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GLO GELATO

131 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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131 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 473 091 189
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About GLO GELATO

Lygon Street gets a late-night dessert jolt with small-batch gelato packed with house-baked chunks and warm pastry pairings. The counter keeps things playful, churning bases loaded with real brownie pieces, sesame snaps, or sticky date sponge alongside rotating Asian-inspired riffs like pandan. Cones can be prepped with a shot of warm hazelnut or pistachio sauce straight from dedicated taps. For something heartier, regulars steer toward the warm apple crumble—stewed fruit layered with silky Italian custard, crisp crumble, and a cold cap of fior di latte.

  • Texture-Packed Scoops: Scoops skip plain textures for dense mix-ins, folding in sesame snaps, brownie chunks, and sticky date pudding.
  • Hot Custard Crumble: Warm stewed apples layered with Italian custard, finished with crisp crumble and cold fior di latte.
  • Sauce-Filled Cones: Waffle cones prepped with warm pistachio or hazelnut sauce straight from counter taps.
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Why Choose GLO Gelato

Discover why GLO Gelato is Carlton's premier destination for inventive scoops and warm comforting desserts.

  • Generous baked chunk inclusions

    Unlike standard smooth scoops, in-house churned bases incorporate substantial baked inclusions like chocolate fudge brownies, sesame snaps, and sticky date pudding.

    No, this gelato has CHUNKS of LOTS of brownie and it was a very generous serve as well.

    saleha ali

  • Inventive texture-forward profiles

    Creative recipe development balances classic treats with inventive additions like popcorn, pandan, and crunchy confectionery elements.

    The crunch makes the overall taste more enjoyable and not flat. I recon they go through that concept while developing all the flavors, to combine gelato with other elements like popcorn, sponge cake, sticky date puding, crumbles. Love the texture play!

    stefanie evelyn

  • Nostalgic warm crumble combinations

    A hot apple pie crumble served with warm Italian custard and cold fior di latte gelato offers a comforting, multi-temperature dessert experience.

    Hot Custard Crumble ($12) – a warm apple pie filling, topped with silky Italian custard, GLO crumble and a scoop of fior di latte gelato on top. What i imagine a hug in a cup to be like.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Welcoming and generous counter sampling

    Staff offer patient guidance and unhurried sampling across the flavor lineup, creating a warm and welcoming counter atmosphere.

    The staff working there were so friendly and kindly let us taste a lot of flavors.

    Alaska M

  • Trendy Carlton late-night destination

    Open late daily on Lygon Street, providing a vibrant, modern spot for post-dinner treats or university outings.

    The whole place has a trendy late night dessert feel, and it’s easy to see why it’s popular with students and people wandering around Carlton after dinner.

    Amilliah

  • House sauce taps in cone bases

    Features dedicated hazelnut and pistachio sauce taps poured directly into custom cone bases before scooping.

    They also have hazelnut and pistachio sauce on tap, which they put in these adorable little cones for your scoops!

    Stephanie Rose

Most-loved signature creations and warm dessert specialties

  • Hot Custard Crumble

    Hot Custard Crumble ($12) – a warm apple pie filling, topped with silky Italian custard, GLO crumble and a scoop of fior di latte gelato on top. What i imagine a hug in a cup to be like. I wanted another one straight away! 10/10.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Pistachio Mayhem

    My top favourites would be Pistachio Mayhem (roasted pistachio with salted pistachio crunch) and Icky Sticky (popcorn gelato with salted caramel + sticky date pudding bits). Amazing. 😍

    Stephanie Rose

  • Icky Sticky

    I went for Icky Sticky riffing off the Sticky Date Pudding. The gelato was creamy, rich in flavour, with chunky spongy bits - yum!

    Justas Pipinis

  • Pandan Monium

    I tried the Pandan Monium flavour and it was honestly delicious. Super creamy with that fragrant pandan flavour, slightly nutty and sweet without being overpowering.

    Amilliah

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and serving details that elevate dessert runs on Lygon Street.

  • Unprompted Base-Scoop Preference

    Staff proactively ask which flavour you prefer as the bottom base scoop rather than stacking scoops without asking.

  • On-Tap Sauce Cone Filling

    Dedicated warm taps dispense house pistachio and hazelnut sauces straight into cone tips before scoops are added.

  • Car-Carry Spill Prevention

    Staff proactively suggest serving scoops in smoothie glasses for customers carrying gelato back to waiting cars, preventing melt-through spills.

  • Unhurried Pre-Order Flavor Exploration

    Counter staff actively encourage tasting as many rotating flavours as guests like before ordering without rushing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sample flavors before choosing?

Yes. Staff encourage sampling so you can taste different options before committing, making it easy to explore both classic flavors and inventive combinations.

Are there warm desserts or options other than standard scoops?

Beyond traditional scoops, GLO Gelato serves warm desserts such as a hot apple pie custard crumble topped with fior di latte gelato, along with cakes and frozen ice cream donuts.

How late is GLO Gelato open for dessert?

Yes. GLO Gelato opens at 12:00 PM daily and stays open late into the evening—until 10:00 PM on Sunday, 11:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Can you get gelato packaged for takeaway or delivery?

Yes, takeout and delivery are available, with options like glass takeaway jars and thoughtful packaging designed to transport frozen treats securely.

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