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Ice Cream Perfection
Marianne's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

1. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.0
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 83 tips and reviews

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: The junior double on waffle cone was huge! My personal favorite is Mint Chip here. Tiny parking lot but it is a Santa Cruz institution. Must try it.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

2. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

28699 Chagrin Blvd #150, Woodmere, OH
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 16 tips and reviews

Stephany I.Stephany Ivancic: Try the red velvet frozen yogurt. It's to die for.

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

3. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.1
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Satisfy your sweet tooth with some ube ice cream...it's #96 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

4. Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop

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

Andrew P.Andrew Perez: Most beautiful ice cream shop I've ever been to. It's clean and modern. The massive window@behind the service area showing the production floor is so cool!!

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

5. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.1
917 E Pine St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 258 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

6. Milk Bar

8.4
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Christina Tosi's ingenious desserts like candy bar pie riff on lowbrow sweets (in this case, the Take 5 candy bar).

Moomers Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

7. Moomers Ice Cream

9.2
7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 56 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Johansson: The ice cream is good, but the setting (on a dairy farm) is better! See where the ice cream came from!

Mora Iced Creamery is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

8. Mora Iced Creamery

9.0
139 Madrone Ln N, Bainbridge Island, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Winslow · 44 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tchou: The lines may be long, but it is well worth the wait. Incredibly creative flavors. The blackberry and coconut were two of my favorites.

Mountain Mist Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

9. Mountain Mist Ice Cream

8.1
Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews

John S.John Stack: Relax out on dock on an Adirondack chair..

Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

10. Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream

9.0
7 Firefly Ln, Bar Harbor, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · 37 tips and reviews

Tracy B.Tracy Brawley: Salted caramel ice cream! Yum. Menu claims a bacon waffle cone, but none were available at the time of my visit - hope to try it out another time.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

11. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Stay Authentic! The Black Sesame and Red Bean ice flavors will blow you away. Knicks fan? Add Jeremy Lin sprinkles. Read more at: http://bit.ly/UntappedCICF

Palo Alto Creamery is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

12. Palo Alto Creamery

8.7
566 Emerson St (at Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Diner · University South · 160 tips and reviews
Papalani Gelato is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

13. Papalani Gelato

8.4
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr (Poipu Rd), Kōloa, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 27 tips and reviews

Chuck L.Chuck Lasker: Oh man, you will not believe how good the gelato is here. They let you try them all, too! Ask about their truffles... Read more.

Pinocchio's is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

14. Pinocchio's

8.1
362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Ice Cream Parlor · East End Sanibel · 48 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Great place to grab a cone after a long walk on the Sanibel beach. Sanibel Krunch was a winner.

15. Pumphouse Creamery

8.1
4754 Chicago Ave (btwn 47th & 48th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Nokomis · 31 tips and reviews

Lee Z.Lee Zukor: Simple, Good, & Tasty says Pumphouse really works with local artisans and farmers. We love the sea salt caramel and butter pecan ice cream.

Queen Bee Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

16. Queen Bee Ice Cream

3716 Florence St, Redwood City, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 11 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Walker: Their 10/20 is caramel ice cream with fudge and Oreos. Wow.

Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

17. Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream

7.9
3946 Middlefield Rd (at E Charleston Rd.), Palo Alto, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Greenmeadow · 34 tips and reviews

Ron v.Ron van Zuylen: For over 35 years, the home of 48 hand-made ice cream delicacies such as Coffee Molasses Chip, Rose, and White Chocolate Ginger.

Salt & Straw is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

18. Salt & Straw

9.1
2035 NE Alberta St (btwn NE 20th & NE 21st Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 168 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: Try every flavor before making your decision. Including the pear and gorgonzola.

Scoops is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

19. Scoops

(Greater SF Bay Area), SF Bay Area, CA
Food Truck · Downtown North · 4 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Amazingly creamy ice cream. The "Birfday Cake" is excellent.

Smitten Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

20. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews
Sundaes and Cones is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

21. Sundaes and Cones

8.8
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 291 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: The ice cream flavors here range from classic (vanilla, chocolate) to Asian-inspired (red bean, black sesame and lychee).

Sweetie Fry is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

22. Sweetie Fry

2307 Lee Rd (at Silsby Rd), Cleveland Hts, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 23 tips and reviews

Destination ClevelandDestination Cleveland: An awesome little place that sells homemade ice-cream and fries. Try their Chili Dark Chocolate ice-cream for a cool but spicy kick.

Sweet Republic is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

23. Sweet Republic

8.8
9160 E Shea Blvd Ste 105 (at N 92nd St), Scottsdale, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Via Linda Corridor · 84 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Try the Cheese Course! Mind-blowing blue cheese ice cream- has a tiny whiff of Roquefort kick, insanely creamy, with local McClendon Select honey - it's one of Michele Laudig's 100 Favorite Dishes! Read more.

Swensen's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

24. Swensen's Ice Cream

8.8
1999 Hyde St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Russian Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Pacific UnionPacific Union: Ice Cream & Cable Car Outing! Savor a sundae at Swensen’s Grill & Ice Cream in Russian Hill (try the Hot Fudge Bonanza!), then take a cable car down to Ghirardelli Square for a stroll by the water. Read more.

Three Twins Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

25. Three Twins Ice Cream

2231 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Larkspur Landing Circle · 15 tips and reviews

Arnold S.Arnold Sandoval: Lemon Cookie is the worlds greatest ice cream flavor.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

26. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.2
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Who orders ice cream in the morning? That's right. No one. But for some miraculous reason, V.L. opens early. Snag a table (any table, they'll all be empty!) in one of the prettiest places in town.

Victory Garden is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

27. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This West village spot offers some of our favorite soft serve ice cream in NYC, made with goat's milk. Ask if they have Turkish ice cream, Dondurma, as well

Gelato Messina is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

28. Gelato Messina

9.1
241 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Gelato Shop · Darlinghurst · 156 tips and reviews
Milk is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

29. Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd (at Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Mid-City West · 248 tips and reviews
Amy's Ice Creams is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

30. Amy's Ice Creams

8.8
3500 Guadalupe St (Maiden Ln.), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · West University · 57 tips and reviews
Carnival Barker's is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

31. Carnival Barker's

5624 Sears St (at Truck Yard), Dallas, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 7 tips and reviews
oWowCow Artisan Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

32. oWowCow Artisan Ice Cream

9.0
4105 Durham Rd (412 & 611), Ottsville, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · 41 tips and reviews
The Bent Spoon is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

33. The Bent Spoon

8.9
35 Palmer Sq W, Princeton, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 147 tips and reviews
Gannon's Isle is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

34. Gannon's Isle

9.4
1525 Valley Dr (W Seneca Tpke), Syracuse, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · 35 tips and reviews
Golden Reef Diner is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

35. Golden Reef Diner

7.9
329 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY
Diner · 36 tips and reviews
Tara’s Organic Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

36. Tara’s Organic Ice Cream

8.6
3173 College Ave (at Alcatraz Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 39 tips and reviews
Shain's of Maine is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

37. Shain's of Maine

8.3
1491 Main St, Sanford, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · 18 tips and reviews
Homers Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

38. Homers Ice Cream

8.8
1237 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 32 tips and reviews
Angelo Brocato's is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

39. Angelo Brocato's

9.0
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gelato Shop · Mid-City · 82 tips and reviews
Sweet Rose Creamery is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

40. Sweet Rose Creamery

9.1
225 26th St (at San Vicente Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 115 tips and reviews
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

41. Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

2 Rivington St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 421 tips and reviews
Hay Rosie Craft Ice Cream Co. is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

42. Hay Rosie Craft Ice Cream Co.

204 Sackett St. (Henry St.), Carroll Gardens, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY · 32 tips and reviews
Maple View Farm Country Store is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

43. Maple View Farm Country Store

9.1
3109 Dairyland Rd (at Rock Ridge Rd), Hillsborough, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 33 tips and reviews
Glacé Artisan Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

44. Glacé Artisan Ice Cream

4960 Main St, Kansas City, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · 65 tips and reviews
Crescent Ridge Dairy is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

45. Crescent Ridge Dairy

8.7
407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 53 tips and reviews
Woodside Farm Creamery is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

46. Woodside Farm Creamery

9.4
1310 Little Baltimore Rd (at North Star Rd), Hockessin, DE
Ice Cream Parlor · 47 tips and reviews
Toscanini's is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

47. Toscanini's

9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 278 tips and reviews
Izzy's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

48. Izzy's Ice Cream

1100 S 2nd St (at 11th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown East · 51 tips and reviews
Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

49. Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream

9.5
1475 US Highway 46, Ledgewood, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 58 tips and reviews
Dairy Joy is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

50. Dairy Joy

6.6
331 North Ave, Weston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 22 tips and reviews
Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

51. Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream

9.2
749 Moreland Ave SE (at Ormewood Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Ice Cream Parlor · Ormewood Park · 92 tips and reviews
The Original Rainbow Cone is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

52. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews
Dietsch's Brothers is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

53. Dietsch's Brothers

8.8
400 W Main Cross St (at Liberty St.), Findlay, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 11 tips and reviews
Rococo Artisan Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

54. Rococo Artisan Ice Cream

9.2
6 Spring St, Kennebunkport, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · 29 tips and reviews
Gelato Fiasco is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

55. Gelato Fiasco

9.2
74 Maine St (btw Lincoln & Gilman), Brunswick, ME
Dessert Shop · 37 tips and reviews
Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

56. Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe

2034 Marshall Ave (Cleveland), Saint Paul, MN
Dessert Shop · Merriam Park West · 84 tips and reviews
Dojo Gelato is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

57. Dojo Gelato

8.8
137 Elder St (in Findlay Market), Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Over-The Rhine · 20 tips and reviews
Mt. Washington Creamy Whip is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

58. Mt. Washington Creamy Whip

8.1
2069 Beechmont Ave (Plymouth Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Mount Washington · 5 tips and reviews
Putz's Creamy Whip is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

59. Putz's Creamy Whip

8.9
2673 Putz Pl (at West Fork Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Westwood · 22 tips and reviews
Flub's Dari-Ette is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

60. Flub's Dari-Ette

8.6
997 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews
Aglamesis Brothers is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

61. Aglamesis Brothers

9.3
3046 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Oakley · 28 tips and reviews
Margie's Candies is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

62. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews
Gifford's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

63. Gifford's Ice Cream

8.6
1109 Broadway (at Burleigh Rd.), Bangor, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

Christina C.Christina Caron: Make sure to pick up a frequent buyers card!

King Kone is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

64. King Kone

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

Rebekah Paige S.Rebekah Paige Smith: Such a great place, I've been going here since I was a kid!

Salt & Straw is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

65. Salt & Straw

9.4
838 NW 23rd Ave (at NW Kearney St), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 282 tips and reviews

Wil H.Wil Horsley: This place is amazing. Don't be afraid to ask for tastings, they are super nice about it!

Ben & Jerry's is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

66. Ben & Jerry's

8.4
36 Church St, Burlington, VT
Ice Cream Parlor · 43 tips and reviews

Michaela H.Michaela Hendrickson: Late night snack is bomb and phish food hot chocolate is highly recomended

Sav's Chill is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

67. Sav's Chill

8.2
Limestone (Maxwell), Lexington, KY
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

68. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

8.7
403 E Royalton Rd, Broadview Hts, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 13 tips and reviews
OddFellows Ice Cream - The Sandwich Shop is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

69. OddFellows Ice Cream - The Sandwich Shop

75 E 4th St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 114 tips and reviews
Young's Jersey Dairy is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

70. Young's Jersey Dairy

9.2
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews
Arethusa Farm Dairy is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

71. Arethusa Farm Dairy

9.1
822 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT
Dessert Shop · 20 tips and reviews
Dairy Kastle is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

72. Dairy Kastle

9.1
575 Eastern Pkwy (at Bradley Avenue), Louisville, KY
Ice Cream Parlor · Saint Joseph · 30 tips and reviews
BRICS is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

73. BRICS

8.9
901 E 64th St (at Cornell Av), Indianapolis, IN
Ice Cream Parlor · Broad Ripple · 56 tips and reviews
Jarling’s is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

74. Jarling’s

9.3
309 W Kirby Ave (at State St.), Champaign, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 38 tips and reviews
Bobboi Natural Gelato is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

75. Bobboi Natural Gelato

9.5
8008 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Gelato Shop · 78 tips and reviews
Emack and Bolio's Ice Cream is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

76. Emack and Bolio's Ice Cream

8.2
389 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W. 78th St & W. 79th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 53 tips and reviews

Veronique V.Veronique V: What a great find! They have an incredible assortment of flavored waffle cones and the ice cream is so, so tasty. A must-visit.

Mason's Creamery is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

77. Mason's Creamery

9.0
4401 Bridge Ave (W 44th Street), Cleveland, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Detroit - Shoreway · 19 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Flavors change daily at Mason’s Creamery, but you’ll always find a savory option like waffle batter ice cream with fried chicken skins, caramelized onion, or even Spam.

Creamistry is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

78. Creamistry

9.0
5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 608 (Post Oak Blvd), Houston, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 9 tips and reviews

79. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

8.9
67 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 49 tips and reviews

Jack P.Jack Purdy: Every flavor is amazing, but salted caramel is my favorite. Also, the nicest, cleanest public restroom I've ever seen, anywhere.

East Coast Original Frozen Custard is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

80. East Coast Original Frozen Custard

8.6
5618 Mayfield Rd (at Brainard Rd), Lyndhurst, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 27 tips and reviews
Hello Honey is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

81. Hello Honey

7.7
633 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews
The Comfy Cow is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

82. The Comfy Cow

8.5
1301 Herr Ln (Westport Rd), Louisville, KY
Dessert Shop · East Louisville · 40 tips and reviews
Dairy Creme Corner is one of Ice Cream Perfection.

83. Dairy Creme Corner

8.8
187 Homewood Ave, Fairmont, WV
Ice Cream Parlor · 15 tips and reviews