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C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda

90 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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Find C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda

90 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 405 966 542
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda

Made-in-house gelato churned daily anchors this lively late-night Acland Street hub for post-dinner sweet cravings. Over forty rotating flavors line the counter—from dense pistachio and salted caramel to vegan pomegranate sorbet. The kitchen pairs scoops with warm cronuts, baked croffins, and thick hot chocolates. Grab a sidewalk table to watch the streetcars pass while lingering over a double scoop.

  • Daily In-House Churn: Churned fresh on-site daily across more than 40 rotating varieties, including vegan fruit sorbets and gluten-free choices.
  • Baked Pastries & Sweets: Complements scoops with flaky baked croffins, cronut sandwiches, waffles, and thick specialty hot chocolates.
  • Late-Night Social Space: Spans late weekday and weekend hours with indoor seating and breezy outdoor tables right along Acland Street.
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Why Choose C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda

Discover why dessert lovers and evening strollers gather at C9 Chocolate & Gelato in St Kilda.

  • Fresh Daily In-House Churning

    Gelato batches are produced on-site daily in house, ensuring dense, fresh texture and authentic flavor across dozens of varieties.

    All ice creams and gelato are made fresh each day in House.

    Melissa Hetherington

  • Multi-Category Hybrid Dessert Menu

    An extensive menu pairs more than 40 gelato selections with fresh warm pastries including baked croffins, cronut sandwiches, waffles, and sundaes.

    Lots of gelato flavours to choose from and also had waffles ans cronuts.

    tiffii_c

  • Warm Family-Run Hospitality

    Welcoming hospitality and family-led care ensure guests feel comfortable, valued, and right at home during every visit.

    Every time I visit C9, I feel right at home.

    Ahsen Akbudak

  • Indulgent Sweet Satisfaction

    Indulgent dessert creations like the Ferrero King Sundae deliver pure joy and decadent satisfaction in every bite.

    Every bite and every moment spent in your shop was pure joy.

    anita creevey

  • Relaxed Evening Social Gathering Spot

    Open indoor and outdoor street seating provides a comfortable setting to relax, chat, and unwind late into the night.

    a nice place to sit and unwind for a bit

    Ashlee Jayde

  • Inclusive Group Treat Experience

    Broad dietary inclusivity spans vegan selections, dark chocolate sorbets, gluten-free choices, and pup cups for pets.

    loved all the gluten free options

    Matthew Storer

House-made scoops, sundaes, and sorbets crafted fresh daily

  • Pistachio ice cream

    Particularly obsessed with the pistachio ice cream, loved all the gluten free options.

    Matthew Storer

  • Dark chocolate sorbet

    We tried the dark chocolate sorbet, bubblegum and butterscotch and salty brownie flavours - all were delicious.

    G B

  • Ferrero King Sundae

    I ordered the Ferrero King Sundae and absolutely loved it—super rich, creamy, chocolatey, and totally indulgent.

    Harsh Trambadia

  • Strawberry cheesecake gelato

    The strawberry cheesecake especially stood out because the flavours worked so well together and it was super creamy.

    Ashlee Jayde

Other favorites

Specialty hot chocolates, warm pastries, and hybrid sweet treats

  • White hot chocolate pistachio

    Their white hot chocolate pistachio is absolutely amazing, super creamy, rich, and the pistachio flavour is perfect.

    Fereshteh Fazlirad

  • Croffins

    Had double fortune with 2 croffins, 2 gelato - macadamia flavor, pistachio flavor and some banana and 1 strawberry A$24 on Sunday 11 June 2023.

    Winnie C H Soh

  • Nutella Banna crepe

    🥞 Nutella Banna crepe -choc chip icecream [$18.00]

    A&J _

  • Cronut Sandwich

    Cronut Sandwich

    tiffii_c

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, above-and-beyond hospitality touches that elevate an evening dessert outing in St Kilda.

  • Pet-Friendly Pup Cups and Popsicles

    Guests are treated to pet-friendly popsicles and pup cups so furry companions can take part in late-night dessert runs alongside their owners.

  • Unrushed Counter Sampling

    Staff actively encourage guests to sample multiple flavors before deciding, removing any rush or hesitation across the massive gelato counter.

  • Hands-On Owner Hospitality

    The family owners personally greet evening patrons, sharing insights about their daily in-house churning recipes and connecting directly with dessert-goers.

  • Dedicated Vegan and Gluten-Free Craft

    Dietary needs are thoughtfully catered to with dedicated vegan scoops like dark chocolate and pomegranate alongside an extensive range of gluten-free options and sorbets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sample gelato flavors before ordering?

Yes, staff regularly offer taste samples before you order to help you decide between the wide variety of gelato flavors.

Are there desserts besides gelato available?

In addition to traditional gelato, the menu features baked croffins, cronut sandwiches, waffles, sundaes, specialty milkshakes, and hot chocolates like dark or white hot chocolate pistachio.

Do they offer vegan, gluten-free, or pet-friendly options?

Yes, there are dietary-friendly options including vegan sorbets like pomegranate and dark chocolate, gluten-free gelato selections, and pup cups or popsicles for dogs.

How large are the gelato portion sizes?

Gelato portions are generous and dense, with reviewers noting that a single scoop is often plenty for one person or substantial enough to share.

How late is C9 Chocolate & Gelato open for dessert?

The shop stays open late into the evening, closing at 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 PM on Sunday.

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