The Ice Creamery Counter
Ice cream is a big part of a 1950s diner, so we gave it its own counter. Our cabinet is stocked with Everest ice cream flavours, and you can have it however you like:
- Plain Cone: Kid scoop, single scoop, double scoop or ice cream cup
- Waffle Cone: Single scoop, double scoop or choc dipped
Flavours in the cabinet change, so have a look when you come in. A kid scoop is just the right size for little ones, and a choc dipped waffle cone is the one the grown-ups tend to point at.
Sundaes, Splits and Proper Diner Desserts
If a cone isn't enough, the dessert menu is where it gets serious. Here's the full line-up, straight from our dessert menu.
- Hot Fudge Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate fudge, cream & nuts with a cherry on top
- Everest Sundae: Choice of 2 Everest ice cream flavours with nuts, sprinkles, cream & a cherry on top
- Banana Split: Banana, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & banana topping, nuts and cream with a cherry on top
- Nut Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, choice of topping, cream & nuts with a cherry on top
- Hot Apple Pie: With ice cream and cream
- Pancakes: With maple syrup, ice cream and cream
- Mixberrys: With ice cream and cream
- Crispy Cinnamon Pillows: With ice cream and cream
- Sticky Date Pudding: House-made sticky date with caramel sauce, ice cream and cream
The hot fudge sundae and the banana split are the classic diner orders. On a cooler Barossa evening, the sticky date pudding with caramel sauce or the hot apple pie with ice cream and cream are hard to beat.
Ice Cream You Can Drink
Some of our favourite desserts come in a glass.
- Spiders: a scoop of ice cream floating in Coca-Cola, Fanta, raspberry, lemonade or your choice of soft drink. Our spider drink page explains the fizz.
- Thickshakes and milkshakes: old-school flavours like butterscotch, honeycomb, spearmint and blue heaven, with malt if you want it. Not sure which to order? Read thickshake vs milkshake.
- Frappes: blended and frosty, from cappuccino and mocha to choc hazelnut, with cream on top if you ask.
When to Come In for Dessert
We open at midday (11:30am on weekends) and on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday we keep going until 8pm, so an after-dinner sundae is always on. Here's the full week:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00pm |
| Friday | 12:00 – 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am – 8:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am – 8:00pm |
On Mondays and Wednesdays we close at 4pm, so those are afternoon ice cream days. We're closed on Tuesdays, except in South Australian school holidays, when we open 7 days. The summer school holidays run from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027, which is prime ice cream weather. Hours can vary on public holidays, so if you're making a special trip, call us on (08) 8563 2371 first.
Dessert With the Kids
We're a family restaurant, so a dessert stop with kids is exactly what we're here for. A kid scoop of ice cream or a spider is usually the winner, the booths give everyone room to spread out, and there's outdoor seating too. While you wait, the jukebox, the rock 'n' roll memorabilia on the walls and the retro gift shelves keep little eyes busy.
Allergies and Dietary Needs
Several of our sundaes come with nuts, and ice cream and cream are on most desserts, so if you have an allergy or an intolerance, tell us when you order and ask about ingredients before you choose. For a question before you come in, call (08) 8563 2371 and we'll help.
What Does Dessert Cost?
We don't publish prices online; they're on the menu board in store, and we take cash and card. If you want to check a price before you come, call (08) 8563 2371.
Make an Afternoon of It
You'll find us in the middle of Tanunda's main street at Shop 3 / 119 Murray Street, with street parking along Murray Street and nearby. Ice cream is a good way to finish a day of cellar doors or a wander around town, and if you're hungry for more than dessert, our casual lunch guide and dinner in Tanunda guide have the rest. The Visit page has directions and the latest hours.
