A gelato shop on Parnell Road that makes its gelato fresh in store each day, in small batches. The Gelato Workshop has been locally owned since 2013 and runs eight stores across Auckland, with this one at 113 Parnell Road. The range covers classic and seasonal flavours, along with vegan gelato, dairy-free sorbet, and low sugar and dog-friendly options. Beyond scoops, the shop serves Belgian waffles, milkshakes, brownies baked fresh daily, and a cheesecake made with Anchor cream cheese. The website also says the business supplies cafés and restaurants with wholesale gelato, sorbet and brownies.
The nearest other ice cream shop Open Locally lists is Frozen Yo, about 0.2 km away and rated 3.6 from 23 reviews. For a dessert stop in Parnell that wants gelato made in the store, with vegan and dairy-free choices on the counter, this is a good place to start. The website is open every day, so it suits an evening or a weekend stop as well as a quick treat.