49 Best Ice Cream Shops in Louisville

“So glad I found this spot! Great flavors, great deal! Bring the whole family! Lots of options not just froyo“

“This is the best ice cream I've had in years. The butter pecan was amazing! Has the nostalgic real ice cream taste from when I was kid.“

“We stopped by and this is the best ice cream EVER! The staff was so kind and helpful. The flavors were unique and delicious. We learned all ice cream was made in house and you can tell! I will be coming back and you need to make a stop anytime you are in Louisville!“

“Great ice cream for a good price!“

“First of all, we are not even sweets eaters. But, after our recent trip to Italy for the first time, we have been longing for authentic gelato. Stopped in tonight to get some to go, honestly was trying to keep my hopes reasonable. Bought mint choc chip, salted caramel and orange creamsicle. Tried two and oh my!!! The creamy texture and flavors took us right back! Love this place and will return!“

“Unique ice cream flavors and treats as well as great service!! I don’t get to go to Louisville Cream often but when I do, it’s 100% worth it!“

“This is the best ice cream I've had in years. The butter pecan was amazing! Has the nostalgic real ice cream taste from when I was kid.“

“most amazing customer service I've experienced in forever! I absolutely loveeeee coming here“

“A MUST visit!! Visiting here from Minnesota, was told this place is the best. Did not disappoint.
First, splendid customer service. Ellie served us, helped us sample, was extremely patient with me being a newbie, explained things well, was kind and all done with a great smile!
Then, Grant the manager heard I was from out of town and offered me a Chip Wheelie to try, which he paid for!!
Lastly, The Black Raspberry Chip is TO DIE FOR!! BEST I have EVER had, and I have traveled alot and love ice cream. Wish I could give MORE than 5 stars!!“

“Everyone in our group got something different and all of it was great! I'm happy to have found d this little shop.“

“Love Megan and Chris!! Great teas and shakes!!“

“I went to the Graeter's Ice Cream at 9430 Brownboro Rd. Louisville, Kentucky 40241. I walked in and the 5 caucasion kids working behind counter was just staring at me. I walked to counter and said I was picking up order. 3 more caucasian people walked through the door and everybody said "welcome in" That establishment is blatantly racist.“

“Their ice cream is just always delicious“

“DELICIOUS! They have excellent ice cream and several fruit based desserts as well. Latin establishment. Broaden your horizons if you have never tried anything beyond 31 flavors. It is totally worth it!

Regarding another review, the pistachio is in fact wondrous!“

“Los helado super deliciosos 😋 por lo que visito el local con frecuencia, pero hoy particularmente viví una experiencia desagradable, la muchacha que me atendió se puso a conversar con mi helado en su mano , sin cubre bocas ... No había nadie más en el local o sea , que solo era dar el helado y podía volver a su conversación.“

“I love this place if you love Korean corn dogs you HAVE to go here not only are the prices affordable but they give you great portions and they taste amazing plus there is boba, mochi, pastries, cake, ice cream, honestly when I first came here I was overwhelmed and shocked with all their options but this is my go to place and stop whenever I’m in Louisville!! It’s also a nice area to relax and chat with people the vibes are very inviting and comfortable :)“

“I just want to shout out Olivia at the Saint Matthews location. I have never received better customer service in my entire life and I have worked in food service and customer service For 22 years. Last night at about 6 o’clock I ordered a six pack of the regular size Dubai chocolate cookies from the Saint Matthews location. I live in Fairdale and every other location you know relatively not all of them, but most of them were sold out and I was like well I’ll just go to Saint Matthews so I ordered them. I need the store didn’t close till 10 so I decided not to leave the house until eight thirtyish and I don’t drive. I took an Uber. So we get all the way there after paying you know nearly $60 for an Uber and almost 40 for cookies. We’re coming up to $100 just for these cookies at this point we get to Saint Matthews, my youngest daughter and I, and when we get there, the Baker tells us that they do not have any of the regular size Dubai chocolate cookies they only have four minis and I was like OK well can I get a refund and she said we can’t do it without my manager here and I was like some options are cookies I don’t want or no money back and I’ve already spent $100 like I was pretty bummed I wasn’t rude or anything and but I was just really bummed I felt super letdown so that I called my other children and had them pick out what they wanted and they weren’t too excited but you know she could hear their voice is like I guess I’ll take this now. I guess I’ll take that. Well. I alternate between all three of my kids Crumbl points so that they each can accumulate them and get little rewards and things so yesterday was my middle child’s Crumbl point day and my youngest daughter and I leave Crumbl with the cookies. We weren’t really excited about because we didn’t get the one so we wanted and go to target across the street and before we finish at target my middle child calls to tell me that the manager Olivia called and said that she understood where we were really disappointed by not getting the Dubai chocolate cookies and that she wanted to make it up to us especially because we pre-ordered them and came all the way from across town in an Uber to make it up to us and she was going to drop some off to us personally and I was like well that’s great thank you… And I was thinking she meant 10:30 in the morning because you know nobody wants to go across town after work you know after they’ve worked there their little buns off all day so we get home and 🦋💙👩‍👧My Daughter’s like oh well Miss Olivia’s gonna be here the manager and I was like when is she coming? She said oh she’s on her way. Olivia went above and beyond in every Single possible way. Not only did she come with cookies she got all of them to buy chocolate cookies and she made us a gorgeous little cute little box and she also brought a little goodie bag with two chocolate milks, and two white milks and then another little goodie bag she brought two Crumbl Tumblr cups two Crumbl pop socket sands two Crumbl sunglasses Crumbl tattoos and Crumbl stickers I mean she literally just went above and beyond oh and Crumbl keychains and not only that but she drove them all the way from Saint Matthews To Fairdale at 11 something at night she didn’t get to my house till 1130 so I know she didn’t get home until after midnight after working all day long and I I’ve just never had somebody go above and beyond that way in all of my entire life and she really just deserves a shout out. Not only should she get a shout out like she gave the kind of service that I will gladly pay an Uber to take me all the way across town to Saint Matthews. If it means going to Olivia‘s Crumbl.“

“went there an the girls where friendly an on it. They had someone cleaning outside very friendly lady she was very helpful. Have some food it was great an hot. then a orange an pineapple shake even better.. I w won't go no where but there for sure“

“Prepare to be amazed by the sheer magic that is The Comfy Cow ice cream haven! My heart is still fluttering from the extraordinary experience I had with the incredibly fabulous Carrie, the maestro behind my sons ice cream cake creation. Picture this: I was in a cake crisis, left high and dry by a completely different establishment that failed to deliver the pre-ordered masterpiece I had been eagerly anticipating for over a week. Desperation set in as I reached out to several places, only to be met with helpless shrugs and apologies. But then, as if guided by a force of fate itself, I was connected with the enchanting Chantel from The Comfy Cow. With their usual grace and charm, they turned the impossible into reality. Brace yourselves, because this ice cream haven usually crafts their delightful creations with a 3-day lead time. Yet, armed with a dash of determination and a sprinkle of fairy dust, Carrie Ramirez from The Comfy Cow's Middletown location emerged as the hero to create a breathtaking ice cream cake for my son in under 24 hours. Yes, you read that right - UNDER 24 hours! Let's talk dedication, folks. Carrie not only stayed late into the night but also emerged from her dreams to ensure that my son's ice cream cake would be an unforgettable masterpiece. My gratitude knows no bounds, and my joy is so immense it could power a thousand birthday parties. And now, dear readers, I must hang my head in shame as I admit that this review comes a tad fashionably late. You see, I was so wrapped up in the delight of this ice cream cake that the days simply slipped through my fingers like sand. The cake was triumphantly unveiled on July 8th, and here we are on the glorious August 9th, penning these words with heartfelt apologies for my tardiness. In conclusion, if you're looking to be transported to a world where ice cream cakes are created by fairy godmothers and dreams come true, look no further than The Comfy Cow. Every bite is a taste of the extraordinary, every moment spent with this wonder-worker, Carrie, is a memory to cherish. If her bosses are reading this, take heed: Carrie is the embodiment of ice cream enchantment, and if anyone deserves a raise, it's this magnificent soul. So, dear reader, don't just walk, run to The Comfy Cow and let their frozen wonders cast a spell on your taste buds. Trust me, it's an experience you'll be recounting for years to come.“

“Stopped to grab a coffee and sign a contract with my realtor because it was close by and it was the perfect stop for a delicious lemonade, a pumpkin spice latte, and free wifi. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area again.“

“Great staff, family friendly environment! I had the chunky monkey and chocolate 6oz cup - very good and perfect size! My grandson chose the waffle bowl sundae and loved every bite! He loved the Ben & Jerry’s so much we bought a cow stuffy and we will be back soon!!“

“Their breakfast is delicious Who doesn’t love a delicious BLT try it you will come back for more.“

“best ice cream in Louisville I have loved it as long as I remember THANK YOU HAYWOODS FOR THE MEMORIES ❤❤“

“Prepare to be amazed by the sheer magic that is The Comfy Cow ice cream haven! My heart is still fluttering from the extraordinary experience I had with the incredibly fabulous Carrie, the maestro behind my sons ice cream cake creation. Picture this: I was in a cake crisis, left high and dry by a completely different establishment that failed to deliver the pre-ordered masterpiece I had been eagerly anticipating for over a week. Desperation set in as I reached out to several places, only to be met with helpless shrugs and apologies. But then, as if guided by a force of fate itself, I was connected with the enchanting Chantel from The Comfy Cow. With their usual grace and charm, they turned the impossible into reality. Brace yourselves, because this ice cream haven usually crafts their delightful creations with a 3-day lead time. Yet, armed with a dash of determination and a sprinkle of fairy dust, Carrie Ramirez from The Comfy Cow's Middletown location emerged as the hero to create a breathtaking ice cream cake for my son in under 24 hours. Yes, you read that right - UNDER 24 hours! Let's talk dedication, folks. Carrie not only stayed late into the night but also emerged from her dreams to ensure that my son's ice cream cake would be an unforgettable masterpiece. My gratitude knows no bounds, and my joy is so immense it could power a thousand birthday parties. And now, dear readers, I must hang my head in shame as I admit that this review comes a tad fashionably late. You see, I was so wrapped up in the delight of this ice cream cake that the days simply slipped through my fingers like sand. The cake was triumphantly unveiled on July 8th, and here we are on the glorious August 9th, penning these words with heartfelt apologies for my tardiness. In conclusion, if you're looking to be transported to a world where ice cream cakes are created by fairy godmothers and dreams come true, look no further than The Comfy Cow. Every bite is a taste of the extraordinary, every moment spent with this wonder-worker, Carrie, is a memory to cherish. If her bosses are reading this, take heed: Carrie is the embodiment of ice cream enchantment, and if anyone deserves a raise, it's this magnificent soul. So, dear reader, don't just walk, run to The Comfy Cow and let their frozen wonders cast a spell on your taste buds. Trust me, it's an experience you'll be recounting for years to come.“

“Dirt Drive thru service only. When i arrived there wasn't much activity. I was pleasantly surprised with the swirl cone i ordered, with the size, texture, taste of the ice cream, and the freshness of the cone. I would've giving it a 4.5 star because i went back during the week past 2 pm, and they were closed, although Google indicates different operating hours. But the cone was delish. I highly recommend stopping by. Service was professional, and courteous. I was in the area on a business trip. I miss it!!“

“Small batch, extra creamy ice cream. Great flavors 🍨“

“They were amazing! They came and served ice cream to the disabled adults we support. They were kind and wonderful. Thank you for coming to our event!“

“Chocolate mocha almond fudge donut ice cream sandwich“

“Actually has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Super friendly staff! Love what they do by helping adults with disorders work, learn, and have a chance to have theor own job! Super cool! They have a very sweet raindeer go so see 👀 him!“

“The zebra coffee, cheesecake, and pineapple upside down cake were phenomenal! Camille is so kind and down to earth. The environment makes you feel right at home.“

“This place has just about everything! Sandwiches, coffees, teas, boba, Ramen bowls, Pho, burgers, subs, even specialty corn dogs, and amazing bakery items! Super nice people and everything was great tasting and good serving amounts, all for a decent price in my opinion. Also was playing nice music and had nice decor. Can't wait to go back!“

“definitely the best cubano in town :)“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“I love this place; it's fantastic. You can have a good, pleasant time here. The employees are very nice and treat you well. I've been a couple of times and left satisfied. I am a metal detectorist, and I've traveled to several countries doing it. I would love to go with my metal detector and thus be able to decontaminate all the metallic trash that may be in there.“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“I've been here 10+ times and haven't had a negative experience yet.

- The kids' meals are great.
- The burgers are delightful.
- The sundaes are tasty.
- The chili cheese fries work as an entree

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly fastfood joint.“

“Delicious cookies, great service.“

“I’ve always had great experiences here with friendly staff, but tonight (9/15 at 10:42pm) was a letdown. If you’re not happy being there, maybe it’s time to clock out for good.

Update: 9/25 7:45pm - I went there again today and my experience was better with different staff, therefore I’m changing my review, thank you! :)“

“Excellent experience!! My ice cream went in basic and came out a fully realized character with a plotline, emotional depth, and way too many toppings (no regrets). Every bite was cold, creamy, chaotic perfection — like happiness straight out of a waffle cone.

Came for a scoop. Left with joy. And probably lactose intolerance. Worth it.“

“Literally the best dairy Queen in louisville, maybe the best one in the entire state. Service is always incredibly fast, and the food never tastes like it's been sitting out or was overcooked. I literally drive out of my way to go to this location anytime I want dairy queen, they are fantastic.“

“We were so excited for our PTA to organize this yummy food truck for our staff! What a wonderful treat for our teachers who have a limited amount of time to catch lunch! Orders were placed ahead of time so it was not only speedy but really delicious too! 😋“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“Cute little Creperie stand in the Logan St Market. Crepes were made well, however they ran out of onions and peppers?? Unsure how you can run out of something so basic. The person in the stand had plenty of time to do some mise en place between orders.

The dessert crepe we had—Nutella Deluxe—was very tasty and properly stuffed, whereas the savory one had hardly any toppings. Otherwise, I would’ve rated this place 5 stars.“

“Amazing service we were a little bit annoying not on purpose kind of had two separate orders but said to charge it together and they were still super polite the whole time and even put an extra bag in the bag in case we needed to separate it and they told us where each sauce was in the bag ..... Amazing service and also the food pretty good for fast food“

“Culver's frozen custard at 11801 Interchange Dr in Louisville, KY, offered a delightful treat during my road trip. As a self-proclaimed frozen custard snob with a penchant for Planters chocolate in WNY, I was pleasantly surprised by Culver's hand-scooped version. While it lacked the familiar soft serve texture, the custard was undeniably rich and sweet with excellent flavor. However, Planters still reigns as my gold standard in the world of frozen custard. Nevertheless, Culver's provided a satisfying and enjoyable experience on my journey.“

“Brittany at Fern Creek store was amazing. She was very helpful and professional and got us together for last minute treats for our son’s birthday!“

“Awesome place to eat and visit. I would recommend Guy Fieri's restaurant. Food was outstanding and wasn't a bad price.“