Highest-rated ice cream shops in Reno by diners
Highest-rated ice cream shops in Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno 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.
#23. La Michoacana Plus
- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 543 East Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#22. Boss Coffee And Creamery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5000 Meadowood Mall Cir Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Themed Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#21. Sweets Handmade Candies & Ice Cream Parlor
- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4991 South Virginia St. Ste C Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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#20. Sweet Paradise Ice Cream Truck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#19. Rolled Mountain Creamery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Riverside Drive Ste E1 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#18. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 East Golden Valley Road Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#17. Golden Tea Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 104 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#16. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3882 Mayberry Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#15. Paleteria La Michoacana
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1295 East Moana Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#14. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 Los Altos Pkwy Ste 100 Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#13. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13987 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#12. Rolled Mountain Creamery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7400 Rancharrah Ste170 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#11. Yogurt Beach
- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 748 South Meadows Pkwy Ste A-5 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#10. Pedalers Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6147 Lakeside Drive Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#9. Ruby's Shake Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1703 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#8. Black Rock Dessert
- Rating: 4.4/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 California Ave. Ste 106 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#7. Icecycle Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6147 Lakeside Drive Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Stands, Sandwiches
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#6. Antojitos Colibri
- Rating: 4.8/5 (185 reviews)
- Address: 880 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
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#5. Bouchėe Confections
- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 940 West Moana Lane Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#4. La Estacion Neveria y Snacks
- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1185 California Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#3. Paleteria Del Angel
- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1353 Baring Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#2. Sugar Blvd
- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 704 South Virginia St. Ste A Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#1. Sierra Nevada Bakery And Creamery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 170 South Virginia St. Ste 102 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries
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