26 Best Ice Cream Shops in Birmingham

“Great place to do Pilates 💛“

“Great customer service, and the ice cream is fantastic. I definitely would recommend!“

“Great place with amazing food and people that work there are always so friendly“

“The staff is always super nice!! The Gooey Butter cake is the best ice cream I've ever had!!“

“The Spun Cow is a treat. They have a variety of sweets to cure your cravings. I opted for a warmed up cinnamon roll, for which I was told are BAKE DAILY. I added strawberry sauce to mine…just because. The gentleman who helped me was friendly, courteous and very welcoming.“

“Mario’s Ice Cream is GREAT!! We had him come to a school event and he was very easy to work with. He can provide all documentation to work with an organization like a school (IYKYK)…he’s quick to respond & on time!! A great, fun addition to your next party, school or work event!! THE KIDS LOVED IT!!“

“De vez en cuando, hace falta darse un gustito y por eso voy a la Nueva Michoacana. Me encantan las aguas que preparan ahí. Ven y compruébalo.“

“I love this place! They have so many flavors to choose from!“

“THE best ice cream shop in Birmingham! Their ice cream is special from Wisconsin and you can taste the goodness of coming from the dairy capital. But if you go, be sure to sample the “Serious” ice cream… you’ll be glad you did. 😉“

“We walked up right at closing time and we were reading the menu and hours on the door. The owner opened the door and offered to serve us, 5 of us. The churros were amazing and the service was exceptional. I’m only in Birmingham every few weeks- but will be stopping by each time for a treat! Thank you going out of your way to let us try your amazing churros!“

“We come here all the time and the ice cream is FANTASTIC but every single employee here appears to hate their lives.. tonight there were 2 girls working and they were very unfriendly. No greetings, didn’t speak to us.
The employees here always kill the experience :/“

“I stopped by Hello Bakery and was blown away by their delicious croissants—but what really stood out was the owner's kindness! I bought four pastries, and to my surprise, they gifted me a free almond croissant! 😍

Croissant Quality:
The croissants here are perfectly flaky, buttery, and freshly baked. The plain croissant had a crisp exterior with soft, airy layers inside, while the almond croissant (my free treat!) was rich, slightly sweet, and packed with crunchy almond goodness. Absolutely delicious!

Customer Service:
The owner was warm and welcoming, and the free croissant was such a lovely gesture. It’s rare to find a bakery that cares so much about making customers happy!

Final Thoughts:
If you want top-tier croissants and a bakery that goes above and beyond, Hello Bakery is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back—maybe they’ll surprise me again! 😉 Highly recommend! 🥐💛“

“My first impressions were this is a very nice environment. Bright, open, airy and organized. I was excited to try the confetti cake bcuz I'd seen it at the Vestavia Hills location, but they were sold out of them. I'm not a regular customer so I wasn't sure if this cake was their first roll-out of large, shareable desserts. Anyway the cake was presented to me before it was boxed up and I was satisfied with its appearance. I finally tried some later on at home and was surprised that it tasted like a fine dusting of cornstarch was present on it. I mean, that's the first thing that came to mind. The cake had a large crumb like a box cake would. Overall, I was somewhat disappointed but I chalked it up to it being cold, as they keep certain desserts refrigerated. The baker did tell me the cake was brushed with condensed milk, which isn't a bad thing. It adds another layer of flavor and moisture. Well, at this point, I put the cake in the cabinet overnight. The next day, it tasted way better! I gave half of it away, and finished my piece. I can't wait until the strawberry shortcake rotates back around.“

“Great cookies. Perfect combination of softness and crunch

Vegetarian options: They have options for vegitarians

Parking: There's plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Great kid friendly flavors“

“If you’ve never tried K & J's Elegant Pastries …. You have to!!!!! I’m a small business bakery owner myself (from home) and this was literally the BEST cupcake I have ever had in my life. Yep, it beat mine! If you’re in the Bham area and want a sweet treat…. This place does not disappoint!!“

“Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great food as a meal or charcuterie board“

“An Absolutely Amazingly, Freshly prepared, Gelato or Sorbet Popsicle, on a Stick.....dipped in chocolate and toppings for a unique experience....You MUST try the multitude of FRESH flavors...Enjoy!“

“Really good. I got the cold brew and the cookies and cream. My first time getting anything from them and it was delicious. The lady serving there was sweet. They do have some dairy free options. Next time I want to try their watermelon flavor.“

“So I haven’t had the ice cream yet but my first time in there and everyone was so sweet and helpful! We ended up leaving with the most delicious cookies and will be back for ice cream! It is very important to me to go into a place where people are nice and kind!“

“After my first experience with Cookie Fix, I have to say that I am officially obsessed. I fear I will dream about these cookies. I only had a chocolate chip cookie, and let me tell you I know for a fact that I will be driving the drive to this place the SECOND a craving hits. If I could adopt that cookie, I would. Absolutely give Cookie Fix a try if you catch a vibe for a sweet treat.“

“Great food and a great atmosphere along with speedy service-what more does anyone need??“

“Friendly staff. Clean area. Couldn't stop eating it getting to my destination. Fries are well seasoned and have crunch. Seasoned shrimp takes me back to Nawlins!!! Great food, only thing i would add is bigger hushpuppies and make your own tarter sauce with your skills for seasoning! Awesome!“

“Atmosphere was good, service was quick. Decent burger but nothing extraordinary.“

“Decided to take a last minute trip to Birmingham this weekend and wanted to try this place. Can’t recommend them enough! The customer service was phenomenal and automatically makes you want to go back. And to top it off, the cookies were so fresh and warm. Absolutely a place I will be visiting. Your day time employees deserve a raise! 😜“

“Great yogurts and great flavors“

“great service!! Thanx to Amy fulvi for a great burger!!“