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America's Best Ice Cream Shops
Harbor Street Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

1. Harbor Street Creamery

7.0
307 S Harbor Street, Seward, AK
Ice Cream Parlor · 3 tips and reviews

Dalton S.Dalton Spear: Very creamy ice cream, best in Seward. Get the waffle cone

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

2. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

8.7
1710 E Main St, Prattville, AL
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Smitherman: Great service. I've never had an ice cream that wasn't great. White Turtle, salted caramel, and raspberry chocolate truffle are my favorites.

Andy's Frozen Custard is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

3. Andy's Frozen Custard

9.2
2205 West Walnut Street, Rogers, AR
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

Daniel C.Daniel Catalan: Try the Butter Pecan Concrete. So delicious!

Churn is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

4. Churn

8.9
5223 N Central Ave (at Oregon St), Phoenix, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · 79 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: If you've got a sweet tooth after dining at the restaurant/bar Windsor in Central Phoenix, you'll want to stop by their adjoining sweet shop, Churn, afterward for some stellar homemade ice cream. Read more.

Salt & Straw is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

5. Salt & Straw

9.4
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at California Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Venice · 152 tips and reviews

Vivian D.Vivian Doan: If you want to try multiple flavors without double scoops - get the split scoop! Lots of awesome flavors - I recommend the "stumptown coffee & lovenuts" with the "sea salt & caramel ribbons"

Sweet Action Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

6. Sweet Action Ice Cream

9.1
52 Broadway, Denver, CO
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Denver · 100 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah Lea: Sweet Action has some of best ice cream I've ever had. They have really creative flavors like strawberry balsamic and sour cream & chives. Both are actually pretty good!

The Collins Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

7. The Collins Creamery

9.0
9 Powder Hill Rd, Enfield, CT
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

CBS LocalCBS Local: This quiet farm offers fun flavors, like Cotton Candy, Toasted Almond and the highly recommended Red Raspberry Chocolate Chip. - CBS CT Read more.

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

8. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co.

9.0
3214 P St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 74 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Try not to be overwhelmed by the assortment of flavors. But, whatever you choose, you must add some homemade fudge. It's next-level stuff. Read more.

Woodside Farm Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

9. Woodside Farm Creamery

9.4
1310 Little Baltimore Rd (at North Star Rd), Hockessin, DE
Ice Cream Parlor · 47 tips and reviews

Marybeth K.Marybeth Kelly: A scoop of chocolate and a scoop of butter brickle with pretzel topping is just divine!!

ChillN Nitrogen Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

10. ChillN Nitrogen Ice Cream

9.3
8271 SW 124th St, Miami, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · 55 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: WOW! The liquid nitrogen process actually makes a huge difference to the texture and flavor of the ice cream. Order a mix of vanilla, nutella, and coffee as your base and then experiment w/ toppings.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

11. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.4
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Atlanta · 84 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Jeni’s offers so many creative and delicious flavors. Most people opt for colorful flavors, like Wildberry Lavender or Brambleberry Crisp, to capture the most Instagram-worthy photo. Read more.

Ono Gelato Company is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

12. Ono Gelato Company

815 Front St, Lahaina, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 58 tips and reviews

hooeyspewer ..hooeyspewer .: Very good gelato - check out the tropical flavors - and coffee. Definitely take a seat on their rear deck to take in the view while you eat.

Whitey's Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

13. Whitey's Ice Cream

9.2
3515 Middle Rd (Devils Glen Rd), Bettendorf, IA
Ice Cream Parlor · 19 tips and reviews

Betsy G.Betsy Gast: Amazing selection of classic and unique flavors. Tons of options.

Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

14. Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy

8.6
1502 N 13th St (Alturas), Boise, ID
Ice Cream Parlor · North End · 21 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Willen: Best waffle cones I ever had (very sweet). I got the coffee bean (very strong, they actually put coffee beans in coffee ice cream), chocolate, & lemon. Lemon was great!

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

15. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The shop aims its crosshairs at our retro-aesthetic pleasure center and hits the bullseye, with offerings like Bing Crosberry—custard mixed with raspberries, cherries, cheesecake and graham crackers. Read more.

BRICS is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

16. BRICS

9.2
901 E 64th St (at Cornell Av), Indianapolis, IN
Ice Cream Parlor · Broad Ripple · 56 tips and reviews

Steven G.Steven Galante: The Grasshopper is a refreshing take on chocolate chip mint ice cream: Fudge brownies instead of chocolate chips.

Sylas and Maddy's is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

17. Sylas and Maddy's

9.1
11919 S Strang Line Rd (119th), Olathe, KS
Ice Cream Parlor · Olathe Station · 24 tips and reviews

Robert B.Robert Brown: Quality is amazing. Flavor names are both familiar and creative. The flavors themselves are smashingly delicious. Peanut butter freak, queen of hearts, and grasshopper were all gone too soon!

Graeter's Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

18. Graeter's Ice Cream

9.1
301 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews

Brittany Leigh W.Brittany Leigh Walker: The pumpkin ice cream is the best I've ever had. I get it in a sundae with hot fudge and nuts. So good!

Creole Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

19. Creole Creamery

9.3
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: if you're not a local, try some of the flavors unique to them such as the lavender honey ice cream. I would definitely recommend!

Richardson's Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

20. Richardson's Ice Cream

9.4
156 S Main St (RT114), Middleton, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 70 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: My favorite local ice cream! Live animals, batting cages, mini golf, etc. Great outings for families, groups, & dates. Customers can purchase milk, ice cream, sherbet, ice cream pies etc.

Broom's Bloom Dairy is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

21. Broom's Bloom Dairy

9.4
1700 S Fountain Green Rd, Bel Air, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · 51 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Martin: Pro tip: closed on Mondays. If the Movie Night ice cream is on the menu, order it. It's award winning for a reason.

The Gelato Fiasco Old Port is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

22. The Gelato Fiasco Old Port

9.2
425 Fore St, Portland, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Portland · 57 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg G: Excellent gelato. Friendly and helpful staff that let you try anything and everything. Recommend the strawberry balsamic or dark chocolate caramel sea salt. Wild Maine Blueberry also very good.

Moomers Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

23. Moomers Ice Cream

9.4
7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 56 tips and reviews

Valerie S.Valerie Smith: So many flavor choices!! The view reminds you just how fresh your ice cream is. Delicious delicious. Kids sundaes are fun.

Izzy's Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

24. Izzy's Ice Cream

1100 S 2nd St (at 11th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Corey P.Corey Partin: The variety of ice cream ranges from your average types to stuff you've never heard of! They're delicious AND you get a mini scoop on top so you can try out a new flavor!

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

25. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

9.3
6726 Chippewa St (at Prather Ave), St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · St. Louis Hills · 255 tips and reviews

Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times: Besides famous concretes, you can also order classic malts, shakes, sundaes, floats and ice-cream sodas. Ted Drewes has been serving up frozen goodness since the 1940s. Read more.

Local Culture is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

26. Local Culture

8.4
500 Russell St Ste 6 (Between McAllisters & Papa Johns), Starkville, MS
Ice Cream Parlor · 21 tips and reviews

CarolynCarolyn: Try the Tahitian vanilla with kiwi, strawberries, sliced almonds and chocolate covered raisins!!! So good!

Big Dipper is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

27. Big Dipper

9.1
631 S Higgins Ave (at S 5th St), Missoula, MT
Ice Cream Parlor · Riverfront · 27 tips and reviews

Jake L.Jake Larsen: Best ice cream around. The coconut, Irish coffee, and huckleberry are incredible

The Parlour is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

28. The Parlour

9.3
117 Market St, Durham, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

Jordan G.Jordan Groseclose: The Salted Butter Caramel is the best ice cream I've ever had. Don't forget to grab a pint from their pint fridge for later!

Tutti Frutti is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

29. Tutti Frutti

7.9
4900 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
Ice Cream Parlor · 20 tips and reviews

John R.John Rensberger: I personally enjoy Tutti Frutti over the other froyo options in town. Flavors typically pair well and are enjoyable. Fresh fruit is always good too!

Ivanna Cone is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

30. Ivanna Cone

9.0
701 P St, Lincoln, NE
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Lincoln · 31 tips and reviews

Stacey C.Stacey Chaffin: I had a scoop of the matcha white chocolate and a scoop of cinnamon in a waffle cone. My friend had the vanilla bean strawberry rhubarb pie ice cream. It was all delicious! And the staff was friendly.

King Kone is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

31. King Kone

9.0
336 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
Ice Cream Parlor · 29 tips and reviews

Electra S.Electra S: The most bang for your buck! The sizes are so big that I can't even finish a small. They offer pup cups for your furry friends so make sure to bring them too!

Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

32. Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream

9.5
1475 US Highway 46, Ledgewood, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 58 tips and reviews

Neil M.Neil Maruca: Terrific homemade hard ice cream with an amazing variety of flavors. Cool picnic area adds to the experience

Frost Gelato is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

33. Frost Gelato

8.7
2201 Q St NE Ste 9A, Albuquerque, NM
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 10 tips and reviews

Diana T.Diana Tourville: The dark chocolate gelato was amazing! So thick!

Luv-It Frozen Custard is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

34. Luv-It Frozen Custard

8.4
505 E Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Ice Cream Parlor · John S. Park · 59 tips and reviews

luv-itluv-it: Everything on the menu is excellent! Try a Western: hot fudge, caramel and pecans. Vanilla and Chocolate are made daily plus at least two flavors. Been open since 1973! Vegas Landmark!

Ample Hills Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

35. Ample Hills Creamery

305 Nevins St (at Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Gowanus · 183 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Super delicious and creative ice cream, like Ben & Jerry's upgraded to first class. Bourbon Street and Sweet as Honey were great.

Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

36. Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop

9.3
1867 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Ohio City · 61 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Best ice cream ever. Seriously. The dark roast flavor is the best coffee ice cream around. Hazelnut and caramel brownie are also to die for. Grab a scoop or 2 or 10. Then get a pint (or gallon) to go.

Andy's Frozen Custard is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

37. Andy's Frozen Custard

8.9
8251 East 102nd Street South (Memorial), Tulsa, OK
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Clark: Get the stolen brownie Sunday! They serve the brownie warm with wonderful custard on top. I ask for no pecans but that's just my personal preference. Also they serve wonderful cream soda floats!

Prince Pückler's Gourmet Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

38. Prince Pückler's Gourmet Ice Cream

9.1
1605 E 19th Ave (at Agate St), Eugene, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · South Eugene · 34 tips and reviews

Heather R.Heather Ryan: They usually have a special on sundaes on Tuesdays. Favorite flavors: peppermint, coconut, Mexican mocha, and any seasonal berry flavor.

The Franklin Fountain is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

39. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: One of the absolute must visit spots, this old school ice cream shop has great sundaes and inventive ice cream flavors. Try the Franklin Mint Sundae or one of the huge banana splits.

Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

40. Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream

8.7
921 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI
Ice Cream Parlor · 24 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Cardoso: Awesome waffle cones and homemade ice cream, don't forget the sprinkles or hand dipped cones. Sugar-free options are also available!

Hilton Head Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

41. Hilton Head Ice Cream

8.8
55 New Orleans Rd Ste 114, Hilton Head Island, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · 26 tips and reviews

Carrie M.Carrie Mezvinsky: Cinnamon ice cream is delicious!! New flavor is Reese's peanut butter cup (choc ice cream with pb chunks) and it is fantastic!!

Silver Lining Creamery is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

42. Silver Lining Creamery

7.8
512 Main St (6th Street), Rapid City, SD
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

Ian P.Ian Pulling: Premium ice cream made on site! Try the Maple Candy Bacon...amazing!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

43. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
1892 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN
Ice Cream Parlor · Lockeland Springs · 127 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Some of the best ice cream in the country. Don't be shy to ask for a taste of all the flavors, literally. The Askinosie dark milk chocolate and the brown butter almond brittle were my favorites!

Amy's Ice Creams is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

44. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Ask for samples to ensure you make the right choice. Staff is extremely friendly and happy to recommend flavors if you're not sure. My favorite was the coconut tres leches (had bits of cake in it).

Farr Better Ice Cream Co is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

45. Farr Better Ice Cream Co

9.1
286 E 21st St, Ogden, UT
Ice Cream Parlor · Ogden Central Buisness District · 16 tips and reviews
Carl's Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

46. Carl's Ice Cream

8.9
2200 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 62 tips and reviews

Kayleigh H.Kayleigh Harrington: They keep it super simple here. Go for a strawberry cone.

The Village Scoop is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

47. The Village Scoop

8.7
419 Main St, Colchester, VT
Ice Cream Parlor · 11 tips and reviews
Mallard is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

48. Mallard

9.1
1323 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

Lizzy G.Lizzy G: Probably my favorite ice cream shop ever. Every flavor I've tried is really good. They have the best ice cream around. I love how they have such unique flavors like rose and turmeric. I love it!!

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

49. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

8.4
555 S Midvale Blvd (Near Tokay Blvd.), Madison, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · Westmorland · 11 tips and reviews

Leah S.Leah Sinsheimer: Zoreo is their awesome Zansibar chocolate with oreos. Best of both worlds!

Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

50. Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

8.5
225 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Dani H.Dani Hayes: Carrot cake and coconut ice cream are my favs. Love walking around town.. antique thrift shop, pies and pints, coffee and chillax with a book at Taylor Books and finish with sweets from Ellens.

Moo's Gourmet Ice Cream is one of America's Best Ice Cream Shops.

51. Moo's Gourmet Ice Cream

7.3
155 Center St, Jackson, WY
Ice Cream Parlor · 34 tips and reviews

Jamie K.Jamie Kramer: Delicious ice cream. The mint chocolate chip has forever ruined me for anything other then Moo's mint chocolate chip! Really fast service. Don't let the line out the door deter you!