Best Ice Cream in Swanage

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chococo
Chococo
100/100 (1786 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Coffee and Cakes
Americano
Cake
Chili
Hot Chocolate and Hand Made Truffle
Chocolate Brownie
Cookies
Chocolate Cream Tea
Scones
Hand Made Chocolate
Sundae
Fish & Chips
Lumberjack Cake
Truffle
Praline Bun
Matcha
Chocolate Chip
Fondue
Ice Cream
Cakes
Make Your Own Hot Chocolate
Fish
Choco Mocha mmmm
Fish & chips
Scones
Vegan Chocolate Fondue
Bakery
Milkshake
Warm Choc Chip Scone Caramel
Sundaes
Flat White
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate with Truffle and a Chocolate Cinnamon Bun
Rocky Road
Cappuccino
Brownie
Sit down
Café
British
Seating
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Mid-range
"Thank you to Naomi and Poppy for a fabulous choc workshop Amy and Nicola both loved it. I love your amazing chocolate food and drink in the cafe. ..."
Linda Briggs
"My daughter and I did the chocolate making course at river cottage. Great course using superb chocolate. This chocolate beats any other brand I have..."
Yvonne Mackay Cox
"Amazing hot chocolate (I recommend the Tanzanian 70%) and really friendly staff. Definitely a must..."
Christy Roxburgh
"Lovely little cafe tucked away in the back alleyways. Love the fact that there products and ingredients are ethically sourced. Went with my vegan..."
Paula Jean McCrossan
"the best hot chocolate drink EVER.. if you're nearby you must visit this little..."
Jo Ward
"I went into the new Exeter branch today - what a gem! Lovely staff that were really helpful and very welcoming of my daughter with high chair and..."
Lucy Sar
"Lovely shop and cafe, chocolate high tea was..."
Wiz Gleeson
"Simply the best Swanage chocolates, always something new to try and the old favourites..."
Shirley Smith
"Such friendly staff and lovely to my dog. Fetched him some water while I had a scone and tea which was very yummy..."
Janice Butler
"I came back after the university holiday to find this great new addition to Exeter. Friendly staff, colourful, fresh decor and wonderful chocolate -..."
Natalie Gravett
"Brilliant!! Had my surprise hen do here and it was great! The chocolates were amazing and the staff friendly! Hopefully be back again..."
Beki Lowe
"Gorgeous little hideaway cafe and chocolate shop. Will be visiting again for sure. Veru child and special needs friendly. Lovely chocolate and..."
JD HOP
"Great little chocolate shop, perfect for a warning drink after a cold and windy coastal walk. Lots of vegan friendly options for hot chocolate as..."
John Wesley
"Excellent service staff are warm and friendly, fantastic coffee and food excellent. I just want to say this is excellence I think the coffee is..."
Dennis Hearn
"Love this place. It’s now a regular visit for my mum and me on the weekend. We love the food and drink, and the service is great - always friendly..."
Ellen Finlay
"Lovely place all round, service with a smile, Columbian hot chocolate recommended and slice of Millionaire's Shortbread and hubby enjoyed Iced..."
Dawn Helmore
"Great find, in a quiet shaded alley, with pretty art and nature shops, really delicious ice cream! Especially the 60% venezuelan milk chocolate ice..."
Elena Pinceti
"This is my favorite chocolate shop. They have a fantastic selection of chocolates, coffee and cakes! Very reasonable prices and very very friendly..."
Jamie Robinson
"We were lucky to have this cafe and chocolatiers establishment recommended to us from a local. The homemade chocolate ice-cream milk shakes are out..."
Mike Wallis
"Wonderful little cafe, bakery, chocolatier and ice cream parlor. Set in a quiet cul de sac in an adorable sea-side town. What a lovely addition to..."
Stuart Duncan
"This is what i have been looking for in Swanage. Its on a quiet side street and they do everything, not just chocolate. Had a great cream tea. ..."
Ben Friedland
Fortes Gelateria
Fortes Gelateria
99/100 (587 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Cafe
Cafe
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Lush Latte
Ice Cream
Cream Egg Ice Cream
Gelato
White Chocolate and Raspberry Meringue Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie and Jammy Dodger Gelato
Cakes
Rhubarb Crumble Gelato
Cake
Paninis
Scones
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Mid-range
"Staff were friendly and helpful, gelato was rhubarb & crumble and it was delicious 🤤 lots of flavours to pick from but did not have the one we..."
Rod O'Regan
"Worth queueing for. Brought my young Italian friends on a day trip to include a visit to Fortes ,the best ice cream on the South Coast ,established..."
Musicians Mum
"Five of us stopped for coffee's yesterday, which were excellent as was the service to the extent that my wife unfortunately left her purse with money..."
Robert Taylor
"the absolute best ice cream i’ve ever had and i would class myself as something of an ice cream connoisseur🤣🤣 i will now always tie in a..."
Kiki Horton
"Fab gelato in a massive range of exciting flavours. Not the cheapest but good sized portions and great taste. 🍦🍧 I had mascarpone raspberry and..."
Rog Edwards
"We had amazing Cappuccino Ice cream from here! I'm so glad you can still get ice cream in the winter, as a trip to the seaside doesn't feel complete,..."
Sian Brown
"High quality gelatos, really tasty flavours and a very smooth and creamy..."
Paul Riches
"AMAZING ICE CREAM. VERY EXPENSIVE. The Ice Cream was AMAZING, and is certainly worth a try if you're in the area...BUT...it's too pricey to have it..."
Mr E
"Had my second ever gluten free ice cream cone here. The passion fruit ice cream is really..."
Lisa Davies
"Lovely home made ice cream highly..."
Simon Millard
"Lovely coffee nice wine. clean..."
Stephen Brooks
"Nice little cafe. Not too busy in the off season. Coffee was good as was the hot chocolate. We weren't looking for something to eat but the did have..."
James Ruddock
"I came here quite a few times during my stay in corset. This is the only place I come for ice cream because not only was the desert of an amazing..."
Keira-Leigh Xo
"Best artisanal gelateria I've come across for some time. Blueberry Crumble ice..."
Philip Hunt
"A great selection of home made ice cream in a wide variety of flavours. Good to see pistachio that was a natural colour not glowing green. All well..."
simon temple
"Delicious ice cream, right by the beach. Loads of delicious flavours to choose from, sundaes and shakes available too. If you love it enough you can..."
Chris Knab
"Stopped here for ice cream with my son. My wife got a coffee from the place next door. They are joined so we could sit together while my son and I..."
George Carter
Down The Beach
Down The Beach
99/100 (1358 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Americano Coffee
Club Sándwich
Cake
Sausage
Sandwiches
Baguette
Burger
Ice Cream
Cakes
Fish
Paninis
Cider
Café
Bar
Café
British
Accepts Visa
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
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Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely beach hut, great food, fresh to order and very tasty with a great sea view. The calamari were particularly delicious! Will be..."
PB
"A food stall at the end of the beach, about a 5min walk. Outdoor seating but sometimes not enough as it gets busy, beware of the gulls!! A great view..."
A G
"Had the most delicious calamari for lunch, sun was shining, ocean waves crashing, beautiful! A little attention required for protecting food from the..."
Hannah Fleming-Hill
"Great little establishment in lovely location overlooking the bay, good choice menu and variety of drinks available, great place to eat and drink..."
martin allsopp
"Excellent good quality food. Staff are all friendly and welcoming. Beautiful Seaview, the perfect spot to sit and..."
sara davenport
"2022: Lovely coffee, Portuguese tart. Great location. 2023: Very tasty coffee, Whopping slice of cake, Great value, 2 very polite, efficient &..."
Susan Langford
"Sausage baguette for breakfast was fresh and tasty. Returned later for cake (big slice of fruit cake) and cold drink. Too little space between..."
Mike Bell
"Lovely little beach front cafe with friendly staff and good quality food at a reasonable price. Can’t go..."
James Redfearn
"Excellent food- cooked on order. Definitely recommend the chicken burger! The kids meal is also great value and comes with a drink included (proper..."
Samuel Stephens
"This is a cracking place to be on Swanage beach and the view is great - you could be anywhere tropical in the world when the sun is out . The food is..."
L H
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
The 1859 Pier Cafe & Bistro
92/100 (2379 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Beer restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
Cafe
Beer restaurants
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Scampi
Ice Cream
Brie
Club Sandwich
Mackerel
Cobb Salad
Sea Bass
Salad
Quiche
Venison
Tempura
Sausage
Crab
Cakes
Fried
Mussels
Fish
Coleslaw
Crisps
Prawns
Sandwiches
Burger
Surf And Turf
Sunday roast
Beef
Toasts
Cake
Sit down
Seafood
Beer restaurants
Café
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"It just gets better. Breakfast was awesome, tasty and fresh and hot. But what a stunning view. The service Jamie provides is first class. Really..."
Martin Masters
"A fabulous find in Swanage, located on the historical pier 1859 is a gem. We took my Aunt for lunch, Sea Food Baskets, and a delicious Bacon and Brie..."
Suzanne Styles
"Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch. Beautifully cooked and tasted fantastic. Has beautiful views of bay and pier. Also dogs are..."
Tracey Johnson
"Perfect location to enjoy any time of the day... Sit inside with views through large glass windows or if the weather is good lots of outside..."
Debra Roberts
"What a fantastic brunch I just had! This cafe caters really well for the dairy free among us. All washed down with a really good cuppa….thoroughly..."
Charles Barbour
"Amazingly friendly staff, fantastic food. I had gone fish trio and whilst it was all delicious I reserve special praise for the crab and mackerel...."
Chezsu
"Love this restaurant can’t recommend it enough! Visited today and had the most delicious food, in lovely relaxing setting overlooking the bay, with..."
Mark XL (Mark XL Plumbing)
"Dropped by for lunch and saw the plates of delicious food for other customers and my toastie sandwich with salad was just as lovely. My friend had..."
Jo Harris
"Best mussels ever Had a lovely family meal. (2 adults 3 kids) Made to feel very welcome by the attentive staff. Cannot recommend the mussels enough...."
George Collen
"We got the steam train to Swanage and after reading some reviews decided to eat at The 1859. We sat outside which meant that we had to go in to..."
Anthony Fincher
"A gem of a cafe! A delicious breakfast and coffee before a walk on the pier. This is a really good cafe with a little tourist shop at one end. The..."
Wendy Thorburn
"Surprisingly good restaurant on Swanage Pier. You have to pay to get on the pier but NOT if you say you're going to the restaurant. Food is somewhat..."
Allan
"Every aspect of our meals tonight here at 1859 was superb. I don't say that lightly. From the foundations upwards, the chips (best ever, not just me..."
Brian Jelleyman
"Great selection of local foods. Crab sandwich was delicious. The fried fish bap was lovely. Inside or outside sitting next to the harbour. Very..."
Peter Harrison
"This was our second visit. Spotlessly clean, staff very helpful good choice of food and good value. I would say you will not be disappointed at all,..."
Gary Cambridge
Giggi Ice Cream Kiosk
Giggi Ice Cream Kiosk
91/100 (661 ratings)
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Banofee Ice Cream
Ice Cream Time
Doggy Ice-Lolly
Scones
Sorbet
Ice Cream
Chocolate ice cream
Gelato
Pistachio
Strawberries
Espresso
Pomegranate
Lemon
Coffee
Belgian Waffle
Cappuccino
Hazelnut
Affogato
Vegan Ice Cream
hot chocolate
7up
Arancini
Gelato
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had an amazing Banofee ice cream from here today, and our pooch had a doggy ice lolly. We would both highly recommend a visit to this venue...."
Jayne Jones
"My son enjoyed his coconut ice..."
Emma Binning
"This isn’t gelato but it is refreshing and cold Italian ice cream perfect for the summer heat. Had the mint and pistachio flavours and these were..."
Peter KCN London
"What an amazing hidden treasure! Just a few minutes walk from the bus station drop off in the middle of Bournemouth Triangle. Stunning choice of..."
Hetty P
"Great gelato! Super nice staff! I had cherry amaretto + rum and raisin, I normally would avoid cherry flavoured anything at all cost but this is..."
Sam
"Enjoyed a lovely hand made ice cream 🍨🍦 lots of choices freindly staff I had a tub and friends had cones for 2was £6,00 strong flavours ,also..."
Julie Winstone
"Nice ice-cream in a waffle cone. Shame that the staff smoke on the steps next to the..."
Philip Wills
"Best Waffle in Bournemouth. I've probably already tried all the waffles in Bournemouth and this is by far the best one! The dough is light, it's..."
Tamires Scavuzzi
"Delicious ice cream perfectly located next to the beach. Marginally over priced BUT for the location, I'll take it...."
Rose Latham
"Absolutely amazing home made Gelato! I had chocolate and forest berry, lived the flavours. Tried a few more too, wish I could have them all. A must..."
Venushka Perera
"Really pleasant staff and fantastic range of ice cream and cakes, fantastic milkshake, support your local ice cream..."
Jonathan L (russywhite)
"Such lovely ice cream under new management now seems to be a happy chap who's clearly one of the..."
Oli Heath
"My grandson and I enjoyed a delicious 3 scoop ice cream milkshake and a latte today. He said it was the best he had ever had. Very colourful and..."
Tania Smith
"Delightful Italian ice cream, the pistachio is the best I've had outside Italy. Nice coffee too. Friendly..."
Gav W
"Super good Mocha and Canolo, we also had delicious chocolate and vanilla ice..."
A. Taylor
"Excellent service with very helpful and friendly staff that make you feel very welcome. They have a large range of traditional Italian gelato,..."
Soccor Ed
"I love the decoration of this place and the attetion of the personal it's so nice especially for the Spanish girl..."
Luis Carlos Ruiz Merentes
"Oooo...mouthwatering display of ice-creams at this family run business. I had the cherry and amaretto (a flavour not before experienced). There are..."
Jayne Lavender
Beavers Restaurant
Beavers Restaurant
83/100 (5844 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sausage
Fried
Curry
Toasties
Prawns
Jacket Potato
Sandwiches
Burger
Side Salad
Baked Potato
Cottage Pie
Toasts
Beef
Fish & chips
Juice & Smoothies
Lasagne
Ice Cream
Veggie Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Cakes
Puddings
Crab
Fish
Cake
Soup
Scones
Fish & Chips
Café
British
Café
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Lovely parsnip soup really filling. Hubby had cream tea which was beautiful. Granny had ham salad which had good quality ham but really small salad...."
Ginny Thompson
"Since my last visit there has been a change of staff. Where a bit abrupt when they said they were full yet there was a table free. Rather than say..."
Jonathan Cullen
"Seated quickly on a wet Saturday lunchtime. Drink order taken quickly...specials boards pointed out. Food was Delicious..!! Reasonably priced. All..."
Pete Burgess
"Very nice dog friendly cafe, with friendly staff and very good menu. Highly recommended. We just had a drink but the food looked good and we would..."
Linda Amey
"Friendly, tasty and a good food range for all the family. Spicy Lentil soup hit the..."
Simon Wearn
"Such a cute environment. They do the best jacket potatos. Can't wait to go back there. Highly recommend, too good not to..."
Chloe Bleakley
"Lovely little cafe, have been there twice. Always visit when we’re in Swanage area. The food is good and the service is amazing, they don’t keep..."
Wave Sea
"Excellent quick service. Food is good quality. You have to ask about the dressings on the salads. They put it on auto. Not all of us need..."
HRM Dowdall
"It’s nice, a standard place. Did feel it was very expensive for what we had but understand that it is tourist season and it was clean and tidy and..."
Jack Meddings
"I have been coming here for years. Staff is really helpful 🙂 Drinks arrived straight away following by our delicious breakfast. Thank you for..."
Rad Ciesla
"The Stronge family have been visiting here for thirty years, our daughter was in nappies when we first paid a visit to swanage. In fact it’s part..."
Tina Stronge
"My first visit to Beavers with friend.. Spotlessly clean.cosy comfortable cafe. Standard breakfast hot and food good quality. Coffee excellent...."
Paul Wrigh
"Brilliant little cafe good food friendly staff. Very..."
Marina Marshall
"Lovely food, reasonably priced went there 3 times on weeks..."
Graham Plested
"Ate here twice while on vacation and both had great experiences. Friendly staff and delicious..."
Ashley
"Great place to eat and the staff 👍 are great that all I can..."
Ronnie Keep
"Went in for lunch with Mum last week, and the service was fabulous, the food arrived quickly, was tasty and for mum, it was slimming world friendly...."
Michelle Poultney
Fortes Cafe Tratt
Fortes Cafe Tratt
79/100 (500 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Cafe
Cafe
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mussels
Aperol Spritz
Prosciutto
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Ice Cream
Pesto
Espresso Martini
Baked Salmon
Chianti
Wine
Café
Café
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Welcoming staff, all our food came quickly. The muscles were probably the best I have ever had. Lovely food. Also had the tiramisu, not pictures..."
Bilge Mustafa
"It looks small. But go IN. Please go INSIDE. The Food and Wine will not disappoint you. We hab a wonderful time. We liked so much we eat it up before..."
Stephen Little
"3.5 stars from me. Would have given more stars if we weren't in need of a speedier service. I saw them handle a disabled customer beautifully and..."
Abi A-A
"Great and prompt service. As a vegetarian there are enough options to choose from. The food was..."
Komal Shah
"Fantastic authentic Italian food. Great service and friendly..."
xam seeman
"Amazing food and excellent service. We definitely recommend it!..."
Bianca Guasti
"Lovely coffee and cake..."
John Isaacs
"One of The best place în Swanage..."
Ionut M.
"Beautiful tomato soup for lunch. Nice..."
Sir Didymus
"Great meal as always great..."
Phill Freeman
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