One of the reasons we look forward to summer year after year is creamy, rich, or fresh and fruity: ice cream. Even if a scoop now easily costs €3 or more. But why not treat yourself to two or three scoops as a summer lunch? And what’s stopping you from sampling your way through Berlin’s best ice cream shops? That sounds like the perfect plan—not just during Gelato Week in Berlin, but really all summer long. Here are 9 of our favorite ice cream spots that always have a cold scoop ready for you.
Rosa Canina
Hand-selected and perfected: Rosa Canina offers more than just ice cream. This Berlin-based ice cream chain uses high-quality organic ingredients— and you can really taste the difference. You can try it for yourself at several locations, including Markthalle 9, as well as in Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte.
Duo – Sicilian Ice Cream
The Sicilian spot in Kreuzberg: Since 1972, this family-run business has stayed true to the traditional recipes that Papa Duo once brought with him from Italy to Berlin. Pistachio and hazelnut cream are still imported directly from Italy today, while organic milk and organic cream come from Brandenburg. It’s precisely this blend of Italian tradition and high-quality ingredients that makes the ice cream so extraordinary. Our favorites: Avocado, Etna with almonds and pistachios, and Fior di Latte. If you were to eat just one ice cream in Berlin this summer, make it this one at Duo Sicilian Ice Cream.
Delabuu Ice Cream
For those who like something a little more unusual: Delabuu Ice Cream serves so-called “ice cream rolls” with a wide variety of creative toppings. From licorice swirls to Mikado sticks to marshmallows, you’ll find everything your sweet tooth could desire here. You can get this playful ice cream in Friedrichshain and at KaDeWe, among other places.
Gelaterie Mos Eisley
Mos Def? Mos Eisley! Just around the corner from Tempelhofer Feld lies the popular Gelateria Mos Eisley, which entices customers with unusual flavors like blueberry sour cream or chocolate-chili. On warm days, though, you’ll want to allow yourself some extra time, because thanks to its location, this spot has long been one of the most popular ice cream destinations around Tempelhofer Feld.
Aldemir Eis
The down-to-earth Turkish classic on Falckensteinstraße in Kreuzberg: Aldemir Eis gets by without any hype, fancy names, or big marketing campaigns—and that’s exactly what makes the shop so popular. Instead, it offers honest, expertly crafted ice cream in flavors like chocolate-chili, goat cheese-fig, or the classic strawberry. Particularly surprising for Berlin: For around €2, you can sometimes even get two scoops here. If you want more, just order one of the generous ice cream sundaes.
Vanilla & Apricot
If you like good ice cream, you’ll love Vanille & Marille. This popular Berlin ice cream shop stands out with its unique flavors, playful design, and 100% natural ingredients. In addition to classic creations, you’ll also find plenty of vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options here. There are now several locations in Berlin, including in Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Tempelhof, and Steglitz.
Jones Ice Cream
Delicious ice cream, homemade cookies, and creamy ice cream sandwiches: that alone makes a visit to Jones Ice Cream worth it. And as if that weren’t enough, they also serve really good coffee. This stylishly designed ice cream shop in Schöneberg has long been one of the most beautiful dessert spots in the area— and is definitely worth a visit.
Spoonful
Spoonful’s small ice cream empire—formerly known as Eismanufaktur—stretches from Neukölln all the way to Wedding. Here, you’ll find both fruity sorbets and creamy classics like Caramel Fleur de Sel or Belgian Cocoa. The guava sorbet, in particular, has achieved cult status—but flavors like strawberry daiquiri or Williams Christ pear also quickly make it clear why Spoonful is one of Berlin’s most popular ice cream shops.
Tribeca Ice Cream
To avoid incurring the righteous wrath of Berlin’s vegan ice cream fans, we have to mention Tribeca Ice Cream here, which offers the plant-based alternative to milk- and cream-based ice cream among Berlin’s ice cream shops. According to their website, the ice cream is made with a specially balanced nut milk base, plus coconut oil and cocoa butter; the whole thing is sweetened with sugar or syrup. Another highlight: ice cream sandwiches!
Perfect for 30-degree days: creamy Thai tea bingsu cools you down and indulges your taste buds at the same time. If you’re ever in Berlin and craving an ice-cold alternative to the classic scoop of ice cream, you should try the Thai tea bingsu at Moii Café in Charlottenburg—a Korean shaved-ice dessert made with finely shaved milk ice, served with silky milk cream and refreshing grass jelly for hot summer days.
