
Kariton Sorbetes - Footscray
An acclaimed Filipino-style sorbetes and ice-cream spot at Footscray in Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 440 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kariton Sorbetes sits on Leeds Street at Footscray, one of Melbourne's most diverse and characterful inner-west suburbs. An acclaimed, much-loved dessert spot, it specialises in Filipino-style sorbetes and ice cream — earning an outstanding reputation for its inventive, beautifully made frozen treats, the kind of distinctive, craft-focused spot that's become a genuine destination for dessert lovers.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely excellent, inventive sorbetes and ice cream with a distinctive Filipino flavour and a fun Footscray location, perfect for a sweet treat, a unique dessert or a cooling indulgence. A spot with a real point of difference and a celebrated reputation for its craft really stands out, and Kariton has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 440 reviews, it's clearly delighting its customers. The flavours rotate and change, and the range, opening hours and pricing vary, while a popular spot gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for genuinely special, inventive sorbetes, it's well worth seeking out Kariton in Footscray.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 14:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 14:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 14:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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