Ice Cream
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Ice Cream
Looking for the best ice cream in the Texas Hill Country? From locally made scoops and classic cones to creative flavors and over-the-top treats, these ice cream shops are some of our favorite places to cool off and enjoy something sweet with the whole family.
Confetti and Cream
Serving ice cream crafted nearby in Fredericksburg out of a cute white house with a front yard, Confetti and Cream has quickly become a staple among locals. You have your pick of hand-scooped ice cream of rotating flavors, homemade baked goods, specialty drinks (including coffee), and a cream soda bar! The variety is wide and paired with a slew of fun and unique events such as photos with the Grinch, this sweet place is sure to put a smile on even the most reluctant face!
2420 Bulverde Rd., Suite 250, Bulverde, TX 78163
830-438-4964
Website: Confetti and Cream
Oro Bianco Italian Creamery
This little creamery has become one of Blanco’s sweetest surprises. Their small-batch gelato is rich, creamy, and made with authentic Italian techniques using quality ingredients. It’s the perfect excuse to cool off after exploring downtown.
503 Main St, Blanco, TX 78606
Tipsy Cow Ice Cream
Small-batch ice cream made fresh with rotating seasonal flavors, homemade waffle cones, milkshakes, and kid-friendly classics.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Don’t let the name fool you—there are plenty of delicious flavors just for kids.
1705 S. Walnut Ave., Suite 105
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 214-0676
2154 Gabriels Place, Suite 104
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 302-7448
Rhea’s Ice Cream
Choose from handcrafted small-batch ice cream, floats, homemade waffle cones, cookie sandwiches, and seasonal flavors. Located just steps from Gruene Hall, it’s the perfect place to cool off while exploring the historic district.
1263 Gruene Rd.
Gruene, TX 78130
(830) 627-9191
Scoop Street
Scratch-made premium ice cream, sorbet, floats, espresso drinks, and fresh waffle cones. Downtown location, creative flavors, and generous scoops make Scoop Street a favorite stop after shopping.
230 W. San Antonio St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 302-7940
Connor’s Creamery
After a warm day exploring the Hill Country, nothing hits the spot like homemade ice cream. Connor’s serves generous scoops in creative flavors, and it’s quickly become a favorite with locals and visitors alike. It’s worth saving room for dessert.
136 Drifting Wind Run, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Clear River Ice Cream, Bakery & Deli
This is one of our favorite stops on Main Street. The homemade ice cream is fantastic, the bakery case is hard to resist, and the old-fashioned soda fountain atmosphere makes it feel like stepping back in time. It’s the perfect reward after a day of shopping or exploring downtown.
138 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Miller‘s Ice Cream
No family road trip is complete without ice cream, and Miller’s is the perfect place to cool off. Choose from classic flavors, cones, sundaes, and shakes before heading back out to explore town. It’s a simple stop that always seems to make everyone smile.
105 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX 78636
Blue Bell Ice Cream at Bandera General Store
Sometimes the simplest treats are the best. Grab a scoop of Blue Bell and enjoy it while strolling Main Street or relaxing by the river. It’s a classic Texas stop that always makes kids smile.
306 Main St, Bandera, TX 78003
