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19 DELICIOUS ICE CREAM PARLOURS IN LONDON TO COOL YOU DOWN THIS SUMMER

These sinfully good ice cream parlours are cooler than cool. In fact, they might
just be ice cold...

Alex Landon • 23 June, 2023

Photo: topotishka, Shutterstock

Now if you’re not singing Hey Ya by this point, you aren’t human. Anyway, summer
has, after a few false starts, finally hit London, and it’s high time you went
out and indulged with the best ice cream in London. Luckily, this lot knows a
thing or two about whipped-up sumptuous scoops. They’ll be a godsend,
particularly during this summer heat we’re getting at the mo!




1. CHIN CHIN, CAMDEN & SOHO

A rather dramatic USP sees Chin Chin make their ice cream with liquid nitrogen,
and that isn’t the only unique thing about them. The core range is a rather
upscaled quartet: tonka bean, Valrhona chocolate, burnt butter caramel, and
coffee and olive oil. Top that with the likes of grilled white chocolate, bee
pollen honeycomb, cinnamon toast, or marshmallow fluff, and you’ve got one of
the most delicious ice creams in town. Read more here.



You’ll find it at 54 Greek Street, W1D 3DS (Soho) and 49-50 Camden Lock, NW1 8AF
(Camden).

Nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road and Camden Town.


2. MAMASONS, KENTISH TOWN & CHINATOWN

London’s first “dirty ice cream” parlour sounds more suited to the backstreets
of Soho than Kentish Town, doesn’t it? Don’t be fooled though, the name actually
derives from the Filipino method of whipping up scoops in a drum using ice and
salt – then giving it a naughty twist by serving it atop brownies or in pandan
milk buns. Flavours such as black coconut and purple ube prove it to be a
winning method, as does their rapid expansion into Chinatown nary a year after
opening the original. Read all about it here.

You’ll find it at 91 Kentish Town Road, NW1 8NY (Kentish Town) and 32 Newport
Court, WC2H 7PQ (Chinatown). They also have a kiosk at Westfield London – 1081
Ariel Way, W12 7GF.

Nearest stations are Camden Road, Leicester Square, and Shepherd’s Bush.


3. MILK TRAIN, COVENT GARDEN

Milk Train’s deluxe soft-serve ice cream comes in quirky flavours like matcha
and toppings like rainbow sprinkles and Oreos, but the best is yet to come. No
mere waffle cone will suffice for these ice creams, for each one is surrounded
by a wispy white cloud of candyfloss. A wonderful fluff of sugary joy that’ll
have everyone staring after you with envy.

You’ll find it at 12 Tavistock Street, WC2E 7PH.

Nearest station is Covent Garden.


4. BAKE, CHINATOWN

An iconic Insta snack come summertime, Bake’s taiyaki ice cream cones are shaped
into hungry fish with a mouthful of soft serve. You’re restricted to the choice
of chocolate, vanilla, or (clear favourite) matcha, but think of the likes! Read
all about it here.

You’ll find it at 9 Wardour Street, W1D 6PF.

Nearest station is Piccadilly Circus.


5. BADIANI, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Image: Badiani

Sprinkled around London are the iconic gelato hubs known as Badiani. Serving up
the softest pistachio variety, a rich yet delicate scoop of chocolate, and tangy
vegan sorbet. Given they date back to 1930s Florence, they evidently know a
thing or two about the gelato game, and it shows from the first cooling taste.



Find your nearest Badiani location here!


6. SOFT SERVE SOCIETY, SHOREDITCH

Now here’s a society I’d love to be a part of. Another champion of the
soft-serve game, don’t expect a standard Mr Whippy at Soft Serve Society –
flavours run from vivacious vanilla to a witchy charcoal coconut creation, and
you can have ’em in cones, freakshakes, or cups.

You’ll find it at Unit 35 BOXPARK, 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY.

Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.


7. NARDULLI, CLAPHAM

A weekend favourite amongst the Clapham crowd, gorgeous Italian ice creams sit
very nicely inside the Art Deco building. Whether you have it in a cone, glass,
or in the form of an ice cream cake, every flavour from After Eight to Tiramisu
can be found at Nardulli.



You’ll find it at 29 The Pavement, SW4 0JE.

Nearest station is Clapham Common.


8. UDDERLICIOUS, ISLINGTON, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Independent ice cream parlour Udderlicious makes all their sweet treats
in-store. All the ice cream is organic and includes flavours like Banana Caramel
and Raspberry Cheesecake. Because they’re so committed to only having what you
want, they allow customers to vote for the next ‘flavour of the month’ – so go
out there and bring that choco-pistachio-caramel-cookie-dough hybrid into
reality. (Please.)

Find your nearest Udderlicious location here!


9. SOFT & SWIRLY, HACKNEY

For unique flavours, and arguably some of the best soft serve you’ll ever have
in your life, you have to head down to Hackney’s Netil Market. Ignore the
monstrous queue for Pockets (or head to another fantastic falafel vendorfor
equally impressive wraps with none of the wait) and head straight to the left
for dessert first. At Soft & Swirly, they don’t have a gargantuan selection of
flavours, instead, they keep the choices down to a handful, so they can focus on
making incredible and unique ice cream and sorbet completely from scratch. One
bite of their Lemon, Honey & Cardamom soft-serve and I was instantly in love.
And with the flavours rotating constantly – a different soft serve every week –
I’ll be back. Oh, yes, I’ll most definitely be back.



Netil Market, 13-23 Westgate Street, E8 3RL.

Nearest station is London Fields.


10. GELATERIA 3BIS, NOTTING HILL & LONDON BRIDGE

Born in Rimini, on Italy’s Adriatic coast, the pedigree of Gelateria 3Bis is
unquestionable. They maintain a presence in Rimini with two ice cream parlours,
but more pertinently, you’ll also find them in Notting Hill and Borough Market,
where you can pimp up your scoop with crepes, waffles, and milkshakes.



You’ll find it at 178 Portobello Road, W11 2EB (Notting Hill), and 4 Park
Street, SE1 9AB (London Bridge).

Nearest stations are Ladbroke Grove and London Bridge.


11. SNOWFLAKE, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

What better place for the “snowflake” generation than this cracking ice cream
parlour? Amongst the standout flavours at Snowflake are Biscotto, Popcorn with
Sea Salted Caramel, Honey and Date, and a Pistachio gelato that’s widely
trumpeted as amongst London’s best. Plus, plenty of vegan flavours for the
plant-powered crowd.

See all their locations here.


12. GELUPO, SOHO

My favourite thing about Gelupo is that it was co-founded by a man named Victor
Hugo, which is just japes. Coming a close second is the wide range of gelato
flavours to be found at this offshoot of Italian joint Bocca di Lupo, from
banana stracciatella to ricotta, chocolate & pepper. Summertime sees the arrival
of boozy flavours such as Pimms & lemonade, gin & cucumber, and sour cherry &
sambuca, and you clearly aren’t going to say no to those.



You’ll find it at 7 Archer Street, W1D 7AU.

Nearest station is Piccadilly Circus.


13. ODDONO’S, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Most unhelpfully for my waistline, there was an Oddono‘s down the road from my
old flat – and judging by the ever-present weekend queues, I’m not the only one
who bravely faced down temptation. Find them everything from Battersea to Stoke
Newington: they’ve mastered over 130 flavours without a single trace of
colourings or preservatives, so it’s as close to guilt-free as you can get!

See all their shops here.


14. GREEDY GOAT, LONDON BRIDGE

Deep in the heart of foodie paradise Borough Market, you’ll find a rather unique
ice cream parlour. Greedy Goat is aptly named; their creations are all made from
goat’s milk, which makes a scoop here lower in fat and calories than cow’s milk
ice cream, and suitable for the lactose intolerant. Nope, we’re not kidding you…



You’ll find it at Borough Market, Bedale Street, SE1 9AL.

Nearest station is London Bridge.


15. RUBY VIOLET, KINGS CROSS

Organic ice cream and vegan sorbets are the order of the day at Ruby Violet,
which brings serious dedication and craft to the ice cream game. Their
strawberry sorbet is an absolute must-order in Summertime, and it’s the perfect
pairing for a wander through Coal Drops Yard or along Regent’s Canal.

You’ll find it at 3 Wharf Road, N1C 4BZ (Kings Cross).

Nearest station is Kings Cross St. Pancras.


16. ROMEO & GUILETTA ARTISAN GELATERIA, STOKE NEWINGTON

Stokey locals know this is the place to be when the temperature ticks upwards –
and they’re usually there ahead of the crowds. A rotating line-up of 22 flavours
means you’re spoiled for choice, but we’ve been told the pistachio is a strong
choice.

You’ll find it at 137 Albion Road, N16 9JU.

Nearest station is Rectory Road.


17. CALIENDO’S GELATO, KENTISH TOWN

Hailing from Naples, the team behind Caliendo’s has been making gelato now for
well over a century, so you can understand why they’re such bloody maestros.
They also do have a range of decadent desserts and gluten-free goodies here –
plus the place is themed to The Italian Job! Winner, winner.

You’ll find Caliendo’s Gelato at 182 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE.

Nearest station is Kentish Town.


18. PIERRE MARCOLINI ICE CREAM BAR, MARYLEBONE

Credit: Pierre
Marcolini

What do you get when one of the world’s leading pâtissiers turns their attention
to cold, summer treats? The Pierre Marcolini summer pop-up! The Belgian
chocolatier has hand-crafted seven delicious flavours to keep you cool this
summer, with his trademark approach to flavours. Head on down to the brand’s
Marylebone store to find the ice cream bar pop-up, and choose from the likes of
Mango & Yuzu, Pistachio, and more. If you can’t make it down, you can also order
the flavours online. And while you’re at it, treat yourself to some exceptional
chocolate, too!

The Ice Cream Bar can be found at Pierre Marcolini Marylebone, 37 Marylebone
High Street, W1U 4QE.

The nearest stations are Baker’s Street and Regent’s Park.


19. HAPPY ENDINGS, MILE END

An apt one to finish off with! Happy Endings‘ motto is “Everybody deserves one”,
and we can’t disagree. Get ‘The Naughty One’, with miso salt caramel parfait
sandwiched between chocolate Guinness cake and soy dulce de leche, and you’ll be
a very happy camper indeed. They provide their wares to loads of London
restaurants, delis, and stockists, so they don’t quite operate as an ice cream
parlour from their location. But you can order for pick-up from their Mile End
headquarters.

You’ll find it at Arch 437, Burdett Road, E3 4AT.

Nearest station is Mile End.

So there you have it – a roundup of the best spots to find ice cream in London.
From flavoursome gelato to nitrogen-fuelled goodies (!), there’s something for
everyone here, and when the sun’s shining what more could you ask for?

Read more: 10 Places To Find The Best Cheesecake In London.

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