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Ice cream is a serious business in Berlin come summer, when queues stretch outside the best parlours. From traditional Italian gelato to inventive vegan scoops, ice cream here spans every flavour and style. This overview gathers Berlin locations for a cooling treat.
Artisan gelaterias across Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain churn small batches with seasonal fruit and unusual flavours, while classic parlours keep the crowd pleasers. Many use organic milk or offer dairy free options, and some make everything on site. Warm evenings turn a scoop into a proper outing.
Browse the addresses below to find ice cream across Berlin, from classic gelato to daring new flavours.
In Prenzlauer Berg, the ice cream patisserie Hokey Pokey stands for artisanal gelato at patisserie level: Founder Niko Robert, former pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton, transforms the finest ingredients into ice cream flavors rarely found elsewhere in Berlin.
At Herrfurthplatz in Neukölln, not far from Tempelhofer Feld, Gelateria Mos Eisley serves freshly made Bolognese-style gelato daily. Owner Daniela Teuber relies on organic milk from Spreewald, vegan fruit sorbets, and daringly creative flavors that fully justify the name of the legendary Star Wars spaceport.
Since 2008, Rosa Canina in Prenzlauer Berg has been demonstrating what organic ice cream truly tastes like: handmade, certified organic, and without a drop of artificial flavor. If you're passing by Hufelandstraße or Pasteurstraße, be sure to take a peek through the viewing window into the ice cream factory.
Since 1998, Eissalon Caffè e Gelato at Potsdamer Platz in Tiergarten has stood for authentic Italian artisan gelato in Berlin. Here, creamy classics meet gourmet creations, and espresso flows as naturally as in Naples.
Artisanal ice cream from a Kreuzberg backyard: The ice cream manufacturer vanille & marille has stood for 100% natural ingredients, unique recipes, and a range that plays between classic and exotic since 2009. Up to 20 daily flavors, nine stores in Berlin.
For almost 100 years, ice cream scoops have been passionately served in Spandau: The Florida Eis green Café the ocean on Klosterstraße combines artisanal ice cream culture with consistent sustainability. Classics like Spaghetti-Eis and Banana Split are offered alongside creative flavors, all produced CO₂-neutrally.
World-class craftsmanship: In Lichterfelde, Enrico Piccin has been producing uncompromising gelato since 2019. Natural ingredients, unique flavors, and an international competition placement make Artigiani Eis arguably Berlin's most serious gelateria.
On Karl-Marx-Straße in Neukölln, Nutela Rosé serves crepes, waffles, and mini-pancakes with an opulent variety of chocolate. This chocolate café combines oriental ingredients like Arabic Qishta and pistachio cream with Belgian chocolate and fresh fruits to create a sweet world of its own.
Berlin's first ice cream patisserie comes from Prenzlauer Berg: Founder Niko Robert, former patissier at the Ritz-Carlton, creates handmade trend ice cream at dessert level at Hokey Pokey. Without powders, without ready-mixes, but with Valrhona chocolate, Sicilian pistachios, and caramel shards.
On Friedelstraße in the Reuterkiez, where Neukölln and Kreuzberg almost meet, Fräulein Frost serves homemade organic ice cream with unforgettable flavors. GuZiMi, Gorgonzola-pear, elderflower with Prosecco: here, creativity is not a passing trend, but a craft lived for years.
In Berlin's Kreuzberg Wrangelkiez, just a few steps from the Oberbaumbrücke, Aldemir Eis has stood for homemade, special trend ice cream since 1989. Over 30 self-created flavors, freshly baked butter waffles, and combinations like chocolate-chili or gorgonzola-fig make this shop a serious destination for ice cream explorers.
Located on the charming Mexikoplatz in Zehlendorf, Eiscafé La Piazza is one of the most enduring addresses for homemade Italian gelato in southwest Berlin. Original recipes, a spacious terrace, and its proximity to Schlachtensee make a visit more than just an ice cream break.
In Lichterfelde West, right on Curtiusstraße, you'll find one of Berlin's best ice cream parlors: Berliner Genussmanufaktur, formerly known as Eiskimo, produces fresh ice cream daily from natural ingredients, complemented by handmade chocolates and aromatic coffee on a sunny terrace.
Since 2009, the ice cream manufacturer Vanille & Marille has been producing its ice cream in a Kreuzberg backyard - handcrafted, without artificial additives, with over 100 self-developed flavors. What goes into the cone daily ranges from Sicilian pistachio to Caramel Beurre Salé. Nine stores across Berlin, a clear commitment to quality.
In the Angiyok ice bar in Berlin-Mitte you can experience an unique ice world with ice sculptures and cool drinks from ice glasses at -10 degrees Celsius.
In Schöneberg, they've long known what good ice cream means. Jones Ice Cream, founded by French pastry chef Gabrielle Jones, stands for serious trend-setting ice cream in Berlin: handmade, uncompromisingly creative, and with a queue out the door.
In Berlin-Mitte, not far from Museum Island, Cuore di Vetro stands for artisan gelato of the highest quality. Behind a glass manufactory, fresh ice cream made daily from organic milk and seasonal fruit is created. Classics meet clever flavor compositions that you won't soon forget.
Since 1927, Spandau has been making the best ice cream alternative to industrial products: The Florida Eismanufaktur produces Berlin's first CO₂-neutral ice cream, handmade, without artificial flavors, and with over 50 varieties ranging from classic vanilla to popcorn caramel.
On Wühlischstraße in Friedrichshain, it's all about organic ice cream that truly tastes special. The organic ice cream parlor Caramello relies on Brandenburg farm milk, Fairtrade cocoa, and unforgettable flavors like "1001 Nacht". Here, artisanal skill meets sustainable principles.
Near Charlottenburg Palace, the glass ice cream manufacturer Gimme Gelato produces artisanal gelato, which can be observed as it's made. Creative flavors like Honey Lavender or Sacher Torte meet a consistent commitment to sustainability. Berlin's best ice cream parlor, multi-award-winning.
Since 2004, Spoonful in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain has been demonstrating what good ice cream tastes like in Berlin: handmade, without artificiality, with flavors ranging from bold to classic. What once began as Eismanufaktur Berlin is now Berlin's most well-known address for serious ice cream at six locations.
Far from the hustle and bustle of Berlin's city center, in Alt-Lübars, Reinickendorf, lies one of the city's most charming ice cream parlors: Eisdiele Angelina. Homemade Italian ice cream, a hidden wooden terrace, and over 20 years of family tradition make this one of Berlin's best ice cream cafés.
In Wühlischstraße in Friedrichshain, the name Caramello stands for more than just ice cream: organic ingredients, Brandenburg milk, and vegan varieties make this ice cream parlor one of the most consistent addresses for handmade gelato in Berlin.
In Rixdorf, Neukölln's quietest corner, behind Böhmische Straße 48 lies an ice cream manufactory with true neighborhood character. Since 2017, Eisderix has focused on handmade ice cream without flavor pastes, with flavors ranging from Strawberry Cheesecake to Caramel Beurré Salé. Small ice cream parlor, great craftsmanship.
Italian craftsmanship gelato, coffee culture, and art under one roof: Cuore Di Vetro in Berlin-Mitte is more than just an ice cream parlor. On Max-Beer-Straße, daily changing homemade ice cream meets vernissages, concerts, and an atmosphere that sounds anything but a typical ice cream shop.