Indianapolis, INIce Cream

BRICS serves ice cream from a refurbished train depot beside the Monon Trail, a setting that gives the walk-up stop much of its charm. Since 2010, the cheery shop has offered riders, walkers, and neighborhood families an easy place to pause for a cone in Broad Ripple.

LiftOff Creamery commits fully to its aviation theme, down to tables shaped like an airplane wing. A flavor list that can run from 70 to 90 choices turns ordering into part of the fun, giving both traditionalists and adventurous visitors plenty to consider before the first scoop lands.

Lick makes ice cream from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, using the base as room for creative flavor combinations. The process produces scoops with a clear handmade identity, and the shop's rotating ideas reward curiosity while still offering the rich texture expected from a carefully churned batch.

Scoopz serves ice cream inside the Amp at 16 Tech, pairing familiar scoops with playful presentations such as ice cream nachos. Graham Slam layers toasted graham and caramel flavors into a rich, nostalgic combination, giving visitors a distinctive option to carry through the lively food-hall setting.

Circles Ice Cream creates small-batch flavors at its Fulton Street shop and distributes pints around Indianapolis. Seasonal releases can turn familiar combinations into frozen desserts, including a strawberry peanut butter and jelly flavor that balances fruit, nuttiness, and nostalgia. The near-downtown counter gives curious visitors a place to explore what is currently churning.