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25/05/2026
New look loading for our Waterfront store! 🍨🇮🇹
Inspired by Firenze and designed by Atelier Giorgio. We can’t wait to bring this to life.
15/05/2026
A little Friday recap 🍨
05/05/2026
A love letter to our Johannesburg stores 🍨
📍Waterfall Corner
📍Parkhurst
📍Nelson Mandela Square
📍Rosebank
📍Nine Yards
📍Eastgate
26/04/2026
Sunday calls for pancakes 🥞
Our new Milk Tart Pancakes are only available at our Newlands branch (for now).
📍47 Dean Street, Newlands
24/04/2026
Milk Tart Pancakes 🤤
Our famous pancakes now available with a Milk Tart filling…run! 🏃🏽♀️
Only available at our Newlands branch (for now).
📍47 Dean Street, Newlands
20/04/2026
If you’ve seen us on TV, it’s all thanks to 💙
What an incredible opportunity, thank you to the entire team. Swipe for some behind-the-scenes of the day which was shot at our Sea Point store in Cape Town 🍨
15/04/2026
A huge milestone, 20 YEARS 🍨
Getting to design our 20 year cup had us going down memory lane. We are excited to bring you along for some big spoils & surprises this year as we celebrate this milestone.
09/04/2026
CEREAL MILK GELATO 🥣
Everyone knows exactly how they like their cereal- which flavour, what temperature, your favourite bowl..
We want to recreate that nostalgia! Comment your favourite cereal/memory and let’s bring this to life because we’ve trialed a version…and it’s insane 🤭
31/03/2026
Gelato dates never looked this good 🍨
📍Gelato Mania, Nelson Mandela Square. Open daily until late! (Including all public holidays)
26/03/2026
It’s the last weekend to get your hands on our limited edition milkshake. Each purchase comes with a sample of the Rosa Charmosa cream 🧴✨
Available at our & stores.
24/03/2026
MATCHA Lovers 💘🍵🍓
Took us a while to perfect, but it’s finally here. Matcha with Vanilla Bean & Strawberry. It’s divine. Launching tomorrow at our store.
19/03/2026
Chocolate Brownies gelato with CHUNKS of freshly baked brownies. Do we want more layers, vanilla gelato too perhaps? Let us know your thoughts! 🍫
11/03/2026
FREE GELATO to survive this Cape Town heat 🔥
Comment your favourite Gelato Mania flavour and tag a friend who you would share this box with!
We will be sending one of you a box of our new range 🤭
06/03/2026
Behind the scenes with Sol de Janeiro ✨🧴
Follow along as we create a limited edition milkshake to celebration their new launch. Even Nadia Jaftha got involved 🤭
Available at our V&A Waterfront & Nelson Mandela Square stores. Each milkshake purchase gets a free sample of the Rosa Charmosa cream!
05/03/2026
We’ve partnered with Sol de Janeiro to bring the magic of Rosa Charmosa and Cheirosa 91 to life. A duo that brings notes of passion fruit, honey caramel and rose, introducing the Rose Delight milkshake 🌹 Think creamy indulgence that brings you the taste of Brazil.
Best part? We’re giving you & your best friend the chance to win the ultimate Sol de Janeiro body glow hamper where you’ll each receive everything you need for a glass-skin body care ritual.
The prize?
Cheirosa 91 Fragrance Mist
Rosa Charmosa Dewy Cream
Sol de Janeiro tote bag
Sol de Janeiro body brush
How to enter:
Follow and
Like this post
Tag 3 friends in the comments below
Leave a comment telling us how you flip your mood when you’re feeling down.
Available in-store at Nelson Mandela Square and V&A Waterfront for a limited time only.
20/02/2026
Spend the day with us (and wait for a mini surprise at the end) 🤭🍨
19/02/2026
GELATO CART 🍨
She’s finally here all the way from Italy 🇮🇹
Stay tuned for more on this..🤭
13/02/2026
Inspired by the sun-drenched streets and relaxed coastal charm of Palma de Mallorca, Gelato Mania- Nine Yards brings a touch of the Mediterranean to your everyday moments 🌞🐚🍨
Whether you’re catching up with friends or satisfying a late-night craving, we’re open daily until late, ready to serve you a little taste of Mallorca with every visit.
10/02/2026
Lemon Sorbetti 🍋
Made with fresh lemon juice and no dairy. Paired best with *anything* ✨
04/02/2026
Viral Japanese Cheesecake (Tiramisu edition) 🤤☕️🍫
30/01/2026
We are OPEN!
Inspired by Palma De Mallorca, our latest addition in Joburg can be found at ✨🍊🔆
📍Trading daily until late!
28/01/2026
Final touches (and a little sneak peek) before opening day this Friday at 🍊🍨✨
We are so excited to be part of this new precinct surrounded by so many incredible neighbours.
14/12/2025
We are open & trading throughout all the festive season including all public holidays 🔔🍨
29/11/2025
A very proud moment for us being featured in House and Lesuire’s Summer 2025 ‘Holiday’ edition- The Art of Slow Living 🥹
Our flagship store in Nelson Mandela Square was designed with so much love and seeing it come alive in this incredible publication is a dream come true.
We are so proud to work with Giorgio, an exceptional talent. Our passion is translated through his vision 🤍🍨
Store design- Giorgio Tatsakis of Atelier Giorgio
Photography- Annalize Nel
Address
65 Main Road, Green Point
Cape Town
8051
To get to the gelateria and gelato shop located on Main Road in Cape Town, you can take a public bus or taxi and alight at the Main Road bus stop. Alternatively, if driving, take the M3 towards Cape Town city center from Southern Suburbs and head straight on until reaching Main Road. There are parking spaces available on Main Road, or paid parking lots nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday |
10:00 - 22:00 |
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What people say
Gelato Mania, located on Main Road in Cape Town, is a gelateria and gelato shop that offers a wide range of delicious treats. The store has multiple locations, including one near the Cape Town stadium in Green Point and another at the V&A Waterfront. Gelato Mania is open until 10 pm every day, making it the perfect spot for a pre- or post-event treat.
One of the standout features of Gelato Mania is their custom Gelato cakes. Customers can choose their favorite flavors and let the store do the rest. The store's flagship location is also worth a visit, with its inviting decor featuring a large ice cream cone sign.
Gelato Mania's limited edition flavors are always exciting to try, such as their recent Valentine's Day flavor "Cupid's Kiss." Their take-home range is also available in 500g and 1kg tubs, allowing customers to enjoy their favorite flavors at home.
The staff at Gelato Mania are friendly and welcoming, with special shoutouts to Alice, Sharon, Anathi, Zandile, Yonela & Kelly at one of their branches. Overall, Gelato Mania offers an excellent selection of high-quality gelato treats that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
