A perfect treat for spring and summer, these sugary frozen delights can be found all over the city of Portland. From super cute and sprinkly to 100% plant-based and guilt-free, here are the best places to buy ice cream in Portland, Oregon (in no particular order)…
1. Kate’s Ice Cream – a very popular 100% plant-based and gluten-free ice cream shop
Kate’s Ice Cream is a famous ice cream shop located on Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. They offer a great selection of 100% plant-based and gluten-free ice cream in a small outdoor setting. The ice cream is made with cashew and coconut milk.
Kate’s Ice Cream collaborates with local farmers and uses fresh seasonal produce from the native farms of the Pacific Northwest. At Kate’s Ice Cream, you can enjoy delectable ice cream in a variety of flavors, including Mint Chocolate Fudge, Triple Chocolate Brownie, Marionberry Cobbler, Rose Water Cardamom Almond, and Cookies & Cream among others.
Address: 3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227, United States
Phone: +1 213-545-1730
2. Salt & Straw – a locally famous small-batch organic ice cream shop with vegan options too
Salt & Straw is a famous ice cream company based in Portland. Salt & Straw has three parlors in the city: one in Northwest Portland, one in Southeast Portland, and one in Northeast Portland. They also have one branch near Lake Oswego.
Salt & Straw offers an eclectic array of artisanal frozen desserts made from organic and local ingredients. They offer a variety of unique flavors, including blue cheese, caramel cream, olive oil, lemon curd, chocolate hazelnut, and chocolate sprinkled caramel among others. The funky ice cream parlors feature a quaint interior with a sassy ambience. They have also made a promise to keep around 20% of their flavors 100% vegan all year round.
All three branches of Salt & Straw are open Mondays through Sundays between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
3. What’s the Scoop – a trendy boutique ice cream and sorbets shop made from locally sourced ingredients
What’s the Scoop is a dessert parlor serving a great selection of mouthwatering ice cream and sorbets. Located on Williams Avenue in North Portland, What’s the Scoop serves frozen desserts prepared from locally sourced ingredients. From sundaes to artisanal fudge brownies to homemade cookies, you can enjoy a wide range of treats at What’s the Scoop.
The ice cream shop features a wooden interior and has a calm ambience. They offer both dine-in and takeaway services. The place is open Wednesdays through Sundays at different timings, mostly between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Address: 3540 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227, United States
Phone: +1 971-266-1787
4. Ice Queen – the worlds first entirely vegan popsicle store!
Ice Queen is an ice cream shop specializing in vegan popsicles. It is the first entirely vegan popsicle shop in the world. They have a huge selection of frozen Mexican treats prepared from natural fruits.
At Ice Queen, you can enjoy single-ingredient popsicles and multiple-ingredient-popsicles in a large number of flavors, including kiwi-watermelon, strawberry banana, marbled pudding, peaches and cream, and fruity rainbow. They have a sizable menu of fresh classic paletas, such as Mangonadas and Toasted Coconut.
Ice Queen has over 17 branches in Portland. The parlors are open Fridays through Sundays, mostly between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- 1223 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
5. Little Chickpea – a unique dessert stand selling non-dairy and gluten-free ice cream made from chickpeas
Located in Heartline Apartments in Northwest Portland, Little Chickpea is a dessert stand serving a unique selection of faux ice cream. The ice cream comes in non-dairy gluten-free waffle cones.
Little Chickpea specializes in plant-based ice cream prepared from chickpea milk. They also serve vegan cookies made from gluten-free flour. At Little Chickpea, you can enjoy a large selection of ice cream flavors, Szechuan Strawberry, Cherry Chai, Mint Matcha, Blackberry Basil, and Lemon Ginger among others.
Address: 1241 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Phone: +1 503-719-6384
6. Hurry Back Ice Cream – a popular ice cream truck in the food pod with a rotating menu of different coconut milk and cream-based vegan flavors
Hurry Back Ice Cream is an ice cream cart based in Portland. They have two branches: one on Lexington Street and one on 13th Avenue in Southeast Portland. At Hurry Back Ice Cream, they offer fresh frozen treats made in front of you in their cart.
They offer a conglomerate of unique flavors combined artistically. From honey vanilla to coconut milk and cream, they have an impressive selection of ice cream flavors. They are open Wednesdays through Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Sundays, they close an hour early.
7. Fifty Licks – a small-batch handmade ice cream shop in Portland with both dairy and non-dairy ice cream
Fifty Licks is an ice cream parlor specializing in nontraditional frozen desserts, such as sorbet cocktails. They offer a great selection of unique ice cream flavors and toppings in both cones and cups, both dairy and non-dairy.
Fifty Licks has three branches in Portland: one on Clinton Street in Southeast Portland, one on 21st Avenue in Northwest Portland, and one on Burnside Street in East Portland. They are open daily between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. On Sundays, they stay open till 11 p.m.
Address: 2021 SE Clinton St #101, Portland, OR 97202, United States
Phone: +1 503-395-3333
8. Eb & Bean – organic dairy and plant based frozen yogurt in Portland free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, and preservatives
Eb & Bean is one of the most frequented dessert destinations in Portland. Eb & Bean is a minimalist food parlor offering an eclectic array of frozen desserts with both dairy and non-dairy bases. The treats offered by Eb & Bean are free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, and preservatives. From plant-based frozen yogurts to dairy ice cream, Eb & Bean has everything to satisfy your sweet tooth.
At Eb & Bean, you can enjoy many seasonal ice cream flavors with creative housemade toppings and sauces. Eb & Bean is available at three different locations in Portland: Division Street in Southeast Portland, Broadway in Northeast Portland, and 21st Avenue in Northwest Portland.
All three parlors have the same timings. They are open Wednesdays through Sundays between 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays, they stay open between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
9. Cloud City Ice Cream – sells a variety of fancy hand crafted ice cream
Cloud City Ice Cream is a strip-mall ice cream parlor on Woodstock Boulevard in Southeast Portland. The ice cream shop specialized in small batch, handcrafted ice cream prepared with locally sourced natural ingredients.
At Cloud City Ice Cream, you can enjoy a great variety of Oregonian treats served at sidewalk tables. From gluten-free ginger molasses cookies to salted caramel swirl to peanut butter cups, there are a wide range of quirky flavors to choose from. They also offer takeaway and delivery services.
Cloud City Ice Cream is open every day from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Address: 4525 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, United States
10. Cool Moon Ice Cream – a trendy coffee bar and parlor featuring traditional and unique ice creams
Located on Johnson Street in Northwest Portland, Cool Moon Ice Cream is one of the finest ice cream destinations in the city. From sprinkle-icious Birthday Cake to rosewater infused Kulfi to coconut sorbet, they have a huge assortment of frozen desserts to please your palate.
Cool Moon Ice Cream also features a coffee bar serving premium espresso drinks and shakes. The parlor is open everyday between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Address: 1105 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Phone: +1 503-224-2021
11. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – scoops ice cream and frozen yogurt (including fat-free options) in a large range of flavors
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is an Ohio-based ice cream chain. It has one branch in Portland, located on Cornwell Road in the northwest part of the city.
At Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, you can savor over 100 delectable ice cream flavors with unique toppings and syrups. From pints and quarts to cones and dishes, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream offers an impressive variety of treats with fat-free options. They also serve homemade sundaes, creamy milkshakes, and ice cream sandwiches. They also offer some great vegan options.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: 13539 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229, United States
Phone: +1 503-268-1306
12. Angel’s Donuts and Ice cream – a family-owned business which serves artisanal treats
Angel’s Donuts and Ice cream is an old-school bakery specializing in artisanal treats. From handcrafted donuts to crispy fritters to homemade ice cream, they offer a great selection of desserts to please your sweet tooth.
Located on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland, Angel’s Donuts and Ice cream is a quick-serve parlor offering both sweet and savory eats. They also have a sizable menu of savory brunch dishes, such as sandwiches and burgers. The place is open every day from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Address: 2805 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, United States
13. Ben & Jerry’s – the famous brand which serves up tasty non-dairy and dairy ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s is a Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain offering a variety of frozen treats, including ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt including plenty of great vegan plant-based options too.
Ben & Jerry’s is available at three locations in Portland, including Yamhill Street in Southwest Portland and 10th Avenue and Uptown Shopping Center in Northwest Portland. The parlors are open Sundays through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
14. Ohana Dessert & Shave Ice – a cute annex to the adjacent Ohana cafe which serves Hawaiian shave ice plus cakes, pies and coffee
Ohana Dessert & Shave Ice is an ice cream shop adjoining the Ohana cafe on Sandy Boulevard in Northeast Portland. At Ohana Dessert & Shave Ice, you can enjoy a massive array of desserts in a homey setting.
From classic cakes to American pies to Hawaiian shave ice, you can indulge in a variety of sweet eats at Ohana Dessert & Shave Ice. It is open every day between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Address: 6310 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, United States
15. Ruby Jewel – delicious ice cream sandwiches which are sold all over Portland
Ruby Jewel is a Portland-based company selling super flavorsome ice cream sandwiches. You can get Ruby Jewel’s products from various locations, such as Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Sizzle Pie, Pizzicato, Laughing Planet Cafe, Yoke’s Fresh Market, Bread & Roses Market, 7 Eleven, FredMeyer, Bristol Farms, and Sprouts Farmers Market.
Their ice cream sandwiches come in a wide range of flavors, including Salted Caramel, Oatmeal Butterscotch, Lemon Lavender, and Chocolate Mint among others.
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