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Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
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items The best ice cream spots in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond—perfect for finding your next favorite treat, from classic sundaes to unique flavors. 🍦
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Oakland Ice Cream Favorites
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Oakland Ice Cream Favorites
The top ice cream spots in Oakland, featuring unique flavors, vegan options, and classic treats for every craving. 🍦
Located in Temescal Alley, this spot offers vegan and non-vegan scoops, soft-serve (flavors like pistachio, blackberry, or Thai tea), and freshly made waffle cones. Flavors change weekly, and the boutique location is just the cutest place to sit and ...
Curbside Creamery
This classic birthday celebration spot on Piedmont Ave offers a full diner-style menu in addition to ice cream by the scoop and sundaes. The best deal is ordering a deconstructed banana split off the kiddie menu.
Fentons Creamery
Bringing Philly-style frozen treats to the Fruitvale District of Oakland, Flavor Brigade sells layered frozen custard and Italian ice. You can get scoops of traditional ice cream too, but why would you?
Flavor Brigade Italian Water Ice
A San Francisco favorite now in Oakland. Known for their "Secret Breakfast" flavor. Ice cream cakes and pies are available for order — delicious!
Humphry Slocombe
Uptown Oakland shop featuring vegan, nut-free, and dairy options. Try unique flavors like Breakfast Brownie, Banana w/Dulce de Leche, or Salted Milk Pistachio. Don’t forget their fresh-baked cookies.
Miharu
Try a mangonada for a real Mexican treat: mango sherbet, lime juice, and chili. Authentic Mexican ice cream inside a market hall in Fruitvale District.
Nieves Cinco de Mayo
Adorable decor and a mix of classic and contemporary flavors. Known as Cookiebar Scoop Shop in Alameda, its Oakland location is transitioning to “Lana’s.”
Lana’s
Offering creamy cashew-based ice cream that’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. Serving traditional ice cream flavors with an allergy-friendly twist, sensitive tummies will enjoy their offerings.
Mr. Dewie's
Berkeley Ice Cream Favorites
The best ice cream spots in Berkeley, offering creative flavors, local favorites, and treats perfect for every sweet tooth. 🍨
Authentic Italian gelato made fresh daily on-site. Conveniently located in the Downtown BART plaza.
Almare Gelato
Famous for customizable ice cream sandwiches. Combine their delicious ice cream with any two cookie flavors of your choosing.
CREAM
Known for its fresh waffle cone aroma wafting through Solano Ave. Opt for a quick walk to Thousand Oaks and enjoy your treat at the playground.
iScream
Creative organic flavors that change frequently. Try their cones made in-house, available in plain or black sesame.
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
Offers rotating frozen custard flavors and fun sundaes. Kids love the "Worms and Dirt" sundae.
Lexie's Frozen Custard
Known for adventurous and unique flavors like "Secret Breakfast." The Elmwood shop is perfect for artisanal treats and a modern ambiance.
Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream