The tastiest ice cream parlors in Amsterdam
There is nothing nicer in the summer than taking a walk in the evening sun after dinner. And then you accidentally-on-deliberately walk past a good ice cream shop, which means you - damn it - have to score a second dessert. If you remember the addresses below carefully, you will never find yourself in that situation again - at least in the capital. Bet? Barts 18 best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam; these are them.
At Fort Nine, known for their amazing croissants, they now also serve soft serve ice cream — and not just side by side, but inside each other. A fresh croissant filled with soft serve ice cream. Two of the tastiest things combined, and honestly: why didn't anyone think of this sooner?
Just out of town for a bit – well, almost. Ice cream farm Sloten Located in a restored farmhouse, it feels like a country ice cream parlor within cycling distance of Amsterdam. The counter is a feast for the eyes, featuring flavors like white chocolate & Oreo. Our favorite? Yogurt-amarena cherries. Come by bike, leave with ice cream.
Icemanship was once the very first popsticle bar in Amsterdam and this ice cream bar near the Rembrandt Park is still doing good business. Come here for handmade ice cream on a stick with a topping. As a base you can choose flavors such as yogurt-chia-strawberry, Tiếng Việt iced coffee and rhubarb with cherries and then you add a layer of chocolate on top.
Are you walking through the up and coming Houthavens, then know that you are at the restaurant Carat you can get your ice creamfixed. Here you can eat the most delicious sushi, but they recently also opened a noteworthy ice cream parlor. Take it with you and eat it on the decking at the IJ at the back Hotel Boat & Co, we say.
At Doardi you come for two things: ice and fries. If you see someone with an ice cream in the Westerpark, there is a hundred percent chance that it is a Doardi. Or an Ijscuypje of course, that is also possible. At Doardi they not only have a wide choice of flavors, but they also do toppings and chocolate cones (and the line is usually just a little less hysterically long than at Ijscuypje).
On the Overtoom, Carlo Petroni makes ice cream the way it should be in Turin: creamy, authentic, and without added flavorings. No Smurf ice cream here. Miuz, though, fairtrade cocoa beans, dairy from local farms, and flavors like burrata, cappuccino, and tiramisu. Are there many vegan flavors? Yes. Is the line sometimes long? Also yes. But since this year, Miuz has a sister location at the beginning of Ferdinand Bol Street near Heineken, where the lines are just slightly less hysterical. So, strategic planning is key.
La La Ice makes you happy anyway: if not because of the elegant font and the LED lights that scream that you really have to go inside, then it's because of the artisanal ice cream, made from only organic ingredients. Oh, and the vegan milkshakes that you can put together yourself. By the way, they are also open in the winter, then with coffee and cakes. And they are also in West, at De Hallen.
And then, the name you knew was coming: IJscuypje. We have now lost count of branches in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. But the quality is equally good in every store in the chain – you can rely on that. On the Wibaut you sit on a lovely terrace and enjoy your ice cream. With nice evening sun.
Critically acclaimed The Ice Cream Rascal. It is located in a cozy corner building on the same Beukenplein (aka the living room of Amsterdam East). In the Parool recommended for its intense but tasty Smurf ice cream (which makes our children especially happy, us less so) but there are plenty of flavors left to marvel at, don't worry. In winter you can steal a cup of soup from this rascal. For a fee.
You will find it a little deeper in the East, on Javastraat Ice cream from East. A little further away from the center, but that doesn't make it any less tasty. Especially the yogurthoney is highly recommended because of its creaminess (and taste of course). You can also relax for a while - but comfortably - on a small terrace, or you can of course continue walking along the always lively Javastraat.
What is tastier than creamy soft serve ice cream? Exactly: creamy soft serve ice cream on a cone of Hartog, the Amsterdam bakery that has been around for generations. Topped with browned hazelnuts or a crispy layer of chocolate.
Are you going to spend a day hanging out in Noorderpark, for example at a restaurant? Pompet, then you may Ice Cold the Best don't miss it along the way. Not the hippest on the list, but who cares if you sell sorbet ice cream in Redbull flavor. Well then.
At The Ice Practice They create fresh, homemade ice cream every day in classic flavors, but also in flavors that you don't come up with yourself and they sometimes respond to requests from regular customers. Basil ice cream, anyone?
At Northerner You can choose from 22 flavors, Italian ice cream, sorbet, yogurt, and creamy ice cream, and that is reason enough to come. But the best thing about Noorderling? You can also shake your scoops: choose two flavors, add (oat) milk or sparkling water, and you have a custom milkshake. They also serve coffee and affogato, and by the way, in the winter you can also get oliebollen here. So, a place for all seasons. And if you still haven't had enough: within stumbling distance, right opposite the NDSM ferry, there is a branch of IJscuypje. Always good too.
Admittedly, this is just outside Amsterdam, on the edge of North, near Ransdorp. But for those willing to make the detour: Jersey Ice Cream Parlor makes artisanal farm ice cream from the creamy milk of their own Jersey cows. Only seven flavors, but all worth trying. Please note: opening hours are limited, so check if they are open before you hop on your bike.
Anyone who lives in the Rivierenbuurt has undoubtedly eaten pancakes or had an ice cream at Iceland Seasonings. A household name in the area and we understand that. No quick ice cream here on the go, but stick to the terrace with your chocolate-flecked bun. And about those pancakes: they are made with sourdough batter on top all kinds of goodies. You won't regret it.
Ice cream boutique (sister of the Frietboutique) is, in its own words, an ice cream parlor with a touch of glamour. And that is also allowed, in Oud-Zuid. Ice cream maker Luc Blok is responsible for the well-filled tubs of ice cream and works exclusively with fresh products. We spontaneously suffer from choice stress here. Do we go for stracciatella and banana, or do we do honey-figs this time?
At Infante home do they understand what Italian ice cream should be, and the display case with sweet treats does the rest of the persuasion work. Go for the brioche with ice cream: a soft brioche filled with ice cream of your choice. Much nicer than a cone, and once you've tried it, you'll never order anything else.
Pisa Ice Cream is located near the RAI and is, according to many, the best ice cream parlor in the city, but be sure to judge for yourself. The undisputed fact is that artisanal Italian ice cream is made, such as yoghurt-amarene and after eight-ice.
Within walking distance of Pisa, sits Venice, And yes, the neighborhood is divided. Pisa lovers swear by their address, Venice fans by theirs. As far as we are concerned, you don't have to choose: both are worth a visit.
Oh yes, and then of course there is Da Vinci Ice Cream Parlour at Stadionplein, if you like to experiment. Once upon a time you could even eat sour mat ice cream here. But no idea why you would want that.
A classic, and rightly so. Massimo They make all their gelato from scratch, no artificial colorings, no ready-made powder mixes, just real ice cream, the way it should be in Italy. Grab a scoop and stroll over to the Albert Cuyp Market or Sarphatipark. Vegan? They have that too. There are now multiple locations in De Pijp, West, and East, so you really don't have an excuse to skip it anymore.
Mount Pelmo is perhaps our number one classic ice cream parlors in 020. And also in our beloved one Jordan. Fixed stop on the walking route!
But we are allowed Tofani certainly not forgotten. Another great place in the center, on the Kloveniersburgwal around the corner from the Nieuwmarkt.
At the cozy Jordino (chocolate shop and ice cream parlour) on the Haarlemmerdijk you get delicious, chocolate-covered cones with your ice cream.
One flavor, one ice cream – and that one ice cream is so good that Amsterdammers have been making a detour for it since 1937. Van der Linde They scoop large balls: half whipped cream, half ice cream, made according to a recipe they have no intention of changing. There is almost always a line, but it is more than worth the wait. And the price? It is pleasantly reasonable. Important detail: you can only pay in cash here. While you're at it, take the marrowbone cookies home with you; they are almost as famous as the ice cream.
For chocolate and ice cream at one address: Van SoestThe chocolate has been known there for years, but on warm days, the ice cream still wins. Artisanal, Italian in style, and in flavors that go beyond the standard: soft fig ice cream, stracciatella with chunky pieces of Van Soest chocolate, and a lemon cheesecake you won't soon forget. Yes please.
If you walk along the Haarlemmerstraat, you cannot miss Jordino's window display. Cheerfully colored works of art made of chocolate and marzipan sparkle at you, and the scent of chocolate always hangs around them. Jordino It is simultaneously an ice cream parlor, patisserie, and chocolatier, which makes it a difficult place to resist the temptation. Not that you would want to.
