Places to Go for an Ice Cream in Austin
A scoop of cold, creamy ice cream is what you want the most on a Texas-hot day. Being aware of the situation, Austin has many options for you to enjoy… from original ice-cream-based dishes and authentic gelato to dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Here’s a list of the Best 10 Places to Go for Ice Cream in Austin.
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Fresa’s
Fresa’s is a Mexican food spot where tacos and margaritas are well-known. Still, here you can also find a delightful variety of ice cream, from yummy flavors like Mexican Hot Chocolate and Cookie Butter to Pink Peppermint and Apple Crisp.
Location: 915 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78703
Luv Fats Ice cream
Luv Fats Ice Cream is a Black family-run, ‍woman-owned and operated business that creates decadently delicious, small-batch dairy-free ice cream, which is coconut milk and avocado-based. If you wonder why avocados? This is to keep the base smooth and rich and add up some extra nutritional value. They use as many local ingredients and flavors as possible.
Location: 7135 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Dolce Neve Gelato
If you are craving authentic gelato, Dolce Neve Gelato is the perfect place. Owned and operated by three Italian gelato experts, they offer you from staple to seasonal flavors like Vanilla from Madagascar or Almond Custard. And a selection of other delicious desserts is also available in case your sweet tooth isn’t yet satisfied.
Location: 1713 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Bésame
Built out of a shipping container, Bésame specializes in chef-inspired, artfully balanced and nostalgia-forward, fresh-made ice cream. Their flavors rotate daily, which allows them always to offer something new and a range of fun names, from Brownie Points to Over the Rainbow.
Location: 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
Taco Sweets
Taco Sweets combines two things people love the most and turns them into one sweet form, exclusive ice cream tacos, serving them up in a food trailer. You can either get a handcrafted waffle cone “shell” stuffed with your choice of ice cream, sweet syrup and unlimited toppings or try out one of their signature creations.
Location: 3309 W SH 29, Georgetown, Texas 78628
Gati Ice Cream
Whether you are dairy intolerant, vegan, gluten-free or looking for new flavors Gati offers you a wide variety of delicious options for dessert, from which the coconut-milk-based vegan ice cream is a must. There are around 40 rotating flavors like Dark Chocolate and Golden Milk Turmeric, and it is worth mentioning that most contain four ingredients or even less!
Location: 1512 Holly Street, Austin, TX 78702
Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
You will find New Zealand Style Ice Cream at Zeds: Real fruit, all natural. Made by blending Tillamook ice cream and a scoop of fruit, like berries, what comes out is a soft-serve-like spiral, tinged the color of the fruit. Try out a different way of ice cream. “A New twist on the classic…Twist”
1814 Harvey St, Austin, TX 78702
Dipdipdip Ice Cream
Dipdipdip is a Japanese-inspired creamery that uses local milk cream and house-made hand-dipped cones to create unique ice cream flavors like Sum Yum Yuzu (a black pepper-yuzu-mascarpone base) and Matcha Cha-Cha (Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream) here there is always something new to try. They also offer ice cream tacos and milkshakes.
Location: 7301 Burnet Rd #101, Austin, TX 78757
Gelateria Gemelli
This authentic Italian gelateria serves amazing gelato. Flavors change seasonally, ranging from savory to sweet, and are always made fresh and in-house. It is as if you were in Italy. Gelateria Gemelli also offers incredible Italian cocktails, coffee, and a large amaro selection.
Location: 1009 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Sugar Pine
Featuring a dedicated ice cream menu, Sugar Pine is a Japanese restaurant that incorporates a variety of Asian ingredients, like matcha, taro root and miso, to create and produce delicious ice creams, and let’s talk about the toppings range from puffed rice to toasted coconut chips.
Location: 8578 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
We hope you’ve enjoyed the Best Places to Go for Ice Cream in Austin.