Best ice cream · Groningen
The 7 best ice cream shops in Groningen
Groningen is a student city, and its ice cream shows it: affordable, artisanal and adventurous. Around the Vismarkt, in the Oosterpoort neighborhood and along the Hoge der A, parlors draw late-evening queues all summer long. Alongside the Italian classics, distinctly local creations keep appearing, from buttermilk sorbet to flavors built on regional fruit. These are the city's best-rated ice cream spots.
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De IJscowboys
5.0Google scoreParkweg 113a, 9725 EG Groningen
Ice cream makers near the Noorderplantsoen with a nearly spotless reputation. The flavors are original, the production artisanal and the summer evening queue is part of the deal by now. For many locals, simply the best in the city.
284 reviews on Google
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De IJscobar
4.9Google scoreGedempte Zuiderdiep 83, 9711 HC Groningen
A small bar on the Gedempte Zuiderdiep with artisan ice cream. The range is compact and rotates often, which is precisely what regulars like. The service is personal and the ice cream strikingly fresh.
95 reviews on Google
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Room Groningen
4.7Google scoreRodeweg 1, 9715 AW Groningen
Room's Rodeweg branch, the Groningen ice cream brand's second shop. Same recipes as at the Vismarkt, but with a little more space and calm. The creamy texture the name refers to is delivered in full.
279 reviews on Google
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Room Groningen
4.6Google scoreVismarkt 3, 9712 CA Groningen
Room on the Vismarkt, in the very center of Groningen. Well placed for a cone while shopping, and consistently creamy and fresh. On market days you queue.
154 reviews on Google
- 5
Toscana IJssalon
4.5Google scoreFolkingestraat 47, 9711 JV Groningen
An Italian classic on Folkingestraat, a city center institution for years. People come for the classic flavors and the location on one of the city's nicest streets.
534 reviews on Google
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Nice Mood
4.5Google scoreGedempte Zuiderdiep 28, 9711 HH Groningen
A modern ice cream spot on the Gedempte Zuiderdiep with original flavors. The crowd is young and the menu dares to stray from the standard repertoire. The unusual combinations are the reason to come.
149 reviews on Google
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Toscana IJssalon
4.5Google scoreGedempte Zuiderdiep 21A, 9711 HA Groningen
Toscana's second branch, also on the Gedempte Zuiderdiep. The same Italian menu as the Folkingestraat shop, convenient for this side of the center.
30 reviews on Google
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-rated ice cream shop in Groningen?
De IJscowboys currently ranks first in Groningen, with a Google score of 5.0 based on 284 ratings. Once Scooped reviews come in, the ranking will be based on those.
Which ice cream spot in Groningen has the most reviews?
Toscana IJssalon is the most-reviewed spot on this list with 534 ratings, located at Folkingestraat 47, 9711 JV Groningen.
Where to find the best gelato in Groningen?
The current top-ranked gelaterias and ice cream shops can be found on Parkweg, Gedempte Zuiderdiep and Rodeweg. The full list above shows the address for each shop.
How many ice cream shops are there in Groningen?
There are currently 10 ice cream shops and gelaterias in Groningen known to Scooped. New places can be added through the app.
How are these scores determined?
The Scooped score is based on reviews from users of the Scooped app, who rate parlors and flavors per visit. A parlor receives a Scooped score once it has 5 reviews; until then, the Google score is shown as an indication. It is always labeled separately and never blended with Scooped scores. Parlors only enter the list with a Google score of at least 4.5 and at least 25 ratings, so the length of the list varies per city.
How often is this list updated?
The ranking is generated automatically from the current scores in the Scooped database, so it is always up to date.