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Best Gelato in Geelong

The best gelato in Geelong right now is Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong (score 48 from 727 reviews), based on 3 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for gelato in Geelong — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 3 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best gelato in Geelong right now is Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong in CBD ($$ price tier) (4.6 stars across 727 Google reviews), ahead of Augustus Gelatery + Acai Waurn Ponds, Gelato Gelato. That call comes from Google review strength across 3 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 3 venues ranked · 969 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 16 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best gelato in Geelong — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickAugustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong (CBD)
📊 Most reviewedAugustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong (727 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked3 across 2 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 3 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Augustus Gelatery + Acai GeelongCBD$$4.6★Late night
#2Augustus Gelatery + Acai Waurn PondsHighton$$4.5★Late night
#3Gelato GelatoCBD—4.3★—
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Gelato at Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong, Geelong
#1 of 3 gelato spots in Geelong

Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong

48
📍 41 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Mascapone and hot honey; try the Raspberry and Pineapple&Lychee sorbets.
Late night$$📍 CBD
★ 4.6 (727 reviews) on Google Maps
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Gelato at Augustus Gelatery + Acai Waurn Ponds, Geelong
#2 of 3 gelato spots in Geelong

Augustus Gelatery + Acai Waurn Ponds

32
📍 Shop 2/132-138 Colac Rd, Highton VIC 3216, Australia
Late night$$📍 Highton
★ 4.5 (165 reviews) on Google Maps
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Gelato at Gelato Gelato, Geelong
#3 of 3 gelato spots in Geelong

Gelato Gelato

20
📍 Unit 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the roasted coconut; it is award-winning and highly recommended.
📍 CBD
★ 4.3 (77 reviews) on Google Maps
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Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.

Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Geelong · 🍩 best donuts in Geelong · 🎂 best cake in Geelong · 🍡 best asian desserts in Geelong. Gelato elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. Q&A: your gelato questions answered. Nationally: best gelato in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best gelato in Geelong?

Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong currently ranks #1 for gelato in Geelong with 4.6 stars across 727 Google reviews.

Where is the best gelato in the Geelong CBD?

Augustus Gelatery + Acai Geelong is the top-ranked gelato spot in the CBD (41 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).

How does BestDish rank gelato in Geelong?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.