The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston

Every season is ice cream season when you live in Texas, but now that summer is here, this creamy frozen treat is practically necessary in Houston. 

Fortunately, the city’s scoop scene runs the gamut — from rich custards and sophisticated sorbets to inventive ice cream sandwiches and gelato, offered in bold flavors and unique toppings that go beyond the basics. Local ice cream connoisseurs elevate the frozen dessert with small batch, limited-edition drops by Josh Deleon’s cult-favorite Underground Creamery, and scoops of creamy goodness stuffed in a concha at Treats of Mexico. Even Spain’s Roca brothers, behind the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca, had to get in on Houston’s truly impressive scene.

Whether you’re a cone purist or an adventurous eater, now’s the time to refresh your rotation. Here are Houston’s most essential ice cream shops to visit as soon as possible.

Eater has updated this list to rotate out Amorino, Bubble Egg, Dolce Neve Gelato, Honeychild’s Sweet Creams, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Rollie’s Frozen Custard, Van Leeuwen, and the now-closed Sweet Bribery.

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