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Royal Copenhagen Semaphore

5/13 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Royal Copenhagen Semaphore

5/13 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

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+61 499 292 585
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 9:45 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:45 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:45 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:45 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Royal Copenhagen Semaphore

Scooped ice cream meets the Semaphore foreshore here—complete with a self-serve toppings bar where chocolate and caramel sauces, nuts, and sprinkles cost nothing extra. Beachgoers treat it as the go-to coastal dessert stop, whether grabbing a junior cone before heading to the jetty or lingering late into the evening. Beyond the cold counter, warm cinnamon donuts, waffles, and iced lattes keep the room buzzing long past sunset.

  • Complimentary Toppings Station: Guests can dress waffle cones and scoops with free chocolate and caramel syrups, nuts, and sprinkles at the in-parlor toppings station.
  • Late-Night Sweet Fixes: Catering to evening beach walks, the counter serves hot cinnamon donuts, waffles, and coffee late into the night.
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Why Visit Royal Copenhagen Semaphore

Why locals and seaside visitors choose Royal Copenhagen Semaphore for treats and late-night desserts

  • Free Self-Serve Toppings Bar

    Guests receive free chocolate and caramel sauces, nuts, and sprinkles at the self-serve toppings bar to finish their scoops.

    free chocolate & caramel syrups, nuts & sprinkles that are all for free in the corner of the parlor

    Naomi

  • Generous Scoop Variety and Tastings

    Visitors can choose from a broad variety of rich, creamy scoops, sample flavors before deciding, and pick up junior sizes.

    Lots of flavours to choose from and they happily let you taste test to help you decide which flavours you like.

    Cindy Pirie

  • Late-Night Beachside Destination

    Operating right near the jetty and open late into the evening, it provides a go-to stop after coastal strolls.

    Copenhagen can be considered the go-to dessert place in the semaphore area, and it being by the beach and open late, it definitely makes it easy to see why.

    J

  • Fresh Hot Donuts and Warm Treats

    Beyond ice cream, guests enjoy hot cinnamon donuts, warm waffles, and espresso drinks across all seasons.

    The ice cream is delicous and the hot cinnamon donuts are the best!

    Michele Jost

  • Seaside Nostalgia for Grandkids and Families

    Generations come together for coastal dessert outings, letting children customize their cones in an easygoing setting.

    Taking my grandkids for an ice cream there, so close to the Esplanade on Semaphore rd with its beachy eclectic vibe, brought back fond childhood memories of Aussie summers

    Ruth Binetti

  • Warm and Uplifting Counter Service

    Cheerful and patient staff make trips memorable for families, kids, and guests with special needs even during busy rushes.

    Both girls on duty were lovely late afternoon on this day however one was so cheerful, polite, lovely to every customer

    M P

Customer favourites and signature seaside sweet treats

  • Salted Caramel with Biscoff

    I can highly recommend the salted caramel with biscoff it’s amazing!

    Cindy Pirie

  • Hot Cinnamon Donuts

    the hot cinnamon donuts are the best!

    Michele Jost

  • Biscoff Gelato

    My go to is Biscoff gelato and what's even better, it's vegan and you wouldn't even notice.

    Jethro Li

  • Apricot Yoghurt Ice Cream

    I really liked the apricot flavour — safe choice for me and very nice.

    Alice Hu

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that make seaside dessert outings memorable

  • Complimentary Self-Serve Toppings Station

    Guests can customize cones with complimentary self-serve chocolate and caramel syrups, nuts, and sprinkles at the in-store toppings station.

  • Complimentary Cookie with Hot Drinks

    Coffee and mocha beverages are served with a complimentary fresh side cookie to complement the drink.

  • Flavour Taste-Testing Samples

    Staff offer flavour taste testing upon request to help visitors explore options before settling on a scoop.

  • Attentive Allergy Navigation

    Team members take deliberate time during peak busy rushes to review and verify ice cream choices safe for guests with nut allergies.

Before you head over

Practical tips for your visit to Semaphore Road

  • Take advantage of free toppings

    The shop features a self-serve toppings station in the corner where you can add complimentary chocolate and caramel syrups, sprinkles, and nuts to your ice cream.

  • Expect queues on hot evenings

    On warm evenings and peak beach days, the shop gets very popular with lines forming around the block; visit earlier or plan for tight indoor space.

  • Ask staff about dietary options

    If you are visiting with dietary needs such as nut allergies or need vegan options like Biscoff gelato, staff are attentive and will guide you through suitable flavours.

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