Ready or not, summer is here. Between rooftop pool parties, blissful A/C retreats, and beach vacays, it’s the time to indulge in the art of ice cream. From innovative, cereal-spun frozen yogurt, to gelato, and small-batch OG ice cream, Dallas has it all. In no particular order, here is where to find the best ice cream in Dallas.
1. Botolino Gelato Artigianale
Experience handcrafted gelato bliss at Botolino Gelato. Now with four locations across the DFW area, the Italo-Texano, family-owned creamery crafts a whirlwind of tantalizing desserts made with whole ingredients.
As far as the gelato goes, flavors range from Don Pistaccio to White Coffee, Strawberry Sorbetto, and more. Patrons can also enjoy an array of made-from-scratch sundaes, affogatos, cakes, and chocolate confections.
📍Multiple locations
2. The Dolly Llama
Named after an actual llama – rather than the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism – The Dolly Llama is an LA-formed dessert franchise. Famed for its waffle cones, The Dolly Llama serves an indulgent array of ice creams in Bubble and OG Liege waffle cones.
Patrons can turn things up with innumerable sauces and fruit, cookie, and cereal toppings. If you’re not one for customization, the venue offers a number of signature options.
📍2817 Howell St. Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75204
3. Tongue In Cheek Ice Cream
Founded by a retired Richardson firefighter, Tongue In Cheek Ice Cream is a small-batch creamery with a sense of humor. “Serving sarcasm one scoop at a time”, the family-run dessert shop boasts 28 unique flavors with eight vegan and non-dairy options.
Available in either cup or cone, its flavors include Caramel Crack, Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie, Bourbon Bean, and Strawberry Peach Shortcake.
📍526 W. Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX, 75080
📍3505 E Park Blvd., Suite 300, Plano, TX, 75074
4. Milk & Cream
Home to the famous Milk & Cream Bun, Milk & Cream is a delightful dessert shop in Lower Greenville. The venue options a delicious assortment of flavors ranging from lavender to ube served in sandwiches including warm glazed donuts. Cones, cups, as well as mix-ins including cereal and candy are also available.
📍1929 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
5. Pure Milk and Honey
For a more holisitic approach to ice cream, head to Pure Milk & Honey. Using natural and wholesome ingredients, including raw honey and honeycombs, and local Texas milk sourced from a certified organic dairy farm, Pure Milk and Honey serves sweet and delicious soft-serve ice cream made in house.
Flavors here include honey, banana pudding, chocolate, as well as pistachio, raspberry, and mango jasmine served in cups or cones. Sundaes, shakes, and specialties including taco sundaes and ice cream nachos are also available.
📍5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206
6. Mr. Sugar Rush
Billed as the best Dallas ice cream truck in the area, Mr. Sugar Rush is a mobile fleet of dessert shops serving fantastic frozen treats. Where ice cream is concerned, Mr. Sugar Rush serves one-of-a-kind scoops ranging from Campfire Smores to Courthouse Pecan, Banana Cream Pie, and more.
For those 21+, Mr. Sugar Rush also serves a variety of adult ice creams including Amaretto Cheesecake, Mimosa Sorbet, and Baileys Irish Cream Coffee.
📍909 Dragon St, Dallas, Texas 75207
7. Parlor’s Handcrafted Ice Creams
True to its name, Parlor’s serves ice cream that’s scratch-made. With flavors made from pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed milk and cream, the creamery is known for its seasonal hits as well as its classic scoops. This summer, the venue is offering its delicious Strawberries & Cream and Sweet Peach flavors. Come fall, Parlor’s Autumn Pumpkin and Apple Pie are unbeatable.
📍6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Suite 465, Dallas, Texas 75214
8. Howdy Homemade
Howdy Homemade offers a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere where guests can enjoy handcrafted ice cream served by the shop’s dedicated team members, known as “Heroes.” On top of its wonderful ice cream – including salted caramel, strawberry milkshake, birthday cake, and cookie monster – the venue provides employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
📍12300 Inwood Rd. Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75244
9. Ked’s
Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats is a lively and eclectic ice cream shop known for its adventurous and internationally inspired offerings. What began in 2009 as Old Town Creamery has transformed into a cultural melting pot (as it were) of frozen desserts, boasting a menu with more than 95 unique, small-batch flavors.
From nostalgic picks like Birthday Cake and Cookies ‘N’ Crème to bold, globally influenced selections like Paan, Sapota (Chikoo), and Persian Delight—a rich saffron ice cream topped with crushed almonds and pistachios—Ked’s serves up a sweet experience spanning the globe.
📍6205 Colt Road, Ste. 344, Plano, Texas 75024
10. MELT Ice Creams
MELT is a high-quality, small-batch creamery in Bishop Arts District. Here, visitors can enjoy a rotating selection of unique flavors including favorites like Min Chip, Coconut Almond Delight, and Lavender Honey Crunch.
📍405 N Bishop Avenue
If there’s any silver lining in the ever growing sweltering summer in Dallas, is that it provides more time to delight in ice cream. So if you’re hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth this season, feel free to use our Dallas ice cream round-up as a checklist.
