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Baskin-Robbins — Smithfield, Cairns
Dessert Spots Cairns City

Baskin-Robbins

A handy ice cream spot on the Cairns Esplanade with a 3.9 rating across 127 reviews.

51
Spot Score
Worth a Look
3.9(127)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Baskin-Robbins in Cairns City is a dessert stop centred on ice cream, with options ranging from cones and cups to sundaes, cakes, desserts and beverages. The brand also offers take-home choices, including Ultimate Take Home Packs with set combinations or the option to create your own, plus customisable Flavour Packs for sharing or keeping in the freezer.

One named flavour featured on the website is Graham Chocolate Honeycomb, combining graham cracker ice cream with chocolate-coated honeycomb pieces and a graham cracker swirl. The menu also includes a rotating Flavour of the Month, giving returning visitors something different to try. The site promotes ordering and delivery, although specific local service details are not provided here.

The brand’s story dates back to 1945, when founders Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins set out to offer more variety than the small range commonly found at ice cream parlours. Its flavour philosophy is built around discovery, with the number 31 chosen to encourage trying a different flavour each day of the month. The overall tone is playful and experimental, with an emphasis on fun, creativity and community rather than a formal dessert experience.

For Cairns City visitors, it is a straightforward choice for a solo sweet treat, a casual stop with friends or a shared take-home dessert. The broad format and build-your-own packs make it particularly easy to choose something for different tastes, while the flavour-led menu gives ice cream fans plenty of scope to explore.

Practical details

shop g6/59 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
10:00 – 22:00
TuesdayToday
10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 22:00
Thursday
10:00 – 22:00
Friday
10:00 – 22:00
Saturday
10:00 – 22:00
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00

Menu

View the latest menu directly from the venue.

Open menu

Spot Score

51
Reputation
56
Popularity
64
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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