🍦 Scoop Stops: Ice Cream & Frozen Treats to Enjoy in Austin This Summer
Looking for a sweet way to cool off in the Texas heat? Whether you’re after hand-crafted gelato, boozy scoops, or classic soft serve, Austin is packed with local spots to satisfy your ice cream cravings. Here are some places around Austin (and a couple nearby!) where you can enjoy frozen treats all summer long:
Amy’s Ice Creams
An Austin classic known for its quirky vibes, rotating flavors (over 350 in the mix!), and entertaining scoop artists.
👉 amysicecreams.com
The Baked Bear
Create your own custom ice cream sandwich with warm cookies or brownies and premium ice cream in the middle.
👉 thebakedbear.com/austin
Buda Drug Store & Soda Fountain (Buda, TX)
A charming, vintage soda fountain serving classic shakes, floats, and scoops in a nostalgic setting.
👉 budadrugstore.com
Cannone Gelato
Authentic Italian gelato made fresh with high-quality, natural ingredients and bold flavor combos.
👉 cannonegelato.com
Creamistry
Ice cream made to order using liquid nitrogen—customized with your choice of mix-ins, bases, and toppings.
👉 creamistry.com
D’Lites
Low-sugar, low-carb soft serve that’s big on flavor. Great for anyone watching macros but craving dessert.
👉 dlitesaustin.com
DipDipDip Ice Cream
From the team behind DipDipDip Tatsu-ya, this shop offers playful, premium soft serve with unique toppings and cones.
👉 dipdipdip-icecream.com
Dolce Neve Gelato
“Sweet snow” in Italian—expect creamy textures and small-batch flavors made with love.
👉 dolcenevegelato.com
Frozen Rolls Creamery
Thai-style rolled ice cream made while you watch, with customizable toppings and mix-ins.
👉 facebook.com/frozenrollscreamery
Frozy’s Shaved Ice
Colorful shaved ice creations served from a cute trailer—perfect for cooling off with kids.
👉 facebook.com/frozysice
Gati Ice Cream
Dairy-free ice cream made from coconut milk in creative, globally-inspired flavors.
👉 gatiicecream.com
Gelato Paradiso
Rich, creamy gelato in a range of traditional and seasonal flavors—plus fresh-baked cones.
👉 gelatoparadiso.net
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Scooped fresh daily with big portions and classic American-style flavors.
👉 handelsicecream.com
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Unique, chef-driven flavors using whole ingredients—fan favorites include Brambleberry Crisp and Gooey Butter Cake.
👉 jenis.com
Jim-Jim’s Water Ice
A refreshing mix between a snow cone and sorbet—fruit-forward and super hydrating.
👉 jimjimswaterice.com
Kawaii Shaved Ice
Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth shaved ice topped with syrup, fresh fruit, candy, or cream.
👉 kawaiishavediceatx.com
Luv Fats Ice Cream
Bold, creamy ice cream made with avocado or coconut milk—flavors like cardamom rose or spicy peanut.
👉 luvfaticecream.com
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Texas-sourced ingredients with creative combos like Texas Sheet Cake and Cilantro Lime.
👉 ilikelick.com
Monster Treats
Over-the-top shakes, cones, and sundaes that are big on both size and fun.
👉 facebook.com/monstertreatsatx
Sandy’s Hamburgers & Frozen Custard
Old-school burger stand with rich, creamy frozen custard cones and shakes.
👉 sandysaustin.com
Scoop & Score
Serving Graeter’s Ice Cream from Ohio, this spot also features cookies and espresso drinks.
👉 scoopandscore.com
Snomo
Taiwanese-inspired snow ice with airy, flaky texture—topped with fresh fruit, jellies, and syrups.
👉 snomoatx.com
Sno-Beach
A local favorite for shaved ice since the ’90s—tons of flavors, with options for sour or sugar-free.
👉 sno-beachatx.com
The Wooden Spoon
Self-serve frozen yogurt with rotating flavors and toppings—great for DIY dessert lovers.
👉 thewoodenspoonyogurt.com
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Instagram-worthy milkshakes in mason jars topped with cake slices, cookies, and candy.
👉 theyardmilkshakebar.com
Zed’s Real Fruit Ice Cream
Soft serve blended with real fruit for a light, natural treat—popular with both kids and adults.
👉 zedsicecream.com
🍧 Craving Yet?
Whether you’re staying loyal to your neighborhood favorite or trying something totally new, Austin’s frozen treat scene has something for everyone. Save this list for the next time you’re craving something cold—and don’t forget to tag us in your ice cream adventures!
