Known for its innovative flavours and commitment to quality, Little ‘Lato has gained widespread recognition, not just for their traditional offerings but also for their exceptional vegan options.
The new parlour comes at perfect timing just after the Little ‘Lato team received a record five trophies at the 2024 NZ Ice Cream Awards including the prestigious Supreme Champion Boutique Ice Cream Producer. Their Mango Lassi took the spotlight this year, becoming the first dairy-free ice cream to have been awarded the Supreme Award, highlighting the brand’s goal of crafting delicious gelato that everyone can enjoy. Alongside this, they received trophies for Best Gelato, Best New Product (launched in the past 12 months), Best Dairy Free and Best of New Zealand Produce.
The business was born out of a pure love of gelato. Founder Hannah (a self-proclaimed gelato fanatic) received a scholarship to study at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy. It was here that the dream for a gelato business was inspired, seeing the opportunity to bring the premium product to New Zealand where “We have the highest global consumption of ice cream but limited availability of premium gelato,” Hannah explains.
Compared to ice cream, gelato is served at a warmer temperature, has lower fat and has no added air. This means the product is deliciously smooth and flavoursome! Every small batch of Little ‘Lato gelato is crafted from scratch and churned to velvety perfection in their production kitchen in Northcote.
Ponsonby will be the official Auckland hub for Little ‘Lato, showcasing the very best of the Little ‘Lato brand and any of the 500 creatively delicious gelato and vegan gelato flavours that have been crafted to date. With 36 flavours scooping up at any given time (half of which are vegan), there will be a little extravagant joy for everyone.
So, are you ready to experience the traditional flavours you love, like espresso, pistachio or deep dark chocolate? Or will you dare to try a curious twist – how about sour cream gelato infused with lemon zest and mixed berries, or lime and grapefruit sorbet with a sniff of coriander?
For a curious twist or a familiar flavour, no matter your dietary requirements, indulge in a Little 'Lato.
LITTLE ‘LATO, 119 Ponsonby Road, M: 021 0257 3500, www.littlelato.nz