Portland, OR
For Ice Cream in Portland, the local food press points to Salt & Straw, Fifty Licks Ice Cream, and Ruby Jewel. Picks from Portland Monthly, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Portland Monthly. Updated July 2026.
Salt & Straw · Nob Hill
The shop that made Portland an ice-cream destination, decadent, risk-taking scoops chunked with unexpected local ingredients.
Fifty Licks Ice Cream · Southeast Portland
Small-batch ice creams, sorbets and soft serve with creative toppings, and plenty of standout vegan flavors in town.
Ruby Jewel · Mississippi
A longtime Portland scoop shop known for its ice cream sandwiches made with Oregon dairy and seasonal flavors.
Cloud City Ice Cream · Alberta
A cozy Alberta Street parlor scooping small-batch flavors and homemade cones.
Pinolo Gelato · Division
Authentic Italian gelato and sorbetto on Division, made daily with Italian technique and seasonal fruit.
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