New Orleans, LA
For Ice Cream in New Orleans, the local food press points to Creole Creamery, Angelo Brocato, and Piccola Gelateria. Picks from Gambit (nola.com) and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gambit (nola.com) and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Updated July 2026.
Angelo Brocato · Mid-City
Gambit 2024 runner-up for Best Frozen Desserts. New Orleans' century-old Italian gelateria.
Lucy Boone Ice Cream · Uptown
A husband-and-wife small-batch ice cream shop on Baronne Street making everything from scratch with local ingredients, plus a steady rotation of dairy-free options. The flavors change with what is around, leaning seasonal and playful, and the tiny Uptown counter has built a following since opening. Scratch-made scoops rather than a factory base.
Hansen's Sno-Bliz · Uptown
Believed to be the oldest snowball stand in the country, open since 1934 with founder Ernest Hansen's patented ice-shaving machine still turning out feathery shaved ice. The house-made syrups set it apart from the corner stands, and the Uptown shop holds a James Beard America's Classic award. A summer institution on Tchoupitoulas Street.
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