakes using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients.

indulgent shakes locally sourced ingredients shake bar

276 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. Our philosophy is simple: produce the highest quality product and deliver it with exceptional service to our customers.

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57 reviews

Inside Scoop

4.3(9)

ice cream shop · Te Aro

Customers love the variety of drinks and the friendly service, especially praising the smoothies and ice cream.

9 reviews

Juice Up

4.3(62)

dessert shop · Te Aro

Juice Up is New Zealand’s first and original soft serve açaí, crafted with quality and consistency using premium A-grade açaí berries from the Amazonian jungle.

açaí dessert desserts

62 reviews

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Kosmos

4.8(159)

coffee shop · Oriental Bay

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

american bar contemporary

159 reviews

Swimsuit

4.7(362)

cafe · Te Aro

Swimsuit is a specialty coffee shop located in Wellington, known for its community involvement and unique offerings.

christmas mince infused butter specialty coffee

353 reviews

Gelissimo @ Freyberg

4.4(125)

cafe · Oriental Bay

Come and visit our gelateria and give your tastebuds a gelato experience they'll never forget!

coffee desserts gelato

112 reviews

LEVEL UP by Axl Coffee

4.7(73)

cafe · Te Aro

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

73 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.

artisan sorbet boutique coffee gourmet gelato

1,203 reviews

Uncle Leo’s Bakery

4.9(475)

bakery · Hataitai

Uncle Leo's Bakery is a beloved bakery in Wellington, known for its passion and dedication to creating the finest baked goods.

artisan breads barista-made coffee belgian chocolate

475 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

Bohemein Wellington

4.7(221)

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 chocolates artisan sweets easter chocolates

209 reviews