The Dairy by Mungalli
A biodynamic dairy ice cream and dessert spot in central Cairns, rated 4.8 across more than 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Dairy by Mungalli sits on Shields Street in Cairns City, in the heart of tropical north Queensland. A dessert spot showcasing the renowned Mungalli Creek biodynamic dairy from the Atherton Tablelands, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality ice cream and dairy treats — the kind of delicious, locally sourced indulgence that's become a genuine favourite, especially welcome in the tropical heat.
The appeal is that combination of quality, locally made biodynamic ice cream and dairy treats and a welcoming central Cairns setting, perfect for a refreshing treat, a dessert after dinner or a sweet pick-me-up on a hot day. There's something special about quality ice cream made with renowned local dairy, and The Dairy has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The flavours, range, opening hours and pricing vary, and it gets busy on warm evenings and over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality ice cream or dairy treat, it's often just a matter of dropping in on Shields Street in Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 89
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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