Rollickin Gelato Cafe
Rollickin Gelato Cafe is a café at 35 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City.
Checked 24 Oct 2026
★4.6 on Google, 1,722 reviews, as at October 2026
Rollickin' Gelato is a new dessert cafe selling organic milk, egg-free, gluten-free, guilt-free gelato. The flavours are… Read full description ↓
Sits inside New Regent Street Shops and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan
One of 148 cafés in Christchurch Central City, 24% of the city’s count
Opening hours
| Monday – Thursday | 11 am to 10 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday – Saturday | 11 am to 11 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am to 10 pm |
Hours change, especially over holidays: confirm with the business before a special trip. About 79 hours a week, by the map’s count.
From its website and public pages
Read from the site itself 3 Oct 2026, Its own website.
Reviews
★4.6 on Google, 1,722 reviews, as at October 2026.
Read Google review excerpts 3
Tried the Hokey Tokey Pokey gelato! The mix of creamy gelato, crunchy cookie pieces, and sweetness was delicious and full of texture. There were lots of unique flavours to choose from, so I’ll definitely be back to try more. The shop was warm, making it a great stop even on a cold day.
Haruka Ueda, 4 months agoI had such a great experience at Rollickin Gelato Café! The atmosphere is super fun and welcoming, and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I tried the berries and matcha flavours, and both were absolutely delicious. The berries were fresh, vibrant, and perfectly sweet, while the matcha was smooth, creamy, and had that rich, authentic flavour without being overpowering. Such a good combo! You can really taste the quality in their gelato it’s rich, creamy, and clearly made with care. Portion sizes are generous and it’s just an all-around great spot for a treat. Definitely one of my favo
Gunveen Ahluwalia, 6 months agoDefinitely a must-visit if you love ice cream and are in Christchurch. The shop has such a fun, welcoming vibe, and the range of flavors is impressive, with both classic favorites and more unique options to choose from. If you’re anything like me and struggle to decide, you can sample a few flavors before ordering, which makes the whole experience even better. Everything tasted fresh and creamy, but the hokey pokey really stood out — perfectly sweet with great texture and crunch. It’s an easy place to stop by, whether you’re treating yourself or visiting with friends, and it’s absolutely worth
Li Nh, 8 months ago
Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · brunch · vegetarian options
Getting there
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Straight-line distances from the pin, not walking routes.
Nearby
More nearby places 5
Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer, refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes.
The nearest other cafés
More nearby cafés 5
All 148 cafés in Christchurch Central City → · Every one in the city →
Also in Christchurch Central City
More businesses in Christchurch Central City 7
What the record holds 10 sourced facts
What the record holds
| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 35 New Regent Street, Christchurch 8011 | OpenStreetMap |
| Kind | Cafés, Ice cream, Dessert | OpenStreetMap |
| Phone | +64 3 365 4811 | OpenStreetMap |
| Website | rollickin.co.nz | OpenStreetMap · its own site agrees |
| jed@rollickin.co.nz | OpenStreetMap | |
| Menu | rollickin.co.nz | Its own website |
| Diets catered for | Vegetarian, Vegan | OpenStreetMap |
| Services | Outdoor seating | OpenStreetMap |
| Payment | Credit cards, Debit cards | OpenStreetMap |
| Food registration | reg CCC000191/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 15 Sept 2027 | MPI food register |
Is this your business? Send hours, menu or photos, free and this page updates.
How the council’s directory described it
Rollickin' Gelato is a new dessert cafe selling organic milk, egg-free, gluten-free, guilt-free gelato. The flavours are high-end and made with quality ingredients. Dog friendly. Open 7 days 11am-10pm
— Find Christchurch, 2024. The business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked.
The ground it stands on
| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District Plan zone | City centre zone | District Plan |
| Heritage item | New Regent Street Shops and Setting (Heritage NZ category 1), highly significant in the District Plan | District Plan |
Margaret Mahy Family Playground
Poplar Crescent 1929
This Rotunda Shelter and Circular Seat Were PresentedThe reports nearby
6,283 council reports pinned within 250 m of the premises, most often Graffiti & vandalism and Trees & parks, 5,098 with a photograph. A pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place itself.
The 6,283 reports on file
Public Toilet
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a fence, building or structure
Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge
Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge
Poles and Signage - GeneralQuestions, answered briefly
Read answers 8
A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.
35 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, on New Regent Street. On the map →
On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.
phone 03 365 4811, its website, email jed@rollickin.co.nz.
Monday – Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm; Friday – Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Belle (13 m), Clockwork Emporium & Cafe (17 m), Coffee Lovers (29 m), every one in the city.
the address’s own record covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest The Last Word (9 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 220 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: Edmonds Band Rotunda (124 m).
The record behind this
This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades:
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Find Christchurch · Christchurch District Plan layers · Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) · Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record · Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer · The business’s own website · Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register
Read source notes 8
- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0),
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
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