Yes, Belgium is known for its sweet sins in the form of chocolate and waffles, but we are also very good at making ice cream. Therefore: 17 of the best ice cream parlors in Belgium that are well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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1. Gelato Factory
Gelato Factory is located in Antwerp and is known for its authentic Italian gelato made with fresh ingredients. They have a rotating selection of flavors so there is always something new to try. Be sure to come at a quiet time: the lines can be long due to its popularity.
Verschansingstraat 57, 2000 Antwerp
2. Milad
Looking for unique ice cream? Milad is the place to be. Ingredients from the Middle East predominate, resulting in black tahini, coffee cardamom, saffron or lavender with honey ice cream. Milad is really a salon for getting ice cream on the go: the modern building is not large, there is no terrace, but it is located in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Antwerp for a stroll.
Kloosterstraat 120, 2000 Antwerp
3. De Trommelhoeve
We really leave the city for a traditional farm ice cream. At Trommelhoeve in rural Boechout you can visit a family business that has been making delicious organic ice cream in an artisanal way for more than 20 years. Our tip? The lavender ice cream. And by the way, residents of Mechelen can also enjoy it: they also have a creamery in the center.
Trommelbaan 14, 2530 Boechout
4. Gelato Giuliano
At Gelato Giuliano on Antwerp’s Marnixplaats you can enjoy refined artisanal ice cream with a refreshing twist, perfect for hot days. In addition to their delicious gelato, they also offer a unique experience with a brioche bun filled with ice cream – definitely worth a try! And if you fancy something different, in addition to the fresh delicacies, you can also enjoy an espresso, cappuccino or latte, flavored by the in-house baristas.
Karel Rogierstraat 1, 2000 Antwerp
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5. Croccantino
We visited this ice cream parlor on recommendation. And indeed, you can taste the passion here with every lick of ice cream. Founded in 1988 in Leuven, Croccantino has been located along the Brusselsesteenweg in rural Veltem-Beisem since 2000. Quality, detail and taste definitely seem to be the key words here.
Brusselsesteenweg 262, 3020 Herent
6. ‘t Galetje
‘t Galetje, a true household name in Leuven due to its super central location, specializes in the preparation of artisanal Italian ice cream using only quality products, from chocolate and vanilla to After Eight and mascarpone with fig. Be on time with your message, because here too the lines can be long.
Tiensestraat 46, 3000 Leuven
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7. Gaston
Gaston is a real reference among the best ice cream parlors in Belgium. This ice cream shop on Sint-Katelijneplein in Brussels offers high quality ice cream with traditional techniques. Their fruit sorbets are particularly popular, but also have some special flavors such as rice pudding and Iranian saffron, apricot yuzu and more.
Baksteenkaai 86, 1000 Brussels
8. Zizi
Founded in 1948, this Brussels ice cream shop offers all-natural ice cream made with fresh ingredients. They have many flavors available, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Onderlinge Bijstandstraat 57A, 1180 Uccle
9. Gaasbeek Krijmerie
Ice cream in a unique green setting to relax? That’s what you have to be here for. In our ice cream parlor you can enjoy an extensive menu with ice cream sundaes, but also pancakes, waffles, hot and cold drinks for enthusiasts.
Kasteelstraat 37, 1750 Lennik
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10. Cremerie François
This chic and historic ice cream parlor has been serving delicious ice cream since 1928. They use only the freshest ingredients and their flavors range from classic vanilla to exotic options like matcha green tea.
Ankerstraat 34, 9100 Sint-Niklaas
11. The Ice Star
This artisan ice cream shop near Ghent, with farm milk delivered directly from the farm in East Flanders, offers a range of creative and delicious flavors including lavender, cinnamon and even Earl Gray tea for the tea lovers. But vegans can also go there: they have some vegan options based on coconut milk.
Boskeetstraat 19, 9031 Ghent
12. Cremerie Gérard
Cremerie Gérard is located next to the St-Baafs Cathedral. The interior is trendy and you can enjoy an ice cream sundae on site or order an ice cream for lunch on the go. Thanks to their collaboration with Cremerie François from Sint-Niklaas, which is listed above in the list of best ice cream parlors in Belgium, their product knowledge means they can now also offer delicious, fresh ice cream based on pasteurized milk in Ghent.
Limburgstraat 36, 9000 Ghent
13. Glacier de la Poste
Where does ice cream taste better than on the coast? Indeed, nowhere. So head to Glacier de la Poste – and we don’t think you even have to be nearby. A trip to the sea for such a reason is never a bad idea.
Zeedijk-Het Zoute 716, 8300 Knokke-Heist
14. Gelateria Da Vinci
Gelateria Da Vinci a popular destination for ice cream lovers. The ever-innovative ice cream parlor offers many different flavors, including classic Italian gelato (it’s in the name) and unique creations such as white chocolate and raspberry.
Geldmuntstraat 34, 8000 Bruges
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15. Mama Leone
The former Ice Cream of Taste, now known as Mama Leone, is located in the heart of the city center. In addition to 50 traditional flavors, they are well adapted to certain tolerances: let them know and they will help you navigate through their great range. A selection from the range: carrot-ginger, raspberry mojito, a multitude of sorbets, lactose-sugar and gluten-free chocolate mousse ice cream and so much more.
Maastrichterstraat 40, 3500 Hasselt
A little further from Mama Leone you will find Kokozi. The trendy salon offers traditionally and freshly prepared coupe, (ice cream) cupcakes, brownies and cakes. But be careful with the cakes: they don’t have a ‘normal’ shop where you can get pastries every day, but only work on order.
Fruitmarkt 5, 3500 Hasselt
17. The Potter
During the ice cream season they serve up to 16 fresh ice cream varieties. Although there is seating inside, there are also several benches around the church to enjoy your ice cream. For example, via the small street to the left of our building, you enter the dean’s court. Wonderfully pleasant to enjoy your ice cream there!
Hoogstraat 12, 3960 Bree
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