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29/08/2026
Missed one? Loved one? We've got you.
We couldn't choose a favourite, so we're bringing back the whole crew.
🍨 Sweetcorn with parmesan crumb w/ FamousEddy
🍨 Mango habanero w/ Ralph's Bar and Eatery
🍨 Fire-roasted tomato sorbet, fior di latte & olive oil w/ OOH-FA
🍨 Pickled rock melon, goats cheese gelato & dill oil w/Forest
Back from 1-6 September-or until sold out.
Which one are you gonna pick?
24/08/2026
As we look forward to summer, we are looking for a friendly, outgoing person with hospitality experience to join our small FOH team.
You’ll be confident working independently, great with customers and happy to help with kitchen tasks when it’s quieter.
The role is around 10 hours a week over winter and 15 hours over summer. Shifts are generally between 3pm and 10pm and include at least one weekend shift. It’s a casual role, with the opportunity to move into part-time work.
You’ll need to be 18 or over, have reliable transport to our Dominion Road shop and summer events around Auckland, and have the right to work in New Zealand.
If this sounds like you,send a short introduction and your CV to [email protected].
17/08/2026
On the menu from tonight : fire roasted tomato sorbet, fior di latte gelato and a generous drizzle of evoo.
Inspired by Ooh-fa’s menu, this is the last flavour in our Bear & friends series 🥹 see you this week!
17/08/2026
Say hello to our final flavour in our Bear & Friends series, created with the legendary OOH-FA team
Fire-roasted tomato sorbet paired with our fior di latte gelato and finished with a drizzle of evoo and dash of black pepper.
Bright, creamy, savoury with a fresh hit of acidity - this is definitely not your usual dessert scoop!
Taking inspiration from the Ooh-fa menu was a fun challenge as there was no obvious sweet element to riff off. Instead, we decided to showcase one of the hardest working ingredients in the kitchen - the humble tomato.
Fire-roasting the tomatoes brought out its natural sweetness while adding a bit of smoke and char. We then churn it into a bright, slightly savoury sorbet that is unmistakably tomato.
Ooh-fa is a cosy pizza and wine bar, who are also the team behind Pici. We recommend starting with the wood-fired carrots, followed by the stracciatella and lardo pizzas. And since it’s a wine bar, a couple of glasses of wine are a must too 🍷 Dine at Ooh-fa and wander to Bear for dessert.
14/08/2026
Last weekend of FamousEddy’s roasted sweetcorn with Parmesan crumb! Swing by before Sunday or miss risk out on this fun flavour!
03/08/2026
We’re might be halfway through our Bear & Friends Chef Series but there’s still plenty more delicious mischief to come.
Meet our FamousEddy inspired flavour - Roasted sweetcorn with a parmesan crumb.
This scoop is packed with lightly roasted sweetcorn to bring out all that natural sweetness, then topped with a salty, cheesy Parmesan crumb for extra crunch.
Sweet, savoury and seriously moreish.
Sweetcorn gelato might sound a little left field, but it’s pretty common in Asian desserts and one of my childhood favourites. This one has been sitting on our Bear to-do list for a long time, so we’re very happy it’s finally made it into the cabinet.
Relieved no pasta or meat made its way into the gelato? So are we 😆 thats’s just not how we roll.
Instead, we took inspiration from one of Famous Eddy’s sides: deep-fried sweetcorn cheese balls. Crispy outside, soft and cheesy inside, the kind of snack where one quickly turns into five.
Like us, Famous Eddy’s life started out as a food truck, so we were stoked when they moved into the neighbourhood. Their food is big, comforting and fun, and we love that they cook whatever they feel like without trying to fit into one particular box. We usually get the creamy garlic pasta and steak, plus fried chicken and chips for the table. A sensible amount of food 😆
Go hungry, order some amazing comfort soul food FamousEddy, then wander down the road to Bear for dessert
30/07/2026
Mango Habanero has been a hit - sweet and creamy, with just a touch of heat at the end.
This weekend is your last chance to grab a scoop before our next chef collab begins!
Plus, a bonus blooper at the end. We wanted to catch the Ralph’s burger mid-drop and save it, but Ryan wasn’t quite up to the task…🤪😂😂
20/07/2026
Our second Bear Gelato & Friends: Dom Rd Edition collaboration is with the legends at Ralph’s.
And yeah, nah…. we didn’t make burger gelato. Some things simply don’t belong in the dessert world. 😆
Instead, we’ve created a fior di latte gelato with a mango habanero swirl. It’s sweet, creamy, with a little heat that hangs around just long enough to make you want another bite.
Ralph’s mango habanero wings started as a one-off special, but people loved them so much they earned a permanent spot on the menu.
We’ve taken that sweet, sticky and spicy sauce and swirled it through our fior di latte gelato. Creamy at first, fruity through the middle, then just a gentle chilli kick at the end.
The first time Ryan and I tried buffalo wings was during a work trip to Kansas, and they’ve been a favourite ever since.
Going to Ralph’s for burgers and wings always brings back a little bit of that trip, which is one of our favourite things about food.
Our recommendation? Go with a group so you can share the wings and burgers. Or be like us and get a burger each, plus wings and chips for “the table”. No one is gonna judge 😆
Ralph’s were making smash burgers before smash burgers were a thing, and they’ve been consistently serving up excellent burgers and wings ever since.
It’s messy, delicious and definitely requires at least two napkins.
Head to Ralph’s for dinner, then wander down to Bear for dessert.
17/07/2026
Meet our Forest-inspired flavour: pickled rock melon sorbet, whipped goat’s cheese gelato & fresh dill oil.
Sweet, savoury, fresh and tangy. A bit of a flavour bomb in the best way.
Last weekend to try it before it leaves the menu - don’t miss out.
Address
327A Dominion Road
Auckland
1071
To reach the destination in Auckland, you have two options: public transport and driving/parking.
Public Transport:
1. Take a train or bus to Britomart Transport Centre in downtown Auckland.
2. From Britomart, walk towards Queen Street and head north.
3. Continue walking on Queen Street until you reach Victoria Street West.
4. Turn left onto Victoria Street West and continue for a few blocks.
5. Look for the desired destination on your left-hand side.
Driving/Parking:
1. If you are coming from the north, take State Highway 1 towards Auckland city center.
2. Follow the signs for Auckland Central and merge onto Nelson Street.
3. Continue on Nelson Street until you reach Victoria Street West.
4. Turn right onto Victoria Street West and keep an eye out for parking options nearby.
5. Once parked, locate the desired destination on foot.
Please note that these directions are general and may not be specific to Bear Gelato or reflect current road conditions or parking availability. It's always recommended to use GPS navigation or consult a map for precise directions based on your starting point.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
3pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
3pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
3pm - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Bear Gelato is an ice cream shop and ice cream parlor in Auckland that has been creating quite a buzz on social media. With their unique flavors and exciting events, Bear Gelato is quickly becoming a favorite among locals.
One of the things that sets Bear Gelato apart is their commitment to using high-quality ingredients. They recently featured two heroes for Nut Month - Salted Sicilian Pistachio and Peanut & Lime, both of which are vegan options. These flavors offer a traditional classic and a refreshing twist, showcasing the creativity and innovation of Bear Gelato.
In addition to their regular offerings, Bear Gelato also creates limited edition flavors for special occasions. For example, they celebrated Diwali with a limited edition tasting platter that was available for order on their website. This shows their dedication to embracing different cultures and providing unique experiences for their customers.
Bear Gelato also knows how to engage with their customers through social media. They recently announced the launch of their online store, allowing customers to order their favorite flavors and pick them up at a market close to them. To sweeten the deal, they offered a 10% discount on the first order with the code DIGIBEAR10. This shows that Bear Gelato values customer satisfaction and wants to make it as convenient as possible for people to enjoy their delicious gelato.
Overall, Bear Gelato is making waves in Auckland's dessert scene with their exceptional flavors, creative limited editions, and engaging social media presence. Whether you're looking for a classic flavor or something more adventurous, Bear Gelato has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this delightful gelato experience!
