Jock's Ice Cream & Sorbet

This shop has the most delicious ice cream with so many flavours to choose from. Everything tastes super fresh, the textures are perfect, and the variety means there’s always something new to try. The staff are friendly, the service is quick, and the whole experience is just fun and enjoyable.

I used to live on Dank Street, right near the corner of Victoria Avenue, when Jock’s Ice Cream first opened back in 2001. A hop, step and jump away. That was the start of a lifelong love affair - one that’s as indulgent as it is sentimental. I’ve never been one to fake restraint at Jock’s. My only true addiction is ice cream. I start dreaming about flavour combination the moment the idea of the visit enters my mind. There can be heartbreak the second I arrive to find my favourite combo sold out. That’s when I call my therapist, not out of despair, but to process the emotional rollercoaster that comes with too many other good choices. The ladies behind the counter know exactly what they’re doing, gently feeding my weakness with flavour suggestions that sound like poetry. My anxiety spikes in the best possible way: Hokey Pokey, lush with golden honeycomb pieces that melt like silk; the peanut butter and jam Obamarama, so divine it feels like a dance on my taste buds. I’m openly cheating on my other flavours, especially Pavlova and Turkish Delight, and somehow, it feels right. And those generous portions - they absolutely send me to flavourful heaven. I don’t live around the corner anymore, but I still find my way back rain, hail or shine. I will always travel to Jocks (car, boat or jet) for the quality, flavour, comfort, the nostalgia and the taste of something that understands me. I’ve even developed a toxic trait - buying a few tubs “for the freezer,” whispering promises of self-control I never intend to keep. Because some loves, like this one, aren’t meant to be resisted. 🍦💛

After a lovely dinner at the Vietnamese restaurant next door, this is the perfect dessert to have. The ladies were lovely explaining about the ice cream flavours, I had this yummy brownie berry one. I wished I had 2 scoops instead!

Jock’s Ice Cream & Sorbet is hands down one of Melbourne’s absolute favourites — and after my visit, it’s easy to see why. The shop has a low-key, welcoming vibe with outdoor seating that feels perfectly Melbourne. What really blew me away was the quality and creativity of the flavours. I sampled a few (they let you try before you choose), and everything was rich, smooth, and full of character. The hokey pokey, chocolate, and seasonal sorbets stood out, but honestly, even the more unusual ones held their own. They clearly care about what they do — the ingredients feel premium (their dairy-free sorbets, for example, showcase seasonal Victorian produce beautifully). Service was friendly, relaxed, and patient even when the place was busy (and it was busy). The staff guided me through flavour combos without pressure, and made the whole experience fun. If you’re in Melbourne and craving something sweet, Jock’s should absolutely be on your list. The flavour depth, the atmosphere, the passion behind it all — it’s more than just ice cream.

Back at my favourite ice cream shop 🍦 Run by the local legend himself Jock! ❤️ One of the coziest spots around, with the best fall flavours: 🍁 Cinnamon, salted caramel, Hokey Pokey and sometimes coffee or classic vanilla too. Huge scoops, lovely staff, and childhood memories. 🍨🍂 If you went to Albert Park Primary as a kid, you know Jock’s the best.

My son was so warmly welcomed today, Even though his fave go to was out, he was warmly welcomed to sample other dairy free items. So many wonderful options. Flavours all delish! Huge shout out for making our family’s day brighter & for doing what you do so well. The team are so caring and kind he ended up finding 2 new flavours & undertaking his first double cone of Apple & Watermelon sorbet. Genuinely a fab spot with excellent choices and service. 💜❤️🩷

Please don't ever stop making the banana flavour it's AMAZING and so is the hazelnut!! The ice cream here is so thick and gooey you can chew it. Honestly the best ice cream around and the staff are super friendly and patient 😆🤩🍦🍨

Fantastic homemade ice-cream! Decent portion size and the best ice-cream I've had. Interesting flavours, friendly staff. Will be back!

Summer, Albert Park, Ice Cream all roads lead to Jocks the most amazing local ice creamery in Australia! With over 20 flavours its is a brain tease to mix and match your flavours. Too many to mention but I must say the hokey pokey and caramel are my fave! Do yourself a favour stop on by seats out the front and enjoy.

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang. I mean, seriously. Dang. These guys are good. Their hokey-pokey? Actually contains proper honest-to-goodness honeycomb. It's got that slightly-burnt tang that you only get with the very best honeycomb. It's been an award-winner at the Melbourne show a few times as well, from memory. Because it's tasty. Dang tasty. In fact, the only problem is that there are so many enjoyable flavours they make that the Hokey Pokey doesn't really go with - from seasonal quince to a wide range of sorbets. Thankfully, those aren't your only options. Jocks also do a pretty good line in the traditional flavours - chocolate, vanilla, and the like. Best of all, they're open fairly late for an icecream shop, so there's no problem stopping off early on a wintry evening for a tasty waffle cone. (What? I like winter icecream, okay!)

People come from all over the city to make the pilgrimage Jock's and sample the delights on offer. Not just another average suburban ice creamery, Jock's has become somewhat of a Melbourne institution. And rightly so. With over 20 flavours to choose from, such as hokey pokey and baked apple it's no wonder that we keep on coming back for more. And more and more and more. Opening in 2001, the legend of his greatness spread quickly and soon enough Jock's became one of Melbourne's go-to spots for quality ice cream and sorbet. From the exotic turkish delight, to the classic chocolate ripple, every base is covered.Marvel at the wall of awards proudly displayed by the ice cream counter, they're there for a reason. Recognisable by the toothy-smiled, curly-haired Jock, grinning maniacally from the store's bright red logo, the crowds are never far. Come rain or shine, you can be guaranteed that there will be hordes of sticky-handed fans milling around the store's entrance.

Craving a really delicious ice cream and not wanting to get caught up in the hipster queuing frenzy at one of the modern gelato places, we decided to check out South-side institution, Jock's. It was perfect, exactly what we wanted. Just a really great ice cream store with good flavours. The shop was filled with eager families...and while their elbowing and shouting doesn't make it easy to choose a flavour, the line moves pretty fast and we didn't need to wait to get our ice cream. They have a couple of fridges full of flavours for a quick and easy take home option, or you can pick your scoops to eat straight away. If you want classic flavours from your childhood like hokey pokey - you'll find them here. Randomly, they also sell soup stock. Suppose you have to make money in winter too, right? It doesn't matter to me, I'll be eating this rain or shine when I next want ice cream. I have no idea how I haven't been there sooner!

Oh YUM. A zillion yums with a cherry on each of em. The other day I dragged my husband to Albert Park under the pretence of going to a nursery to purchase plant seeds. (Husband is a horticulture fan but not that into ice cream). I somehow managed to inveigle him into Jocks after our plant purchasing expedition where we ordered the pannacotta and berry ice cream and the classic choco. Instead of getting all Scroogy and Grinchy about the ice cream (as he is want to do) Hubby's face lit up and he proceeded to shovel most of the pannacotta flavour into his mouth. "It tastes as good as a Roman gelato", he proclaimed. He loved the chocolate too. Not too sweet and perfectly smooth, creamy, and rich. it's everything ice cream is supposed to be. I see more Albert Park sojourns in our future.

It's hard not to have a deep "need" for icecream when the weather gets above 25 degrees. If you find yourself south side it's hard to then not find your cure for this deep yearning at Jock's. With flavours that run from the classic (chocolate, strawberry, mango) to the unusual (turkish delight, licorice) and then to the downright indulgent and ludicrous (peanut butter and jelly) you will be a very happy camper indeed when you pay a visit. The move moves quickly, the staff are efficient and friendly. Kidlets can get a mini $3 cone. Grown ups have the option of waffle and regular cones and cups. Or, if it's really hot, take home some large tubs from the fridge so you can eat Jock's all night long.

Hands down the best ice cream in Melbourne. Nothing beats a cone of the cold stuff made lovingly with REAL ingredients. Too much of the ice cream sold in Melbourne is so fake nowadays that it really doesn't satisfy my ice cream connoisseur taste buds. I've tried so many of the flavours but the ones that stand out to me are the Baked Apple, Oven-Baked Nectarine, Cinnamon, Obamarama, Fig, Hokey Pokey, Zabaglione... ...yeah um I think I'll stop typing before I end up typing out their entire flavour roster! Summer, autumn, winter, spring - weather will never stop me from getting my Jock's Ice Cream fix!!

A good ice cream parlour and close to the beach, a good advantage over other places is you can get their ice cream in large litre tubs (I say only 4 stars because I went to Goodness Me later in the day)

I have always gone to Jock's as one of the greatest ice cream parlours in Melbourne. It's prime location near the beach and a tram stop just outside makes it very popular on hot days. With great flavours and an innate sense of locality Jock's really is the number one ice cream parlours. It gave me a great sense of shock then when I realised the price hike that had occurred, bringing the cost of a double flavour cone up around $7. However the question remains up to you. Do you pay these prices for ice creams no matter the quality?

Cones down this is the best ice cream in the southern hemisphere. Jock is luck that I can say that because if Italy was in the southern hemisphere he would have a run for his money. Nonetheless, this is the place to be when the mercury rises, or even before as you can buy takeaway tubs to store at home for such and occasion. All you have to do is look on the wall and you know by all the awards that the scoop(s) on your cone is going to send endorphins to all the right places. There are some many flavours to write about, however I will only mention my top two, the hockey pokey and panna cotta are stand outs in my mind. Be warned though that the flavours do change from time to time. If they don't have your flavour you will unfortunately (or happily) have to come back and try again.

Fantastic! By far one of the best places for ice cream in Melbourne! Unlike other ice cream stores, jocks use the best ingredients in their ice creams and it shows. The hokey pokey is a favourite, as well as the licorice and the gingerbread. If you're in the are you should definitely head to this great Albert Park institution

Jock's ice cream. I need a bucket for my drool just thinking about it. The ice cream is not just creamy, smooth, delicious, and oh so bad for you. It's also a wonderland of odd and original flavours, resulting usually in a queue of people too overwhelmed to decide what they're going to try this time. Usually I have to tell myself that I'll just have to come back again. What a shame. The only thing that amused me was that the black rice pudding ice cream was not gluten-free, and yet the christmas pudding flavour was. Opposite world, thy citizen is Jock. Never mind, though, I still have a bountiful selection, all best eaten in silence.