Best Gelato in Sunshine Coast
The best gelato in Sunshine Coast right now is LUMA GELATO BOUTIQUE (score 64 from 370 reviews), based on 13 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for gelato in Sunshine Coast — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 13 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 Sunshine Coast right now is LUMA GELATO BOUTIQUE in Mooloolaba (5 stars across 370 Google reviews), ahead of Fifty Acres Gelato, Caloundra, Lorenzo’s Gem gelato coffee bar. That call comes from Google review strength across 13 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 13 venues ranked · 3,113 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 4 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | LUMA GELATO BOUTIQUE (Mooloolaba) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Yum Gelato Coolum (Ice Cream & Juice Bar) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Amo Gelato Caffe (471 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 13 across 10 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | LUMA GELATO BOUTIQUE | Mooloolaba | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #2 | Fifty Acres Gelato, Caloundra | Caloundra | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #3 | Lorenzo’s Gem gelato coffee bar | Eumundi | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #4 | Scoop house | Sippy Downs | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #5 | Sugar Mama's Shack | Moffat Beach | — | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 23/13 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mango and chocolate; both are fresh and silky.
★ 5 (370 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Grand Pacific Resort, Shop 3/38 Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Pavlova and burnt butter; the Biscoff is the sleeper hit.
★ 5 (250 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 5/2-6 Etheridge St, Eumundi QLD 4562, Australia
★ 5 (189 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Tenancy 5/1 Fairfax St, Sippy Downs QLD 4556, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the blood orange sorbet and salted lime; they taste like sherbet cocktails.
★ 4.9 (88 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 8 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach QLD 4551, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the apple crumble waffle and a salted caramel iced coffee.
★ 4.7 (243 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 1778 David Low Way, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cinnamon donut and coconut; the gelato cake is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (187 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 2, 201 Gympie trc (cnr of Thomas st), 3-7 Thomas St, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Italian hot chocolate and a small gelato.
★ 4.5 (471 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 82 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order custard apple and strawberry ice cream in a large waffle cone.
★ 4.5 (317 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 3/1 King St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.6 (139 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 2/9 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
★ 4.6 (123 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 2/30 The Esplanade, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
★ 4.4 (331 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Bokarina Bvd, Bokarina QLD 4575, Australia
★ 4.4 (211 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 13 gelato spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 1806 David Low Way, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia
★ 4.4 (194 reviews) on Google Maps
Common gelato questions in Sunshine Coast
What's the best budget gelato in Sunshine Coast?
Yum Gelato Coolum (Ice Cream & Juice Bar) is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Coolum Beach — #6 overall for gelato.
Where's the best gelato in Sunshine Coast for a special occasion?
Gelateria Milano ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Caloundra.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly gelato in Sunshine Coast?
Sugar Mama's Shack is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Moffat Beach.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Sunshine Coast · 🍩 best donuts in Sunshine Coast · 🎂 best cake in Sunshine Coast · 🍡 best asian desserts in Sunshine Coast. Gelato elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Caloundra. 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 Sunshine Coast?
LUMA GELATO BOUTIQUE currently ranks #1 for gelato in Sunshine Coast with 5 stars across 370 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap gelato in Sunshine Coast?
Yum Gelato Coolum (Ice Cream & Juice Bar) is the highest-ranked budget option in Coolum Beach.
How does BestDish rank gelato in Sunshine Coast?
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.