
Scoop and Roll AWARD WINNING Ice cream + Sorbet + Sundaes + Loaded Cookies.. GF + DF + VEGAN options
An award-winning ice creamery at Shoal Bay near Nelson Bay north of Newcastle with a 4.7 rating across 165 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Scoop and Roll sits in Bay Village on Shoal Bay Road at Shoal Bay, near Nelson Bay in Port Stephens north of Newcastle. A strong 4.7 rating across 165 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is indulgent, award-winning ice cream and desserts with a devoted following — a lovely spot for a scoop, a sorbet, a sundae or a loaded cookie, with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, a perfect treat by the bay. Its Shoal Bay location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Flavours, ranges and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy in holiday periods. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 14:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 13:00 – 20:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 67
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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