50 Best Ice Cream Shops near River Oaks

“First time here and wow…I’m impressed! The food was super fresh and sooo good—we had cucumber locos, corn in a cup, and a frappe, and every bite hit the spot. The vibe was awesome with great music playing, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. You can tell they actually care about their customers, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back for round two-highly recommend!“

“I love this place. The owner is so friendly and nice and the ice cream is just awesome! They have the old school snow cones with the crunchy ice that I absolutely love. Me and my grandkids are regulars here. Give them a try if you haven’t already. You wont be disappointed!“

“I stopped by Tom’s Donuts at 5:00 a.m., and I can honestly say they lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was welcoming, the customer service was outstanding, and the staff was incredibly friendly, even that early in the morning.

I don’t usually spend much time in this area, but I had heard that Tom’s Donuts was one of the best donut shops in town, and they absolutely did not disappoint. The donuts were fresh, delicious, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Every bite was soft, flavorful, and worth the visit.

If you’re looking for great donuts and exceptional service, Tom’s Donuts is definitely worth stopping by. I’ll absolutely be back!“

“Always my go-to spot when I get the craving for a sweet treat. And will always highly recommend this place!“

“Melts is a happy place to be with the best products. They make their own ice cream, have seasonal flavors,happy employees, and their shakes are the best.“

“I went to get some gelato earlier today and was greeted by the most lovely lady, I believe her name was Suri. She scooped my gelato with ease and formed it into a rose like no other. It looked so real I tried to sniff it instead of lick it LOL😂 suri had the most amazing customer service and treated me like family. I defiantly will be coming back and requesting suri to scoop my gelato!“

“amazing service. clean space and good ice cream“

“I would love to gatekeep this place but I feel like the cat is out of the bag. The owner is incredibly humble and the nicest person I have ever met (even while attending a very busy establishment). Long wait times are sometimes/often an occurrence but we're no quitters and it's worth it. Corn in a cup or on the cob are the best! The raspados are also good especially the natural flavors like the home made Tamarindo flavor. Highly recommend, every visit even with the wait times are 10/10.“

“Crumbl is a fun treat when you're craving something sweet. The cookies are definitely rich, so a little goes a long way, which makes them great for sharing. I especially like that they rotate flavors every week because there's always something new to try. The changing menu keeps it interesting and gives me a reason to come back and see what's next.
Tip: If you're not sure which flavor to get, split a few cookies with family or friends so you can try more than one! 🍪“

“Amazing snow cones! They are the best we’ve ever had.“

“so yummy. I appreciate the staff for going above and beyond for my food allergy kiddo. they read the ingredients on the parts of the bases and the flavors to help us choose the perfect mix for him. they also had way more flavors that would work for him then I expected! he usually only has 1 or 2 choices. 10/10 would recommend“

“Delicious frozen custard 🍮“

“My kids love going and I enjoy taking them bc them mom gets to enjoy a lower calorie / sugar delicious treat too!“

“Such a fun spot for an ice cream treat! Go explore the stockyards and save room for Melt ice cream! They have delicious flavors and some fun merch that you can get. Highly recommend getting your scoop of ice cream in a come. 🍦“

“Absolutely delicious and refreshing treats for both kids and adults! We ordered two one scoop waffle cones and a large elote to share, and everything was so flavorful and fresh. We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back and try more items from the menu. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and provided amazing service. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for a tasty treat!“

“The elote and sundae were delicious, just as good as the 5-star average recommended. I was a little hard at hearing but the customer service was helpful and made sure my order was right.

5 stars, would break my cut again.“

“Todo riquísimo 😋 excelente servicio. Definitivamente tengo que romper la dieta otra ves.“

“The build-your-home Jackhammer tasted just like an Almond Joy. 👍“

“3 / 5 ⭐️stars due to poor customer service Curlys has become one of our favorite spots for an ice cream (custard) treat or a chili dog. The past two times we have come (in as many weeks) we have received subpar service…..tonight it was actually rude. My husband walked to the window to pick up our order and was greeted with ‘What do you want/why are you here’ . He is too nice to say anything and just explained he was there to pick up our chili dogs (we placed the order online). While eating our dessert, my spoon broke, so I walked up to the window to get a new spoon and the young woman who slid the door open hurriedly and asked me ‘what do you need ma’am”. I was truly shocked at her tone and the choice of words. After a few seconds I revived and told her ‘that was an interesting to ask if you can help a customer’. She gave me the spoon and screamed out the name for the next person. I asked what her name was before we left and found out her name was Michelle. Not sure of the woman‘s name who spoke to my husband rudely.“

“This place is under new ownership and they have transformed the space! It’s beautifully remodeled and they have the sweetest people! Definitely go give them a try!“

“Ok so I was in line, there was a nice girl named Chloe ahead of me, she works there. I asked her a few questions, since I haven't been to braum n 25 years. She was super nice and she actually said I can clock n a little earlier to help you with your order. What? That never happens n this world. She was so helpful and Kind, then her coworker friend Lillain(i think) she was super helpful and sweet as well. Because Chloes kindness and also Lillian. I will b back many times. What an amazing store and staff. I was blown away Chloe did that. Anyways thanku ladies, yall made my day, and Because of yall, I will spend much more money n the future. Hope the management realizes how great these 2 young ladies r. Food is always good and cheap. Last shout out. Christy at the checkout line. Amazing lady as well. Super kind. Thanku ladies and braums for incredible visit“

“It's's a cute little place with great customer service and yummy treats. 😋😁“

“Went there for the first time ever after living here for several years. I am disappointed it took this long for us to try it out. The prices are decent and the portions are fantastic. We will definitely be back.“

“Absolute best ice cream! The dunkaroos is the best ice cream I’ve EVER had and wish it was permanent. The cookies, cookies and cream is also top notch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Duck Donuts is absolutely amazing! Their donuts are always fresh, delicious, and made just the way you like them. The variety of flavors and toppings makes every visit exciting. On top of that, the service is excellent—friendly, fast, and welcoming every time. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a warm, made-to-order treat!“

“Our go to place anytime we need a refreshing snack! We drive 25 minutes to get here but sooo worth it! Amazing customer service, really quiet, chill place for some laughs with the kiddos ❤️“

“Such an amazing snow cone place! Just the service you receive goes a long away. Not to mean ruin the outstanding shaved ice. The consistency is perfect. The prices are great! There are soo many flavors to choose from. Wedding cake will always be my favorite tho! 🍧⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Edit came here a third time. Can I give this place more than 5 stars?!? This place deserves it! Even if they sometime make mistakes they take care of you and then some this is now my home mooyah. Thank you for opening this location and not too far from my house too!

When we went here the first time the manager(?) went above and the expected and was really really pleasent
I would suggest getting some sun shades for the afternoon tho. On my second visit it was around 6 and by the end on our meal the sun was chasing me in further into the wall to not be blinded.
It also sucked that the 2nd time I was really hoping to try the s'mores shake only to find out it was out of stock“

“Fun and unique weekly desserts!“

“Amazing popsicle & great customer service!“

“😀Great Flavors and just the right amount of ice.“

“Riquísimo todo aguas frescas paletas de todo para disfrutar con la familia“

“As soon as I walked in I was greeted by 3 young men who took absolutely great care of me Josh Nick and Eli were great they recommended me the indulgent burger I’ve been coming to this establishment for around 17 years and always gotten just a regular Mooyah cheeseburger but I can say I’ve found a new favorite thanks to these guys !“

“Under new ownership! The change is amazing and definitely noticeable. A much needed new scene for Watauga. Very welcoming and inviting for any age groups. They have over 20+ flavors of ice creams as well as over 20+ types of mix ins. Also the CLEANEST food establishment that I’ve ever been to. The staffs are super friendly and clean, wipes everything down, from the doors you enter/exit, to the tables AND chairs you sit at. 10/10 experience. Delicious, fresh flavors. My go to is either the banana toffee or the butter pecan pretzel toffee. Butter Pecan Ice Cream or Banana Ice Cream w/ caramel and Heath bar, and add pretzels for the sweet and salty combo! Yummm. If you are ever on Denton Hwy, or going to target, you literally cannot miss them! They’ve got a new sign to establish new ownership.“

“This place is real find. It has popsicles that are just as good or better than the gourmet pop shops at a third or less of the price. It is not as "nice" as the high style, high design pop shops as it is mostly a wholesale store, used to supply the guys who sell pops out of their bikes. But why pay 300% more for decor? La Flor's pops are fresh, made in Fort Worth, with great natural flavors and real ingredients. Highly recommended for folks who want a high quality treat for a great price.“

“great snow cones and great fruit cups“

“Clean and everything in its place. When we approached the front the only person there was fixing an order. It was a couple minutes before she finished what looked like a very delightful order for the couple ahead of us. My sons ordered a #9 takilocos and my daughter had a mangonada and there was a little confusion as to what a takilocos was supposed to be. (And to be fair it's kinda open to interpretation even on the internets) so I kindly explained what he wanted and we were rung up for another.Very well done btw. Thanks again. We will be back for sure.“

“My wife and I first went to Braum's to get ... ice cream. Then one day we tried their milk because my wife had to increase her calcium levels due to the cancer that was killing her. Anyway, we tried a gallon and couldn't believe the difference in taste over what we usually bought at the local grocery store or big supermarket. Braum's has the best dairy, ice cream and other related milk products. Plus they have a small selection of ham steaks and eggs. The milk though will make you a believer in good quality dairy at a great price. Sometime they have sales on their milk.
UPDATE 5-28-26
My son and his family came down this year from Oklahoma City and I had him try some Brahms ice cream. He couldn't believe the taste! It was so good him and I both finished off a half gallon ourselves and split the other half gallon with his wife and little son. Braum's products from the dairy side tastes just like they came from the dairy. As a matter of fact if you're ever in Ohio near Antioch College you might want to check out the dairy farm up there that has also a roadside creamery. I can't remember the name right now my goodness it's been so many decades since I've been home but give it a try.“

“I'm from Austin/San Antonio and I'd never even heard of this place. After a quick Google I couldn't wait to get in there and I got to say their food is really good. I like the ice cream. I like the shake I got. Definitely excellent, cool store. Great concept. Love it“

“Best Chicago Style Popcorn that I have had and I know good popcorn because I am from Chicago! Try the Extra Cheese and Buttery Caramel and you will go back for more!!“

“Hello thank you all for the free school supplies, ice cream and pizza on today 8/9. This was very helpful to my 2 teenagers going to the 10th grade.The funnel cake was the best and that was out 1st time there . I want to say shout out to Kinsley I used to be her teacher assistant.“

“Alma’s Paleteria was amazing !!! 🤩🤩🤩“

“Los cafés son excelentes me encanta el café y la tensión al cliente es exelente“

“First time here and WOW! Why is this place not packed 24/7!? They have delicious food, ice cream, and tons of other desserts. Plenty of seats with a large, open layout. They also have a small gaming and vending machine section.

If they had TVs with sports and more, this would be a perfect place to hang out during games. One of our new favorite places!“

“Todo riquísimo 😋 excelente servicio. Definitivamente tengo que romper la dieta otra ves.“

“First time trying this place, I rate the food a 6 of 10. The fresas con crema nothing special about them tasted like the ones I make at home. The cochinadas was good just felt the chips were a little stale,other than that pretty good place to get some snacks.“

“My grandson really likes the root beer and my other liked the cookies and cream yum 😋“

“Love my neighborhood Braum's
They have an extremely affordable market with fresh selections inside including a variety of breakfast,lunch and dinner options. I love their bratwurst they have for sale. A decent variety of frozen, yogurts, ice cream flavors and Schuberts like orange Schubert, rainbow etc“

“I loved the young is the best“

“Easy delivery here. Truck entrance is on the corner of Parrish and kings hwy. plenty of room swing wide to get in plenty of room inside to turn a reefer around. Face reefer doors to the building and back up to the yellow line and stop. They have no dock but these guys do not mess around with unloading VERY fast.“