50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Fresno

“ice cream sammich is delicious, Anita was very sweet and helpful. my brownie sandwich was pretty well stuffed too!! Really enjoy coming to cream when we find the time to. I wish I had a picture of the goodie but I devoured it🤤“

“My husband and I came across this place while visiting my hometown. The ice cream and the service was amazing. Plus they have a military discount which worked out for us as we met in the Army.“

“My husband and I came across this place while visiting my hometown. The ice cream and the service was amazing. Plus they have a military discount which worked out for us as we met in the Army.“

“Some of the best food truck tacos I’ve ever had. 10 out of 10 would absolutely spend money here again!“

“I love crumbl cookies. it’s so amazing. when i first got it, i did not think i would like them because the cookies are too big. now they are my favorite go to dessert place because then i get to save my cookie for later if i feel full and they don’t feel so hard!“

“I always have a great experience when I go into this shop. The owner is very friendly and personable. Such a sweetheart. My fave gelato flavor is the lavender vanilla! It's the perfect treat after a long day. All her gelato is homemade and to die for. BB's is my go to!“

“Great experience at Crumbl! The cookies were fresh, soft, and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and my order was ready quickly. I love the rotating menu because there’s always something new to try. I’ll definitely be back“

“Cheap pre rolls and awesome customer service! Aryn is amazing!“

“My husband and I came across this place while visiting my hometown. The ice cream and the service was amazing. Plus they have a military discount which worked out for us as we met in the Army.“

“The velvet ice cream was so delicious. I did vanilla and red velvet with custard in a cup perfect sweet treat. It wasn’t overly sweet which I loved. I’d recommend this place the only thing I’d keep in mind is there isn’t much seating at all. Totally look forward to trying more flavors and all the different options.“

“10/10 my experience was so good. Our whole family visited and asked to taste different ice creams again and again but the staff was so calm, cooperative and respectful.
The service was great and the quality and taste was yum 🤤. Even they have a lot of options. I must say, visit them once.
Now I will be your regular customer people 🍨“

“The Coco bombs are delicious“

“Old-fashioned and innovative at the same time!“

“I just moved into the neighborhood and I wanted some ice cream. Jay’s is definitely the place to be when it comes to variety of flavors. I’ve gotten the Ba-Nilla-Fer and let me tell ya, it’s just like banana pudding in ice cream form. Got a cup the first time and today I got a waffle bowl. If you’re looking for a place that has homemade ice cream and a variety of flavors, I recommend Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream!“

“All delicious the most thing that I like is the biónicos because they put they on mix of cream or yogurt so delicious“

“Family owned shop that you must ABSOLUTELY stop by and try. Everything is delicious.“

“Ice Cream was very good. Hubby got a 2 scoop sundae and I got a 2 scoop waffle cone. I'll get 1 scoop next time because I couldn't finish the 2 scoops. It was nice and quiet on a Friday afternoon and I might actually try an espresso beverage next time.“

“👍👍👍 la nieve bien buena que esta“

“Last two times it was young guys. Staff is AMAZING! Happy, friendly, and excellent service. It was hubby's bday he got a cone and dubai shake and my favorite place for chocolate dubai strawberries. Its clean, welcoming love the music and the whole vibe.Thank you!!!!“

“GREAT MEXICAN FOOD in the DARLINGTON AREA! I RECCOMEND THE Esquite Hot Cheeto Corn“

“So delicious , and really yummy!!! 😋“

“This is not only the distribution center, but they sell the paletas here now too along with other frozen desserts, like mangoneadas. The area for this is small, but they do have tables outside if you want to eat your treat there. These paletas have been my favorite since I was a kid, so it's nice to visit and buy them directly. The person helping us was nice too.“

“We go often but they always have new faces . Always clean“

“Looks like we just found our new favorite treat spot in Fresno.

So, I love ice cream. Who doesn't? But, if I'm honest, places like Coldstone and Baskin Robbins are overly sweet and overpriced. There's always Ampersand, which has solid taste and consistency, but the bougie flavors and bougie prices just aren't my bag.

Enter Handel's.

I didn't even know they existed until a few hours ago, but after reading other reviews, we decided to give it a shot. Upon arriving, we almost decided to move along because the line was clear out the door. But, we decided to give it a try anyway, and I'm glad we did! The line moved fast and our ice cream was in hand in less than 10 minutes from line to counter.

I got a SMALL waffle bowl which was 3 and a half scoops of ice cream. I could only eat about a quarter of it. I tried Ooooh Dough, which was their homemade vanilla ice cream with oreos and cookie dough bites. It was perfect. Creamy and smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. My husband tried the Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie, and my kids had the Orange Creamsicle and Cotton Candy. Since it was Mother's Day (and likely why they were so busy), I made sure to take my mom-tax and tried everyone's flavors. They were all very good.

Prices were totally reasonable compared to a lot of other ice cream shops, and the portions were beyond generous.

I love the history of this place, too. Looked it up and it started as a small homemade ice cream shop that operated out of a gas station in 1945. Family operated for 40 years until it was franchised in 1985. There are now 150 locations in 15 states, and Fresno is lucky to have one right here. There's another location down the way in Visalia.

To me, this spot was the perfect blend of gourmet ice cream and homemade nostalgia.
If you haven't tried it yet, its definitely worth a visit.“

“I love the chamangos!! I havent tried anything else because i love the chamangos!!“

“Lots of treats, ice creams, cookies, ice cream cakes, all the yummys! Clean shop! Friendly staff! 5⭐️“

“My family's favorite fast food. They always have friendly counter help, the food is great and today the dining room and drive through both full. The sundaes and banana splits are a treat if you have room after a full combo meal, I never do.“

“Restaurant was clean, bathrooms were not. Staff was friendly“

“This place has the best Philly cheesesteak.In town that I know of it's consistently the same, it's delicious. The fries are always hot. You'll have to forgive me for not posting any pictures.I was too busy eating the food.💯“

“I love trying new places. Especially when on the road and wanting to enjoy what can become an enjoyable experience and memory. We stopped in and let me tell you, spot on delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable and top notch quality ice cream. Wish they had a shop closer to home in our backyard. Luckily not though. Losing weight isn’t easy as you age.“

“I have been coming to this ice cream shop for many years and every time i go, i am never disappointed and i always get good customer service. I am very picky about where i shop and especially for my ice cream. Prices are cheap and good, they have many selections to choose from.“

“GREAT MEXICAN FOOD in the DARLINGTON AREA! I RECCOMEND THE Esquite Hot Cheeto Corn“

“The Mangonada was good my husband's favorite mine was good too. It was just hot in there and they don't take credit cards.“

“Ok new rewards program: Best to only use the $6.00 at a time! If you use the $10.00 rewards it drops below what you even need for $6.00 reward. Come on Menchies you can do vetter than that! The new reward progran is better for you, not the consumer. Getting better! Now bring back peanut butter“

“Love it and the girls that work can have my banana split.....the ice cream cake is great...wish I could drown in a milkshake in a ten foot pool....“

“First time here! If you’re looking for a sweet treat, I highly recommend this place. I got the mango and strawberry flavor with coconut flakes and pineapple. Customer Service was great! 😊“

“05/11/22 - Stopped here for dessert with a friend.The staff was very kind and patient with us as we figured out what we wanted.It's fairly straightforward, you grab a cup, then proceed to pick out whatever Yogurt you want from the yogurt dispenser (yogurt dispenser...I never that thought those two words would go together in a sentence so well). Next you'll choose whatever toping you like. There was about 10-13 flavors to choose from as far as yogurt when we were here, ranging from Chocolate milk to Blueberry. There was also about two dozen toppings from crushed Kit Kat to almonds and m&ms.You pay by weight, so technically the only limit to how many toppings you can get is the size of the cup and your ability to pay for it all.Overall, we were in and out fairly quickly and my combination turned out to be delicious.“

“This location is my favorite! Food is hot and fresh! 👍😍“

“My go to spot for a quick ice cream date…“

“We were greeted with a smile as soon as walked in. We were waited on Sam who was very friendly. The staff worked very well together (Sam, Shawn, and Luis). It was the best experience that I have had a a Baskin-Robbins. I ordered a Bannana Strawberry smoothie, and my wife and son ordered ice cream.“

“Best ice cream 100% recommend a mangoneada Also the banana flavor Yumyyyyy“

“Wonderful dessert before the fireworks 🍨🤩🎉“

“I tried Triangle Burger today in Clovis off Shaw and villa , and I have to say, this place is an absolute gem! I love supporting local businesses, and this Fresno-based spot truly delivers on quality, affordability, and great service. The burgers? Absolutely delicious—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and every bite is packed with that classic, satisfying burger taste. The environment is welcoming, clean, and perfect for enjoying a great meal. What really stood out was the staff working the grill—they’re friendly, efficient, and clearly take pride in making amazing food. And the best part? The prices are very reasonable, making it easy to enjoy a fantastic burger without spending too much. Triangle Burger is exactly why I love eating local. If you’re in Fresno and craving a great burger, this is the spot to check out!“

“First time here, had the cheesesteak and fried zucchini. both came out great, i would call the cheese steak mor a chopped cheese. But that is splitting hairs. food was hot and fresh. but i have a walking problem and i was seated and the brought my food to my table for me. i do sometimes like this when i am having a off day like this day was. i will be back if i come back to Fresno.“

“So delicious , and really yummy!!! 😋“

“My experience with Cold Stone creamery in Fresno California was a very pleasant experience they were very helpful and very patient and very friendly and my son could only describe his birthday cake as the most amazing cake he's ever had thank you guys you're awesome?“

“Awesome experience! The tall blonde made sure I got all the toppings I wanted!!“

“cristian y aldo nos dieron buena atención y nos atendieron bien y muy amable les recomiendo que venga comerse unos helados“