50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Portland

“Salt & Straw is hands down one of the best ice cream shops I’ve ever visited! The flavors are so creative and unique, yet everything tastes perfectly balanced and delicious. The staff is super friendly, patient, and happy to let you sample before choosing (which is a lifesaver with so many great options). The atmosphere feels welcoming and fun, making it a great spot to bring friends or family. If you’re an ice cream lover, this place is a must-visit—definitely a 5-star experience!“

“Kate’s all vegan and gluten free ice cream is an inclusive dream for many people with dietary restrictions and a sweet tooth 😜 Everyone working there has been accommodating when I’ve asked about other food sensitivities, too, like oat. It’s ridiculously delicious and I recommend the ice cream sandwiches if you can have oats!“

“Super ice creme. Not oversweetened, rather light. Simply delicious“

“So charming and delicious. Great place for vegans and dessert lovers.“

“Went here as a early Mother’s Day treat with my daughter. Had the sample plate…. So delicious and we learned we liked it all! Also got a sundae….. totally recommend. For take home I got the cookies. This place is a gem! Stop by and check it out for sure if you are ever in the area.“

“Just met the lovely owners Gagan and Kiran the other day at our local dog park. After chatting over our cute dogs they disclosed that they own this gem of an ice cream shop. I went that very night with friends after eating at Eem, it was delicious and a lovely complement to the great food we had just had. Gagan assured me I could try every flavor which I very nearly did. Settled on a split scoop of the golden milk and kaapi. Highly recommended!!!“

“Excellent vegan ice cream! Excellent service! The coffee Oreo was a dream! I can't wait to try more flavors!“

“If I had won the 1 billion powerball jackpot here in Oregon, I would’ve started a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to subsidize the cost of the waffle cones at this ice cream shop for all patrons. They’re so good - it’s like a thin, crunchy waffle-graham-cracker hybrid which literally changed my life. Now I no longer care about the economy, foreign affairs, or any political nonsense; all I can think about is waffle cone.“

“Delicious fresh seasonal gelato!😋“

“Loved the ice cream and non dairy flavors. All delicious 😋“

“The BEST vegan ice cream in the universe without the sugar dizziness and crash. Thank you, Mary!!!“

“lots of toppings! nice environment, easy parking!“

“Lavander ice cream is my favorite ❄️😍😍😍🍧“

“I love this place and upset I can ONLY give 5 stars. They deserve much more.“

“Great atmosphere and ice cream!“

“Absolutely love their creations! Every one we have tried has been delicious! Watching them make FRESH crepes is absolutely mesmerizing! Highly recommend for any age! Will be taking my family here for all our ice cream treats away from home! ❤️“

“Nov 2025 visit
Amazing and delicious ube shave ice with ube foam and nicely toasted coconut.
The toasted coconut made the flavor meld perfectly.

The shop is located in a covered walkway space with many other shops (ramen on one end). Across the street from Powell's.

The woman making the shave ice was also able to take orders at the doorway/ window if you didn't want to place the order online.
The online shop ordering system was quite easy, though I don't remember if there was an option to leave a tip. There is a physical tip box though.

Other folks dropping by also agreed the shave ice is oh-so-delicious.

Definitely will be back very soon.“

“Forget the salt and head to the clouds for Portlands best Ice Cream!!“

“I came here on September 16th around 6:30pm. As I walked in, there was a line of about 6 to 7 people. I was happy to see that they were busy, especially since it was Friday night. However, a white male in front of me got frustrated at one of the associates because they didn't have cherry vanilla ice cream. He was mentioning that he waited in a line only to find out that they don't have cherry vanilla icecream. He said to the associate, "Let's talk about what just happened here." It made me feel really bad for the associate. The other associate overheard and stepped in. Told the customer that they didn't have the flavor of icecream and that there was a line. The associate told this customer to chill out, and it was a reasonable request from my perspective. After the customer was told to chill out he mentioned, "I know the owner....". It unfortunately was a situation where the customer felt very entitled to get what he wanted and an excuse to be rude to the associates. I think the associates handled this extremely well. I'm glad they stood up for themselves. That is not treatment they deserve.“

“Lovely staff. Amazing Concrete ice cream. All customizable and flexible to do anything you want.
The place is well decorated and not cheap.
Definitely enjoyed it. Ice cream was not too sweet which I loved it.
Totally should go back for the 2nd floor. Needed reservation for that.
Also adult only after certain hours“

“Forget Salt & Straw. This is among the best ice cream I've ever had. Booze or no booze!“

“Frozen yogurt ice cream shop with plenty of vegan options.✨ Choose your favorite flavor and load it up with toppings, and the vegan ones are marked with a little V so it’s easy to spot.🌱 I went for the ginger flavor and it was perfect… you really taste the ginger but it’s not too strong, just refreshing and delicious.🫚🍦 Totally recommend 💛 Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11“

“We had to try Nico’s real fruit ice cream and we loved it! So delicious. 👍“

“Sparkling clean and friendly corner shop in NE Portland. Staff is helpful and their products are fresh and always delicious. The affogato is a must if in need of a pick me up. The espresso gelato is a must try for coffee lovers, although you can’t go wrong with any of their flavors!“

“Really lovely staff and the chocolate is really good.“

“Definitely need to go back and try other flavours! The Orange Dream Cream was delicious, immediately knew it was the winner after sampling a few. Not a bad price when you know you’re paying for handmade, good ingredients, and they certainly didn’t skimp as advertised! 😄

Edit: We’ve been back at least 6 times now, and they’ve been skimping, especially one guy. Aside from 3 employees, I noticed the customer service lacks since our first time going. Get ice cream, (now limited to 2 samples as well) and get out. Place could use some happiness. 🥲“

“I’m in Portland with friends and the menu has a wide variety, and good prices! Great customer service as well, would stop by if you’re in the area!“

“I can't speak highly enough about Uri & the folks over at Dairy Hill Ice Cream. They went above and beyond to help coordinate ice cream for our wedding reception! We frequent the Hawthorne location and have always enjoyed the awesome selection they have every day, but the ability to arrange these treats so seamlessly for a large event like this just solidifies them as the best ice cream parlor in PDX! We really appreciate local businesses and their owners taking the time and effort to be personal and involved with our awesome community. Uri nailed it. Thanks Dairy Hill!!!“

“OMG. This place was FANTASTIC. I got the steak asada plate. The portion was large, and I ate every drop.
The self-service salsa bar was loaded with 4 different salsas, onions, cilantro, lime, peppers, pickled veggies, and I loved it all! It was so good that I cannot wait to come back here and try the other side of the restaurant (separate entrance, but there's a hallway between the two. The restaurant side has tables to dine in, but the dessert side is pickup only) that serves elote, fruits, desserts (mini pancakes with ice cream sundae on top was one!!!), and yummy looking drinks. I wish I had room to try them now!

I uploaded new photos (as of June 2025 anyway) of their menu. FYI, I checked out the dessert side of the restaurant, and that photo here of the waffle sundae is no longer available, but there's so so much more! I forgot to get menu photos of the dessert side of the restaurant. Enjoy!“

“I love the creations they have come up with !! The Flavors are Amazing & Delicious! And Lin was very nice 🤩“

“It was so delicious and that we went two days in a row❤️💛💚“

“Best spot in Rockwood for ice cream and home made popsicles!

Everything is made in house !

Sooo many flavors to choose from. You can’t go wrong. If you want something savory I recommend Tostitos preparados. Mini pancakes are also worth every penny“

“Great food and pizza. Worth the 1.5 hour wait!“

“I had the most extraordinary experience at the Portland airport on Monday night. There were not many things open. I do not usually fly Southwest, so I was not familiar with the concessions in this part of the airport. I thought I might just grab some cheese and then get some kind of healthy bowl somewhere. I stopped at the Tillamook booth and was overwhelmed by the quality of the service. Yes, the food was tasty. The service was exemplary. I would have never purchased my meal here, if it weren’t for the incredible connection, Joseph, the server, made with me. He was warm, knowledgeable, and really enticed me to eat the food here. He seemed to love it, so I believed him. I ate at the little table next to the booth and he checked in on me from time to time and even brought me some green tea later on! This truly was the most remarkable experience I had ever spent at an airport kiosk. I fly every week. Joseph, and the quality he bestowed upon me, is a new benchmark for service at any airport in America. Congratulations Tillamook for hiring such a capable person who not only believes in your product, but believes in serving each customer with dignity and elegance. I couldn’t help but watch how he treated the people after me. All were treated the same. He even helped people after he closed. What a treasure. Thank you, thank you.“

“Awesome diary free Froyo Options!“

“Wonderful customer service and delicious gelato!“

“just full of Deliciousness“

“Born and raised on the big island of Hawaii and will say Awesome experience! Good food and awesome staff! Recommend for sure“

“Good frozen yogurt, in soft serve. Good prices also, and variety.“

“Lovely shop with great concept. Happy 😁“

“I consider myself an expert on cinnamon sugar fried foods. DonBigote has the best churros around! Perfect with a milkshake!“

“I’m in Portland with friends and the menu has a wide variety, and good prices! Great customer service as well, would stop by if you’re in the area!“

“There were three people working tonight. Reese, Jonah and a third person with red hair that I did not get the name of. He was working diligently to close the place for the night as I got there 6 minutes before close. Reese was genuine and friendly while sweeping the lobby floor. She was happy to hold a conversation with me while staying on task which I appreciated! Jonah made my custom beverage and due to a misunderstanding I asked for my order to be remade. Without hesitation he agreed and after clarification I was presented with a thoughtfully prepared, delicious blend of ice cream and coffee. I apologized for the late order and thanked the closing team again. The 3 of them seemed to know their jobs and were seasoned employees. Whomever is responsible for these 3 employees should be proud of their team! Great experience - thank you.“

“I had a event I was organizing and reached out to Ice Cream Express WA. I rented one of their carts. I can not say enough about my experience. They were fast on communication, they offer a wide variety of ice cream. The cart is super cute and better then I expected. They dropped off on time and picked it up after the event. Everyone loved the ice cream and thought the cart was fabulous. All day I was asked where I got it. Thank you so much Ice Cream Express. I will reach out again for further events.“

“Dope spot great inventory good people“

“Locally roasted Coffee with house Ice Cream. Love it. :-)“

“They have the BEST non-dairy ice cream, ever!! I had their chocolate hazelnut with their peanut butter drizzle that hardens. Omg, it is sooooo DELICIOUS!“

“We got the Bakers Half Dozen delivered by Uber Eats ast night, along with a blueberry fritter. What a treat The! The flavors are just wonderful as is the quality of the donuts themselves. We go to Doe frequently and really enjoy the donuts and ice cream.“

“I took take out and the place was amazing!! Smelled good and fresh. and the wait time was 20s so fast!! The cookies were soft and sweet definitely should try it out!

Vegetarian options: I don’t know much!

Kid-friendliness: It’s kid friendly no inappropriate things or alcoholic treats!“

“Best ice cream in town! Our favorite hands down.“