50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Louisville

“First time visitors! Banana milkshake did not disappoint. We will definitely be going back because I want to try their Italian Water Ice! Everything looked great!!“

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

“Met both of the owners while we were there. They are very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the ice cream they sell. As one of the owners said, a lot of people scoop iceceam but know nothing about it. This guy knew his stuff AND the ice cream was insanely good. Definitely worth the trip to see these guys!“

“Ice cream was good. I think there needs to be a better menu, and then one small thing would be if a customer comes in, try and be a little more welcoming. (THEY WERE NOT RUDE) just didn't feel like I was being given much of a service. I mentioned I had never been there before and I didn't know what was good and they kinda just stared at me. Again, not rude, I think just young and doesn't know customer service very well. Meant only to be as a room for improvement, not to hurt this business. I will try again for sure!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great ice cream for a good price!“

“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!“

“They are SO FRIENDLY and always make my otherwise shy daughter feel very welcome. Everything always tastes delicious and if they’re ever out of something I want, they make recommendations and wait patiently when I have trouble choosing!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Love the Ice cream… love it!!! The BEST old fashion bananas split !!

(Parking lot and Ice cream pit are filthy… could you please clean them, it’s hard to enjoy my treat at the PRP ICE CREAM so I just come home). But I love the ice“

“Their ice cream is just always delicious“

“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.“

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

“We love Graeter’s and come here all the time! They have the best ice cream! I was served by a very nice girl named Charlotte and she was very fast so we didn’t have to wait long to get our ice cream. 10/10 for everything! I would recommend this place to everyone.“

“Los mejores helados!! The best ice creams!! If you want variety, this is your place! 🍨💯 Riquísimos!!!“

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

“If you are coming from out of town, this is a place you don't want to miss! The nicest people here and the best sweets ! Try the tres leche! The ice cream isn't basic and the waffle cones make me want to come back ... yummm! Price is perfect ! Don't forget the drinks !“

“Salt Carmel Chips, nope, Salt Carmel Craters! It’s awful, don’t choke.“

“Great ice cream, awesome people! Stop by and get a scoop!“

“Me and some of my family get boba here VERY often, its truly good boba. I always get the same thing and bit almost always tastes the same (really good thing) and they are always very cheap compared to other joba places. I do reccomend, very nice staff too. When they gave me the wrong boba, they redid it with no questions asked, for free. When I dropped a boba and it busted everywhere, they gave me a brand new one, no questions, completely free. I love this place and will often go!!“

“This place is the BEST!!! Forget those commercial ice cream shops; if you want real homemade, creamy ice cream, come here. The Popsicles are the best, and there are so many flavor choices. With so many choices, we will keep coming back. Also, the presentation was hands down impressive. We love to support small businesses!“

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

“This place is the best-been here 2 times and I really love the ice cream-I highly recommend 💖😋😍Best churros and ice cream and also good mangonadas and I just love it so much!“

“Ice cream is so good! And an amazing selection of items“

“Our school, Saint Andrew Academy, has worked with Valley Dairy Freeze on many fundraisers and school events and they are always amazing! Easy to work with, eager to help their community, fair prices, and delicious treats. We look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is an edit to my previous review. I ordered mushroom and Swiss burger with two patties and a strawberry sundae. Both were phenomenal. I ate the Sunday first. I ordered it through the app and it was literally brought out as soon as I pulled to the waiting area. Hot, fresh and delicious.

For fast food, this place is pretty much my favorite. Everything I order is always tasty and fresh. Today I ordered the Reuben with a three piece side of butterfly shrimp. It was exactly what I was looking for and tasted wonderful. This Culver's is close to my house and they never do the wrong.“

“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!!“

“Delicious cookies, great service.“

“Chocolate mocha almond fudge donut ice cream sandwich“

“definitely the best cubano in town :)“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“We had a great experience at Cold Stone on Hurstbourne! I’m not sure if he was the owner or the manager, but he definitely made friends with all three of our boys by giving them a toy car! We will definitely be back for a great and fun experience!“

“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!“

“Update: Thank you so much Jessica for reaching out and making it right. Since then I have ordered 3 separate times and the cookies are back to normal. You have a great staff and Darrian was so kind when I stopped in on Mothers day.

I used to order weekly but the last two times my cookies have been over cooked and a lot flatter than usual. I’m not sure if there’s a new baker but the reason I order these cookies is because they come warm and they melt in my mouth. The last two times they have been hard and taste like basic cookies. Something needs to change!“

“Dairy Kastle is one of those local places that always seems to have a crowd. It’s a seasonal ice cream shop that closes during the winter, and it definitely feels like a Louisville favorite. When we arrived, it was so busy that there was barely anywhere to sit. Personally, I thought it was just regular ice cream, but there’s clearly something people really love about this place. The atmosphere was fun and lively. Worth stopping by at least once to experience it for yourself.“

“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.“

“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!“