8 of the Coolest Ice Cream Spots in NE1

Mark Toney, Grainger Street & Percy Street

A Newcastle institution, Mark Toney have been delighting Geordies with their delicious ice cream since their first shop opened in the Toon over 100 years ago and – put simply – their ice cream is legend-dairy. Based on a traditional Italian family recipe, they serve a smorgasbord of homemade flavours with something to suit pretty much everyone – whether it’s Sicilian pistachio, rum and raisin, key lime pie or lemon meringue. Stop by for a cone or one of their famous sundaes at Mark Toney’s two locations on Grainger Street and Percy Street.

Heavenly Desserts, Newgate Street

Luxury desserts are on the menu at Heavenly Desserts, and most of its sweet treats come with a serving of gelato in flavours like Belgian chocolate, banana and coconut. They don't scrimp on the sundaes either with deliciously indulgent options like the Sundae Royale - cocoa hazelnut gelato with waffle cones, hazelnut chocolate truffles, caramelised hazelnuts and warm hazelnut chocolate sauce. With several dairy-free sundaes available, vegans can get their ice cream fix at Heavenly Desserts too.

Caffe Ginevra, Pilgrim Street

Caffe Ginevra might be a new kid on the block in Newcastle compared to Mark Toney, but business has been booming since it opened its doors in the historic Alderman Fenwick’s House on Pilgrim Street in July 2022. That’s thanks to its delicious locally-made, Italian-style gelato which comes in a range of ever-changing flavours – from tiramisu and rhubarb crumble to coconut and passion fruit. Gelato panini (ice cream sandwiches) are a specialty too and Caffe Ginevra has plenty of Sicilian coffee on tap for when you start to feel the chill.

Kaspa’s, Clayton Street

For ice cream sundaes served up in retro American diner-style surrounds, look no further than Kaspa’s – aka the “King of Desserts.” One look at its sundae menu and you’ll know just how spoilt for choice you truly are. Will it be the indulgent Chocoholic, the fruity Tropical Paradise or the nutty Pistachio Delight?

I Scream For Pizza, Quayside

Is there a more perfect place for an ice cream and a leisurely summer stroll than the Quayside? Cool down with a cone from I Scream For Pizza and choose from chocolate, white or mixed soft serve ice cream - all made fresh on site using local organic milk - and customise with toppings including Flake and classic monkey's blood.  For something a little more indulgent, opt for one of their temptings sundaes like The Big Apple featuring white soft serve, ginger cake, oat crumble, apple compote and salted caramel sauce.

Sweet Dreams Dessert Café, St Andrew’s Street

Sweet Dreams Dessert Café boasts a vintage-inspired interior complete with chandelier and luxurious velvet booth seating and is known in the Toon for its indulgent desserts. Ice cream features pretty predominantly on the menu too: it’s served with waffles, crepes and churros and there are a number of mini sundaes to feast on as well. Choose from flavours like raspberry bubblegum, Oreo and salted caramel.

Tsujiri, St Andrew’s Street

For ice cream that’s a little out of the ordinary, Japanese dessert house Tsujiri is the place to be. They’re masters of “teasingly good” matcha, or green-tea-flavoured, ice cream and offer soft serves (served in cones or cups) and sundaes. Sakura (cherry blossom) ice cream is also served and you can customise your icy treat with a range of toppings like mochi and boba.

Creams Café, Grainger Street

Flamboyant desserts are the name of the game for sweet tooth haunt Creams Café. Its sundae menu is living proof of that with crazy creations like the Bubblelicious (blue and pink bubblegum gelato, vanilla soft serve, blue bubblegum sauce, strawberry sauce, 100s and 1000s and white chocolate shavings) to tempt you. If you’re looking for something slightly more lowkey, opt for a gelato in a classic flavour like strawberry or pistachio.

Whether you want to cool off with a classic vanilla cone or indulge in crazy sundae crammed with sweet treats, there's an ice cream spot in Newcastle to suit!

Main image: Tsujuri

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