50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Bristol

“This is hands down the best Gelato I've ever had. Its family owned and you'll see the owners present at the shop. The owner told us that the cream is imported from Italy. You can see a picture of the cows on the wall from where they get their cream from. You'll also find baked goods and coffee. They are pup friendly so stop by with your dog for a pup cup. This is the best place to come out of Bristol in a long time.“

“Amanda was amazing. She was all alone working and it was very busy. She handled it like a pro. Not only did she do her job very well but she did it with joy! She made our experiences great and exceeded our expectations! Thank you Amanda! You should get a bonus for working alone on a busy night!“

“My family and I stopped here when we were looking for a bakery in the area. The food is delicious! I highly recommend Panna Gelateria and I would definitely come back.“

“The service was awesome. The ice cream was also amazing. The place looks great and it makes us feel at home.while we were waiting they gave us popcorn no charge. Definitely try salted caramel and mint chocolate chip.“

“Has always been the best Ice Cream around. The taste is always consistent.“

“Great events and shops. I love Rancocas Woods.“

“This is, without a doubt, the best Ice cream we have EVER had! And we have it EVERYWHERE we go!“

“The BEST flavors of ices I’ve ever tasted - new flavors every week. All family made. A MUST try! Soft serve too for those of us more traditional 🍧🍦“

“I’ve had the best experience ever with this place. I’m Brazilian and also from the state of pará there, the state where true açaí is produced, and King of açaí was the closest to that I’ve ever tried here in the US. Finding them in my town was the best gift I’ve could’ve gotten!! Love love love them!“

“GOOD PLACE FOR ICE CREAM THE BANANA PUDDING FLAVORED IS THE BEST WHENEVER I HAVE A SWEET TOOTH I GO TO SWEET EATS NEVER DISAPPOINTS:)“

“This place is so cute and the ice cream is amazing! There was a nice range of flavors, toppings, and cones including pink and purple ones. The ice cream is sweet and creamy and the shop itself has so much charm.“

“Ice cream is homemade and delicious. Owner was friendly& makes you feel comfortable. Place looked clean in side . Small hidden gem and busy! Good flavors to choose from good portions. Worth every penny for going out for ice cream especially on a hot day . Our family personally prefers this place over Rita’s.“

“I live walking distance from a Rita's water ice but choose to drive 15-20min to Mom's because they are better in every way than Rita's! They give bigger sizes and prices are cheaper and they have so much more selection of homemade ice cream, soft serve ice cream, and water ice in so many different flavors and combinations and Sundaes and Gelatis and milkshakes! Whatever you want, they got it!!! 👍🏼🍦🍨🍧🥤“

“Stopped by this cute little neighborhood spot tonight. We were greeted by all four workers the moment we walked in. Their chocolate chip cookie dough was delicious, the Cookie Monster ice cream was excellent and the chocolate milkshake was super rich. A+ spot, we’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Has always been the best Ice Cream around. The taste is always consistent.“

“Awesome service! Carol is such a nice person ! Kids requested a flavor she was able to find it and had it available in no time !“

“This place is GREAT! Old-school feel and menu with amazing Americana food to go with it and a good price point for everything. I had the The Cowboy Burger – Bacon, BBQ sauce & fried onions topped with cheddar/jack cheese blend, Chili Cheese Dog that was down right delicious, onion rings, and fries. If in the area you should really stop by.“

“This is my favorite place for frozen treats. The staff is friendly, the place is clean, the atmosphere is delightful whether you get take-out or eat your treats at a table. I'm happy they have not closed for the season and I hope that doesn't change. I missed Peachwave all last winter!“

“Great ice cream and atmosphere“

“Great place to go and an awesome owner“

“Dairy Queen continues to be one of my favorite go-to spots for both meals and sweet treats. Not only is the food consistently tasty, but the prices are also surprisingly affordable — especially compared to most fast food places these days. You can get a full meal (burger, fries, and drink) for less than what you'd spend at other chains, and the quality is just as good, if not better.

Their burgers are always hot and fresh, and I love the crispy chicken strips — they're flavorful, not overly greasy, and perfectly cooked every time. The portion sizes are generous too, which makes it a great value overall.

Of course, you can't talk about Dairy Queen without mentioning the ice cream. The Blizzards are legendary, with tons of mix-in options and seasonal flavors that keep things fun. The soft serve is creamy and smooth, and their sundaes and cones never disappoint.

The restaurants are clean, the service is fast and friendly, and I always leave satisfied without breaking the bank. Whether you’re craving a quick lunch or a frozen treat, Dairy Queen hits the spot. Highly recommend it for families, budget-conscious diners, or anyone who loves classic comfort food done right!“

“The best water ice in the area! All of the flavors are homemade and delicious. The custard is also amazing. You won’t be disappointed!“

“We don't often go to the S Olden Ave location but we were pleasantly surprised with the top notch service we received tonight. The two young ladies working there tonight were both very pleasant and friendly, seemed generally interested in providing great service and did a delicious job making our sundaes. We've had less then good service at other local Carvel locations. Very glad we tried going there again.“

“great ice cream. Great family run business.“

“The rotating flavors keep every visit interesting— there’s always something new and delicious to try. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, always happy to offer samples and help you find your next favorite scoop. Such a fun, feel-good spot!“

“Best ice cream parlor around. You ask for extra, they give your extra!! No halfsies. I've tried other places and they ALWAYS disappoint. Gibbys NEVER does!!“

“*Edited - original review was for a different location, i am so sorry**

Location is great! Staff is friendly and their product is wonderful. Their variety of custard flavors blew me away. Our local location only ever has chocolate and vanilla. High recommended this Ritas!“

“Awesome service! Carol is such a nice person ! Kids requested a flavor she was able to find it and had it available in no time !“

“Last Dairy Queen in the area. Great icecream and other cold treats. Very friendly staff who have worked there for years! Hurry up and visit before they close for the winter.

Parking: Large free parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are always welcome.

Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right up to the window and order.“

“I had the Reese’s Peanut Butter Mudslide, and it was good

The two girls at the counter in the evening of the Fourth of July were very nice and friendly

Four stars instead of 5 only because it was more expensive than I anticipated it would be – for about the same price, it feels like Coldstone provides a little more ice cream“

“Very good. I come here a lot. The service is great, don’t even get me started on the ice cream, and it just gives off good vibes! Every time I come in to this shop, I always see someone walking away with a smile on their face. My only recommendation would be that it would be great if there were more soft serve flavors.“

“I ordered a smoothie today from this location. The manager, Peter, was very clean. He changed his gloves a few times within my order and another person's order. Peter, spoke well English and I was able to communicate with him well. He was very honest when I gave him too much money during my transaction. I would definitely go back to this location again in the future.“

“I truly enjoyed my time there and the clientele, in addition to the great soft Ice Cream and homemade water ices. I love supporting local businesses and ones that are owned by a family as well as a military veteran. I was honored to meet that very person as he happened to stop by! His name is Jimmy and his family name is on the sign! A lively, energetic, boisterous guy, with a huge sense of humor that is contagious! His daughter manages the window and the young people who work there are really nice to deal with. Amazingly good product! I was pleasantly surprised.“

“No matter when or what time of the day I stopped there everyone was pleasant and had the best customer service skills. If they didn’t have what I wanted which was rare Bryan would make it for me in minutes. So sad today there done. Have a safe winter see you all in the spring. Ps other Rita’s are open for a lil longer but other Rita’s definitely don’t taste like Bryan’s Rita’s.“

“This Rita’s is one of my favorite spots for a treat. Quality and service is terrific. However, there is a huge amount of bees by the trash cans, so while you are walking from your car to the store there are bees and wasps chasing you and even more after you order because you are holding sugar. Personally, I will not go there anymore because of my very bad bee phobia. I understand that little can be done about this, but I think spraying a bee killer spray in the trash cans regularly and also keeping them covered instead of open will make a huge difference. Hope no one gets stung over there. 🐝🐝🐝🐝“

“Great service.“

“I think holiday ice cream has had the best ice cream since I was a child no matter how long the line is or how long the wait is if you're from this area if you know you know I seen a bad review and I seen the only got two stars obviously that person is not from this area“

“Such fun and unique ice cream shop!“

“I've always loved Rita's! my daughter got to finally enjoy a piece of heaven from my childhood. Family of 7. 4 of them experienced Rita's for the first time ever. We make it our mission to go twice before we leave.“

“The nice young guy who served is on Sunday 6/2 just after opening could not have been more attentive and nice. A second employee came and he was just as good when I asked him for lids. He made sure I had the right size. Both a pleasure. Our gelatos were done perfectly as well!“

“The owners happened to be in and I was pleased to see how kind they were to everyone around. You can tell the owners and employees care about what they do as everything was very clean and organized. Always delicious and a fun treat for the kids. Will continue to make Red Berry apart of our family traditions. 💯🍦“

“Very nice staff and the ice was great!!!“

“Always a good day for Nellie Bly's ice cream! It's a complete ice cream parlor experience!“

“Great place but had to wait too long to be served. Poor service“

“Outstanding worker's. always so nice. Best Rita's around“

“i’d give more stars if i could , they are so kind and sweet. especially liz ! in my opinion she needs a promotion,or better pay because she always goes above and beyond. her customer service is impeccable. they also have such a good variety of ice’s and custards. highly recommend the strawberry cheesecake cream ice, and the pistachio custard. (but seriously give liz a raise and some recognition😊)“

“The RT130 Diner is the best around hands down. I go there all the time and the food is phenomenal. The owners are great, Filiz the owners wife is the best and always makes you feel welcome. If you have not been there I highly suggest you go there. They are open 24/7 which is even better if you work nights. Hands down best place/diner around.“

“I’ve been going to. Bruster’s shops for almost 20 years between Florida and now Trevose and the flavors never disappoint! Creamy and delicious homemade ice cream and yummy cakes if you so choose. There’s a flavor for everyone but my favorite is Espresso Yourself, Graham Central Station, New York Cheesecake, and the classic Cookies and Cream. You really can’t go wrong with any of them! The handmade in store waffle cones are to die for! Treat yourself to a tasty treat!“

“Best water ice ever & the service is even better I love ❤️ them like family“