50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Portland

“Came in with some friends. They had patience of waiting for the long line but I did not. I just grabbed the pint of honey lavender flavor ice cream in their fridge then went straight to the cashier so I didnt have to wait in line. The ice cream was delicious and one of my favorite flavors, then 2nd would be blue cheese n pear flavor. The atmosphere was clean and the place smells like amazing vanilla scent because of the waffle cones they make there. One of my favorite ice cream places ❤️“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Oh man. I was with a friend at the Saturday market when I saw the kulfi cart and stopped in my tracks. I hadn't had kulfi since I left the bay area, and they did not disappoint! The taste, the texture, the portion size - all of the fun and none of the guilt. If you want a decadent sweet treat, go find them!“

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

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

“The staff is always so delightful and kind and the ice cream is AMAZING! As a vegan, they have a delightful plant-based menu that is epic!

(begging for them to bring back their discontinued amaretto flavor - best ice cream ever!)“

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

“Such a good spot! I was really craving some shave ice and I found this spot on my maps and just had to try. A little heads up, you do have to order online which honestly at first I thought was inconvenient but it just made it so much easier. I got the piña colada shave ice with fresh strawberries on top and it was the best shave ice I’ve ever had. It had such a good natural taste to it, unlike most of the shave ice that I’ve had previously. I love that it all tasted so natural and didn’t have all of the insane colorings and fake flavors to it. 10/10, perfect for a hot summer day! Will definitely be returning.“

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

“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.“

“Awesome diary free Froyo Options!“

“Oatmeal and brown sugar ice cream was incredible.“

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

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

“This spot is spot on! a real hidden gem. If you’re a matcha lover, you’re in for a treat. They specialize in all things matcha and offer an impressive variety: lattes, shaved ice, soft serve, frappes, floats, parfaits, and even in-house mochi.

We got the Maiko Special, which came with green tea ice cream, chewy mochi balls, matcha cake, and sweet red bean. Everything was so well-balanced and delicious. You can really taste the quality in each component, especially the mochi, which is made fresh in-house. Can’t wait to come back and try more!“

“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.“

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

“My sis and I on our first trip to Portland to try this place! Such a quaint and adorable coffee shop with old world charm! Simon was so very pleasant and very informative of things igoing on in the neighborhood (such as a nice stroll around the corner to cathedral park). We sipped on affogato(divine!!) and picked 2 pastries to share - Marion berry poptart (my absolute fave) and a butterscotch apple turnover (equally delicious)! Stop in and see Simon! You will not be disappointed!!!!!“

“The workers there was very nice, she also did great at rolling the ice cream. i never had rolled ice cream before until found here and i’m so happy i got to go there with my friend and try it for the first time. I got the pretty pink flavor and my friend got the new york style!“

“The great service, great food, and to die for vanilla cardamom morning roll made the whole experience stopping in so awesome. cannot recommend this place enough!“

“so lovely! delicious mocha latte and macha brownie. shared a salmon and locks bagel with cream cheese too! lovely staff!“

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

“Delicious fresh seasonal gelato!😋“

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

“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! ❤️“

“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!“

“just full of Deliciousness“

“My husband and I had the pleasure of stopping in here after a date night dinner. I was so excited to see it open and also have dairy-free options. The selection was wonderful and everything was so delicious! I highly recommend this place for its awesome ambiance and also the super tasty sweet treat!“

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

“Hands down best ice cream ever! Truly didn't melt for about 2.5 hours even after being in the trunk of my car! The ice cream bursts with fruit flavor. Jacob is so friendly and happily shares his stories. We will definitely be back.“

“Handel’s is as sweet as it gets in Portland.
They offer a wide variety of flavors and cone options, and they don’t hold back on the scoops—each one is generously packed. The ice cream itself is incredibly soft and creamy.

There’s plenty of parking, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoy!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Went to Orange Julius Because they had a Dairy Queen attached to it. It's on the third floor of the Lloyd Center shopping mall. I just got a Dairy Queen medium ice cream cone dipped and chocolate.It was so good (Price $4.99).

Vegetarian options: A good variety of vegetarian options.

Parking: Plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of wheelchair accessibility.“

“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.“

“Ohana in the City of Roses! Street parking is a little tricky if it's busy, but the food and atmosphere make it totally worth it. Food was excellent!“

“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 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!“

“Lovely shop with great concept. Happy 😁“

“Wonderful customer service and delicious gelato!“

“I walked in needing an Oreo ice cream cake for my son's birthday party the same day. I know. Poor planning and procrastination on my part. But there was a cake in the freezer and they were even able to write on it! Woot! Thanks for being awesome, neighborhood Baskin Robbins!“

“It's quite a strange surprise to find a soft-serve counter hidden in the back of a streetwear/shoe store, that's not the most well-visited place in Washington Square Mall. However, word of mouth has spread around a bit regarding this shop and my partner and I decided to try looking for it since we were craving ice cream while at the mall yesterday. We found it and there was someone working there. They have a pretty solid menu offering delicious mixtures of ice cream and other ingredients like cookies and fruity pebbles, or you could also get a milkshake. The ingredients are high quality, taste good, and are not overpriced for what you get. The only weird thing to me was that they don't have water for customers despite having some sort of dessert, so then you'd have to go across to Jamba to get some. The store itself is clean and nice though there's not many places to sit.“

“Wonderful customer service and delicious gelato!“