15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Atlanta

eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company brings inventive, richly creamy plant-based desserts to Atlanta. Coconut-based ice cream replaces dairy without sacrificing sweetness or texture, with distinctive flavors such as Caramel Cobb and West End Wakanda alongside familiar chocolate and vanilla options. Gluten-free choices, varied toppings, edible bowls, shakes and ice cream pies add plenty of room to personalize a visit.

The Spun Cow Creamery brings a playful dessert stop to Atlanta with local ice cream, freshly spun cotton candy, and creative milkshake creations. Seasonal scoops add variety, while flavors such as banana pudding, peach cobbler, and birthday cake give the menu a distinctly indulgent character. Dairy-free choices are also available for guests with specific preferences.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice brings authentic Italian ice, creamy soft ice cream, and layered Jelati to Atlanta in a vibrant, playful setting. The menu encourages mixing textures and flavors, including Italian ice layered with soft ice cream, while seasonal options and flavor sampling make it easier to explore something new. Grasshopper and OREO treats are among the grab-and-go choices, with quarts and multipacks available for sharing.

Southern Custard brings freshly made frozen custard to Atlanta’s Brookhaven area, with a menu built around smooth, rich textures and balanced sweetness. Vanilla and chocolate are available as classic choices, while rotating special flavors add something different to return visits.

ICENY Ice Cream brings rolled ice cream to Atlanta with a playful, highly customizable format. Choose a base, mix-ins, toppings, and sauces, then watch the ingredients come together on a freezing metal plate and turn into chubby rolls within minutes. The result is notably smooth and creamy, with a texture that makes each cup feel distinctive.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams brings creative, rich, exceptionally smooth scoops to Atlanta, with a casual setting suited to a quick solo treat, a relaxed coffee stop, or a shared dessert. The menu is built around distinctive flavors, while takeaway, dine-in, in-store pickup, delivery, and no-contact delivery make it easy to enjoy the ice cream beyond the shop. Outdoor seating adds another appealing way to linger when you have time.

Ben & Jerry’s brings a playful ice cream shop experience to Atlanta, with a casual, trendy setting suited to solo treats, families, and groups. The menu invites exploration through familiar favorites and different flavor combinations, making a simple scoop or cup feel more personal.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams brings a playful, premium ice cream stop to Atlanta, with rich flavors that range from smooth dark chocolate to seasonal combinations such as strawberry pretzel. The selection can also include vegan choices like Lemon Bar and Texas Sheet Cake, giving plant-based visitors something more distinctive than a token alternative.

Frosty Caboose brings an unmistakable sense of place to Atlanta’s ice cream scene: the shop is housed inside a converted red caboose in Chamblee, turning a quick dessert stop into a memorable outing. Its cosy, casual setting suits families, groups, and solo visitors alike, with a family-friendly atmosphere and a distinctive train-car backdrop.

Voga brings an Italian gelato experience to Atlanta with 24 rotating cream- and fruit-based flavors, including vegan options. The selection is built around natural ingredients sourced from Italy, with choices ranging from stracciatella, hazelnut, dark chocolate, coconut, tiramisu and Nutella to cheesecake gelato paired with espresso.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream brings a broad selection of scoop-shop flavors to Atlanta, including vegan choices with rich, creamy textures and options such as cookies and cream, chocolate brownie, dark chocolate brownie, peanut butter, and honeycomb. With more than 32 flavors and rotating quarterly specials across the brand, there is plenty to explore beyond a standard cone or cup.

Glaciers Italian Ice brings colorful Italian ice and plant-based frozen treats to Atlanta, with flavors such as pineapple and watermelon alongside refreshing lemonade. The setting is casual, welcoming, and visually appealing, making it an easy stop for a quick treat, solo visit, or family outing. Takeaway, in-store shopping, delivery, and on-site service are available, with approachable pricing and friendly service adding to the appeal.

Butter & Cream brings house-made, small-batch ice cream to Atlanta, with a Downtown Decatur location and a presence along the Atlanta BeltLine. The menu balances familiar favorites with modern twists, seasonal creations, and sorbets made for exploring beyond the usual scoop.

Morelli’s Ice Cream at Ormewood Plaza brings house-made gourmet ice cream to Atlanta with a playful, contemporary feel. The menu extends beyond scoops to milkshakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, while daily flavor changes keep each visit a little different. Dairy-free options are also available, including inventive combinations such as strawberry and ginger lavender.

Cremalosa brings handmade small-batch gelato, sorbet, gelato pops and frozen treats to Atlanta, with a welcoming setting around the Decatur and Avondale area. The menu reaches beyond scoops: coffee drinks, affogatos, shakes, boozy milkshakes, wine and prosecco make it easy to settle in or take something special to go.