50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Portland

“We have tried Salt&Straw at various locations and states. Very consistent across it all.

Open concept design. Benches against giant windows to feel the breeze (it was a hot day). I’m sure wintertime they shut it tight. Bathroom inside (need a code).

The staff were very patient and friendly. You can ask as many samples as you want. Even if there’s a line, it usually move fast. Creamy, strong flavor, good quality ice cream.

The menu has interesting options. Even though we have been to many locations, we still haven’t tried them all. There are tubs and merchandises on display if you like a souvenir.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Delicious fresh seasonal gelato!😋“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Close your eyes and you can hear the waves..“

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

“Great atmosphere and ice cream!“

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

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

“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 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.“

“Really good frozen custard. I had a 16oz. choc/vanilla twist concrete and I could not stop. It was pretty epic. The staff were really cool and accommodating. Interior is open and spacious, making it very comfortable for customers. Decor is moody in the best way. Great experience and will be back.“

“Obsessed with this fancy froyo! They have the best flavors, my favorites are honey pistachio and date tahini. It is more expensive than your standard froyo but everything is delicious and homemade. We love the brownie pieces and hot fudge but all the toppings are incredible as well. Staff is always friendly and helpful! We drive in from Beaverton regularly to enjoy their froyo. Can’t beat it!“

“It was pretty busy when we arrived.
The two young men at the counter handled the orders with patience and poise. And remained friendly and organized.
The ice cream options are great.
The location is spacious with a good amount of seating.“

“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!“

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

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

“Uri at Dairy Hill Ice Cream was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding! He invited Andrew and me to a tasting beforehand, which was such a fun experience and helped us pick the perfect flavors. Every single one was amazing.

At the wedding, they set up an ice cream bar for our guests and it was truly out of this world. People are still talking about how good it was! It added such a fun and memorable touch to the night.

They also made us a custom ice cream cake that was unbelievably delicious. It was the perfect sweet treat and such a unique addition to our celebration.

We couldn’t recommend Dairy Hill Ice Cream more — amazing service, amazing ice cream, and such a great experience from start to finish!“

“Their regular ice cream is good, but nothing special. Their vegan ice cream, on the other hand, is insanely good. Best vegan ice cream I’ve ever had by a long stretch. Velvety, creamy, full of flavour, it’s absolutely exceptional. The chocolate coconut caramel (vegan) in particular.. wow!“

“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❤️💛💚“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“just full of Deliciousness“

“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.“

“We walked right in and were seated immediately on a Friday night. Enjoyed the ice cream specials and wine! Everything was perfect!!“

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

“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’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!“

“Awesome diary free Froyo Options!“

“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.“

“Lovely shop with great concept. Happy 😁“

“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.“

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

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

“Super cute dessert spot, cat-themed is always a plus but the desserts are pretty spectacular, they come in different sizes and are super yummy/fancy! Their fresh fruit is the bomb and Chocococo was my favorite but looking forward to trying more varied desserts and savories next time! Great handmade gift items that are Japanese and mostly cats or dog themed, really cute. Definitely going back!“

“EZ Freezy at Cascade Station is a great place to buy frozen yogurt. Their prices are fair (72 cents an ounce), and they let you sample the flavors. The froyo itself is also really tasty and worth the price. Only complaint is that their one bathroom is dirty.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Cookie Crumble! We tried several flavors, including the Dubai chocolate and Nutella, and every single cookie was fresh, rich, and perfectly baked. The variety made it easy to find something for everyone, and the flavors were indulgent without being overwhelming.

What really made the visit special was the staff — they were very, very nice, genuinely friendly, and great with kids. They took the time to explain flavors and made the whole experience feel welcoming and fun.

Our kids were extremely happy (big smiles and zero leftovers), which says everything. Great cookies, amazing service, and a place that clearly cares about its customers. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“This review is for the amazing service that I received from Myah during my recent visit. Myah was so friendly and accommodating. She let me sample a couple options before I selected the flavor that I liked best. Myah went above and beyond to offer an excellent customer experience and I really appreciated her kindness! Thanks again Myah! I will be back.“

“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!“

“Very friendly service and helpful as well. Our kids favorite spot.“