Shiro Gelato & Snack @Brisbane CBD

Shiro Gelato & Snack brings a Japanese-focused mix of gelato, onigiri and drinks to Brisbane CBD. The venue’s offering is built around Japanese ingredients and flavours, with gelato served in mochi, matcha-based treats and onigiri featuring creative combinations. It is a useful option when you want something sweet, a light savoury bite, or a drink rather than a full meal.

The Brisbane store is Shiro’s second Australian location and sits in the heart of the city at Shop 2B, 131 Elizabeth Street. The business says the CBD shop attracts a broad mix of customers, including office workers and students. Its drinks made with Wabi matcha from Shiro Matcha are a particular draw, while the store also carries limited gelato said to be exclusive to the CBD location. The menu includes gelato and drinks alongside onigiri and warabi mochi.

Shiro’s story began in Australia with its first store on the Gold Coast, opened in September 2023. The brand was created to share Japanese culture through food, using authentic Japanese ingredients in its gelato and onigiri. In 2024, it expanded to Brisbane and also opened Shiro DRIVE-IN in Fujinomiya, Japan, at the foot of Mount Fuji. That connection is reflected in the brand’s interest in carefully selected matcha and regional Japanese flavours.

With both sweet and savoury choices, Shiro suits a solo CBD stop, a casual catch-up or a small group looking to try something different. Families may find the gelato and mochi appealing, while matcha drinks and onigiri give adults and office workers alternatives to a standard dessert run. The business also offers catering tailored to weddings, parties and events across Australia. Shiro has a 4.9 Google rating from 1,606 reviews, providing strong local feedback alongside its Japanese-style menu.