Royal Copenhagen Henley Beach

Royal Copenhagen Henley Beach brings the long-running Royal Copenhagen ice cream tradition to Adelaide’s seaside suburbs. The brand began in 1982 with freshly made waffles cooked on a gas-fired cone cooker imported from Denmark, before opening its first store on The Corso in Manly in 1983. Today, its focus remains on creamy Danish-style ice cream served in freshly made, crunchy cones, with a broad range of flavours across its stores.

The signature choice is The Regular: a giant freshly baked waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream. The range also includes junior cones, waffle baskets, shakes and take-home packs, giving visitors options whether they want a quick treat, something to share or dessert to enjoy later. Customers can also personalise their order with extras such as fresh cream, chocolate-dipped additions and selections from the self-serve toppings bar, which the brand says are included at no extra cost.

There is plenty of variety for repeat visits, with Royal Copenhagen’s recipe list extending to more than 65 flavours. Alongside classic choices, the website highlights combinations including Toffee & Sesame, Pina Colada and Chilli Chocolate. Flavour availability can vary by store, so the local selection is best checked when ordering. The brand also offers a special sugar-free, lactose-free doggie ice cream at some locations, allowing dogs to join the outing where available.

The experience is positioned as playful and relaxed, centred on choosing flavours, building a cone and enjoying a small dessert ritual. That makes Royal Copenhagen Henley Beach suited to families, groups and casual dates, while a cone or takeaway pack also works for a solo stop. Gift vouchers are available in-store across the brand. Royal Copenhagen’s packaging is described as compostable, including plant-based cups and tubs, wooden spoons and paper straws. With a 4.3 Google rating from 381 reviews, the Henley Beach venue is a well-reviewed option for ice cream in Adelaide, while the website’s broader brand story provides the clearest detail about what to expect.