Best ice cream
Bruster's, which has approximately 70 locations in Georgia, was your pick for best ice cream in and around Atlanta. Photo: Renee Brock / Special
YOUR PICKS
1. Bruster’s
You say, “Brusters for me! I love almost every flavor but have to say Winter Wonderland is one of my favs.”
2. Morelli’s
3. Jake’s Ice Cream
4. High Road Craft
5. Kilwins
Morelli's maple bacon brittle ice cream in a fresh baked waffle cone. Just one of the many reasons this spot is our pick for best ice cream in and around Atlanta. Photo: Scott Wink
OUR PICKS
1. Morelli’s
The AJC dining team’s Popular Eats specialist Jon Watson says, “Morelli’s wide and unique mix of craft ice cream flavors, like Avocado or Balsamic Strawberry, has made it a go-to favorite for Atlantans looking for something a little different. Flavors change constantly, but first timers should start out with their Salted Caramel, if it is available.”
2. Westside Creamery
3. High Road Craft
4. Jake’s Ice Cream
5. Sarah Jean’s Ice Cream and Sweets
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83 comments Add your comment
Nathan
December 5th, 2011
2:20 pm
I realize that I’m going out of a major limb here, but the ice cream at Sublime Doughnuts really deserves consideration. Kamal Grant’s been at work for several months now creating ice creams to accompany his doughtnut creations.
Of note are the blueberry, maple bacon, and peanut butter ice creams. The blueberry is easily the best fruit-based ice cream I’ve ever tried. The maple bacon is seriously smokey yet sweet. Finally, the peanut butter ice quite subtle–very peanutty and not overly sweet–making it a perfect accompaniment for the doughtnuts.
I know, I know, Sublime probably won’t get much consideration in this category. But Kamal’s ice cream is quite great and its something he’s been doing under the radar for a while now.
Peachbabe
December 5th, 2011
2:24 pm
Morelli’s hands down! They have the most unique, delish flavors ever! Their salted caramel will make you hit flips, ginger-lavender will be your favorite meal substitute, and the chai will make you slap somebody! it is a bit pricey, but wrth it if you want a good quality ice-cream fix.
Mary B
December 5th, 2011
2:31 pm
Brusters for me! I love almost every flavor but have to say Winter Wonderland is one of my favs
East Atl Foodie
December 5th, 2011
2:35 pm
Morelli’s!!!
Sharla
December 5th, 2011
4:06 pm
Fado’s Irish Pub in Buckhead has the most amazing Guinness ice cream! Their Brown Bread ice cream is also fabulous.
EAVGuy
December 5th, 2011
4:20 pm
Morelli’s!!! Salted Caramel wins best flavor!!!
Fluffandra
December 5th, 2011
5:31 pm
I likes me some milkshakes from mcdonalds
Steve
December 5th, 2011
6:06 pm
High Road Craft Ice Cream — without question the best ice cream in Atlanta (and the Southeast)
Jimmy Baron
December 5th, 2011
7:50 pm
Didn’t we just do this topic last summer? Next.
Brazen Unicorn
December 5th, 2011
7:58 pm
Westside Creamery truck
Edward
December 5th, 2011
8:11 pm
I love Morelli’s, but I do admit the offerings from Sublime Doughnuts are amazing, as well. Both equally delicious and better than anything else.
edie
December 5th, 2011
8:18 pm
Morelli’s salted caramel! Hands down.
Southside Steve
December 5th, 2011
8:22 pm
Brusters coconut chocolate chip is awesome! Yeah c’mon.
Don
December 5th, 2011
8:37 pm
Jake’s! Imaginative flavors and always a variety to choose from.
Tom
December 5th, 2011
8:42 pm
High Road Craft Ice Cream, small factory store open weekends in chamblee and sold in most whole foods. A lot of restaurants are now featuring their custom ice creams.
Kev
December 5th, 2011
8:43 pm
Publix has wonderful ice cream.
KJ
December 5th, 2011
8:43 pm
Westside Creamery. Always seasonal, always delicious, and so so rich.
Kat
December 5th, 2011
8:49 pm
Haven’t we already covered this category in a previous “Best of…” blog post?
roach
December 5th, 2011
8:57 pm
brusters
Sweet Tooth
December 5th, 2011
9:07 pm
Grater’s. Try the coconut chocolate chip. Kroger’s carries it along with an assortment of other somewhat exotic flavors from this Cincinnati based ice cream maker. I have never had ice cream with such actual flavors. You can taste the coconut in my favorite flavor. The blueberry chip has real blueberries. Same with mint, sorbets, etc. Worth every penny.
Dr. C
December 5th, 2011
9:11 pm
High Road Craft…like Tom said, check out the factory in Chamblee
LMT1208
December 5th, 2011
9:12 pm
Brusters is one of my favorites!!!
TMP
December 5th, 2011
9:19 pm
Coldstone
I’m not an ice cream, but I LOVE the berry berry berry good ice cream at Coldstone
Teafortwo
December 5th, 2011
9:19 pm
Honeysuckle Gelato (food truck) has fabulous gelato. Really creative flavors. Graeter’s out of Cincinnati is great for store bought. Huge chunks of chocolate in some sublime flavors. Their Peppermint Stick is the best.
Jen
December 5th, 2011
9:30 pm
Sarah Jean’s Ice Cream and Sweets on the Marietta Square near the Strand Theatre. This place is a hidden jewel, the ice cream is heavenly!
yum
December 5th, 2011
9:37 pm
ecco’s olive oil, sea salt, and chocolate ice cream certainly deserves recognition.
Brad
December 5th, 2011
9:38 pm
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard. Their concretes are the best! http://www.sheridansatl.com/
G
December 5th, 2011
9:42 pm
Blue Bell – Pralines n Cream. Most Blue Bell varieties are better than other. It’s the best.
Deshawn
December 5th, 2011
10:10 pm
Kilwin’s in Atlantic Station
Shay
December 5th, 2011
10:13 pm
BERENS FROZEN CUSTARD IN SNELLVILLE!!
Smoke Dogg
December 5th, 2011
11:12 pm
I likes the rocket pops and push ups from the ice cream van that drives around the hood riningin the bell. You can also get yourself a dime bag.
audra
December 5th, 2011
11:13 pm
morelli’s is awesome
SAWB
December 6th, 2011
1:29 am
Bruster’s
terry
December 6th, 2011
8:06 am
mayfield
PJ
December 6th, 2011
10:00 am
Westside Creamery – I would run extra miles on my treadmill to eat Milk & Honey ice cream every day
RK
December 6th, 2011
10:06 am
Publix. Seriously. Their dark chocolate trinity and their cappucino fudge blitz flavors are excellent, filled with morsels of goodness. And cheap.
Kay
December 6th, 2011
11:10 am
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard in Tucker
me
December 6th, 2011
11:29 am
Ben and Jerry’s or Scoops in Alpharetta
December, Really?!?
December 6th, 2011
2:05 pm
Better “Best of” for the month that Winter starts in, please….
Like best Cozy dining
CG
December 6th, 2011
3:54 pm
Morelli’s!
bev
December 6th, 2011
5:08 pm
Mayfield’s chocolate almond
sam louis
December 6th, 2011
8:12 pm
Please not Morelli’s….they use a mix!!!!!! Miller Union…where you have an actual pastry chef making the ice cream bases by hand and creating flavors.
Monica
December 6th, 2011
10:29 pm
Morelli’s!!! Butter Peacan
Stephen
December 6th, 2011
10:30 pm
High Road and Morelli’s!
c
December 6th, 2011
10:33 pm
morelli whole foods
Velvet Elvis
December 6th, 2011
10:33 pm
Chic fil A ice dream with the strawberry sauce gets my thumb up.
bloggirl
December 6th, 2011
10:45 pm
Publix Premium baby!!! All day!!!
ebennett
December 6th, 2011
10:49 pm
Greenwood’s. The coconut is amazing. They provide ice cream for restaurants but you can buy it at the factory on Ptree Ind.
st
December 6th, 2011
11:15 pm
Bruster’s is the best. “Jamacain Me Crazy” is my all time favorite w/ coconut, carmel, & nuts. But during this season the Eggnog and peppermint stick are great too.
xNYer
December 6th, 2011
11:35 pm
The new Marble Slab Creamery in Brookhaven Station … dark chocolate & coffee ice creams are great! Death to yogurt …