50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston

“Great experience. The ladies were very welcoming and very helpful. The ice cream was amazing. I mixed pineapple and passion fruit, both good, but the passion fruit has a nice sourness to it that was refreshing. On my next visit to Texas I will be back“

“I am completely in love with their ice creams. They have a rich and creamy taste. We tried:

1. Blueberry jelly donut - it's mix of berries and cookie dough (for donut). It has a sweet and tangy taste. 4.5/5

2. Caramel Dulce - I love caramel and this was by far the best caramel icecream with chocolate chunks. Base flavour is Dulce with caramel filled chocolate chunks in it. However, it was very sweet. I had a single scoop and it was more than enough for me ( for a person who has a sweet tooth).

Overall, I love their ambience too.“

“Excelente sabor … deliciosa“

“I’m a sucker for gelato, but dang ol this is good stuff!! For Spring Break 2022, we are doing an ice cream tour of Houston. We heard about this place, but it blew us away!! My kids never want another kind (& honestly, me neither)! ♥️“

“The prices are a bit high for the size of the popsicle, however they are very yummy.
I can see the price being high for the experience but the shop is also lacking in vision atleast for it’s location, it’s too simple & underwhelming when you walk into the shop“

“I was served a fudge chocolate scoop with the Biscoff cookie scoop combined, and it was THE BEST COMBO THAT I EVER TASTED! This ice cream truck serves great ice cream; I was curious about it since I moved here a few months ago AND TONIGHT I wanted to sample their flavors—IT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT.“

“This is by far the best ice cream I've ever had! The quality of this ice cream is vastly superior to any other brand I've had. The flavors are so unique and go so well together. I was hesitant for a while to buy this ice cream because of the cost, but it is worth every penny. The staff are so friendly and pick up is super quick and easy. They even have free lactase for those who need it. You can also buy any leftover flavors from the previous week at Pudgy's. Don't hesitate because they go fast! You won't regret it!“

“First time with my family and it is a very welcoming spot. I’ve cream is good and have different flavors and options. Definitely will return.“

“Everything from the ice cream to the chairs you sit in are absolutely wonderful. There are gluten free options, there are nut free options, classic flavors and out of the box idea flavors. I’ll definitely return to try new seasonal flavors when they are released! It’s modern, it’s hip, and it’s a great place to cool off from the heat. Even during the cold season I can guarantee Honeychilds Sweet Cream will be poppin.“

“Best ice cream I've ever had!! Employees are super sweet and helpful!! Love that they change up. their flavors to go along with their staples.“

“I enjoyed it, and will certainly go back to visit there again it was a great treat“

“Best snow cone I’ve had in a long time! Great Elote too. Probably the best I’ve ever had. Parking is rough terrain, but plentiful. I wouldn’t go there after getting a car wash. It’s gonna get dusty. You can possibly park on the street and walk it. Be prepared for long lines on a nice day, but the line moves quickly. Highly recommend this place! It’s a must try for sure. The prices are incredible too. Keep me going back for more. I’m hooked on bubblegum flavor.“

“- Delicious ice cream, amazing mochi waffles, my kids love the milk tea, and the roll cake is really good. - Cute decorations, nice original paintings, lovely music. Cozy atmosphere 🥰 Recommended for everyone, especially matcha lovers 💚 A must-try café shop in Houston ☕“

“Rocambolesc is such a beautiful gelato spot! They have a great variety of fun and unique toppings, and the mango flavor was absolutely delicious. I really love this place — the prices are fair, and the overall experience is great. Definitely a sweet stop worth visiting!“

“Ninja Matcha is a great stop for matcha lovers! They have a great selection for matcha and hojicha drinks and desserts.
I really like matcha desserts that aren't leaning too vanilla or sweet. I love that they offer 4 levels of matcha ice cream, which you can get 1-2 scoops or in a small/large pint. You can also add in toppings, I like adding oreos chunks!
I got a level 3 this time, and it's slightly sweet with a great tea flavor.

The staff ate friendly and the place is spacious and clean. They have tons of seating, and a long bench incase you have a large group. Great place to study due to its chill atmosphere or chat with friends!“

“The gentleman was super helpful with our indecisive daughter and even offered her samples. You could tell he enjoyed his job! He even put on a little show for her! It was an awesome experience and they were super helpful!! We will be going back!“

“Lick Honest Ice Cream not only has amazing flavors and options but their staff is so friendly. The company is supportive of other small business as well. We are so happy to have them at their new location in Braes Heights!!“

“Great vibes and delicious ice cream!“

“Craft Creamery is the most flavorful ice cream shop in town! Their creations must be a savored in each scoop! My entire experience in enjoying ice cream has been altered! They literally take creating ice cream as a craft!! I highly recommend the Masala Chai!!“

“Best paletas ever!!!Ordered 120 paletas and the cart, they packed it so well and with enough dry ice the paletas lasted from 12 I’m the afternoon until 1am. Customer service was excellent I will definitely be ordering again for our next big event“

“Houston’s worst kept secret among night owls, stoners, drinkers, vampires, zombies, and weirdos.

Once you’re in the know, all your friends will follow suit, as it’s really one of the best ideas never done in a long time.

If you’ve ever experienced have a need, someone smart will figure out how to satisfy, so hats off the the owners at Insomnia Cookies *cough cough* haha

Nestled perfectly in the bosom of the Rice Village sector, the neon lighting is like a projection from another realm adding the promise of sweet satisfaction and saccharine overload!

Very little parking, but luckily the business relies more on delivery orders and the patrons are usually scurrying back to their smoke filled dens with cartoons projecting godlike shadows on the walls.

The cookies are simple, delicious, and done right. My favorite happens to be the sugar cookie with m&ms, or the snickerdoodle, pair it with ice cream if you want contrasting textures or consistency. They also have brownies and a few other options as well.

There’s no need to complicate what is already god-tier and this business will skyrocket to the heavens and create imitators in their wake. So are you hungry? Do you like sweets? Can you not get up? Order some cookies and get your life together, you make me sick! Haha“

“I’m not going to lie. I was iffy on the concept of an outdoor cookie shop — in this Texas heat, I think not!

In this instance, I was gladly proven wrong. My experience at Milk and Cookies really blew me away. The chocolate chip cookies was to die for, the ambiance Pinterest worthy, and not going to lie, there was something about ending my day outside with a warm cookie that made the experience magical.

It was a 9/10 experience that will have me going back the next time I crave a sweet treat; the only thing that could have made it better was if my milk was a little bit more cold when served lol, and if they had a little bit more seating. Truly think they can either fit a picnic table or 1-2 more mini tables in the lawn area.

Tip: I have a couple. First, as the name suggests, you can literally order a glass of milk alongside your cookies. I’d recommend you do this to tie the experience together. As well, I’d visit when the sun is going down. It honestly wasn’t too hot around 6pm but peak TX heat can be brutal. Be careful out there. Finally, Milk & Cookies can be a cute way to end your date with a little sweet treat, js!“

“This establishment is situated in a strip center with lots of shops. Be warned parking is quite congested!
1. First you pick your paleta flavor (a frozen dessert on a stick mainly made with fresh fruits) I chose dulce de leche (these filled paletas contain dairy)

2. You get to dip it your paleta from a variety of white or dark chocolate or caramel or cookie butter. I chose chocolate of course!

3. Chose your toppings! I chose Oreo crumbs, but they over a dozen toppings! Fruity pebbles, peanuts, sprinkles, coconut flakes, etc

Sweet and delicious! I sat inside to enjoy my treat (the place is small but roomy enough for benches and a small table to sit at)“

“had a great experience today. everything was delicious! i loved the brownies! 😋. very nice clean place. customer service was 5 ⭐️ thank you all.“

“Fresh and delicious ice cream and snacks!“

“Staff- friendly
What I ordered - 10/10
I did have a tiny problem. Who I assume is a new hire gave us a total of 35 with change. Tried paying cash, but I guess there wasn't enough to give us change. So when the new hire asked his co-worker for help, our new total was close to 50. It was a small inconvenience but a simple mistake. I'm sure we've been there before. I'd definitely recommend this Ben and Jerry's.“

“Came here after crawfish and had the strawberry shortcake. The staff was friendly to us and they told about the flavors and which ones were seasonal and which ones were staples. They were patient as we tried flavors and did not rush us. I ended up getting 2 scoops in a cone and left with a huge smile 😃“

“prices are good. ice cream off the chain!!“

“Absolutely amazing service- Natalie is a very helpful, friendly and caring person!
My friend and I love to come visit our beautiful Natalie.
Always great to be in Galleria Amaretto Gelato and be assisted by a wonderful crew.“

“Yummy naturals & awesome add on topping options 😋 Great for kids & adults!“

“mmmmm good.......................“

“Fresh and delicious ice cream and snacks!“

“Their ice cream was very creamy and very good. Their flavors were also very diverse and unique. The shop also had a very nice vibe and they also had a very friendly staff. We got Chocolate Oreo and toasted coconut flavor which were both great. This is a great option for ice cream if you’re in the area.“

“I've never had a bad experience at Connie's, but I have had a disappointment due to not asking enough questions. The custard is rich and creamy, and you can completely customize your order. Seating leaves something to be desired as it's uncovered, and there are no tables, so keep that in mind when going. If you have kids, bring wet wipes. I didn't see a place to wash your hands, and we definitely needed to clean up a bit afterwards. I highly recommend checking out happy hour for reduced prices.

Parking: There isn't much parking next to the building, but there's additional parking behind it in the larger lot for the strip mall.

Kid-friendliness: Kids love the treats, but it's right off of a very busy road. If you have smaller children, keep a close eye on them.“

“We love this place! The ice cream is delicious!!!“

“amazing !! the staff is very friendly and place is kept clean !“

“Yummy tofu very good here“

“New owner is so nice .. I love this place“

“A sweet and perfect place to go with kids or family.“

“If you are looking for a place that has the best ice cream and Hispanic snacks this is the place. It is owned by a hard working family that all they want is for people to have a place to go with their friends and family and have natural prepared treats made in house. Now that they open their second shop on hwy6 and West I will be going their too after work with my friends and co-workers. I recommend everything since everything that I have tried tastes great specially if you want a great Mangonada this is your place. I just went today and got one of my favorite snacks fruit salad with everything on it and strawberry horchata last the elote choreado with added chamoy was heavenly. Promise you won't regret it.“

“I love this place I just wish they’d have more of the more American flavors. I love the taste but prefer to stay with the chocolates, pistachios and Ferraro Roche. Their Kwality is awesome we love it.“

“The chocolate and vanilla gelato was really good. We sat outside it is a nice place.“

“We have come here multiple times now and they are always very clean. They continuously wipe the counters and refill the toppings so they taste fresh unlike other frozen yogurt establishments. Their flavors are richer and creamier in comparison to other areas which lately have been akin to slushees. Tutti Frutti has better quality ingredients and pride in their establishment, I would 100% recommend trying them out.“

“awesome, very delicious highly recommended“

“Tried the classic Honeymee ice cream after dinner and it was so good. The ice cream was creamy and milky and not too sweet. With the honey on it the combination just makes so much sense. And the honey was cold and harden by the cream, it created a unique interesting candy like texture and tasted great and fun!“

“Great vibes and delicious ice cream!“

“Visited Houston, TX for a week and came here 3 days in a row! The service is amazing, it’s a family owned business, and it’s very CLEAN! I ordered a chilli cheese dog, nachos, and a Tigers Blood Banana snoball stuffed with condensed milk - try it!!“

“La mangonada está súper deliciosa 😍 con su fruta fresca y al gusto de uno con su chilito 😋😋😋 las muchachas súper amables y te atienden de buena manera súper recomendable el lugar limpio y muy agradable ambiente 🥰🥰🥰“

“Meal: Lunch
Day Visited: Thursday
Budget: $10
Closest Station: N/A
Reservation Needed?: N/A
Payment: Cash; Credit
Kid Friendly?: Yes
English Menu?: Yes

We love Shake Shack and were thrilled to see one in Minute Made Stadium. We did feel that our Shack Single didn’t taste as fresh as they normally do. However, we still enjoyed it.“

“great good, good prices, customer service wonderful“