Island Gelato vs Zelati Dessert Café:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Island Gelato had more branded searches than Zelati Dessert Café among gelato and ice cream shops in New Zealand. Island Gelato had about 1,390 branded searches, while Zelati Dessert Café had 480. Island Gelato made up 3.7% of all gelato and ice cream shop searches we track, and Zelati Dessert Café accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gelato and ice cream shops, Zelati Dessert Café appeared in two of the four answers and Island Gelato in one. Island Gelato and Zelati Dessert Café were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Island Gelato, about 3 searches for every 1 for Zelati Dessert Café
Who does AI mention more?
Zelati Dessert Café, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Island Gelato in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top gelato and ice cream shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Zelati Dessert Café was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Island Gelato was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Island Gelato and Zelati Dessert Café were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Giapo3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Duck Island Ice Cream3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rollickin' Gelato2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Zelati Dessert Café2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Island Gelato1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kaffee Eis1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Patagonia Chocolates0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gelato shop should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gelato and ice cream shops in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gelato shop in New Zealand for a sweet treat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ice cream for dessert”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ice cream shop”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Island Gelato or Zelati Dessert Café more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Island Gelato and Zelati Dessert Café by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven gelato and ice cream shops we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Island Gelato, Zelati Dessert Café. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Giapo | Patagonia Chocolates | Rollickin' Gelato | Island Gelato | Kaffee Eis | Duck Island Ice Cream | Zelati Dessert Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 32.2% | 22.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.1% | 29.8% | 20.7% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 34.4% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.5% | 34.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.7% | 40.8% | 6% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.8% | 36.7% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.1% | 40.5% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 31% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 54% | 27% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.7% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 50% | 31.5% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.3% | 32.1% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
How has the Island Gelato and Zelati Dessert Café comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Island Gelato was ahead of Zelati Dessert Café in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Island Gelato’s share of searches among gelato and ice cream shops in New Zealand moved from 4.3% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zelati Dessert Café’s share of searches among gelato and ice cream shops in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand gelato and ice cream shops in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zelati Dessert Café lost share of searches among gelato and ice cream shops in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 1.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Island Gelato in New Zealand fell 30.2% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Island Gelato’s and Zelati Dessert Café’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Island Gelato
2 branded search terms
- island gelato
- island gelato co
Zelati Dessert Café
1 branded search term
- zelati
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