Scrunchy Millers | Milford
Why go
Scrunchy Millers is the best ice cream in Milford, and a proper Covid success story: Mike and Hayley opened the shop after Mike's career as a flight attendant came to an abrupt halt in 2020. He'd discovered real fruit ice cream, fell in love with it, and decided to bring it to the Shore. The result is a wildly popular sweet spot that pulls a constant stream of customers even on a cold winter's night — most leaving with a mixed pint tub to take home. Gold medal winner at the NZ Ice Cream Awards 2020 for their Dark Chocolate gelato, and home to instantly recognisable Kiwi flavours — Toffee Pops, Pineapple Lumps, Mallow Puff — classic biscuits and lollies turned into ice cream. Their Biscoff is exclusive to them and has become their bestseller.
What to expect
Real fruit ice cream, gelato and sorbetto made with proper care, plus banana splits, affogatos, brownies and custom ice cream cakes built to order. There are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options across the menu, and they stock Eight Thirty Coffee and Nice Blocks (the ethically sourced ice blocks by Tommy & James). Take-away pints are the move if you want something for later — the freezer at home is the natural next step. Gift vouchers available. Open year-round, busy in every season.
