The Best Ice Cream Joints Around The World
World travelers know that a big part of hopping from country to country is tasting all of the cuisines the cultures of the world have to offer. Each region has its classic hits. You can get crepes in France, dumplings in China, and paprikash in Hungary, but ice cream is everywhere.
Each country has its own spin on ice cream, and each country has a star ice cream parlor. We've compiled all of the must-see and must-taste ice cream joints around the world that are getting some much-deserved hype on Instagram at the moment.
Unframed Ice Cream In South Africa
Unframed Ice Cream in Cape Town, South Africa, is the place to go for "healthy" ice cream. They have a ton of vegan flavors that don't taste vegan at all. Many ice cream experts consider this place to be the top ice cream joint in the world.
Bang Bang Ice Cream In Toronto, Canada
There are a lot of trendy ice cream joints in Toronto, but we think that Bang Bang takes the cake. The quality here is unmatched, they have plenty of cone options, and you can get flavors such as cinnamon toast, London fog, and lychee rosewater raspberry.
Gelato Messina In Australia
Gelato Messina in Sydney, Australia, is unique in that they don't just make their ice cream from scratch, they make their milk from scratch, too. They milk their own Jersey cow and make their own Ecuadorian cacao.
Churn In Phoenix, Arizona
Churn in Phoenix, Arizona, is making ice cream their own way. They only use the purest ingredients on the market, and they make their ice cream fresh daily.
They have a selection of permanent flavors and some that change with the season.
Birds Of Paradise Gelato In Singapore
The Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique in Singapore serves up a wide variety of different flavors that you can only find at their store. Try the White Chrysanthemum and Sea-Salt Hojicha in their signature fragrant thyme cone.
Emilia Cremeria In Italy
We can't talk about ice cream without talking about Italy. This is where it all started. There are so many gelato shops to choose from in Italy, but if you can only go to one, choose Emilia Cremeria in Parma. This place is known for using only the highest quality ingredients.
Giapo In New Zealand
An ice cream shop called Giapo in Auckland, New Zealand, is serving up these giant squid cones. The tentacles and the head are made out of hollow chocolate. The head ice cream chef was inspired to create this masterpiece after seeing a giant squid in Te Papa.
Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy In California
Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy is an old-school confectionery that's churning out sweets the old-fashioned way. They use vintage tools and machines because they haven't replaced the machines since the shop opened in 1938.
32 Parfait In South Korea
Don't expect to walk into 32 Parfait in Seoul, South Korea, and come out with a cone that's smaller than your face. According to this place, bigger is always better.
Gelarto Rosa in Hungary
The servers at Gelarto Rosa in Budapest, Hungary, have to train for days to figure out how to get that rose pattern exactly right. All of the products at Gelarto Rosa are 100% organic.
The Lost Bread In The Philippines
Head to The Lost Bread in Manilla for a truly unique ice cream experience. Many of their flavors come with syringes full of delicious sauces. Soft serve flavors include Blue Vanilla with Chocolate, Caramel Popcorn, and Milk Tea with an "injection" of raw honey.
Apsara Ice Cream In India
Aspara Ice Cream in Mumbai is serving up some delicious flavors. They also release flavors during the year to reflect certain holidays. The rose flavor pictured above was available on Valentine's Day.
Shiroichi Shinsaibashi In Japan
The ice cream at Shiroichi in Tokyo, Japan, looks like traditional soft serve, but it's actually made with raw milk instead of cream. It has a much lighter texture than regular ice cream.
Momo Gelato In Brazil
If you find yourself in Rio de Janeiro, don't forget to stop by Momo Gelato. This place makes quality ice cream with a fun twist. They always have seasonal flavors available.
Luculus Ice Saloon In Slovakia
Head to Bratislava, Slovakia, to check out the Luculus Ice Saloon. This historic ice cream bar has been open since 1954. Try one of their unique flavors such as lavender, fig and ricotta, French macaron, or plum sorbet.
Milkcow Cafe In Canada
There are a few Milkcow locations across the world, but the most popular location is in British Columbia, Canada. This franchise actually started in South Korea in 2014. They're known for their supremely soft, milky ice cream.
DeLaCrem In Spain
DeLaCrem is an ice cream parlor that's located in Barcelona, Spain. This place's claim to fame really is its quality. They use 100% natural ingredients and craft ice cream the old fashioned way.
Ismagariet In Denmark
Ismagariet in Copenhagen, Denmark, is revolutionizing the world of ice cream. You can get some truly unique flavors here, including tropical passionfruit cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, and chocolate eclair, among others.
Glace Bachir In France
Glace Bachir is the first ice cream parlor in France to embrace the organic trend. It was established by two Lebanese brothers who mix modern flair with old techniques. They're famous for their pistachio-rolled cones.
Dondurmino Gelato In Turkey
Dondurimo Gelato is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The reviews of this place online are stellar. Some travelers have even said that this is the best ice cream they ever tasted.
