The Sugar Man Gelato
A gelato spot on Hutt Street in Adelaide, rated 4.8 across more than 220 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Sugar Man Gelato sits on Hutt Street in the Adelaide CBD's south-east, a popular dining-and-cafe strip. A dedicated gelato spot, it's earned a strong reputation for its beautifully made, quality gelato — the kind of authentic, crowd-pleasing treat that's become a genuine favourite for a sweet stop.
The appeal is straightforward but irresistible: quality, freshly made gelato in a great range of flavours, perfect for a treat after a meal, a sweet pick-me-up or an indulgence on a warm Adelaide day while on the popular Hutt Street strip. A gelato spot that's nailed its craft becomes a real favourite, and The Sugar Man has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 220 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Flavours rotate, and opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular gelato spot gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality scoop, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing what flavours are on offer that day on Hutt Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 13:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 13:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 13:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 13:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 13:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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