Best Ice Cream In Nashville

last Updated 6/10/2025

Nashville, when it's warm, the best way to cool down is to treat yo'self to some ice cream.

Like, what could go wrong, can't decide which flavors to choose?

What an awful problem to have.

Trust us, they're all winners!

HiFi Cookies

733 Porter Road

Ice cream sandwiched between HiFi's soft and chewy cookies? Yes, please. Their flavors are inspired by their love of music -- the Bowie (funfetti) is our go-to. Closed Mondays. More info here.

Elliston Place Soda Shop is preserved to its 1930’s era original style, retaining timeless elements like the vivid red tile, stainless steel soda fountain and retro furniture…and of course Ms. Linda's famous pies! Get a shake or banana split when you stop by.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

Multiple Locations to buy, Multiple Locations for scoops

Jeni's imaginative flavors have become a staple here in Nashville. Raspberry Rose Jelly Donut, Brandied Banana Brûlée, and their dairy free Cold Brew With Coconut Cream are among our faves, but the options are endless! Local and nationwide delivery available.

Sip Cafe

3939 Gallatin Pike

Homemade Mike’s Ice Cream is made at the back of the store daily. All recipes are original and use high quality, freshly baked, and local ingredients. They also have frozen espresso drinks that are basically milkshakes and they are amazing. Drive-Thru opens at 6am Mon - Fri and at 7am Sat - Sun!

Ben & Jerry's Vanderbilt

416a 21st Ave S.

Takeout orders can be placed here. Craving ice cream delivered to your doorstep? Services available via UberEats, Doordash, Grubhub, and Postmates!

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The Ice Cream Bar

5572 Nolensville Pike

50 different flavors of popsicles, 32 different flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, interesting ice cream combinations, ice cream hot dog, ice cream spaghetti, ice cream burgers, etc -- let your imagination run wild.

Bring a photo of your pet and get a free sugar cone with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Bobbie's Dairy Dip

5301 Charlotte Ave

Some of the best specialty shakes and soft-serve ice cream out there -- bobbie's has been at since 1951! Check out their menu here. Call 615-864-5576 to for takeout orders!

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Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Bar

129 2nd Ave North

Right in the heart of downtown, Mike's has 30 homemade flavors for you to enjoy + a full espresso bar.

Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream

Multiple Locations (Food truck)

Their Thai-inspired ice cream rolls are just fun to eat, verrrry photogenic -- with playful flavors like Unicorn Fantasy and unCRUSHable Creamsicle! Available for booking -- just drop them a line.

Sips (Hermitage)

4130 Lebanon Pike

Authentic shaved ice snoballs, frozen yogurt fruit smoothies, and some damn good iced lattes -- Sips is a quick stop to treat yourself by using their drive-thru! Check them out on IG.

Peach Cobbler Factory

5568 Nolensville Pike, food truck hours here.

Enjoy a scoop or two of Vanilla with your caramel apple, blackberry-peach, or sweet potato praline, or cinnamon peach praline cobbler -- they hook it up!

Bradley's Curbside Creamery

Food truck hours here

Floats, shakes, and homemade ice cream made with real fruit, with flavors inspired by old-fashioned Southern favorites born on the back porch.

The Baked Bear

1809 Division St.

Baked from scratch cookies (like snickerdoodle, funfetti, gooey butter cake, chocolate) and ice cream (like toasted s'mores, blackberry crumble, cookie dough) -- you can't go wrong! Endless mix and match options + don't forget the toppings. See for yourself then order from your fave delivery app!

Koko's Plant Based Ice Cream

3 City Ave, Suite 700

Lots and lots of gluten-free and vegan delights including flavors like caramel latte, lemon pie, and green mint chip! Order online for pickup here.

MaggieMoo's

2817 West End Ave. Ste 104

Custom made ice cream cakes person for any occasion, including a veg-fest on your couch. Pecan Perfection, Snickerdoodle, Cotton Candy Carnival, Peanut Butter Chocolate Overload, and more -- they've got something for every sweet tooth! Place an order online, and follow them on Facebook for their food truck schedule.

Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe

2400 Music Valley Drive, Ste A

This family owned 60s inspired ice cream and coffee shop has patio seating, locally sourced ice cream flavors, dry/wet dippings, and an assortment of cone/bowl options! Check out their menu here.

Legendairy Milkshake Bar

171 3rd Ave N.

Their milkshakes are a work of art -- seriously some of the most creative concoctions we've ever seen! Choose from their signature shakes, build your own, cookie dough, and scoops -- check out their menu here.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Found at Various Locations

Handel's still uses the same methods used back during its founding in 1945 to make their homemade cream that comes in a large quantity of flavors!

Hattie Jane's Creamery

3078 Maddux Way Suite 100

Women owned and led southern creamery with both locally sourced dairy and dairy-free options!

Cotton & Snow

Located on 5th+Broadway and Opryland

They offer a variety of sweet treats from ice cream and coffee to shaved ice and cotton candy. Click here to check out the menu!

Whit's Frozen Custard

4020 Hughes Crossing Suite

Whit's frozen custard is made fresh daily with weekly flavors. They have fresh toppings that you can pile right on top of your tasty treat!

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Sarabhas Creamery

400 21st Ave S suite 201

Dedicated to making the best Indian style ice cream in all of Nashville. There ice cream is made daily in store. They also make Kulfi which is street style Indian ice cream on a stick. Check out there page!

Sarabhas Creamery – Indian Homemade Ice-cream

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