Highest-rated ice cream shops in Atlanta by diners

Nothing makes people quite as happy as a trip to the ice cream shop. Thankfully, there are endless options offering enough goods to tantalize anyone's palate. Across the U.S., nearly 17,800 ice cream shops serve up tasty treats to satisfy Americans' cravings.

While most of us would agree that there's no such thing as bad ice cream, there are still elements that keep customers coming back to one ice cream shop over another. A sense of newness and surprise are two big draws. Shop owners aim to please by using quality ingredients to experiment with new mashups—consider the rising trend of ice cream combined with pie. Some put unique spins on global treats, like Japanese mochi and Italian gelato. Others create giant Instagram-ready concoctions that become the highlight of social media.

Consumers have learned that smaller scoop shops may be more adaptive to real-time reactions, which means embracing new concepts, such as delicious dairy-free options. They can also ditch chemicals and give plant-based food coloring a try to see how it resonates with their customers.

But where artisanal shops really shine is in their ability to push the envelope to create amazing new flavors and limited-edition offerings that have customers eager to not miss out on what's next.

Seasonal ice creams feature fresh ingredients and flavors that evoke a particular time of year. Partnerships with local businesses can result in crave-able combinations highlighting local specialties. Many local shops also dabble with exotic flavors—savory ice cream, anyone?

To find out who's scooping up the best options, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated ice cream shops in the Atlanta area using data from Yelp. Data is as of June 24, 2025.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews and within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlanta were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

Sublime Doughnuts

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#23. Sublime Doughnuts

- Rating: 3.8/5 (471 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2566 Briarcliff Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Paolos Gelato Italiano

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#22. Paolos Gelato Italiano

- Rating: 3.9/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1025 Virginia Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Gelato
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Ali's Cookies Emory

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#21. Ali's Cookies Emory

- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1561 North Decatur Road Emory Village Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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bartaco

4 / 23

#20. bartaco

- Rating: 4.0/5 (963 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 299 North Highland Ave. Northwest Unit P Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bars
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Woody's CheeseSteaks

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#19. Woody's CheeseSteaks

- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 Irby Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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Not As Famous Cookie

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#18. Not As Famous Cookie

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1080 Windy Hill Road Ste 300 Smyrna, Georgia
- Categories: Bakeries, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Perk-N-Pooch

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#17. Perk-N-Pooch

- Rating: 4.1/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6690 Roswell Road Northeast Ste 360 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Pet Groomers, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream & Desserts

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#16. Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream & Desserts

- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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Roll It Up Ice Cream

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#15. Roll It Up Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.1/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5150 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste D110 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta - Downtown

10 / 23

#14. The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta - Downtown

- Rating: 4.2/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 341 Marietta St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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Tea Leaf & Creamery

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#13. Tea Leaf & Creamery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5091 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste D Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Honeysuckle Gelato

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#12. Honeysuckle Gelato

- Rating: 4.3/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato
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Big Softie

13 / 23

#11. Big Softie

- Rating: 4.3/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 66 Georgia Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
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Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream

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#10. Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.3/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 749 Moreland Ave. Southeast Ste B-102 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
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Tea Leaf and Creamery

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#9. Tea Leaf and Creamery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2052 North Decatur Road Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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The Frosty Caboose

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#8. The Frosty Caboose

- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5435 Peachtree Road Chamblee, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
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Matcha Cafe Maiko

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#7. Matcha Cafe Maiko

- Rating: 4.4/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5306 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste B Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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Sweet-Stack Creamery

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#6. Sweet-Stack Creamery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Piedmont Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Donuts
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Butter & Cream

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#5. Butter & Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 Church St. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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King of Pops Bar

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#4. King of Pops Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast Ste N145 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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ICENY Atlanta

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#3. ICENY Atlanta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5177 Buford Hwy Ste B Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Southern Custard

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#2. Southern Custard

- Rating: 4.7/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3575 Durden Drive Northeast Ste 302 Brookhaven, Georgia
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream

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#1. Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.9/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 56 Broad St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
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