Everyone loves a bit of ice cream – it’s the currency of love and there really is nothing like a bit of chilly sweetness to cool you down on a hot summer’s day. These days there are all sorts of variations of the iced treat too, including low sugar variations, milk-free versions and fruity sorbets of all kinds. Come winter, rain or typhoon, every day is an ice cream day, and since we’re in the midst of summer there is even more reason to grab a cone. Since ice cream cravings are not to be taken lightly, we’ve prepared a special (and well-researched, burp!) list of Macau’s best ice cream spots!
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LEMONCELLO
This little store is tucked away in Travessa da Sé close to Lou Kau Mansion and it has a traditional feel about it. It is also one of Macau’s oldest ice cream stalls, serving homemade gelato with a dash of Italian heritage. They also have a store in Taipa and both spots are open until 11:00pm.
Lemoncello 11 Travessa da Sé, Macau +853 2833 1570
Opening hours: 11:00am–10:30pm
R/C J 115 Rua do Regedor, Taipa +853 2858 3396
Opening hours: 12:00pm–11:00pm
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LAI KEI
This is officially the oldest Macau ice cream shop. Established in the heart of the city more than 30 years ago, Lai Kei has a signature ice cream sandwich, but the red bean and coconut sticks are also quite popular. Having preserved its history in their décor, this shop has that lovely old Macau vibe which seems to be a dying breed these days.
Lai Kei 12–12A Rua Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau +853 2837 5781
Opening hours: 12:00pm–7:00pm
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PASSION
This Italian eatery by Gerárd Dubois has two branches. One is on Starworld’s ground floor, and the other one is in Galaxy. Besides cold salads, lasagna and several fusion sandwiches, Passion offers an array of homemade ice cream which is better than most in the city. Flavors range from traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry to banana, yogurt, mint, raspberry and more – you’ll be taken to Italy in one single lick.
Passion Macau G051 G/F Galaxy, Taipa +853 2838 3838
Opening hours: 8:00am-11:00pm
G/F Starworld Avenida de Amizade, Macau +853 8290 8685
Opening hours: 8:00am–10:00pm
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SWEET JOY
This place serves ice cream in a stick. Italy is, without a doubt, the best and biggest producer of ice cream in the world, but while in Asia, why not try a more local taste? This take-away shop claims to make traditional Korean ice cream. This dessert comes literally in a thick cornmeal stick, and has vanilla and chocolate at the ends. Weird? Maybe. But isn’t it exciting?
Sweet Joy 36 Rua de São Paulo, Macau +853 2835 2742
Opening hours: 9:30am–10:00pm
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KIKA JAPANESE GELATO
This is a strange, yet awesome mix. Located just next to Lemoncello, it serves innovative flavors such as Okinawa Salt, Matcha, Milk and Pistachio. I believe there are three types of people regarding ice cream choices: the several scoops with one flavor, the two scoops with different flavors and the one scoop one flavor ones! Here, it’s going to be difficult not to try at least two, since mixing seems to be their thing. Kika Gelato has an Italian sound to it, but their ice creams are homemade daily with Japan and Macau ingredients, so it’s more of an Asian tasting place.
Kika Japanese Gelato 11 Travessa da Sé, Macau +853 2892 0957
Opening hours: 10:30am–10:00pm
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STICKHOUSE
Stickhouse is exactly what it says: an ice cream house specializing on flavor on a stick, from Florence (Italy). The name reminds us of a restaurant serving steaks (steakhouse), and it really sticks. In a literal way. Their ice cream display window is so beautiful that makes it’s worth the visit. Featuring coffee, black sesame, watermelon, mango, sakura strawberry and pizza sorvetes, these gelatos are a treat to both the eye and the mouth. Their designs are also worth it, with flowers and other delightful details: the watermelon ice cream is shaped like a fruit slice, and colored green and red, just like a watermelon. You can also customize your own ice cream! Quite original, right? There’s also an outlet in Venetian.
Stickhouse
Va Tsui Building Travessa da Sé, Macau +853 2892 0075
Opening hours: 10:00am–10:00pm
K43 Sun Street Level 3 Shoppes at Venetian, Taipa +853 2875 1146
Opening hours: 10:00am–11:00pm
