Best NOLA Places for Ice Cream | 10 Spots for a Refreshing Treat

Boasting over 100 years of experience, Angelo Brocato's is home to some of the best and most authentic Sicilian ice cream, gelato, and cannolis. Traditional favorites include their Spumoni (featuring a wedge of tutti frutti, lemon, and pistachio almond gelato), Torroncino (including creamy vanilla gelato and toasted almond and cinnamon), and Sciallotti (an assortment of gelato and fresh fruit ices).

For simpler classics, Angelo Brocato's serves Chocolate, Coconut, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Vanilla, and much more. A local favorite, their many desserts can be ordered and delivered right to your home or purchased in store. For original Sicilian ice cream and gelato, try Angel Brocato's!

Quintessentially New Orleans with a name like "Creole Creamery," the famous ice cream parlor's slogan is "Eat Ice Cream. Be Happy." Crafting handmade artisan ice cream in small batches, there is always a long line out the door on Friday and Saturday nights to grab a sweet treat! With locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, and Lakeview, there no excuse to not try Creole Creamery.

Serving local flavors like Cafe Au Lait, Creole Cream Cheese, Cookie Monster, alongside seasonal flavors like King Cake, Bananas Foster, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Egg Nog, and more! With plenty of flavors to choose from, and dessert options—like Bananas Split, Sundae, Ice Cream Float, and Peanut Butter Fudge Sunday—you can't go wrong stepping foot into Creole Creamery.

Inspired by Mexican-style desserts and flavors, Felipe's Haladeria's follows the motto "Small Batch Made From Scratch" by preparing all ice cream and frozen yogurt in-house daily. Their popular fried banana split is a unique must-try option! A vibrant and fun space, enjoy your ice cream and embrace your inner-child with their massive gum ball machines and arcade-games.

Felipe's Haladeria's classic flavors include Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies and Cream, alongside Tart and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt. They also serve Dole Whip Pineapple for those who are dairy free! Their special sundaes blent New Orleans and Mexican flavors and traditions to create instagram-worthy desserts like their Churro Sundae and Bananas Foster Sundae.

Serving artisan, small batch gelato, stepping into Piccola Gelateria is like stepping into historic, family-owned gelateria in the heart of Italy. Praised for their kind staff and fantastic customer service, their selection of delicious flavors include: Hazelnut, Pistachio, Salted Peanut, Lime, Raspberry, Mango, and more!

Try their Affogato—vanilla ice cream and espresso—for an authentic Italian dessert that combines the sweetness of ice cream with the bitterness of coffee. Piccola Gelateria doesn't only serve ice cream, they also offer sweet and savory crepes, as well as gelato cakes!

Locally owned and sourced, small batch and made from scratch, Parish Parlor is located in the Lower Garden District and creates flavors inspired by the tastes of New Orleans and it's culture. Featuring classics for those who are looking for their staple ice cream, they offer Vanilla Bean, Cookies and Cream, and Double Chocolate, and in-season goodies like Blackberry Cheesecake, Cardamon Saffron, and Ginger Beer Sorbet.

Friendly, with fantastic customer service, Parish Parlor boasts a cute interior, with large windows and plenty of seating to enjoy an ice-cream date or a family-outing to indulge in some delicious ice cream. Keep an eye out for their seasonal and holiday specials, like King Cake and Egg Nog, to enjoy a unique flavor that can't be found anywhere else.

Lucy Boone constantly has a line out the door. Located in the quiet Milan neighborhood, locals love to grab pizza from Zee's right next door and grab dessert from Lucy Boone to finish off the night! With a rotating selection of ice cream flavors, they serve seasonal flavors and popular classics from Pumpkin and Pecan Pie to Vanilla and Cookies and Cream. Their ice cream sandwiches are decadent and delicious!

Family owned, Lucy Boone's ice cream is made in house from scratch with locally-sourced ingredients. Their pies for the holidays are a fan-favorite, alongside their root beer floats and ice cream bars. Check out their facebook for their most recent flavors!

An ice-cream parlor meets coffee and cocktail bar, Drip Affogato is a lively and vibrant space. Designed and adorned with bright colors, unique textures, and flashing lights, Drip Affogato is an Instagram-worthy place to grab some delicious sweet treats! Their delicious creations use artisan, small-batch gelato made in house daily and are often drowned in espresso or a stronger booze of your choice.

Their "Big Easy" is a classic Affogato featuring vanilla ice cream, espresso, and crushed pistachio, whilst their "Gris Gris" is comprised of banana gelato, caramel rum drizzle, and espresso. They have a wide variety of desserts to choose from, which can have their coffee supplemented with an alcoholic drink of your choice.

Founder Salvatore "Sam" Caruso decided to experiment with ice-cream making during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck at home, Caruso practiced his craft of creating ice-cream. Sometimes too icy, sometimes without enough flavor, Caruso kept tweaking his recipe until he perfected his Laozi Ice Cream. Inspired by the French style of ice cream making, using eggs and liberal amounts of butter and cream, Caruso's ice cream quickly became popular with friends and family.

Today, Caruso continues to delight customers with his unique ice cream flavors and masterful culinary techniques. With funky flavors like "Beaucoup Butta' Pecan," "Banana S'mores Flip," "Reverend Billy's Hot Fudge Sundae School," and more, Laozi Ice Cream consistently has new and never-before-seen flavors.

A local favorite, French-inspired, sweets shop, Sucre—meaning "sugar" in French—is known for their carefully crafted macarons and decadent desserts. The atmosphere of each store is refined, yet inviting, and offers a wide selection of great treats. Their ice cream and gelato are delicious and refreshing—perfect to enjoy on a hot Louisiana day.

They have many flavors to choose from, including Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Cookies and Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, and much more! Whether you want something more rich in flavor, or a lighter sorbet, Sucre has got you covered.