Best Ice Cream Shops In Hong Kong

TOKCAHI MILKY: Japanese Soft Serve

YAOJUNG: Korean Frozen Yoghurt Brand

A wildly popular Korean frozen yoghurt brand, Yoajung has landed in Hong Kong at Olympian City 3, Tai Kok Tsui. Known for its creamy, tangy yoghurt ice cream base and a dizzying array of customizable toppings-from fresh fruit and granola to cheesecake and honeycomb-it’s a hit with both kids and adults. You can even swap for Greek yoghurt for a protein boost or check nutritional info for a guilt-free treat.

Yoajung Hong Kong, Shop UG71, UG/F, Olympian City 3, 1 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong, https://www.instagram.com/yoajunghk_official/

THE ICE CREAM & COOKIE CO: Artisanal Ice Cream Sandwiches

Straight from Singapore, The Ice Cream & Cookie Co is famous for its ice cream sandwiches—freshly baked cookies hugging rich flavors like Earl Grey and chocolate hazelnut. They also serve scoops, pints, and a drool-worthy dessert menu perfect for family outings.

The Ice Cream & Cookie Co, 18 Gough Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, https://www.instagram.com/icecreamcookieco.hk/

MILK & CREAM: Small-Batch Local Favorite

This homegrown gem serves small-batch ice cream made fresh daily with Australian whole milk. Standout flavors include Lemon Crème Fraîche, Berry Cheesecake, and Mango Passionfruit—all-natural and packed with flavor. They also offer ice cream cart rentals for parties!

Milk & Cream, G/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, https://www.milkandcream.com.hk/

EXOTICA GELATEA: Italian Gelato In Causeway Bay And Kowloon, Hong Kong

Exotica Gelatea's menu is based on Ferdinand’s travels and how he became a culinary lord not only in Gelato creations but an all-rounded fine dining craftsman. Their unique gelato flavors include Valrhona Dark Chocolate Gelato, Musang King Durian Gelato, Uji Matcha Gelato, and more.  Let's go!

• Exotica Gelatea - Causeway Bay, Ground floor, 49 Sharp Street East, (next to Causeway Bay Times Square), Hong Kong, https://www.exotica-gelatea.com/
• Exotica Gelatea - Kowloon, Shop 1048 Elements Mall, (Kowloon Station), Hong Kong

MESSINA: Amazing Gelato In Central & The Peak Hong Kong

Established in 2002 in Sydney, Messina is an institution for gelato lovers. With an unwavering dedication to freshness, they ensure that all ingredients are made from scratch, raising their own dairy cows and establishing things like hazelnut and strawberry farms. Pre-made bases or add-ins are a big no-no at Messina, with everything from the gelato base to the cookies, brownies, and coulis being made in-house. Messina is now open at The Peak, the perfect treat after a hike!

• Messina, 37-43 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.gelatomessina.com.hk/
• Messina, Shop G08, G/F, Peak Galleria, The Peak, Hong Kong

SNACK BABY: Gelato & Coffee

Snack Baby isn’t your ordinary gelateria—it offers a tantalizing array of gelato flavors, including roasted coconut, piña colada, yuzu ginger, fior di latte, mint stracciatella, speculoos, peanut butter n’ chocolate crunch, and more, with dairy-free and lactose-free options available. Choose to take away in a cup or relax in their cozy seating area, where you can also enjoy coffee and a variety of fun, non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks. Open late on weekends, it’s the perfect spot for a post-dinner dessert!

Snack Baby, 93-95 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.instagram.com/snackbabygelato/

Snack Baby, Peak Tower, The Peak, Hong Kong

TWIST & BUCKLE: Soft Serve Topped With Churros

Twist & Buckle offers the ultimate churro experience by combining their glazed churros with delicious soft-serve. Imaginative creations like the Cookie Monster will stir up your fondest childhood memories, while you indulge in a blue-shaded churro with crumbled chocolate chip cookies and cereal balls over vanilla soft-serve dipped in a rich chocolate sauce.

Twist & Buckle, https://twistandbuckle.com/

• TST branch: 29-31 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm
• North Point: 180 Electric Road, Tin Hau, North Point; Opening hours: 12pm-10:30pm

Law Of Yogurt: Frozen Yogurt With Delicious Toppings

• Sai Kung shop: Shop 3, G/F, Ko Fu Building, 58 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
• Sai Ying Pun: Shop D, G/F, Tung Cheung Building, No. 1 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

ICE CREAM GALLERY: Exotic Flavored Ice Creams In Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

For those looking to try fabulous French flavors - head to this ice cream shop in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.  Known for truly exotic flavors including Lobster, Bacon and Egg, and more - this shop is one to truly entertain the kids.  Don't worry, they have the classics too. Want more?  Book up one of their ice cream classes.

Ice Cream Gallery, Room 611, 6/F, Shing Yip Industrial Building, 19 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.icecreamgallery.com.hk

XTC GELATO: Gelato In Central And Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

If you just arrived in Hong Kong and stumbled upon XTC Gelato, you couldn’t guess (before having a lick, that is) that this humble ice cream shop is “the best gelato east of Italy,” a pioneer of locally-inspired gelato in Hong Kong. XTC has been drawing inspiration from its home city for two decades now, turning traditional local desserts into creative, artisanal, all-natural, low-fat gelato. XTC only uses responsibly sourced ingredients, making sure their products are free of gluten, soy, and artificial additives. The ever-changing flavors rotate with the seasons, so there’s always a reason to come back!

• XTC Gelato, +852 2540 0105, info@xtc.com.hk, xtc.com.hk
• XTC Gelato Central - Shop B, 45 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong
• XTC Gelato Causeway Bay - B2 Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

ELEPHANT GROUNDS: Amazing Ice Cream Sandwiches In Hong Kong

This specialty coffee shop and brunch destination has soft-serve ice cream – and signature ice cream sandwiches – that is so good and distinctive that ice cream might as well be their flagship product. Elephant Grounds offers an exclusive ice cream sandwich flavor every month, often thematic, always delicious. It also has gorgeously chill interiors in various fantastic locations in Hong Kong, so you don’t have an excuse to not give yourself an excuse to try these unique desserts!

Elephant Grounds, various locations, info@elephantgrounds.com, www.elephantgrounds.com/en/home

IGLOO DESSERT BAR: Boutique Ice Cream Shop At Star Ferry, Hong Kong

This brave little ice cream shop won Hong Kong over a couple of years ago with its White Rabbit Candy soft serve. The clever combinations did not stop there – Horlicks-Malteser is still on offer, as well as gems like Melon Parma Ham Gelato. Besides cones, you can get Igloo’s scoops in a freshly baked cookie bowl or differently flavored waffles – or order a takeaway container and enjoy your favorite flavor by the pier. If you somehow get tired of these wacky flavors, try their fruit ice pops for a simple refreshment.

Igloo Dessert Bar, Shop C, G/F, Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2656 3318, www.facebook.com/Igloodessertbar

VENCHI: All Natural Gelato In Central And New Territories, Hong Kong

Italian gelato is in a league of its own—and thanks to Venchi, Hong Kongers can enjoy a truly authentic taste of this beloved Italian treat. Known for its rich heritage as both a gelateria and cioccolateria, Venchi specializes in indulgent, all-natural chocolate gelato crafted from single-origin chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, and Sicilian pistachios.

A dream for chocolate lovers, their gelato is smooth, intense, and unmistakably Italian. Feeling adventurous? Venchi also offers a rotating selection of seasonal flavors, so there’s always something new to discover.

Venchi, various locations including Central and YOHO mall, www.venchi.com.hk/

VIA TOKYO: Japanese Soft Ice Cream In Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

After a few years of absence, Via Tokyo’s iconic Black Sesame soft serve is back! The unique flavor is made using a hand-ground black sesame paste produced by a small company in Osaka, Japan with a 100-year-old tradition. Black Sesame joins Via Tokyo’s Hokkaido Milk, Matcha, and Houjicha – like true craftsmen, Via Tokyo stops at a couple of flavors, but infuses these Japanese soft serves with artistry and enriches them with a variety of hand-picked toppings that further deepen the taste.

Via Tokyo, Shop 1A-1B, G/F, Leishun Court, 106-126 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2895 1116, https://www.facebook.com/viatokyocafe/

LITTLE BAO: Ice Cream Baos In SOHO, Hong Kong

Little Bao, 1-3 Shin Hing St, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2818 1280, info@little-bao.com, www.little-bao.com/

YO MAMA FROZEN YOGURT: Frozen Yogurt In Hong Kong

At Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt, start with a super healthy, tart plain frozen yogurt (or one of the other handful of flavors), and then get to work on toppings! There are tons of toppings that will appeal to every kid and grownup in your crew, from Mango Mochi and Red Bean to Homemade Mini Macarons and Brownie Chunks. Pick from their three locations around town, and enjoy!

Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt, www.facebook.com/YoMamahk. Locations include IFC Mall In Central, Windsor House in Causeway Bay and Taikoo Shing.

GINO'S GELATO: Gelato In Stanley And The Peak

In hot or cold weather, there’s always room for Gino's creamy gelato. They've got two cute standalone shops - in Stanley (right by the stage) and at The Peak (at the entrance of the Peak Tram). Choose from over a dozen tempting flavors and pile on a couple of scoops in one of their freshly made waffle cones. Gino’s Gelato sticks by traditional Italian recipes; it’s made fresh and delivered every day. Even Fido can enjoy a doggie gelato!

• Gino’s Gelato Stanley, Shop 5, G/F, Stanley Plaza, Stanley, Hong Kong, +852 2899 0314, www.ginosgelato.com
• Gino's Gelato The Peak, G/F, G18, Level G, The Peak Tower, The Peak, Hong Kong, +852 2849 8314

MILK TOP: Hokkaido Ice Cream In Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Originating from Hokkaido in Japan, renowned for its smooth and creamy dairy products, Milk Top has seven locations around town. The main location is in Sogo's basement... treat li'l shoppers before it's time to go home! Slurp on unique flavors such as Sesame (a classic Japanese fave), Cream Cheese, Red Wine (yes, really!), and all the usual suspects like vanilla and chocolate. It's worth trying for the novelty factor alone!

Milk Top, Shop 7A1, B2/F, Sogo, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, +852 2831-4809, www.milktop.com.hk. Click here for more locations!

I SEE I SEE: Amazing Popsicles And Ice Pops In Hong Kong

They create unique ice pops and snowflakes. Their ice pops have fresh fruit in them, which not only makes them very tasty but pretty to look at, too. Their rose and longans is just for moms while their Cinnamon Fuji is perfect for little ones who like apple pie! As well as having outlets all over the island, they are also stocked at the American Club.

I See I See, http://www.iseeisee.com/front/

MORE ICE CREAM, GELATO & FROZEN YOGHURT IN HONG KONG

• Dood Bottega Gelateria, https://www.instagram.com/dood_bottega_gelateria/
• Hello Molly Gelato, https://www.hellomollygelato.com/
• Mamma Mia Gelato, https://www.mammamiagelato.hk/