Best Ice Cream in Gosforth
Mimi's, Mark Toney, Di Meo's, and the Jesmond Ice Cream Company trike — where to find the best ice cream in and around Gosforth.
When the sun comes out in Gosforth, the ice cream cravings follow. Whether you want a proper scoop from a dedicated parlour, a classic cone from a Newcastle institution, or artisan gelato by the riverside, you don't have to go far. Here are the best places for ice cream in and around Gosforth.
Mimi's Ice Cream Emporium
Mimi's Ice Cream Emporium is the closest dedicated ice cream parlour to Gosforth, tucked away on Rotary Way next to Newcastle Racecourse. The counter is packed with a rotating menu of flavours, all made fresh on site — from crowd-pleasers like Cherry Ripple and Crunchie to more adventurous options like fig and ricotta, Jammy Dodger, and bubblegum.
There's a full range of dairy-free and vegan sorbets, plus milkshakes, sundaes, and tubs to take home. They even do doggy gelato with a biscuit on top, so your four-legged friend doesn't miss out. Seasonal specials appear regularly — mini egg ice cream at Easter, for example.
The location isn't on the High Street, but it's worth the short trip, especially if you're combining it with a walk around the racecourse grounds or Gosforth Park.
Best for: The go-to for Gosforth families — huge variety, made on site, vegan options, and dog-friendly.
Mark Toney
Newcastle has been eating Mark Toney ice cream since 1892. Run by the Marcantonio family for over 130 years, this is the city's most iconic ice cream maker, with two parlours in the city centre — 53 Grainger Street and 91 Percy Street (opposite Haymarket).
The ice cream is made to Italian family recipes and is genuinely excellent. The Grainger Street shop has the full cafe experience: sundaes, banana splits, knickerbocker glories, and hot meals alongside the ice cream counter. Percy Street is more of a quick-stop cone shop, ideal for a scoop before catching the Metro home to Gosforth.
Mark Toney is one of those rare places where the reputation is entirely deserved. If you've lived in Newcastle for years and never been, correct that immediately.
Best for: A Newcastle institution since 1892 — worth the trip into town for proper Italian-heritage ice cream.
Di Meo's
Di Meo's is another Italian-heritage ice cream family, making gelato to a recipe dating back to 1925. Their Ouseburn parlour at Riverside Walk is the most scenic spot to eat ice cream in Newcastle — sit on the terrace overlooking the Tyne with a cone of their pistachio or salted caramel.
The flavour range includes classic Italian gelato alongside more playful options like Battenberg and honeycomb. There's a good vegan and dairy-free selection too. Di Meo's also has parlours in Whitley Bay and North Shields, so coastal residents can get their fix without the drive.
From Gosforth, the Ouseburn is about a 10-minute drive or a pleasant cycle along the Ouseburn Trail. It pairs well with a visit to the Biscuit Factory or Ouseburn Farm.
Best for: Award-winning gelato in a beautiful riverside setting — the best gelato within a 10-minute drive of Gosforth.
The Jesmond Ice Cream Company
You'll spot The Jesmond Ice Cream Company trike before you taste the ice cream — a traditional British-made tricycle that pops up at Jesmond Food Market on Armstrong Bridge (first and third Saturdays), Gosforth Central Park, and events around the neighbourhood.
They serve Doddington's ice cream, made at a farm in Wooler using natural ingredients with no additives or artificial colourings. The flavours are simpler than Mimi's but the quality is outstanding — proper farm ice cream in a waffle cone, eaten in the park. They also sell home-baked cakes and can be hired for weddings and parties.
Keep an eye on their social media for pop-up locations — when the sun's out, the trike appears.
Best for: Natural farm ice cream from a charming trike — catch them at Jesmond Food Market or Gosforth Central Park.
Quick comparison
| | Style | Location | Vegan | Price | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mimi's | Artisan parlour | Rotary Way, Gosforth | Yes | ££ | | Mark Toney | Traditional Italian | City centre (Grainger St / Percy St) | Limited | £ | | Di Meo's | Gelato bar | Ouseburn riverside | Yes | ££ | | JICC Trike | Farm ice cream | Markets & pop-ups | No | £ |
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