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Rollickin Gelato (New Regent St)

35 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Find Rollickin Gelato (New Regent St)

35 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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+64 3 365 4811
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rollickin Gelato (New Regent St)

Rollickin Gelato anchors New Regent Street with dense, small-batch scoops and warm baked desserts late into the evening. Grab a spatula of Hokey Tokey Pokey—a crunchy honeycomb classic—or pair salted caramel gelato with a warm chocolate brownie. When a chilly South Island breeze rolls past the tramway, guests head upstairs to take up a pew right by the fireplace. Certified gluten-free and dairy-free scoops get scooped from dedicated fresh tubs behind the counter. On clear nights, outdoor tables catch the passing heritage tram while patrons dive into warm sticky date pudding.

  • Artisanal Gelato & Distinctive Flavors: Creative, creamy scoops like Hokey Tokey Pokey and Dubai Choca Bloca served generously late into the night.
  • Warm Baked Dessert Pairings: Pair dense gelato with hot cookies, brownies, or warm sticky date pudding on colder Christchurch days.
  • Cozy Hearth & Multi-Level Seating: Multi-level seating featuring an upstairs fireplace retreat to escape the chill off the street.
  • Allergy-Conscious Scooping: Labeled gluten-free options with staff scooping from separate fresh tubs to prevent cross-contamination.
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Why Choose Rollickin Gelato

Handmade gelato, warm oven-baked desserts, and welcoming fireside seating on New Regent Street

  • Creative Flavors and Cheerful Atmosphere

    Rollickin crafts imaginative, creamy gelato with a wide selection of distinctive flavor profiles and complimentary sampling.

    The shop has such a fun, welcoming vibe, and the range of flavors is impressive, with both classic favorites and more unique options to choose from.

    Li Nh

  • Late-Night Dessert Destination

    Welcoming evening crowds late into the night, it serves as the go-to spot to round off a night out in Christchurch.

    We arrived late night, but no problems in serving us what we wanted.

    Monica Hubbard

  • Warm Baked Treats Paired with Gelato

    Warm baked goods like hot cookies, brownies, and sticky date pudding are served fresh alongside chilled scoops.

    Delicious ice creams, interesting vegan options, and an stay of baked desserts that paired well with the ice creams.

    Phyllis Rostykus

  • Fireside Indoor Seating for Chilly Days

    Guests can escape the cold weather and unwind by the indoor fire with a cozy hot dessert.

    Was a cold day when I was there, took up a comfy pew by the fire and munched away.

    Brent H

  • Gluten-Free Bakery and Gelato Pairings

    Gluten-free brownie and cake pairings allow celiac and gluten-sensitive guests to indulge without compromise.

    They have gluten free options and a great selection of gelato flavors. I had a gluten free brownie with salted caramel gelato

    Taya Treacy

  • Allergy-Conscious Scooping Protocols

    Staff observe careful cross-contamination safety protocols by offering to scoop from fresh, dedicated containers.

    Ice cream flavors were marked if they were gluten free and staff offered to scoop my ice cream from a seperate container to be extra safe.

    Maggie Maurin

Signature gelato flavors and warm baked pairings loved by guests

  • Hokey Tokey Pokey Gelato

    The mix of creamy gelato, crunchy cookie pieces, and sweetness was delicious and full of texture.

    Haruka Ueda

  • Gluten Free Brownie with Salted Caramel Gelato

    I had a gluten free brownie with salted caramel gelato and the second time around, the gf chocolate cake with Dulce de leche gelato! Both were really lovely.

    Taya Treacy

  • Hot Cookie

    Fantastic dessert, I got the hot cookie.... definitely a calorie overload but was worth it!

    Brent H

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Excellent Sticky Date Pudding with salty caramel ice-cream.

    K T Lim

Beyond the menu

Deliberate hospitality details that elevate dessert visits in Christchurch.

  • Dedicated Allergy-Safe Scooping

    Staff prioritize allergy safety by offering to scoop orders directly from fresh, separate containers rather than shared display tubs.

  • Cozy Fireside Seating

    Guests can sit by a working indoor fireplace to stay warm and enjoy treats even on cold Christchurch days.

  • Generous Pre-Order Flavor Sampling

    Staff actively encourage trying different gelato flavors before making a final selection to ensure guest confidence.

  • Warm Baked Dessert Pairings

    Fresh hot baked treats like warm cookies, brownies, and sticky date pudding are served paired alongside scoops of gelato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sample flavours before choosing?

Yes, staff happily offer samples before you decide, making it easy to test out creative or rotating flavours before committing to your scoops.

Are gluten-free and allergy-friendly options available?

Rollickin clearly marks gluten-free choices and bakes GF treats like brownies and chocolate cake. For serious allergies, staff can also scoop your gelato directly from a fresh, separate container.

What are the portion sizes and dessert options like?

Portions are generous, with scoops on the larger side that can easily be split. Besides standard scoops, they serve baked treats like hot cookies, brownies, and sticky date pudding, as well as party tubs to take away.

Is there seating available to eat inside?

Yes, the shop features upstairs indoor seating—including cosy spots by an indoor fire for chilly days—as well as outdoor tables alongside the New Regent Street tram tracks.

How late is it open and how busy are the lines?

Expect steady lines, especially on warm days and in the evenings after dinner, though queues move quickly. The shop stays open until 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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