On ZánKapu’s bright, panoramic terrace, Gyógynövény Fagylalt Műhely is not an overpowering experiment in medicinal herbs but a thoroughly appealing artisan ice-cream shop. Fresh fruit remains the star, while local plants add subtle background flavours.
A gentle touch of herbs
Mint refreshes elderflower, basil enhances strawberry, and lavender is cooked into the apricot jam in Dörgicsei zserbó. Alongside creative combinations, the counter also offers dependable classics, so cautious tasters will still find chocolate, vanilla or fruit ice cream.
Zánkai álom and locally grown fruit
One house signature is Zánkai álom: an exciting yet harmonious meeting of a milk base, raspberry jam and pumpkin-seed oil. Balatoni nyár and the seasonal fruit flavours also capture the area’s spirit. No colourings or flavour enhancers are used; if an ingredient is not good enough, the flavour temporarily disappears from the counter instead.
Taking free-from options seriously too
All fruit ice creams are dairy-, lactose- and gluten-free, and sugar-free flavours are offered periodically too. Ice cream is sold by weight, so trying smaller amounts of several flavours makes sense. The terrace overlooking Hegyestű is also a good stop on a bike ride, with homemade cordials and Balaton wine spritzers completing the break.
The workshop opens seasonally, usually from Easter to October; check the latest opening hours on Facebook before setting out.
Worth a taste
Zánkai álom
A milk base, raspberry jam and pumpkin-seed oil: a playful flavour rooted in the location, reflecting the workshop's subtle approach to herbs.
Local tip
Try several flavours, but watch the scales
Ice cream is sold by weight, so the total is known only once it is weighed. Try smaller amounts of several seasonal flavours.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Zánkai álom
A milk base, raspberry jam and pumpkin-seed oil: a distinctive signature flavour connected to the place.
- 02Strawberry with basil
The basil does not dominate; it simply makes the fruit fresher and deeper.
- 03Dörgicsei zserbó
Lavender cooked into the apricot jam gives the classic walnut, apricot and chocolate zserbó flavour a subtle Balaton twist.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
A larger review sample aggregated in summer 2026 showed a 4.4 average from 174 public responses. Guests chiefly highlight the unusual flavours, pure ingredients, friendly service and panoramic surroundings; minor criticisms mainly concern the predictability of weight-based pricing and the serving format.
Aggregated Google Maps and Facebook reviews, IttJártam, We Love Balaton, Kutyabarát Balaton and Best of Balaton+
What brings people back
- Creative yet clearly recognisable flavours
- Natural ingredients without additives or colourings
- Friendly, helpful service
- A clean terrace with Hegyestű views
- Many dairy-, lactose- and gluten-free fruit ice creams
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Good to know before you go
- With pricing by weight, the total is known only after weighing
- Some guests would prefer more environmentally friendly serving in glass bowls
- Seasonal opening; some flavours are temporarily unavailable when good ingredients cannot be sourced
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