Richmond, VA
For Ice Cream in Richmond, the local food press points to Gelati Celesti Ice Cream, Scoop, and Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets. Picks from Richmond Magazine, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Richmond Magazine. Updated June 2026.
Gelati Celesti Ice Cream · Museum District
Richmond Magazine's 2025 and 2024 Best Ice Cream Shop winner. The small-batch Richmond ice cream maker now running eleven stores across Central Virginia.
Scoop · The Fan
Richmond Magazine 2025 and 2024 runner-up for Best Ice Cream Shop. The Strawberry Street small-batch scoop shop in the Fan.
Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets · Northside
Richmond Magazine 2025 top-3 for Best Ice Cream Shop. The Brookland Park ice-cream and candy shop from Rabia Kamara, a Food Network 'Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones' winner.
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