Austin, TX
For Ice Cream in Austin, the local food press points to Amy's Ice Creams, Lick Honest Ice Creams, and Dolce Neve Gelato. Picks from The Infatuation and The Austin Chronicle, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and The Austin Chronicle. Updated July 2026.
Amy's Ice Creams · South Congress
The quirky, family-friendly Austin mainstay since 1984, Mexican vanilla with smashed-in 'crush' mix-ins and spinning scoopers.
Lick Honest Ice Creams · South Lamar
Farm-to-cone Texas ice cream, dark chocolate with olive oil and sea salt, goat cheese with honey, local seasonal flavors.
Dolce Neve Gelato · South First
Small-batch traditional Italian gelato made in a remodeled house, the rotating mascarpone and matcha are standouts.
Gati Cafe · East Austin
Inventive plant-based ice cream that converts skeptics, Thai tea, coconut and rotating vegan flavors.
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