42 Best Ice Cream Shops in Knoxville

1 The Sugar Queen Creamery- South Knox

4.8 Superb 271 Reviews

106 East Young High Pike, Knoxville

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“This place is AWESOME!! From the cleanliness of the place as well as indoor and outdoor seating, courteous staff to the incredible flavors of ice cream, donuts and I especially love the pretzel. The best I've ever had! the ice cream is so creamy and fresh every time I've been there! My whole and extended family love this place and my 16 year old granddaughter says the ice cream is the best she's ever had...and that's saying something! Everyone..please come and see what all the hype is about!!”

2 Cruze Farm Ice Cream - Downtown Knoxville

4.7 Superb 391 Reviews

445 South Gay Street Ste 105, Knoxville

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“While visiting my brother he took us in here for an ice cream. 1st visit we got a coffee milk and an ice cream sundae with hot fudge, caramel, waffle cone. 2nd visit we got 2 chocolate milks and a rootbeer float. We really enjoyed the treats. I look forward to visiting again. Restaurant was clean and staff super friendly.”

3 KNOX DOUGH

4.7 Superb 262 Reviews

10605 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Yes, yes and yes again! Absolutely delicious! First time and will be back.”

4 Cruze Farm Ice Cream - East Knoxville

4.7 Superb 248 Reviews

2721 Asbury Road, Knoxville

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“Very delicious ice cream, extremely friendly staff, and warm & welcoming environment. They have new flavors about every few weeks, have some drive-in nights during cooler weather, and have some cute gifts/merch to buy. I've been here too many times to count, and it's always a treat to take out of town friends and family here!”

5 Moonshine Mountain Cookies & Ice Cream

4.7 Superb 242 Reviews

7343 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“These cookies are absolutely delicious. They have quite a few different types of cookies. They have regular chocolate chip (Rocky Top), chocolate chip peanut butter (Nutty Butty something or other) and several others. The icing is homemade and tastes amazing. I highly recommend the chubby decker with your choice of cookie and their homemade icing. They also make their own ice cream. This establishment is my wife and I's new guilty pleasure. Highly recommend this place! The staff is so nice and helpful and their products are exceptional.”

6 Pelican's SnoBalls

4.8 Superb 166 Reviews

5900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Good sno balls on hot days”

7 La Michoacana Knoxville

4.7 Superb 175 Reviews

1645 Downtown W Boulevard Unit 32, Knoxville

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“Michoacana en Lenoir, es y será mi locación favorita, las nieves, aguas frescas y todas las botanas nunca fallan, pues ni hablar de el servicio y atención al cliente, 10 de 10. Uno de los lugares favoritos de mi familia 🥰”

8 Crumbl

4.8 Superb 411 Reviews

6672 Clinton Highway Ste 104, Knoxville

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“Christian was absolutely phenomenal at the Clinton Hwy. location! He was so courteous, so kind, and provided excellent customer service with a very compassionate heart and a kind spirit. May the Lord bless him and keep him. He is such a treasure to have on staff & was so kind to me & my family.”

9 Irvey's Ice Cream Co. - Kerns Food Hall

4.7 Superb 124 Reviews

2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville

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“We came there tonight with a big party and had the best service from the sweetest worker his energy was great and the icecream was top tier!”

10 Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4.5 Superb 283 Reviews

1043 Old Cedar Bluff Road Suite 2284, Knoxville

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“Such delicious ice cream & cones and fresh made every day!”

11 La Michoacana Movil

4.7 Superb 103 Reviews

2623 Chapman Highway, Knoxville

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“Michoacana en Lenoir, es y será mi locación favorita, las nieves, aguas frescas y todas las botanas nunca fallan, pues ni hablar de el servicio y atención al cliente, 10 de 10. Uno de los lugares favoritos de mi familia 🥰”

12 Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4.5 Superb 178 Reviews

7670 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville

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“Delicious, no wait, quick, cute sit down area with tables and benches.”

13 Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4.4 Superb 311 Reviews

906 East Emory Road, Knoxville

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“waffle cones are the BEST !!!”

14 Jeremiah's Italian Ice

4.7 Superb 79 Reviews

1601 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville

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“We are so happy Jeremiah’s opened in our area! The kids absolutely love all of the options offered. Excellent desserts and fabulous customer service!”

15 D & B's Hot Dogs and Ice Cream

4.7 Superb 387 Reviews

8909 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville

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“Loved everything we tried!! Workers were so nice! Onion rings were perfect. Burger piled high with crispy bacon (and hamburger had great flavor). Milkshake was amazing. Many great flavors to choose from. What in the fluffy soft world was that hot dog bun?! I need it for a pillow. I want to try all their hot dog combinations. Wish we lived closer!!”

16 Lolli and Bobo’s Ice Cream Shoppe

4.5 Superb 131 Reviews

10914 Spring Bluff Way, Knoxville

“Such a cute ice cream shop! They had a whole kids’ corner with tons of toys. There were also so many flavors to choose from, and the funny names made picking one even more entertaining! I got a scoop of “Exhausted Parent” in a waffle cone, and it was SO yummy! 🍦 Definitely a cute spot with a fun atmosphere and delicious ice cream. Would definitely come back!”

17 Crumbl

4.7 Superb 334 Reviews

11055 Parkside Drive, Knoxville

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“it was soo good! i got a dirt and worm cookie for my birthday and i highly recommend! it was a blend of chocolate and creamy, topped with two gummy worms which are my ultimate favorite gummies. it was all chilled to perfection. 10/10 would try again!”

18 Freezo And Grill

4.4 Superb 218 Reviews

1305 North Central Street, Knoxville

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“The chocolate malt was awesome, along with the great lady that served us.”

19 Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.4 Superb 201 Reviews

408 South Gay Street, Knoxville

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“Wonderful place to be bad! lol. Great food and customer service! Highly recommend you check it out!”

20 Empty Cup

4.8 Superb 209 Reviews

Center, 9111 Executive Park Drive Northwest, Knoxville

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“We found a new spot when passage through this part of Knoxville. Also great to support a wonderful cause with helping foster children and adoptive services in East Tennessee. The coffee was very tasty and the counter staff professional and extremely friendly. We will definitely stop by again.”

21 MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

4.6 Superb 544 Reviews

7301 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Great Food, great workers, friendly and fast too”

22 La michoacana delights

4.3 Superb 88 Reviews

4883 North Broadway Street Suite 120, Knoxville

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“Michoacana en Lenoir, es y será mi locación favorita, las nieves, aguas frescas y todas las botanas nunca fallan, pues ni hablar de el servicio y atención al cliente, 10 de 10. Uno de los lugares favoritos de mi familia 🥰”

23 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.5 Superb 351 Reviews

7614 Chapman Highway Suite 100, Knoxville

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“If you've never been, you need to correct that error ASAP!! Everything they make is top tier! Service is always on point! Run don't walk to this establishment and enjoy...thank me later:) hot honey is overrated and the new sandwich was not that good”

24 Courtney’s Cakes and Sweet Treats

4.7 Superb 138 Reviews

5306 North Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville

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“amazing owner and staff would not go anywhere else for my cake needs and goodies in between”

25 The Shakery at Fountain City

4.4 Superb 14 Reviews

4877 North Broadway Street, Knoxville

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“The Cookie Monster is very good I can’t wait to go there again. Very good service and they were fast”

26 PELA ICE CREAM LLC

4.3 Superb 18 Reviews

2100 Jones Street, Knoxville

“Thank you Pela Ice Cream for coming all the way to Campbell County for our VBS! The kids loved all the different ice cream flavors and do did the Big Kids.”

27 Potrillo's Taqueria & Neveria

4.5 Superb 260 Reviews

11151 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Probably the best food in the local area. The food is always delicious and on point! I’ve never been disappointed and am consistently impressed. The service is always fast and friendly, there’s a salsa bar with many fresh and delicious options, and the drinks are high quality at a fine price. The variety and flavor of their options for ice cream and other frozen desserts are amazing too! This will be your new favorite restaurant!”

28 Culver’s

4.4 Superb 545 Reviews

9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Great burgers best burgers”

29 SouthSide Garage

4.6 Superb 119 Reviews

1014 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville

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“Fantastic establishment. All employees are phenomenal”

30 Andy's Frozen Custard

4.5 Superb 137 Reviews

6217 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“We stopped in tonight on a whim and we both left very satisfied! I got the Cookie Butter Crunch and it was DELICIOUS. My husband had a root beer float. The Cookie Butter Crunch had swirls of Biscoff and crumbled cookie pieces. It was decadent and creamy. I’ll be thinking about that custard for days 😂 we will definitely be back!”

31 Häagen-Dazs

3.7 Good 32 Reviews

West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“Yummy, the ice cream options they provide are so delicious and various. And the lady serving us was super sweet and nice letting us try all the flavors we wanted. Definitely recommend this place. The Raspberry Chocolate swirl ice cream is the best though. Get that one!”

32 The Diner at Twisters

4.4 Superb 175 Reviews

2200 North Central Street, Knoxville

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“Haven't had a bad meal and the staff is very nice! The burger and BBQ sandwiches are some of the best in town!”

33 Sweet Frog Knoxville, Premium Frozen Yogurt

4.0 Good 317 Reviews

10901 Parkside Drive Suite 102, Knoxville

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“We had a wonderful time and the owner was extra kind to my 3 grandkids that just moved back to TN!! We all agreed to meet here at least once a week. Hope to meet you when weI are there next week! So many flavors and the toppings were fabulous!!”

34 Nekter Juice Bar

4.4 Superb 139 Reviews

5362 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“i needed a healthy lunch for 10 women...a book club lunch. Several of the ladies have strict dietary restrictions. vegetarian, gluten sensitivities, dairy and egg restrictions. what a great find to be able to make every last one of these ladies happy! Delicious options. 10 options, all accurately prepared with good speed. cute spot.”

35 Andy's Frozen Custard

4.2 Good 166 Reviews

513 North Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville

“Delicious. Move to East Tennessee and very happy with this place. It is the best ice cream I have found.”

36 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

4.0 Good 138 Reviews

7201 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“I just had the best experience ever at this Dairy Queen. The customer service was amazing and the employees were so kind. This employee pictured was especially kind and so helpful! I will definitely be back not only for the ice cream, but also for the beautiful and caring employees:)”

37 Marble Slab Creamery

3.5 Good 145 Reviews

10972 Parkside Drive, Knoxville

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“I went there twice recently. Both times, the employees were very friendly, attentive and helpful. My ice cream was delicious! I got a waffle bowl because they make them in the store. It seemed to be a little stale. Also, I went around 8pm both times and it was still daylight. However, they had the barstools stacked which made it seem like they were closing. For the past several years I haven’t had good experiences here, but it definitely has improved! I would absolutely recommend them for ice cream!”

38 Jai Dee Thai Kitchen

4.0 Good 295 Reviews

5541 Clinton Highway, Knoxville

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“My favorite Thai place in Knoxville! My go-to is the beef pho and a salad with ginger sauce. Soooooo good!”

39 The Diner at Twisters Shakes & Sundaes

4.0 Good 362 Reviews

5831 Washington Pike, Knoxville

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“Contrary to some surprisingly negative reviews, I do like this place very much. I’m a lifelong Pennsylvanian and my fiancée is a lifelong Tennesseean. We were in town visiting her family this week as we both live up north now. The burgers were excellent, the service was acceptable, place was clean, prices were reasonable. I’ll be back when we come back to visit family again. I’m a fan of this place!”

40 Insomnia Cookies

3.9 Good 216 Reviews

2121 Cumberland Avenue Suite 103, Knoxville

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“Thanks for the cookies to ETCH for pediatric nursing week!! Such a good treat!”

41 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

3.6 Good 123 Reviews

6502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

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“yummy burgers and custard desserts”

42 Great American Cookies

3.6 Good 145 Reviews

10972 Parkside Drive, Knoxville

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“The ladies did an amazing job on my sons birthday cookie! They put a huge bass jumping out of the water for a lure and it looked so good! He loved it! We ordered a large rectangle cookie cake ❤️ always a great experience!”