So cool: Ice Cream Festival returns, plus our top spots for ice cream in SA
This steamy weather calls for two things: ice cream and the beach! Head to Glenelg this afternoon for a lickin’ good time – or see our list of the top 10 ice cream spots in the city.
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A cool festival will give South Australians a chance to beat the heat this weekend.
With temperatures tipped to reach the high thirties, thousands of people are expected to attend the Glenelg Ice Cream Festival, which will run for one day only on Saturday January 14.
Now in its second year, the festival is expected to draw crowds to Jetty Rd, Glenelg, with a street party and dedicated ice cream zone.
Holdfast Bay mayor Amanda Wilson said last year’s festival attracted almost 30,000 people.
“It is the perfect excuse to head out on a summer’s evening with friends and family, enjoy the food and drinks that are on offer, and of course, indulge in a delicious ice cream,” she said.
Pals Hunter and Harley, both 10, were among those planning to attend.
“We absolutely love ice cream, especially in summer, so we can’t wait to go down to Glenelg and hang out by the beach this weekend and have lots of yummy treats,” Hunter said.
The street party will also include kids activities, fashion parades and live entertainment.
The festival will run from 4pm to 11pm.
Meanwhile, those unable to attend the event are still spoiled for choice when it comes to indulging in a cold sweet treat.
Here’s our top 10 picks for a sugary scoop. Has your favourite place made the list?
48 Flavours
Among them is SA owned 48 Flavours, which recently opened its fifth store seaside at Henley Beach.
The family owned and operated business has boomed in the last few years, opening their first store in 2014.
“We are so thrilled for this welcome sea change and for our customers and friends in the west to be able to enjoy our product at this amazing new location,” director Stephanie O’Donnell said.
“Henley Beach continues to grow and develop, and we can’t wait to be part of the buzzing atmosphere that surrounds Henley Square.”
Hyde Park boy, Kobi Koo, 3, visited the new store with sisters Imani Koo, 13, and Miley Koo, 10 and cousins Nikita Koo, 12 and Angela Paasuke, 12.
“My favourite flavour is strawberry because it tastes just like my favourite fruit,” Kobi said.
“I love roche rock because it has little chocolate pieces and it’s like finding a crunchy surprise in your mouth,” Miley said.
The growing SA chain is known for its dynamic range of flavours including taro and coconut, durian, Sicilian pistachio, strawberry and basil, Turkish delight and whiskey business.
“New flavours are often inspired by our local partnerships within SA and the fresh local produce that we are so proud to have at our disposal,” founder Brian O’Donnell said.
“It’s all about developing flavours that make each ingredient shine, showcasing the best South Australia has to offer.”
Visit 48 Flavours at 78 Gouger St, Adelaide, Paralowie Village Shopping Centre, 295 Magill Road, Trinity Gardens, 248 Unley Road, Hyde Park and 269 Seaview Road, Henley Beach.
Bottega Gelateria
Bottega Gelateria’s passion is to preserve the artisanship of old-world handcrafted gelato. It creates its gelato the traditional way using techniques passed down from the fathers of gelato in Italy.
They believe making gelato is a lost art and strive to produce the best tasting gelato the old-fashioned way.
If you’re keen on an up-market treat, visit Bottega Gelateria for flavours such as Dutch chocolate, hazelnut piemonte or Gawler organic pistachio.
Find it at 249A Seaview Road, Henley Beach and 58 Jetty Road, Glenelg.
EverCream
The main strip of Hahndorf houses the cutest ice cream cart. With over 20 years in the business, EverCream has long been delighting tastebuds with its traditional ice creams and sorbets.
The EverCream team handcraft its ice cream in small batches using real fruits, nuts, organic vanilla extract, cocoa power and Australian native and essential oils.
There’s over 20 flavours to choose from, well worth the trip up the expressway.
Find it at 27 Main Street, Hahndorf.
Natura’s Artisan Ice Cream
Also up in Hahndorf is Natura’s Artisan Ice Cream. The family owned and operated business has been trading on the main street since 1999.
It pays to support local as they use fresh ingredients in its popular flavours such as strawberry and hazelnut.
Many of the more than 60 ice cream flavours are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and halal.
Find it at 60 Main Street, Hahndorf.
St Louis
It’s the place to go for fine desserts and for fine ice cream.
The St Louis menu is full of rich and decadent choices. The creator, George Karamalis, recommends a hearty scoop or two of the classic affogato ice cream, but his favourite is pistachio.
You can find St Louis at Hyde Park, Semaphore, Norwood, O’Connell St, Gouger Street, Mawson Lakes, Tea Tree Plaza and Glenelg.
Coffee Barn and Gelateria
If you’re travelling for a summer holiday to Moonta, Coffee Barn and Gelateria have you covered.
All the gelatos and sorbets are made on the premises along with homemade sweet pancakes.
With flavours like biscoff crumb and pannacotta, the store’s selection is full of innovative flavour combinations.
Visit it at 12775 Spencer Highway, Moonta
Hokey Pokey
What is better on this planet than ice cream and chocolate? Hokey Pokey has it all from gourmet flavours like macadamia ice cream with salted caramel sauce to fresh flavours like apple and silvanberry sorbet.
It’s way too easy to order more than just a scoop, and this summer it’s time to treat yourself.
To indulge in what Hokey Pokey has to offer, you can find it at 31-33 Mount Barker Road, Stirling.
Royal Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen has long been a go to place to grab a few scoops down by the beach.
The chain offers over 50 flavours of ice cream and sorbet, including butter pecan, chilli chocolate and lemon meringue.
It has seaside stores at Port Noarlunga, Brighton, Henley Beach, Semaphore plus main street Mount Gambier.
Ponyboy
Ponyboy boasts Froyo, loaded fries and good vibes — and seriously, what more could you want?
If you’re down in Murray Bridge it would be a crime not to visit Ponyboy and get your hands on their famous froyo.
It even does loaded shakes, and the popcorn biscoff flavour looks dreamy.
Ponyboy is located in Murray Bridge Green, 3 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge.
Badenoch’s Deli
Ice cream, cupcakes and milkshakes are a huge hit in our books. Hidden on the outskirts of Mount Gambier at Moorak is the place where food dreams come true.
Stop in to try one of Badenoch’s ice cream scoops or get a generous feed of its other homemade goodies.
Get your cravings sorted at located at 155C Bay Road, Moorak.
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