We can’t really think of a time when ice cream wouldn’t be delicious, but there’s just something about ice cream on a hot summer day! Soft serve, hand dipped, waffle cone, in a bowl, we’ll take ice cream any way it’s served! If you live in the San Antonio area, you’re lucky to be surrounded by a multitude of ice cream shops. Many of them have online reviews claiming that they have the best ice cream ever, but we’ll leave that conclusion up to you. After all, you can’t really decide which ice cream is the best in San Antonio until you’ve tried all the ice cream in San Antonio!
We’ve narrowed down the following list of ice cream shops to the top-rated ones in San Antonio. They each may have specialties that they’re known for, but ice cream is the most notable menu item for all of them. We really can’t think of a better family bucket list than trying and rating the ice cream shops below! Depending on the size of your family, you might choose to order one large bowl of the same flavor ice cream everywhere you go, in order to have a standard ice cream to compare. Or if you’re feeling crazy, maybe you’ll let everyone get their own flavor! Whatever you do, we’d love to know which one you think is the best
San Antonio Ice Cream Shops
Brindles Awesome Ice Creams
This mom and pop shop serves homemade ice cream, including a wide variety of unique flavors.
Address: 11255 Huebner Rd
Amy’s Ice Creams
This local ice cream shop has over 350 flavors in rotation, so you’re guaranteed to find one you like.
Address: 255 E Basse Rd
Lick Honest Ice Creams
With nearly 2,000 reviews on Google, it’s safe to say you can’t go wrong with this ice cream shop.
Address: 2,312 Pearl Pkwy #2101 (in Pearl Brewery)
Freshest Ice Creams
The selections at this Brazilian ice cream shop are made from natural ingredients, so you can feel good about going back every week. Their ice creams are vegan, lactose-free, and free of artificial colors and flavors.
Address: 8053 Callaghan Rd
Arctic Ape Wild Desserts
Looking for an ice cream shop that offers an unforgettable experience? Go here first! With over 150 toppings, you can make a custom ice cream creation.
Address: 5221 Walzem Rd Suite 1
Are you drooling yet? Tonight sounds like a good time for an ice cream run!