Best cheap gelato in Melbourne
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 3 venues
The best cheap gelato in Melbourne right now is Pidapipó CBD (4.5★, 1,982 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 8 Degraves St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pistachio with passion fruit and ginger; the salted caramel is delicious.
★ 4.5 (1,982 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 299 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the boysenberry and mascarpone; the passion fruit mascarpone is excellent.
★ 4.6 (2,506 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 3 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 163-165 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.5 (416 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts