50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Mount Lebanon

“We love this place. A nice place a to grab a dessert after a delicious meal at one of the many great restaurants in the area. Even thought there's Amy's right down the block Besty's stands on it's own.

On a nice day, you can grab an ice cream and walk across the street and enjoy it in the open space around the fountain (see the pictures).

Friendly staff, delicious ice cream and lot of options for a tasty snack/dessert.

Parking: There are three options for parking here. Street parking (paid parking), North Parking Garage (665 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228) and Public Parking Garage (714 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228)“

“This is a special place. Liege waffles are very different than anything I've ever had. They are made from a yeast dough, with caramelized brown sugar inside, smallish, and served warm in a napkin so that you can take it with you while window shopping. Please note: these are not meant to be served with ice cream on top. The ice cream and waffles are both very good by themselves. The owner only serves them together because people ask for that, but I think they ask for it because they think that's how it's meant to be served. (At least, that's what we thought!)“

“please just go and try one time!!! you will be addicted!!! The best ice cream ever!!!! 5 star is not enough for this place! the menu is changing all the time, dont be sad if your favorite ice cream is not on the menu! Because you cannot be dissappointed with the new flavor you are going to try!!! Won-der-ful, a-ma-zing!!“

“I had their vanilla ice-cream. It was rich and flavorful! Had a nice chat with the owner and he informed us that many of the ingredients and milk are sourced from local farmers and helps support our area which is great. Had a friend with me who said he’d love to try but he is lactose intolerant and it turned out they also had dairy free options. Definitely recommend!“

“Couldn’t recommend this place enough, and tonight was only my first time there. As a mom of a young kiddo with Celiac, I was so happy by their dedication to keep their gluten free products from cross contamination, from the scoop washing to the glove changing. And the variety of products my daughter was able to get! She has never had a waffle cone in her life and ice cream sandwiches are only from a very very select few prepackaged companies that are impossible to find to begin with and incredibly expensive. I’d much rather spend my money on something local that is such a great company as well! Thank you for creating this, we’ll definitely be back!“

“Our new ice cream spot. IMO you can’t even tell the ice cream is vegan - it’s really really good! We had the blue moon and coffee & cookies. Both were delicious.

Dietary restrictions: Perfect for anyone with dairy and/or gluten intolerance.“

“I always make it a point to stop by in this yogurt shop when I come to squirrel hill. It’s sooo reasonable and so practical as they weigh it, so you can get any flavor, any toppings, as much as you like. This was the cheesecake flavor, the only sugar-free option, but I loved it!! Try the lychee popping boba topping, it’s a game changer for me!! Also they always have new flavors so always look forwards to it?“

“Gus & Yiayia's is a Pittsburgh must-do. Even if not from Pittsburgh, one can appreciate the nostalgia of Gus and his old time ice ball cart. The ice is hand shaved to order. The syrup flavor selection has many options to enjoy alone or as a combination. Summer in a cup! Popcorn and bottled water are also available for sale.“

“Found this place when our other favorite ice cream place went out of business. What a jewel out in Bloomfield. They have a vast selection of different flavors and can do whatever you like. The service was great. It's easy to find. They are located in the middle of the block on the main strip so parking may be challenging. The posted hours are 10p close but we were told that its actually 10.30p. This was on a Saturday night in August. Give them a try!!!“

“The ice cream is good, but have you tried their cakes? They are amazing! Best icing and they are absolutely beautiful!“

“I love this place because of the quick and accurate service and the rotation of all of the delicious and addicting ice flavors; and not to mention the 30% off discount for all hospital workers when you show your work ID. Makes me feel a bit better for a healthcare employee who isn't getting hazard pay lol ??‍♀️“

“We recently visited The Milkshake Factory in Pleasant Grove, and it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by Micah, the owner, who made us feel like family. It was as if he had known us for years! Micah’s hospitality was unmatched. He generously offered us free samples of their incredible chocolate, encouraging us to try as much as we liked. It was such a thoughtful gesture that truly set the tone for our visit. As for the milkshakes, they were out of this world! I indulged in the Bananas Foster Milkshake, which was rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. My wife couldn’t get enough of her Cookie Brownie Fudge milkshake—it was the perfect blend of decadent flavors. Our kids loved their classic Vanilla Milkshakes, which were smooth and delicious. The attention to detail, quality of ingredients, and exceptional customer service made this visit unforgettable. We can’t wait to return and try more of their amazing offerings. If you’re in Pleasant Grove, do yourself a favor and stop by The Milkshake Factory—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Amazing ice cream, fantastic service, clean store, cool and fun vibe! This place is AWESOME!“

“Like a Rita's but 100x better. I got cherry Italian ice with vanilla custard in the middle. I thought it was worth what was paid. I will be back for sure when I am in the area.

Vegetarian options: Custard here does not include meat.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Parking: Paid street parking.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly options are served here.

Wheelchair accessibility: The location is wheelchair accessible.“

“One of the best places for Ice Cream and their Ice cream cakes! I've been coming to scoops over the many years for all of my children's cakes. They also do a very nice job on the art! I also love that they have several locations.“

“I've been going to turtle twist my entire life since it opened years ago. The new owners are lovely! The new additions to their menu are very tasty and exactly what you need when you're craving something sweet! My favorite custard around.“

“I love this place. really great customer service, big selection of handmade and vegan ice cream and dog friendly. Prices are not cheap but worth every penny. AWESOME“

“This ice cream shop is cash only .I've been going to that ice cream store since I was a child my dentist was down the street but after I seen the dentist my father would take me up there to get some ice cream to cheer me up they got some great fantastic food as well a milkshakes and they're not like McDonald's and you don't have to worry about the milkshake machine where there's going to be working or not laughing out loud I personally would tell you to go check it out if you're in that area I don't think you'll be a disappointed if you like ice cream and they have many other things to choose from. They're chili dogs are awesome as well they're very close to Page's ice cream store on East Carson Street Becks Run Road stop by today and try a treat for yourself or treat the whole family to a night out with ice cream I don't think you'll be a disappointed one last thing I like to point out this ice cream shop is strictly cash only if they are very busy bring a little bit of patience with you they'll do their best to serve you they are very nice people the staff is always there they want to make sure you're happy when you walk away from that window they can't help the prices went up on things everything is going up. And I do believe most things are price and reasonable but when you want good quality like you said you'll pay for what you want If you want cheap ice cream then go to your local grocery store you want good ice cream then you're going to pay for it. Remember support your local business especially the small Mom's and Pops restaurants like this one, and your local stores without them this country was founded on Mom's and Pop's stores when you needed something the store will give you a small credit in your local Mom's and Pop's stores. So support your local business today.“

“oh my God we love this place that's the best homemade ice cream shop in the Pittsburgh area y'all are running neck and neck with scoops and more but you're mainly my choice because you're close to my home and I've been telling all my friends and fellow ice cream lovers about you“

“Really nice to take pints to go but also nice to get a scoop. High quality ice cream. Seemed like a fairly standard ice cream parlor setting (bright fluorescent lighting and linoleum faux wood flooring) so I didn't really want to stay to eat but I will get ice cream to go another time!“

“Great ice cream and quick service“

“Always great ice cream and the girl serving was very kind and hard-working!“

“Very good shakes but I wish they would get with the times and offer a small / mini size for the classics flavors. I don't go here often because they only offer that gigantic size and usually I just want a smaller portion for a cheaper price. End up at DQ usually as they offer mini and small.“

“Patient and professional employees & management.
Would like to see them add a better variety of Italian Ice options other than fruity flavors…more taste profiles, including more mixed chocolate options.
Custards and Toppings are great. Parking lot needs better lighting.

Parking: Adequate parking. Lot needs better lighting.“

“BEST TURTLE ICE CREAM EVER!“

“This Rita's is the best Rita's in this area. It's also the only Rita's with Chocolate flavored Italian ice in this area. I have a Rita's 10min away from my house but I drive 30min just to get the Chocolate flavored ice here. Also the owner is such a nice person!“

“This newly opened spot in Oakland has a great atmosphere! I love that they come up with new flavors every month, keeping things exciting. The fact that it’s run by nurses and offers a healthcare worker discount makes it even more special. The chocolate was incredibly rich and delicious. Definitely a must-visit!“

“No seating anywhere but Rita's is great just standing around eating on a hot day.

I always get the gelati. Normally it's 50% italian ice and 50% frozen custard but I treat the ice like a topping and ask for 80% custard and only 20% ice. It's awesome they always get the ratio right. Mango is the best ice flavor. Can't go wrong with it.

Parking is rough here. Always have to park 3 streets away. Just be prepared to walk a little.“

“If you’re even a little bit into Middle Eastern or South Asian (Desi/Indian) foods, trust me—you need Jeni’s Bastani Sonnati flavor in your life. It’s as if saffron, rose water, and pistachio had a magical ice cream baby, and it tastes like heaven itself got a sweet tooth. Seriously, if my version of paradise existed, it would be a bottomless pit of potato fries and this ice cream (kind of tastes like kulfi but better).

Why am I gushing like it’s my long-lost love? Because I can’t let Jeni’s ever think about pulling this flavor from their lineup. I’m not even a dessert person, but I demolished a whole tub in three days. So, be smarter than me and pace yourself—but definitely, definitely go try this flavor!“

“Living in the neighborhood right behind this Bruster’s, we’ve had a lot of experience with the owner and her employees. We absolutely love the owner. She is so kind. Once, I mentioned how much I missed chocolate marshmallow ice cream online and she made it the next day! The ice cream is amazing and there are always a lot of varieties. The owner also gives out a lot of coupons as well. Five stars; highly recommend!“

“I have celiacs and told the employee, she immediately offered to do an allergy scoop for me with a new tub from the back AND gave me samples of the ice cream from the new tub. She was so kind and nonchalant about the extra effort this required - it was such a great experience getting to go to an ice cream shop and know I was dining safely! Thank you so much <3“

“I hired them for my son's 1st birthday party. The ice cream is great and Cesar is great to work with. He was punctual and all set up before the start time.

He persevered through rain (outdoor venue), even made a couple of rounds through the party to make sure everyone had the ice cream.

Everybody at the party said the ice cream was great. It did take the party to the next level. Cannot recommend them more!“

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“First time at a Rita's and I loved it

Parking: Up close

Kid-friendliness: Kids gotta love this place

Wheelchair accessibility: It's a take out only place. You never go in the building!so of course wheelchair accessible“

“build your own ice cream cup. with all of the topping you can imagine it becomes more than a sweet treat! I can only wish we had a Sincerely Yogurt on rt 51!!“

“Rita’s joined us for the 4th of July in our park along with our food truck night! What a great crew to work with!! They bring a nice variety of ice with them so there’s something for everyone! The price is very reasonable and the Ive was so fresh! Thank you guys for being a part of our community and having the friendliest staff ever!!“

“I was walking down the street and stumbled upon this little slice of heaven. An ice cream wonderland one would say! My personal favorite was the coffee break and the Brownie batter ice cream, I couldn’t even tell that the non dairy options were made with coconut milk! And yet, the best part of the whole experience was the customer service. The ice cream was cold but my heart was warmed! ??“

“I got a waffle cone dipped in chocolate and sprinkles with chocolate chip ice cream. The cone was $7 but the best ice cream I've had. A pint of ice cream was also $7. Even though we were the only customers I felt rushed. It was my first time there and they do have alot of goodies. I can't wait to go back!“

“The impeccable service from the friendliest people! A visit from them will surely brighten your day!“

“A great experience! Definitely will be visiting again ☺️“

“The staff were nice and friendly! The ice creams are good. I would say this place has normal ice cream flavors. There are a few that are a creation, and the rest are basic. I also saw some m&m cookies there and I had to try them, they were good, they reminded me of the chips ahoy candy blast, flavors were pretty similar.“

“Me and my family live going to this location! They are always friendly and give us wonderful suggestions every visit. We never leave disappointed which is why we continue to return each year. Thank you to all the staff for the great service ❤️ ?“

“This place is cool- they make their own chocolate so their milkshakes are delicious“

“Nice to see Rita’s open! And the server was wearing a mask and gloves. Changed gloves between each customer. Great job!“

“So I went in w my preg gf, and we were eating ice treats, and wondering why that teenager boy talks to customers so aggressively? Like, I'd like to say, he's out of pocket, and 1 day he's going to cause a situation there. I left a 2 dollar tip and didn't say anything, just saying“

“Sam’s in the Strip is a must stop for a delicious ice cream cone, milkshake, which you can add a cookie to, if you’d like to treat yourself all the way, or a healthier choice of many smoothies to choose from. Dave, the owner, is one of the good guys, who’s always friendly and working his hardest to provide you with a source to satisfy your craving of a well earned treat, while experiencing one of the best areas in Pittsburgh.Dr. Robert Kreashko“

“Great view of the river and so close to the zoo! Only soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, and other ice cream options at the moment. The ice cream is really good though! No food like burgers or hot dogs at the time of writing this. Clean tables and good customer service. Good portions for price.

Vegetarian options: All ice cream here is vegetarian.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten free options.

Parking: Free parking lot with around 15 spots.

Kid-friendliness: Kids would like their ice cream

Wheelchair accessibility: Location is wheelchair accessible.“

“Just tried the cappuccino flavor at a tasting in the Grove Kosher Market , South Euclid, Ohio. Rich, creamy, and nice flavor. Consistency was good. I would recommend a little more coffee flavoring for a more intensified taste. 4/5“

“The Gargis brothers can sure cook. Give those two a raise!!💵💵💵“