Restaurant
C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda
90 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Find C9 Chocolate & Gelato St Kilda
90 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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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
Most popular items
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.
Before you head over
Practical tips on ordering, transit, and dietary options for your visit
Sample Before You Choose
With over 40 churned flavours and specialty sundaes, ask the team for samples before ordering to pinpoint your ideal flavour pairing.
Explore Dietary & Pet-Friendly Options
The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with gluten-free scoops, vegan dark chocolate or fruit sorbets, and pup cups for dogs.
Transit, Parking & Late Hours
Located along the Acland Street strip, expect to park and walk or take the tram; indoor tables and open outdoor seating make it easy to linger late into the evening.
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