Find the coolest ice cream shops when the weather gets hot
You're probably looking for something cool now that summer has arrived.
A scoop of ice cream. Or a couple of scoops.
When it comes to ice cream, everyone has a different taste. Some people like plain flavors like vanilla and chocolate. Some people like more fruity-flavored sorbet. On the other hand, some people like healthier such as frozen yogurt.
It’s very difficult to say what makes perfect ice cream, simply because there are a couple of different types of it, such as gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet.
Ice Cream: The most common frozen treat is ice cream. Ice cream mixture must contain at least 10% milkfat in order to be classified as ice cream.
Gelato: Gelato, the Italian cousin of ice cream, is made with whole milk rather than cream. As a result, the milkfat content is significantly lower than in typical ice cream.
Frozen Yogurt: Frozen yogurt is one of the trending forms of frozen treats right now. This frozen dessert contains many of the same ingredients as ice cream but has a much lower fat content. There's even yogurt in there.
Sorbet: Sorbet is another form of ice cream that includes very little dairy. It has a light texture and taste since it is made with frozen fruits and sweetened water.
Although there are different types and variations of ice creams, for me, it doesn't matter whether it's gelato, sorbet, or frozen yogurt as long as it tastes good. Because I believe that each type of ice cream has its own unique touch and I enjoy eating different types of it.
Nowadays, every place around us sells ice cream. However, for an ice cream lover like me, it is very important to find a place that makes a good one.
For all of these reasons, this wasn’t an easy list to make for me. However, here are the three best ice cream shops in Fresno, based on ice cream lovers' recommendations.
1. Yogurtland Fresno
Established in 2010. Along with a passion for finding only the best ingredients, Yogurtland believes control, choice and creativity should always be in the hands of our guests - and this is the heart of the Yogurtland experience. At Yogurtland, You Rule! - Yogurtland
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- There really isn't much to it, just frozen yogurt with toppings.
- It seems simple, but there are so many varieties you can make.
- They always change their frozen yogurt flavors.
- You can sample all the flavors to see which one you prefer.
Price: On average, it's $6 - 7 per cup.
Location: 170 E Paseo Del Centro Fresno, CA 93720
Website: https://www.yogurt-land.com/
2. Roll Me Some
Established in 2017. Started from the bottom, in pop-up tents... Now we're here, in a cool historic building in Old Town Clovis! Our Rolled Ice Cream is made with Organic sweet cream and locally sourced ingredients. Everything is made to order in micro-batches to fit your flavor profile. - Roll Me Some
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- They mix the cream you choose along with the toppings on a very cold base.
- They have all kinds of flavors and toppings.
- It is an amazing site to see how they create your order and how it amazingly becomes from a liquid to solid ice cream before your eyes.
Price: On average, it's $5 - 7 per cup.
Location: 530 Pollasky Ave Clovis, CA 93612
Website: http://www.rollmesomeice.com/
3. Marble Slab Creamery
Since dreaming up the frozen slab technique and serving fresh homemade, small-batch ice cream in store since 1983, Marble Slab Creamery has always known how to dream big. We sprinkle our customers with imagination and promise to inspire with infinite ice cream possibilities to feed your curiosity and capture cravings. With our free unlimited mix-in philosophy, delicious ice cream and shakes in a variety of flavors, hand-rolled waffle cones, and ice cream cakes, find a local shop near you and experience ice cream magic. Marble Slab Creamery, where imagination has no limits. - Marble Slab Creamery
Recommendations based on customer reviews:
- They have about 20 different ice cream flavors. They do the cold stone thing where they create different mix-ins to come up with yummy varieties.
- The ice cream is very creamy - not too hard, not too soft.
- Great service, fresh ingredients, and a clean store.
Price: On average, it's $5 - 7 per cup.
Location: 1512 E Champlain Ave Fresno, CA 93720
Website: https://www.marbleslab.com/
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Ice cream shops have expanded rapidly over the last few years. This list is but a few of the best ice cream shops in Fresno.
If there’s a good ice cream shop you would like to recommend besides this list of best ice creams in Fresno, let us know in the comments below!