14 Best Ice Cream Shops in Athens

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  • Ben & Jerry’s 105 College Avenue, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $$

    1 Ben & Jerry’s

    4.9 Superb 811 Reviews

    105 College Avenue, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Scoop of Coffee Coffee Buzzbuzzbuzz
    • Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
    • New York Super Fudge Chunk

    “Very friendly and makes jokes, love the place”

  • Crumbl 196 Alps Road Ste 5, Athens Bakery · $$

    2 Crumbl

    4.7 Superb 345 Reviews

    196 Alps Road Ste 5, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch
    • Brownie Walnut Cookie
    • Cornbread Honey Cake
    • Peanut Butter Nougat

    “When you enter the store the aroma of the cookie dough smells amazing. I was kinda disappointed that the banana upside down cake was not available at the time of purchase. I managed to select other cookies. My overall experience was great. I would recommend to family and friends.”

  • Andy's Frozen Custard 2180 West Broad Street, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $

    3 Andy's Frozen Custard

    4.4 Superb 184 Reviews

    2180 West Broad Street, Athens

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Vanilla Frozen Custard with Carmel Sauce Add Nuts and Cone Pieces
    • James Brownie Funky Jackhammer
    • Butter Pecan Concrete
    • Stolen Brownie Sundae

    “I'm Venezuelan and they're delicious! The service and attention from the staff are excellent. Congratulations, I highly recommend them!”

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 1710 South Lumpkin Street, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $$

    4 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.4 Superb 135 Reviews

    1710 South Lumpkin Street, Athens

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Lemon & Blueberries Parfait Pint
    • Brown Butter Almond Brittle Pint
    • Buttercream Birthday Cake Pint
    • Dark Chocolate Truffle DF Pint

    “Probably the best ice cream I’ve ever had! I would recommend it everyone! Amazing flavors, add ins and the texture is the best!”

  • Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge 283 East Broad Street, Athens Ice Cream Shop

    5 Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    4.6 Superb 51 Reviews

    283 East Broad Street, Athens

    Customers’ favorites

    • Regular Smores in a Waffle Cone

    “Great experience! Would come back for the excellent fudge and ice cream. Very helpful and friendly staff.”

  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream 1029 Athens W Parkway, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $

    6 Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.1 Good 139 Reviews

    1029 Athens W Parkway, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Kids Waffle Bowl
    • Bottled Water
    • Banana Split
    • Gelato

    “I had one of the best banana splits! Most places will be skimpy with their ice cream, but not here. My banana split was well worth the money and beautifully made. Let me mention I was greeted with a warm and friendly smile once getting up to the window. That makes me feel that it was made with love. I will definitely be going back. You guys rock!!!”

  • Marble Slab Creamery 5405 Jefferson Road Suite 320, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $$

    7 Marble Slab Creamery

    3.5 Good 15 Reviews

    5405 Jefferson Road Suite 320, Athens

    Customers’ favorites

    • Ice Cream Cups

    “During my last visit, I found that the ice cream flavors my brother and I tried (Cotton Candy and Red Velvet I believe) had a sharp bitter taste of dye. However, I came back a year later and it did not have that strong dye taste anymore! Everything tasted very yummy and creamy! The service was excellent!!”

  • La Michoacana Antojitos Mexicanos 3750 Old Jefferson Road, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $

    8 La Michoacana Antojitos Mexicanos

    3.6 Good 66 Reviews

    3750 Old Jefferson Road, Athens

    • Delivery

    “I went to the new one in Winder and it was so clean and fancy and fun. We got elote, ice cream, and Dubai chocolate strawberries and it was all so good. Staff was friendly and helpful”

  • Baskin-Robbins 1045 Gaines School Road Ste A, Athens Ice Cream Shop · $

    9 Baskin-Robbins

    3.3 Good 43 Reviews

    1045 Gaines School Road Ste A, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “Arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. Saturday August 8th.. the crew that was on staff was absolutely amazing and you could tell that the team work was spot on! The place was immaculate and they were continually working even when there were no customers.... Taking care of things that needed to be taken care of and wiping things down, refilling milk.... It was actually awesome to watch as we sat there and ate our awesome ice cream! Thank you to the staff on the clock during this time!”

  • Foxtail Coffee - Athens 357 West Hancock Avenue, Athens Coffee Shops · $

    10 Foxtail Coffee - Athens

    4.2 Good 99 Reviews

    357 West Hancock Avenue, Athens

    “Came to watch the GA game with my friend & stopped to grab some coffee and tea for a quick pick-me-up. Such a GREAT spot! The coffee & tea were so good, but even better was the owner! You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. He was so kind, informative, and easy to talk to. We’ll definitely be coming back every Saturday we’re in Athens! Such a great experience and atmosphere. Thank you!!”

  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 376 Oak Street, Athens Fast Food · $

    11 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

    3.9 Good 178 Reviews

    376 Oak Street, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Treat
    • 5 Deluxe Cheeseburger and Fries
    • Original Cheeseburger
    • Side of Cheese Curds

    “BRAIZER!!”

  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 900 US-29, Athens Fast Food · $

    12 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

    3.9 Good 196 Reviews

    900 US-29, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger Combo
    • 6-PC Chicken Strip Basket
    • Side of Onion Rings
    • 6 Pack Dilly Bar

    “Love this location great service”

  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2050 Oconee Connector, Athens Fast Food · $

    13 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    3.8 Good 281 Reviews

    2050 Oconee Connector, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sundae or Concrete Mini
    • Double Cheeseburger
    • Chicken Tenders
    • Freddy's Fries

    “Always clean the food. Just just your basic American hamburger joint. They do have hot dogs and chicken fingers. I believe too a good variety. They're frozen. Custard and milkshakes are awesome. There's not much table service you order at the counter. They give you a number when they call it. You go pick up your food. All the condiments and things you would need are there and when you're finished you probably get up with your tray and discard what you don't want. They always & fresh”

  • Insomnia Cookies 228 East Clayton Street, Athens Dessert · $$

    14 Insomnia Cookies

    3.6 Good 239 Reviews

    228 East Clayton Street, Athens

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • White Chocolate Macadamia
    • Chocolate Chip Brownies
    • White Chocolate Cius
    • Peanut Butter Chip

    “Fantastic cookies. We stop by Insomnia every time we are in Athens. They never disappoint. They are always warm and served up with a smile. Thank you.”

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