Grand Gelato

What’s not to love about deliciously smooth cooling confections served up after a raging brush fires been set off in your mouth by Sichuan Hot Pot just down the street? But, now that I’ve been in here about 10 times, I can safely say that even when not doing double duty as a fire station, this place is awesome.
Their geltao/​icecream/​sorbets are all really strong contenders for the best in Sydney. I will still give that crown to Messina, but these guys have it going on as well.
The flavors change all the time, and they try some combos that aren’t my favorite, but they’re always just how they describe them. The other night I had peanut butter and jelly, and it was like I was eating the sandwich, and the cinnamon donut was just like an ice cream version of the original, perfect!
I’ll admit that at first I thought the folks running the joint were a little uppity, but I was wrong as usual. I think they just get abused a lot, but since we’ve been coming in a lot, they really are hilarious, and they take care of you, so give them a chance, and remember, I know you think you’re just having 3 – 5 small samples, but they’ve already given 1000 today, so don’t act too surprised when they grimace when you ask for the 14^th sample…

Oh, Grand Gelato! How much do I love thee? let me count the ways…
For starters, this is the best damn ice cream in Sydney. Maybe even the best I’ve ever had, period. That’s right! I said it! I defy you Unilocalers to go in and try a flavor that did not taste exactly as promised! Tiramisu, almond, pistachio, mocha, cinnamon donut, caramel popcorn… The list goes on. Creamy, not too sweet, perfectly balanced, tremendous! Bravo Grand Gelato!
Secondly, the men that work there always let me try their flavors and never make me feel bad. In fact, the last 2 times we’ve visited we’ve been rewarded with free, biggish samples of freshly made gelato (greek yogurt with walnuts and honey, and some flavour with rum in it) just for us to try hot off the presses! Is that ever the way to my heart! Not only that, but tonight we couldn’t decide between almond and cinnamon donut. Turns out old mate actually gave us a small scoop of cinnamon donut anyway as a surprise! How is that for customer service?
A word of warning– flavours change all the time, so be prepared. Oh, and do your best to go in there when the men are working. We’ve had a woman serve us and she acted like we were an annoyance, culminating with her completely messing up our order. But if the dudes are in there, show them a lil’ love!

Grand Gelato is an essential stopping point on Glebe Point Road. Make sure you pop in for an amazing array of gelato and sorbet. The staff are friendly and always are willing to help you make your decision between the delicious flavours.
There are plenty of Vegan options as well — you must try the chocolate sorbet or the banana sorbet — they are my favourites!
Such a great spot to grab a gelato and stroll down Glebe Point Road.

A recent addition to the bustling Glebe Point Rd, Grand Gelato is the quintessential Italian experience and an integral part of any dining experience, a beautiful summer night, or a stroll through the markets on a Saturday.
They have all your favourites (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint choc, cookies and cream) but also some unique flavours such as honey toffee and lemon cheesecake. Indulge in a cup of creamy, smooth gelato made fresh, daily in store or choose from a range of refreshing sorbets of which my favourite is the mango-​made with fresh fruit, it has a velvety texture and is simply irresistible.
Also on offer: sundaes, coffees, and biscotti.

Glebe Point Road on a Saturday is bustling, hot and a lot of fun. All the right ingredients for a quick ice-​cream. Grand Gelato couldn’t be more ideally placed for this as it is right opposite the Glebe markets.
It’s got any inviting array of gelatos and sorbets with no other options, this is purely about the gelato. My all time favourite flavour here is their Kataifi flavour, a simple vanilla flavour enhanced with crushed up kataifi– perfection! It seems it’s everyone else’s favourite flavour too though as when I went back there it’d sold out.
The other flavours are nice and imaginative though, and there are some lovely wooden tables and seats to sit and watch the world go by as you eat them.

As we make our way into summer, Grand Gelato is no longer an after dinner place but a destination in its own right. I mean, what better way to cool down in the summer months than with your very own gelato cone or cup. One scoop is $ 3.90, while two will set you back $ 4.90. Flavours highly recommended include Oreo and tiramisu and also the lemon, mango or chocolate sorbet. Cappuccino was a real let down, tasting more like butterscotch and perhaps a tad off. There are also a range of interesting flavours I am yet to try including pistachio, green tea, blood orange and lychee and coconut, while others leave less to be desired (hubba bubba).
Takeaway containers (0.5, 1 and 1.5 litres) mean you can continue your gelato journey within the confines of your very own home. But for those keen to eat onsite, there are a few tables inside and out where you can eat your gelato slowly, partake in some people watching and enjoy the company of friends.