Ice Cream reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 370 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Ice Cream brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sanfrancisco, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/Kochi, r/askTO, r/Connecticut. Top-rated brands include Salt & Straw (4.8/5), Jeni's (5.0/5), Naturals (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews370
Subreddits37
Posts45
Brands99
Products8
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#1
Salt & Straw
4.8
(16)
"I love Salt and Straw. They do really unique monthly seasonal flavors."
"Salt & Straw. hands down some of the best ice cream and ive had lots as an LA native."
"Love the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough flavor too."
"Is pretty fun."
"I still like Salt & Straw."
"Is just good ice cream!"
"Salt and straw! If you aren't vegan get the caramel sea salt."
"Salt & straw, the gelato at eataly or somi somi at westfield"
"Salt & Straw is pretty damn good."
"It’s from Portland but salt and straw is still my favorite."
#2
Jeni's
5.0
(10)
"Jeni's"
"Jeni’s Ice Cream!"
"Jeni’s easily"
"Jeni's is delicious!!! Their flavors are unique and well-made."
"I like Jenni's and TCBY."
"Jeni's hits the perfect spot - all the flavors really come out! My favorite is the Brown Butter Almond Brittle."
"Rich Ice Cream: Jeni's and Licks"
"JENI’S for sure."
"Jeni’s or Lick or even Zed’s"
"Jeni's easily."
#3
Naturals
4.7
(10)
"Naturals icecream for Dairy ones"
"Naturals is always good"
"Best: naturals, Arun, amul"
"Another close favorite in Kochi would be Naturals near valanjambalam."
"Best - Naturals"
"My favourite ones are: - Naturals"
"Naturals and Amul Ice Cream ftw!"
#4
Mitchell’s
5.0
(9)
"Mitchell's and it was always fantastic."
"Mitchell’s and I really like the Castro fountain too."
"Mitchell’s, Swenson’s, Joe’s in the Richmond, Salt and Straw, the parlor in Cole valley are all really good"
"Mitchell’s!"
"Mitchell’s is another go-to spot for me near bernal heights."
"Mitchell’s is best."
"Mitchell’s."
"Mitchell's! All flavors are great."
"The best!"
#5
Garden Creamery
4.3
(9)
"Garden Creamery is our go to!"
"I second, third, fourth… Garden Creamery"
"Garden Creamery"
"Garden creamery in mission"
"Garden creamery in Mission, if you enjoy some tropical flavours :)"
"Garden Creamery in the Mission"
"Garden creamery has had the most unique flavors"
"Garden creamery
Then bite-rite
Then Mitchell's or Humphrey or salt n straw"
#6
Mizzica
4.9
(8)
"Hands down Mizzica. They have a great mix of classic flavours and unique flavours."
"Go to Mizzica. You'll thank me on bended knee."
"Mizzica, death in venice"
"Mizzica is really good!"
"Mizzica at Queen/John"
"Because if so then Mizzica"
"Mizzica Gelateria. Authentic Italian gelato."
"Mizzica is pretty good."
#7
Mitchell's
4.9
(8)
"Go to Mitchell's and wait in line for good ice cream."
"Their ice cream is high quality, and they have a huge range of flavors."
"Get the grasshopper pie or any of the Filipino flavors!"
"Excellent all around."
"Mitchell's is exactly what you're looking for."
"Mitchell’s and Hometown Creamery"
"Mitchell's or Marco Polo are my go to."
#8
Amul
5.0
(7)
"Amul brownie and Baskin Robins Mississippi mud."
"S- Baskin Robbins, Arun, Amul, Havmor"
"Economy range best one is amul"
"Amul - Brownie"
"Amul, B&R. NIC has good ice creams."
"Any Amul ice cream"
"According to me, AMUL is the best thing I've ever tried along with variety taste."
#9
Ru Ru Bakes
4.9
(7)
"Another vote for Ruru Baked"
"Another vote for Ruru Baked!"
"Ruru Baked and Bang Bang"
"Best is RuRu, hands down!"
"Ruru baked. You’ll thank me later."
"I love them because of their unusual flavours."
"Tried Ruru Baked this past weekend, and I thought it was very good."
#10
Ben & Jerry's
4.9
(7)
"Current one is Minter Wonderland, I love dark chocolate."
"In order: Candy Bar Pie, Volun-Tiramisu, Cotton Candy."
"Great ice cream cakes. nice variety on the spot wording."
"Ben and Jerrys for sure"
"Ben & Jerry"
"Ben & Jerry's or Gelateria di Berna"
"Ben & jerry is delicious but also expensive."
#11
Swensen’s
4.9
(7)
"Swensens for Swiss Orange Chip!"
"Swensen’s is amazing and been around forever."
"Swensens in Russian hill"
"Swensens!!!"
"Swensens and Bi-Rite !!! Two best ice cream spots in the city IMO."
"Swensen’s!!!!"
"Swenson's, Fenton's"
#12
Mashti Malone's
4.7
(7)
"Mashti Malone’s"
"There's also Mashti Malone's in that vein."
"Additional recs are Mashti Malone’s, McConnell’s, Magpies, Van Leuwen."
"Mashti Malones"
"Mashti Malones is the best."
"Mashti Malone’s"
"Mashti melones!"
#13
Smitten
5.0
(6)
"Is awesome."
"The chocolate ice cream there is my favorite in the city."
"I like smitten."
"Smitten! The best ice cream and coolest way to make it."
"I'm also a big fan of Smitten in the mission."
"How has nobody mentioned Smitten??"
#14
Caravan
4.8
(6)
"My second favourite would be caravan"
"Caravan, Milano, naturals"
"Icecreams are all yum!"
"Caravan, Mercely’s, Arun"
"My favourite ones are: - Caravan"
#15
Blue Bell
4.7
(6)
"Taste wise. Blue bell of course"
"Blue bell is the best brand."
"I particularly love their Butter Pecan, Oatmeal Cream Pie, and Cinnamon Twist."
"Bluebell. Available at all HEBs."
"I will give blue bell a try."
"Blue bell is much better quality than breyers."
#16
Marco Polo
5.0
(5)
"Which makes a killer yum cantaloupe ice cream."
"Marco Polo Ice Cream makes amazing asian flavor ice creams"
"Marco Polo"
"Best ice cream/gelato I’ve ever had."
"Marco Polo in vietnam town! 🔥"
#17
Bang Bang
5.0
(5)
"Bang Bang, try their Lychee Rosewater Raspberry ice cream."
"Bang Bang on Ossington, and I was never the same."
"Bang Bang"
"Bang Bang on Ossington."
"Bang Bang"
#18
Humphrey Slocombe
4.8
(5)
"Their best flavors are the Vietnamese Coffee and the Hong Kong Milk Tea."
"Humphrey Slocombe Secret Breakfast is so good!!!!"
"Humphrey Slocombe is my favorite by a mile."
"Humphrey Slocombe in the pruneyard is amazing."
"Humphrey Slocombe"
#19
Hometown Creamery
4.8
(5)
"Their mint chocolate chip is the best ice cream of that flavor I've ever tasted."
"One of my all-time favorites"
"You NEED to try San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery."
"Mitchell’s and Hometown Creamery"
"Second Hometown Creamery!"
#20
Carvel
4.6
(5)
"Carvel!"
"Carvile is my fav og because I don't like Nuts in my cream."
"An extravagant delicacy that mustn’t be strived against."
"I don't know how many flavors they have but...it was really good."
"Carvel! Midtown. Old Skool is still yummy!"
#21
Bi-Rite
4.6
(5)
"Birite"
"Bi-Rite is a classic. But my new favorite is Hila, an absolutely delicious Italian gelato joint on Valencia."
"One of my faves is Bi-Rite on 18th by Dolores Park."
"Bi-Rite."
"Bi-Rite, Garden Creamery, Mitchell's, and Marco Polo"
#22
Swensen's
4.6
(5)
"Personally I love a Swensens."
"Swensens."
"Everyone raves about Swenson's."
"Swensens and Mitchells!"
"Swensen’s on Hyde"
#23
Milano
4.6
(5)
"I love Milano. It’s pricey but I think it’s the best."
"To me Milano is the best icecream parlour"
"Milano, Naturals, Amul are the best"
#24
Ninja Creami
4.2
(5)
"Ninja creami tbh isn’t too big , but it is really loud haha! I just made chocolate, peanut butter covered banana inspired ice cream."
"If you get a Ninja Creami all of your neighbors are going to hate you. When they say it's loud they are not joking."
"Creami is probably what you want if you want “healthy” ice cream."
"I’d recommend the Ninja Creami, which won’t make "real" ice cream, but you’ll get a good product."
"I’d invest in an ice cream maker it’s very easy to make your own! The ninja creami and cusineart Gelato maker make great ice cream!"
#25
Saffron & Rose
4.0
(5)
"Saffron & Rose is fantastic. Love Persian ice cream."
"Saffron and Rose, you're welcome"
"Gotta get the faloodeh and pour the lemon and berry syrups on top. And of course, ice cream, too!"
"Hopefully next time we visit we can be in a better position to explore further out and we'll try it - for now, Saffron & Rose still looks amazing!!!"
"Kinrose pales in comparison to Saffron and Rose."
#26
Honeycone
5.0
(4)
"Throwing my vote in for Honeycone as well. I dream about their Pistachio."
"Honeycone is definitely small batch craft ice cream, tbh their flavors blow most regular places out of the water"
"I personally like Honeycone in Chester."
"Honeycone in Chester- best ice cream ever"
#27
Kawartha Dairy
5.0
(4)
"Kawartha…. Not downtown but delicious ice cream and tons of flavours"
"Kawartha Dairy on Fairview in Burlington"
"Kawartha Dairy on the danforth"
"Sweet Caroline's in Breslau scoops pretty much all the Kawartha Dairy flavours."
#28
Häagen-Dazs
5.0
(4)
"Can't go wrong with Haagen Dazs."
"Anything Häagen-Dazs is also great."
"Häagen-Dazs"
"Haagen Dazs Valletta and St. Julians. Expensive but best ice-cream I've ever tasted."
#29
Parlour
4.8
(4)
"Parlour is definitely the best ice cream in the Okanagan!"
"Parlour is great. Nice velvety texture you don't really see outside of boutique shops."
"Parloiur is by far the best, they make their own ice cream and cones."
"I way prefer Parlour to Tickleberrys."
#30
Paul's Creamery
4.5
(4)
"Hands down - Pauls Creamery if it’s for “ice cream”"
"- Paul's creamery and Wolcano Creamery"
#31
Baskin Robbins
4.5
(4)
"The best I have had are Baskin Robbins, Coldstone, and Naturals"
"S- Baskin Robbins, Arun, Amul, Havmor"
#32
McConnell's
4.5
(4)
"3. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - I believe there's on in Santa Monica but OG is in Santa Barbara."
"Straus or MCconnells (grocery) or Fifty Licks"
"McConnell’s. I prefer their pints at Whole Foods."
#33
Salt and Straw
4.5
(4)
"Salt and Straw in Hayes Valley"
"Salt and straw. New one on Los Gatos."
"Salt and Straw on Hayes Street is giving them a run for there money"
"I think the new ice cream shop Salt and Straw also has cakes?"
#34
Mission Creamery
4.5
(4)
"The Mission Creamery changed my view on ice cream."
"The Mission Creamery is top notch"
"Mission creamery"
"Mission Creamery for Ice Cream."
#35
Handel's
4.3
(4)
"2. Handel's Ice Cream - Multiple Locations; Pasadena, Northridge, etc."
"Handel’s just on value alone, they give you a lot for less than $6."
"Handels in Torrance or Manhattan Beach."
"Handels"
#36
Summers
4.3
(4)
"Summers in Yorkville or Ed’s if you’re around leslieville or the beaches!!!"
"Summers ice cream in Yorkville"
"I enjoy Summer’s in Yorkville."
"Summers in Yorkville"
#37
Apsara
4.0
(4)
"By far the best of the lot."
"Apsara ice creams at Kathrikadavu is hands down the best I had in recent times."
"Is decent."
#38
UConn Dairy Bar
4.0
(4)
"They serve UConn dairy bar ice cream at some local restaurants."
"UConn dairy bar is good."
"UConn Dairy Bar"
"UConn dairy Bar. Obvs."
#39
Fosselman's Ice Cream
4.0
(4)
"There's only three. 1. Fosselman's Ice Cream - Alhambra (bring cash)"
"Fosselmans and Carmela (OG location in Altadena). Am especially supporting Carmela due to recent wildfires."
"Fosselmans in alhambra for or indigo cow in echo park"
"Fosselmans, can get at their actual shop, can also get it at black cow cafe in Montrose."
#40
Dolce Neve
5.0
(3)
"I really like the ones at Dolce Neve but agree with a previous mention of Launderette"
"Dolce Neve, when they are available"
"Dolce neve is really good"
#41
Van Leeuwen
5.0
(3)
"I go to Van Leewen in Culver City. Their honeycomb ice cream and cornbread ice cream were so good!"
"Van Leeuwen in the Roosevelt Field Mall."
#42
Leo's
5.0
(3)
"Leo’s in Medford! Also in Tabernacle and Atco. Cash only, all homemade. Literally the best!"
"Leo's in Medford"
"Leos in Medford hands down"
#43
D Dutchman Dairy
5.0
(3)
"The overall best ice cream in the general area though is D Dutchman Dairy (Sicamous)!"
"D Dutchmen has some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had."
"If you’re into a bit of a road trip, D Dutchmen Dairy is amazing! They have a working farm and dairy shop."
#44
Nani’s Gelato
5.0
(3)
"Nani's hands down has never failed me."
"Nani’s Gelato over in Burlington."
"Nani’s Gelato"
#45
Jeni's Ice Cream
5.0
(3)
"1) Jeni's Ice Cream."
"Jenis Splendid Ice Cream is the best."
"Jeni’s if I want a fun flavor!"
#46
Bi-Rite Creamery
5.0
(3)
"They're especially known for their salted caramel."
#47
Fat Donkey
5.0
(3)
"Going to mirror everyone and say fat donkey - whenever I want some ice cream I go there"
"Fat Donkey for sure!!"
"Fat Donkey"
#48
Ice Creamonology
5.0
(3)
"Icecreamonology is my favourite."
"Ice Creamonology"
"Ice Creamonology (Queens Quay)"
#49
Amy's
3.5
(4)
"Amy’s is classic Austin and it’s cool to see the store if nothing else."
"Amy’s and Jeni’s are my favs."
"The sweetness level might be too much"
"Amy’s is the most iconic , but not necessarily the best"
#50
Lick
4.7
(3)
"Lick has great sandwiches and usually a seasonal flavor in the line up as well."
"My favorite ice cream place is Lick."
"Lick"
#51
Gio Gelati
4.7
(3)
"Great gelato though."
"Gio Gelati in the marina!"
#52
Latteria
4.7
(3)
"Latteria in swedesboro! Small town and you wouldn’t expect it but the ice cream is sooooo fresh and creamy."
"Bro Latteria is the freaking best! Some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had."
"Latteria in Swedesboro"
#53
Rich's Farms
4.7
(3)
"Rich farms is better."
"Rich Farm in Oxford is the best Rich Farm but there is one in Bristol if you want more central location."
"Southwestern but it’s worth the trip-Rich’s farms"
#54
Baked Bear
4.7
(3)
"Baked Bear without a doubt. Expensive but unbelievably good."
"I'd say baked bear north beach."
"I like baked bear."
#55
Ninja
4.3
(3)
"Ninja Creami."
"It’s expensive, but the ninja creami is able to make an ice cream texture out of whatever liquid you put into it."
"It allows for a lot of flexibility in ingredients compared to traditional ice cream machines."
#56
Amore Mio
4.3
(3)
"Amore Mio for best gelato!"
"Amore Mio in downtown Kelowna for gelato"
"Amore Mio for Gelato"
#57
Tickleberries
4.0
(3)
"Tickleberries in Penticton/OK Falls."
"Tickleberries, south of Ok Falls"
"Tickelberry's in OK Falls for ice cream"
#58
626 Ice Cream
4.0
(3)
"Try something unique and genuinely delicious and truly local. 626 ice cream"
"626 Ice Cream in Arcadia. I know it’s not LA proper but their soft serve is next level"
"626 Hospitality Ice Cream in Arcadia! Small but awesome shop with asian flavors"
#59
Ashley's
4.0
(3)
"Ashley's in Hamden or Branford"
"Ashley’s is pretty good with lots of variety too"
"I think I been to Ashley’s. It was pretty good"
#60
Merry Monarch
5.0
(2)
"Merry monarch without question."
"Merry Monarch or Dolce Neve Gelato."
#61
Arun Ice Cream
5.0
(2)
"Chocolate and Vanilla tubs are a favourite!"
"Arun Icecreams, Naturals."
#62
Sweet Fix Creamery
5.0
(2)
"Sweet Fix Creamery and Izumi Matcha."
"I’m a big fan of Sweet Fix Creamery they have good monthly and returning flavors."
#63
Kansha Creamery
5.0
(2)
"It's simply the best ice cream in LA."
"Seconding Kansha."
#64
Sugar Mama Desserts
5.0
(2)
"Not _technically_ San Jose but their ice cream is outstanding and so fresh."
"They make some great flavors you don't really see anywhere else."
#65
Milani
5.0
(2)
"Milani in Hamilton is excellent."
"Milani in market square has been highly awarded and ranked the past few years."
#66
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
5.0
(2)
"JENI’S for sure."
"Every single flavor of theirs that I’ve tried has been amazing."
#67
Hokey Pokey
5.0
(2)
"The base flavor is amazing but they have a hazelnut one that is a Ferraro Rocher personified."
"Hokey Pokey blew my mind"
#68
Nightingale
5.0
(2)
"Central Market has a few flavors of Nightingale."
"Was delicious LOL I only had the key lime pie one but it was so damn good"
#69
Lush Gelato
5.0
(2)
"Lush Gelato in North Beach is amazing."
#70
Honey’s
5.0
(2)
"Honeys, Ruru Baked, Bang Bang, Ed’s Real Scoop"
"I’m a fan of Honey’s, they’ve got some great flavors."
#71
Philmore Creamery
5.0
(2)
"Their gelato is is like 10 stars good!"
"Philmore creamery! Sooooo good."
#72
Durham Dari Serve
5.0
(2)
"No one can beat Durham Dari Serve!"
"Durham Dari Serve in Durham"
#73
Sundaes
5.0
(2)
"Sundaes is the BEST"
"I love going and seeing the creative sundaes they put out, and their menu is so huge I always want to just try everything."
#74
Tulmeadow
5.0
(2)
"Tulmeadow up the road in Simsbury a few miles north is incredible also."
"Tulmeadow in simsbury is my absolute fav!!!!!!!!!!"
#75
Carmela
4.5
(2)
"I also second Carmela!"
"Fosselmans and Carmela (OG location in Altadena). Am especially supporting Carmela due to recent wildfires."
#76
Dari Serve
4.5
(2)
"Dari Serv, end of conversation"
"I live near the Dari Serv, but the best is at Honeycone in Chester."
#77
London Dairy
4.5
(2)
"Best would be London dairy."
#78
Friendly's
4.5
(2)
"If there is a Friendly's within an hour of you, there is no need for a substitute, my friend."
"But I am biased. Been going to that restaurant on Hamilton since I was a baby."
#79
Dutch Dreams
4.5
(2)
"Dutch Dreams"
"Dutch dreams not really downtown i guess lo"
#80
Tillamook
4.5
(2)
"Tillamook is the absolute nuts"
"Tilamook!"
#81
Mortensen's
4.5
(2)
"Visit Mortensen’s on the pike— they make it all in house and it’s delish!!!"
"I like Mortensen's on the Berlin tpk a lot."
#82
La Morlense Plus
4.5
(2)
"La Morlense Plus in Oaklyn, NJ. They have very unique handmade ice cream flavors like rice pudding ice cream, cookie butter ice cream, horchata water ice.....cantaloupe water ice."
"La Morelense Plus in Oaklyn."
#83
Migros Sélection
4.0
(2)
"Migros Selection is better than most."
"I think I had this line from Migros at a friend’s house."
#84
Vincent's
4.0
(2)
"Vincent's in Mt Holly"
"Vincent’s in Mount Holly."
#85
White Dot
4.0
(2)
"White Dot on 206 across from vincentown diner."
"White Dot"
#86
Tickelberries
4.0
(2)
"Tickelberries!!"
"Tickelberries come in second, they have a good selection but don't make their own product"
#87
Duffer's
4.0
(2)
"Duffer’s in wildwood!"
"Duffer’s in wildwood!"
#88
Sweet Claude's
4.0
(2)
"Sweet Claude's in Cheshire"
"Sweet Claude's in Cheshire they moved but it's still great ice cream from what i hear."
#89
Ginger's Devine
4.0
(2)
"I like both Wanderlust and Ginger's Devine and would probably choose the latter if I had to choose one."
"Gingers!"
#90
Shady Glen
4.0
(2)
"Shady Glen"
"Shady Glen also has good ice cream"
#91
Thrifty's
4.0
(2)
"Save yourself a ton of money and go to Ralph's and get Thrifty's ice cream. It's the best!"
"Riteaid it's Thriftys ice-cream"
#92
Tall Man's
4.0
(2)
"Tall man's in Cromwell for the win"
"Tall Man’s in Cromwell"
#93
Les'
4.0
(2)
"Les' in Meriden"
"Les’ in Meriden is very good."
#94
Main Street Creamery
4.0
(2)
"Main Street Creamery in Wethersfield"
"Main st creamery in Wethersfield is very solid"
#95
Pints of Joy
4.0
(2)
"But it’s a bit expensive"
#96
Ibaco
4.0
(2)
"Is good."
#97
Kinrose
4.0
(2)
"Kinrose certainly doesn't pale in comparison, it is just different. Kinrose is a little more subtle, less sweet, creamier, denser."
"Kinrose is textured more like traditional American ice cream, and the flavors are a little more subtle."
#98
Stew Leonard's
3.5
(2)
"For a simple soft serve cone, Stew Leonard’s on the turnpike is really good!"
"A bit basic but stew Leonard’s"
#99
Baskin-Robbins
3.5
(2)
"In my opinion, Baskin Robins is far better than Hagen dazs"
"Baskin robbins, hagen daaz"
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