20 Best Ice Cream Shops in Berkeley

“Marshmallow fluff;) Loved the Milkbomb sandwich! Will definitely go again;)“

“Delicious frozen custard and very friendly staff. Lexie and Kevin
has been always empathetic and kind in my interactions with her. She has a good spirit and it shows up in the ice cream she makes.

The best part is there is a theatre across the street and the dance hall next door. Perfect delight to add to a delicious cup of an ice my tear.“

“The best gelato I’ve found with many unique and delicious flavors using fresh fruits and ingredients on a daily basis. I come in every time I am in Berkeley, because it’s head and shoulders above the gelato in the Sacramento area!“

“Not too sweet and great place to hang out!!!“

“"a mini is small, a small is large, and a large is gigantic"“

“Vegan (& Gluten-free) flavors! I loved the pluot, the dark chocolate, and the walnut (that has no pieces of nuts in it, which is really helpful to those like me who can’t have much fiber). Additionally, I found all three flavors more refreshing than (sickeningly) heavy, and the flavors 🤩 🎇—like the grand finale of a fireworks show for the taste buds. I’ve only had about a spoonful of each so far but am in love 😍🤤😋. I didn’t go to the shop, someone brought me some, so I’m not able to give my opinion on the actual shop. From what I heard, though, it wasn’t as crazy as many ice cream places are on hot weekends! 😊“

“Amazing waffle & flavour and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend you check them out!!!!!“

“Very distinctive flavors made with fresh and organic ingredients!!!“

“Amazing! I tried chocolate flavor and it was sooooo good! It was super soft and melt immediately in my mouth. And it’s not super sweet that makes me to drink water after taking it. And I could feel the very light good smell of cinnamon as I eating it. Definitely going to be back again!“

“My experience at Passione Caffè in their gorgeous two-story, well-decorated café at 91 Shattuck Square was simply marvelous. The staff was friendly, quick, and accommodating and the food, drinks, and desserts were delicious! I highly recommend Passione Caffè to those looking for a quick and yummy lunch (or breakfast/brunch everyday), to snack and study, or for an authentic Italian coffee. Don’t miss out on the great happy hour/aperativo deals between 4-7PM! It almost goes without mentioning, but Passione Caffè is absolutely true to its slogan: “A corner of Italy in Berkeley.” From the food and drink to the atmosphere and the service, this is the only truly Italian café I have found in Berkeley! And that comes from over a year of experience living and traveling in Italy! Besides the beautiful architecture and interior design of Passione Caffè—not to mention its convenient location next to Downtown Berkeley BART—I would like to point out some highlights on the menu. The pastas are all made with homemade, organic noodles and made-to-order sauces. The pasta dishes are so fresh and authentic! The spaghetti with meatballs, their only Americanized dish, is to die for! The pizzas also are also made with home-made dough and gluten-free options are offered. Try one with fresh prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula! The fresh panini with Italian meats and cheeses round out the lunch menu. It is possible to have a filling lunch for $7-15, which is definitely reasonably priced by Berkeley standards! A serious final highlight was the artisanal gelato, made in-house by the Italian co-owner, Eleanora Cercatore. There are 12 flavors, weekly made with gluten-free options, that are displayed on a beautiful rotating wheel. The gelato is spectacularly tasty—I cannot recommend it highly enough! For your time, money, and fine Italian bites and drinks, I cannot recommend a Berkeley café more highly than Passione Caffè! Please pay them a visit soon—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Stopped for breakfast one morning; what a delight! Tasty filling on a scrumptious bagel. The sight of all the donuts and pastries had us vowing to return. Which we did, scoring a box of various donuts and pastries and the biggest croissants I’ve ever seen. Definitely worth a return visit.“

“Best ever! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😋😋😋😋💕💕💕💕😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋🖤“

“Always clean and very nice environment. Staff is always pleasant. Cookies always on point and they taste as good as they look. Would highly recommend.

Kid-friendliness: My grandson is always with me and he loves to work the machine to order with.“

“The guy & girl at the counter knew their ice cream and were very helpful and polite, don’t always get that kind of service. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼“

“Simple walk up/take put only. Milkshakes, ice cream cones, and surprisingly delicious burgers!

Kid-friendliness: Kids love ice cream and milkshakes

Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right up to the order window“

“A fantastic assortment of eclectic ice cream flavors.“

“Me and K’Lin was happy to see this new place and it’s nice and clean after we was done the girt went a sanitize everything 🥰🥰“

“My top 2 favorite boba place at Berkeley! The Phoenix oolang with mochi is just impressive! Strong tea flavor combined with unique mochi topping! Always come back monthly!The only thing is that parking in the area is a bit difficult but that’s not really a ding for this amazing place!“

“Damn good cookies. Gluten free, vegan chocolate chip was BOMB. And it ain’t easy to make a cookie without those key ingredients.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and vegan cookies

No vegan ice cream tho ?“

“Delicious food - really Italian style Will go back & recommend to fam & friends“