Where to Find Healthy Vegan Ice Cream in Brisbane

Are you on the hunt for a sweet treat to satisfy your vegan ice cream cravings in Brisbane? Check out this list of healthy alternatives to the classic dessert. Let us introduce you to the cooler and more friendly cousin of ice cream.

Paw Paw Café

Woolloongabba

CocoWhip is sending Brisbane vegans into a frenzy, and Pawpaw Café is one of the best paces to sample the vegan soft serve. CocoWhip is made from natural coconut water and coco probiotic. So it’s your perfect companion for a steamy Brisbane summer. It’s gluten-free, dairy and lactose free, that’s 99% fat and sugar free. With flavours like red velvet, snickers and triple choc, you’re free to indulge, guilt free.

Whether you’re a conscious foodie or vibrant vegan, CocoWhip at Pawpaw Café is your new favourite hang. Your welcome.

Paw Paw Café | 898 Stanley St, Woolloongabba | Open Monday to Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm, weekends 7:00am - 3:00pm

Ciao Gelato

Nundah

If you’re looking for to be spoilt for choice when it comes to Brisbane’s best vegan ice cream, look no further than Ciao Gelato. This family owned, North Side foodie’s institution, serves up adventurous vegan and dairy free gelato and sorbet. With eight vegan flavoured gelato flavours to choose from, you could spend a whole day sampling what’s on offer. Fortunately, Ciao Gelato offer taste testings for customer piece of mind. They also make a range of different treats like gelato pops, ice cream cake and sundaes. All vegan.

Thinking this is too good to be true? Check Ciao Gelato for yourself. My flavour picks:
Vanilla Oreo Gelato and Choc Cherry Coconut.

Ciao Gelato | 1/1207 Sandgate Road, Nundah | Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 12pm to 9pm, Friday to Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sundays 12pm 8:30pm. Closed Mondays.

Charlie’s Raw Squeeze

Various Locations

Looking for a new main squeeze? Look no further than Charlie’s. Combat Brisbane’s summer heat with Charlie’s range of nice creams. This delight is made with the best raw ingredients and free of dairy and processed sugar. Charlie’s dishes up a flavour for every occasion. Feeling fruity? Pina Colada Punch hits the spot, with Strawberries, Kiwi Fruit, Nice Majik, Coconut Water. Feeling decadent? Salted Caramel with satisfy, made with raw caramel, Himalayan salt and almond milk.

Now with stores all over the city, Charlie’s is always dependable and delicious. What more could you ask for in a significant other?

Open seven days; trading hours differ for each location.

Yummy Goodness

Nundah

Nundah is fast becoming a hotspot for vegan delights. Yummy Goodness is a must.
This nourishing food café creates vegan soft serve with their own flare. North side locals have gone coco loco for this vegan desert. Made from coconut water and is high in probiotics, so it’s as healthy as a bunch of spinach- except tastier. Choose from a range of vegan toppings and add ons such as raw caramel, and coconut nectar. Need an excuse to have ice cream for breakfast? You just found it. Try Yummy Goodness’ Breaky Bowl with house made muesli and seasonal fruits. While you’re at it, put these amazing flavours on your to-eat list: Banana fudge sundae with chocolate and caramel sauce; Lamington Whip with berry fudge and coconut!

Yummy Goodness | 9/1 Aspinall Street, Nundah | Opening hours Monday to Saturday: 6:00am to 2:00pm, Sunday: 7:00am to 1:00pm

Nom Nom Natural Gelato

Bulimba

Ever wondered what the difference between ice cream and gelato is? The answer is here.
Now in their third year, the team at Nom Nom Gelato are offering up Brisbane’s best all natural, handmade gelato. If your looking for no frills, quality vegan ice cream that gets down to business this is the place for you. Nom Nom offers vegan and dairy free sorbet and gelato in classic Italian flavours as well as adventurous offerings for you daredevils. Crème Brûlée and Chai Latte are our top flavor picks, along with coconut and kaffir lime sorbet. But the flavours change like the wind, so you can visit again and again to find your new favourite!

Want to keep in the loop with the newest flavours? Nom Nom’s Facebook page is enough to make your mouth water.

Nom Nom Natural Gelato | 139 Oxford Street, Bulimba | Opening hours: Weekdays 12pm - 10pm, weekends and public holidays: 10am - 10pm.

Image: Charlie’s Raw Squeeze