Going Out | Food + Drink You say gelato , I say gelato — or ice cream , sorbet , soft serve or parfait. Whatever the name, there’s no denying the childlike happiness that blooms when slurping something sweet and cold and creamy on a sunny day. But not all ices are churned equal and some cones are cardboard.
And while the ice cream van’s jingle remains synonymous with the British summer, there are so many tastier vehicles for ice cream these days. Here’s where to head. Independent ice cream businesses of this quality are few and far between.
Minus 12 ̊ are a local south London success story thanks to a dedication to the craft of creating great gelato. Each week, the spaces in the Herne Hill kiosk and in their residency partnership with Koala Coffee host a flavourful line up of unique ice creams and one-off specials that never disappoint. From seasonal creations like the “Marathon” made with creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate stracciatella to the more common chocolate with smoked salt, Minus 12 ̊ never misses (and is always served at, you’ve guessed it, -12 ̊).
Herne Hill Railway Station Kiosk, SE24 0JW and 64 Railton Road, SE24 0LF, minus12.co.uk Though the primary reason to visit 400 Rabbits is the sourdough pizza, once you’re in one of their light, laidback restaurants you may as well stay for the gelato, which is house made — or ‘hutch-made’, as they tweely put it — and delectably dense.
White chocolate and raspberry and pineapple and coconut.