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Penguino Ice Cream Café

Name: Penguino Ice Cream Café
Address: Golden Bay, NZ
Telephone: 03 545 6450
Location: Penguino Ice Cream Café
Rating: 4.7

4.7(354 reviews on Google)

The heart of Penguino Ice Cream Café in Nelson lies with Coki, who manages and runs the shop, bringing her Argentinian heritage and a lifelong passion for ice cream to New Zealand. Silver, Lemon and Poppy Seeds Cheesecake (2024) · Bronze, Black Sesame (2024)

“Penguino Ice Cream in Browns Bay focuses primarily on freshly made gelato ice cream.”

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Their Story

The heart of Penguino Ice Cream Café in Nelson lies with Coki, who manages and runs the shop, bringing her Argentinian heritage and a lifelong passion for ice cream to New Zealand. Her father, Pepe, was a renowned ice cream expert in Argentina, and Coki, along with her siblings, grew up helping in…

What They Make

Homemade ice creams, gelatos, and sorbets (with an impressive rotation of over 350 different flavors daily). Specialties include award-winning Lemon and Poppy Seeds Cheesecake, Black Sesame, Lavender & Coconut (dairy-free), and Mango & Chili Flakes (sorbet). Vegan options, including various chocolate flavors and vegan cones, are available. Beyond frozen desserts, they offer coffee, hot Belgium waffles, stroopwaffles (made on-site), milkshakes, fruit smoothies, sundaes, and a nine-flavour platter. Unique Argentinian specialties include Yerba, Alfajores, and Dulce de Leche.

Awards & Recognition

Lemon and Poppy Seeds Cheesecake — Silver(2024)
Black Sesame — Bronze(2024)
Lavender & Coconut (dairy-free) — Award(2023)
Mango & Chili Flakes (sorbet) — Award(2023)

More from Penguino Ice Cream Café

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Takaka Village Market

Golden Bay·Sat 9-1:30 (Oct-May), 1st & 3rd Sat (winter)

physical store, contactless pick-up