Ice ice baby: 10x Ice cream parlors

What's more refreshing than ice cream on a hot spring or summer day? From Italian classics to innovative flavors, there's an ice-cold treat for everyone at these ice cream parlors. So, what are you waiting for? Drop by these ten cool spots!

Zinin IJs & Chocolade

Does the heat strike you when you're at WoensXL shopping center? You're probably in the mood for an ice cream from IJssalon Zinin IJs & Chocolade. Fun fact: they make their ice cream according to authentic recipes. And as the name of this ice cream parlor suggests: it's not just about ice cream. Feeling sweeter than crème brûlée? Opt for chocolates, waffles, or milkshakes. 

IJssalon Kees

IJssalon Kees has mastered creating spectacular ice cream since 1950. For four times, they got nominated for best ice cream parlor of the year! Yes, they are that good. Every local knows their way to the ice cream counter at one of the coolest places in the city: Down Town Gourmet Market. End your evening with a Kees special, or order your sweet treat (including a disco dip cone) from the takeaway window.

Intelligentia ICE by Jeffrey

Here's a must-visit when it comes to ice cream: Intelligentia ICE by Jeffrey. Besides being awarded the best ice cream parlor, this colorful spot at Strijp-S is the official winner of the 'golden ice creation' in 2020. At the Ketelhuisplein, you can enjoy ice cream with unusual culinary flavors such as coconut with barbecue pineapple or white chocolate combined with rose. Preferably served in a black cone made with coconut fiber carbon. Some excellent news for sorbet lovers: besides being made of 50% fruit, the sorbet ice cream is vegan!

Uomini di Gelato

Yes, there's a new ice cream shop in town: Uomini di Gelato (Ketelhuisplein) or, in English: the ice cream men. With just a handful of irresistible flavors to choose from, you might think that choosing would be easier. Well, not really. There are 'regular' gelato flavors: Pistachio, apple-honey, apricot-yogurt, stracciatella, and vanilla — plus a range of vegan flavors: Sicilian lemon, raspberry, blackcurrant, and dark chocolate. Might as well taste them all!

Ice cream shop Firenze

Also for Firenze, the ice cream season has begun. This ice cream parlor at Strijpsestraat has been a household name since 1934. So, hurry up and visit them for a good old-fashioned ice cream. It doesn't get any more authentic than this!

Boschdijk ice cream parlor

Craving truly good ice cream? Boschdijk Ice Cream Parlor is the classic spot in Eindhoven where flavor comes first. Since 1953, you’ve been able to enjoy creamy scoops, refreshing sorbets, and custom-made specials – from Fristi ice cream and milkshakes to waffles. All made with love!

DutchHomemade

Everything at DutchHomemade is made on Dutch grounds. Besides ice cream, the homemade macarons are quite famous: crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside! Our tip: get yourself a little macaron if you order ice cream in a cup. Best of both worlds!

IJssalon La Toscana

Are the temperatures too hot to handle? Cool down at one of La Toscana’s four locations: Gestel (Franz Leharplein), Stratum (Winkelstraat and Heezerweg), and Tongelre (Insulindelaan). Along with delicious flavors like strawberry ice cream and tiramisu, you can also grab a scoop of refreshing sorbet.

IJssalon Bastani

You don't have to go far for the best ice cream of Eindhoven. Are you in the city center and craving ice cream? IJssalon Bastani is the answer. It's definitely the spot for classics. But if you’re feeling adventurous, it's time to try their famous ice cream macaron. Recently, their Caramello Dorato was crowned ‘Golden Ice Cream Creation’ and they've been nominated for ‘Ice Cream Parlor of the Year’. We know where we'd be heading!

VIC Kitchen & Bar

Clear blue skies? Chances are VIC Kitchen & Bar has opened their ice cream window. So, what are you in the mood for? They’ve got soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes, and a wide range of hand-scooped ice cream — from caramel and vanilla to chocolate. Don’t let it melt!

Bonus tip

Sometimes, a refreshing scoop of ice cream just comes your way. Besides the fact that there is an ice cream truck from La Toscana at the Genneper Watermill, 18 Septemberplein, and Philips de Jonghpark regularly, there is also an ice cream truck driving through the green parks during the summer months. You can hear it approaching from far by the cheerful tune!