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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
47 Dean Street
Cape Town
7700
To reach this gelateria and gelato shop in Dean Street, Cape Town, you can take a bus or train to the nearest public transport station. From there, walk towards the street and turn right. Walk straight ahead for about 300 meters until you reach a roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout onto Dean Street and continue straight for another 100 meters.
If you prefer to drive, take the main road towards Dean Street and find parking along the street or in a nearby car park. Once parked, head towards the storefronts and turn right onto Dean Street. Walk straight ahead for about 300 meters until you reach a roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout onto Dean Street again and continue straight for another 100 meters.
The gelateria and gelato shop will be on your left-hand side.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
09:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday |
09:00 - 23:00 |
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What people say
Gelato Mania on Dean Street in Cape Town is a must-visit for any gelato lover. With multiple locations, including one right next to the Cape Town stadium, Gelato Mania is the perfect spot for a pre or post-match treat. Their custom gelato cakes are also a hit for special occasions, and their limited edition flavors like Cupid's Kiss are not to be missed. The staff at Gelato Mania are friendly and attentive, with the incredible ladies at their branch always ready to serve with a smile. And if you can't get enough of their delicious gelato, take some home with you in their convenient 500g or 1kg tubs. Don't miss out on this gem of a gelateria in Cape Town!
