Summer in Adelaide has a certain rhythm: the sun lingers, the Market hums, and the best plans are the ones you stumble into. The kind that start with “let’s go for a walk” and end with sticky fingers and a one-more-scoop grin.

Staying at Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets? Here are our favourite ice-cream (and fro-yo) stops just around the corner.

Quick scoop guide (all within 2–4 minutes)

St Louis (210m, 3-min walk)

If your idea of dessert is “go big or go home,” start here. St Louis has built a reputation for decadent European-style desserts and gelato that feel like a mini holiday ; rich, glossy, and unapologetically indulgent. Their story began with a dreamy night in Paris and a love affair with European sweets, now brought to life in Australia with premium local ingredients. Come for the gelato, stay for the golden churros.

Don’t miss: Their St Louis signature flavour (ask what’s in it ,it’s part of the fun)

Gelatissimo, Gouger St (270m, 4-min walk)

A classic for a reason. Gelatissimo makes authentic artisan gelato fresh in-store daily, and with 40+ flavours there’s always something for every mood (and every member of the family). Expect creamy favourites alongside seasonal specials, plus a strong range of vegan and dairy-free options so no one misses out. It’s the easiest “everyone wins” stop when your group can’t decide.

Staff pick: Pistachio, a multi-award-winning flavour recognised in Australia and internationally

48 Flavours (200m, 3-min walk)

Born in Adelaide and proudly family-owned, 48 Flavours is where you go when you want something a little unexpected. They’re known for creative, sometimes unconventional combinations and a love of local South Australian produce — which means the menu feels playful, fresh, and very “right now.” If you’re doing an ice-cream hunt, this is your wildcard stop: try a classic, then pick one flavour you’d never normally order.

Try this summer: Baileys Coffee Crunch

YO-BAR (250m, 4-min walk)

New in the precinct and already drawing crowds, YO-BAR is made for the “choose your own adventure” dessert crowd. It’s self-serve frozen yogurt and açaí with a bright, upbeat vibe — perfect when the kids want toppings (and you secretly do too). Flavours rotate regularly, so it’s worth popping in even if you’ve been before. Build it your way, snap a pic, and keep wandering.

What to expect: Typically 10 rotating fro-yo flavours plus premium açaí

Yo-Chi (130m, 2-min walk)

If you see a line, you’re in the right place. Yo-Chi is a local social hub with a “Share the Chi” philosophy — part dessert stop, part neighbourhood ritual. It’s self-serve, so you can go classic and clean or pile it high and make it a masterpiece. Their core flavours cover the crowd-pleasers, and there are plenty of vegan, gluten-free, and Halal-friendly options for easy group outings.

Core flavours: Signature Tart, Classic Vanilla, Chocolate (Vegan), Salted Butterscotch, Organic Açaí

Ready to go scoop-hunting?

All of these spots are a short walk from Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, perfect for families and summer wanderers.
Tip: Ask our team for a recommendation based on your mood, decadent, fruity, dairy-free, or maximum toppings.