Ice cream and gelato in Morningside

Ice Cream & Hackney Gelato in Edinburgh

Looking for ice cream in Edinburgh? Cafe Vera Morningside scoops 9 different Hackney Gelato flavours daily, with small-batch Italian gelato, vegan sorbetto, cones, cups and affogato served fresh every day.

9 flavours daily
Rotating gelato & sorbet
82 Great Taste stars
Won in 8 years
Ice cream and Hackney Gelato display cabinet at Cafe Vera Morningside, Edinburgh — 9 different gelato and sorbet flavours scooped fresh daily
Our ice cream and Hackney Gelato cabinet at Cafe Vera, Morningside — 9 different scoops to choose from every day.

Scoop Pricing

Served in a waffle cone or cup — waffle cone included at no extra charge. Add a sauce (chocolate or strawberry) for £0.50.

Every scoop is a generous 100ml minimum— noticeably larger than the typical scoop, so you get proper value from every visit.

A taste

One Scoop

£3.95
Most popular

Two Scoops

£5.95
Best value

Three Scoops

£7.45
Make It a Sundae
Add a scoop to your Belgian Waffle
+£2.50

Why Our Ice Cream Is Hackney Gelato

Founded by Sam & Enri— two Italian-born, Michelin-trained chefs who met at London’s Locanda Locatelli — Hackney Gelato makes everything in small batches in their East London kitchen on Blackhorse Lane.

Their recipes were built in Sicily, where Enri introduced Sam to master gelatieri across the south of Italy. They came back to London with Bronte pistachios and the conviction that proper gelato is built on real ingredients and slow-churning, never shortcuts.

The result has earned 82 Great Taste stars in 8 years — a level of recognition that’s genuinely rare in UK food.

And the proof of quality goes further: Hackney Gelato is served in Michelin-starred London restaurants, with acclaimed chefs including Marcus Wareing and Pierre Koffmann among those who have worked with it, alongside renowned kitchens such as Hakkasan and Brat. The same gelato those kitchens trust is what we scoop in our cabinet on Morningside Road.

The Best Ice Cream Parlour in Morningside

We’re an Edinburgh ice cream stop for proper Italian gelato — 9 different Hackney Gelato flavours scooped fresh every day, spanning dairy gelato and vegan sorbet. Pop in to see today’s 9, or follow@cafe__vera on Instagram for the latest lineup.

Dairy Gelato

Slow-churned with fresh milk, whole nuts and real fruit. Classic Italian flavours alongside seasonal twists.

Vegan Sorbetto

Plant-based sorbetto made with real fruit. Bright, refreshing and vegan-friendly — perfect on a sunny Morningside afternoon.

Cone or Cup

Choose a crisp waffle cone or a cup. Add chocolate or strawberry sauce for £0.50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between gelato and ice cream?
Gelato is denser, slow-churned at a lower speed than ice cream, so it has less air and a richer mouthfeel. It's also served slightly warmer, which makes the flavour come through more intensely. Hackney Gelato uses real ingredients — fresh milk, whole nuts, real fruit — and traditional slow-churning techniques.
Do you sell ice cream in Edinburgh?
Yes. Cafe Vera serves ice cream and Hackney Gelato in Morningside, Edinburgh. We scoop 9 rotating flavours daily, including dairy gelato and vegan sorbetto, with cones, cups, sauces and affogato available.
Is the gelato at Cafe Vera vegan?
We stock dairy gelato and plant-based sorbetto from Hackney Gelato. Sorbetto is vegan-friendly. The dairy gelato range is vegetarian. Ask our team for today's vegan options when you order.
Where is Hackney Gelato made?
Hackney Gelato is made in small batches in their East London kitchen on Blackhorse Lane. They were founded by Sam and Enri, two Italian-born chefs who met at Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli in London and trained with master gelatieri across southern Italy.
How many awards has Hackney Gelato won?
Hackney Gelato has won 82 Great Taste stars in 8 years — one of the most-awarded gelato producers in the UK.
How much does a scoop cost at Cafe Vera?
One scoop is £3.95, two scoops £5.95 and three scoops £7.45 — served in a waffle cone or cup, with the waffle cone included at no extra charge. Every scoop is a generous 100ml minimum, noticeably larger than the typical scoop. Add a sauce (chocolate or strawberry) for £0.50, or add a scoop to your Belgian Waffle for £2.50.
How big are your gelato scoops?
Every scoop at Cafe Vera is a generous 100ml minimum — noticeably larger than the typical scoop you'll find elsewhere. We believe a scoop should feel like proper value, whether you go for one, two or three.
Where can I find you in Edinburgh?
Cafe Vera is on Morningside Road — 26 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DA. Minutes from Bruntsfield, Marchmont and the Meadows. Open daily 9am–5pm.
How many gelato flavours do you have?
We scoop 9 different Hackney Gelato flavours fresh every day — a rotating lineup of dairy gelato and vegan sorbetto. Pop in to see today's 9, or follow @cafe__vera on Instagram for the daily flavour list.
Do flavours change?
Yes. We rotate 9 Hackney Gelato dairy gelato and sorbetto flavours daily — pop in to see today's lineup, or follow @cafe__vera on Instagram for updates.

Come and Try Today’s Flavours

We’re on Morningside Road — minutes from Bruntsfield, Marchmont and the Meadows. Open daily, 9am–5pm.

26 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DA9am – 5pm daily
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