Top 10 ice cream shops in New Orleans, according to Yelp
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Summer is in full swing in New Orleans, and you may be looking for a way to beat the heat.
While some may be taking a dip at their local pools or grabbing a sno-ball, others may be searching for another way to cool off and enjoy a sweet treat.
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While it may be too hot for some to enjoy a fresh beignet, another way to satisfy that sweet tooth is with ice cream.
Here’s the top 10 ice cream shops in New Orleans, according to Yelp.
10. Popbar – New Orleans ?? 4.6/5 stars
According to the Popbar website, this gelateria serves up gelato on a stick, shakes and more. With 55 Yelp reviews, guests mention the hand-dipped popsicles.
207 N. Peters St. Suite 2B, New Orleans
9. Parish Parlor ?? 4.6/5 stars
According to the Parish Parlor website, this Lower Garden District ice cream parlor specializes in small-batch, French-style ice cream with a New Orleans flair. Parish Parlor also offers seasonal sorbets and vegan options. With 114 Yelp reviews, guests mention the ice cream parlor’s variety of flavors including toasted coconut and espresso brownie.
1912 Magazine St., New Orleans
8. Piccola Gelateria ?? 4.7/5 stars
According to the Piccola Gelateria website, this Magazine Street gelateria offers small batch gelato, crepes, gelato cakes, Italian espresso drinks and Italian fruit soda. With 298 reviews, people mention the gelato’s authenticity with one reviewer stating it “transports you straight to Italy.”
4500 Magazine St., New Orleans
7. Sweet Handkraft ?? 4.7/5 stars
According to the Sweet Handkraft Facebook page, this Metairie spot is a “unique ice cream and sweet shop.” Sweet Handkraft offers a variety of desserts and savory bites as well as ice cream options including a hot donut ice cream sandwich, macaron ice cream sandwiches and a bubble waffle with ice cream. With 333 reviews, guests say they enjoy the unique ice cream flavors and the “friendly staff.”
3262 Severn Ave., Metairie
6. Angelo Brocato ?? 4.7/5 stars
According to the Angelo Brocato website, this Carrollton Avenue dessert parlor is known for its specialty gelato, Italian ice, spumoni and cannolis. With 748 reviews, guests enjoy the selection and variety of gelato flavors in addition to the Italian desserts.
214 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
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5. Gails Fine Ice Cream ?? 4.7/5 stars
According to its website, Gails Fine Ice Cream offers 12 year-round flavors in addition to seasonal flavors. With seven Yelp reviews, guests noted the quality of the ice cream. One reviewer described the customer service as “fantastic” and the ice cream as “a local treat that can cool you down.”
789 1/2 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
4. Ice Cream 504 ?? 4.8/5 stars
The Ice Cream 504 website states, the shop uses fresh ingredients inspired by the owner’s Aunt Ruby’s original recipe. With 158 reviews on Yelp, guests mention the owner’s “friendly” and “personable” service.
2511 Jana St., New Orleans
3. Rahm Haus Ice Cream ?? 4.9/5 stars
This New Orleans ice cream spot prides itself in offering unique and unusual flavors with “the belief that eccentric flavors can retain their magic outside the realm of the fine dining kitchen or tasting menu,” according to its website. With 24 reviews, guests note the “creativity” and “stellar execution” of the flavor offerings.
1133 Margaret Place, New Orleans
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2. Lucy Boone Ice Cream ?? 4.9/5 stars
According to the Lucy Boone Ice Cream website, this small-batch ice cream shop makes its ice cream in-house. With 37 Yelp reviews, guests mention the flavor selection and customer service. One reviewer said the ice cream has a “lovely texture” and is “well balanced.”
3918 Baronne St., New Orleans
1. Sweet Saint ?? 4.9/5 stars
According to the Sweet Saint website, this French Quarter spot specializes in crafting “sinfully sweet artisan ice creams, sherbets and sorbets.” With 113 Yelp reviews, one reviewer said “stepping into this shop is a vibe unto itself,” and the ice cream “rocked my world.”
710 St. Louis St., New Orleans
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