2024 Best Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.A

Manolo Blahnik bosses George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis transformed 300 acres across the way from their Litchfield residence into Connecticut's most fashionable farm. Stop by the Arethusa Farm creamery and enjoy fresh ice cream in "Old Fashioned" flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, coffee, strawberry and mint chip. See More

Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop in San Francisco features a commitment to top-tier local ingredients and green practices. Winners include the celebrated salted caramel ice cream. See More

If you're seeking a scoop of something cold and sweet near Seattle's Pike Place Market, Bottega Italiana gelato shop has you covered. Perennial favorites include hazelnut and sea salt caramel. See More

Locals and tourists alike line up for sweet treats from The Creole Creamery in New Orleans. In addition to classic ice cream flavors, you'll find such offerings as Creole cream cheese, lavender honey and blueberry mojito sorbet. See More

Austin-based Lick Honest Ice Creams takes pride in making ice cream without using any preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial colors or flavors. Some of the interesting concoctions marry sweet and savory tastes, as in the goat cheese, thyme and honey ice cream. See More

Climb into one of the jukebox booths at Margie's Candies in Chicago and grab a spoon or a straw to enjoy one of the all-natural, homemade ice cream flavors. Not much has changed since the shop opened in 1921, from the recipes to the old-time décor, but that's a good thing. See More

Former pastry Nick Morgenstern channels his culinary creativity into frozen form at Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream. New York ice cream aficionados line up for unique flavors like Vietnamese coffee rum and durian banana. See More

Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Company in Alexandria, Virginia, brings back memories of good old times and quality ice cream served in heaping scoops. The recipes were originally created by Ray "Pop" Giovanni, who catered events at the White House. (First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was a fan of his ice cream.) See More

Salt & Straw has grown from a single ice cream cart to a mini-chain of scoop shops with locations in Portland, Los Angeles and beyond. Classic flavors like Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Chocolate Gooey Brownie are crowd-pleasers, but be sure to sample some of the rotating inventive creations. See More

Wanderlust Creamery's flavors draw inspiration from across the globe. Signature flavors include sticky rice & mango, ube malted crunch, Vietnamese rocky road, pandan tres leches and early grey. Enjoy a scoop at one of the Los Angeles area locations. See More