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Ideal Ice Cream
Hampankatta, Mangalore
The iconic parlour that made gadbad ice cream famous, plus coastal snacks. Located at Pabba's.
Area
Hampankatta
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹80–250
Opening hours
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
About
What is Ideal Ice Cream famous for?
The home of gadbad ice cream.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Ideal Ice Cream
Veg · ₹80–250
Good to know
Is Ideal Ice Cream good for families?
Yes — Ideal Ice Cream is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
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St Aloysius Chapel
215 m · ~3 min walkBest photo · Morning, when soft light falls on the front of the chapel and the college grounds are quieter.
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Mangaladevi Temple
1.9 km · ~23 min walkBest photo · Early morning for soft light and fewer people; evening for the glow of the oil lamps.
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2.4 km · ~29 min walkBest photo · Late afternoon, when warm light falls on the black stone and the river is calm.
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What Ideal Ice Cream is
The iconic parlour that made gadbad ice cream famous, plus coastal snacks. Located at Pabba's. It is a pure-veg house. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ₹80–250.
🥘 The order to make
Gadbad Ice Cream - A tall sundae layering ice cream, jelly, fruit, nuts and dry fruit — the coastal-Karnataka classic born in Mangalore
⏰ When to go
The posted hours run 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Hampankatta, Mangalore (Karnataka).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Ideal Ice Cream — FAQ
What is Ideal Ice Cream famous for?
The iconic parlour that made gadbad ice cream famous, plus coastal snacks. Located at Pabba's.
What are the must-try dishes at Ideal Ice Cream?
Don't miss Gadbad Ice Cream and Neer Dosa.
Is Ideal Ice Cream good for families?
Yes — Ideal Ice Cream is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Ideal Ice Cream's opening hours?
Ideal Ice Cream is open 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Ideal Ice Cream located?
Ideal Ice Cream is in Hampankatta, Mangalore.